San Antonio

Hotel Contessa

All-suite luxury hotel directly on the San Antonio River Walk with private balconies overlooking the water. An ideal Spurs fan base with the Frost Bank Center a short ride away and the River Walk's restaurants and bars at your doorstep.

Hotel Emma

Boutique luxury hotel in San Antonio's trendy Pearl District, set in the beautifully restored 19th-century Pearl Brewery. Features industrial-chic design, a world-class restaurant (Supper), a stunning library bar, and proximity to the River Walk. Celebrity visitors love the combination of history, design, and walkable neighborhood.

Hotel Havana

A 1914 Mediterranean Revival building transformed into a lush, Cuban-inspired boutique hotel on the quiet stretch of the River Walk. Hotel Havana's Ocho lounge serves mezcal cocktails on a candlelit patio overlooking the river. Its intimate, stylish vibe attracts visiting creatives, musicians, and athletes looking for something beyond the big-chain hotels near the Alamodome.

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

A Spanish Colonial-inspired boutique hotel perched along the San Antonio River Walk with private balconies overlooking the water. Spurs fans love its proximity to the Frost Bank Center, and the rooftop bar is a prime post-game spot for celebrating another silver and black victory.

Where to Eat in San Antonio

2M Smokehouse

One of Texas's most acclaimed barbecue joints, 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio blends traditional Texas BBQ with Mexican-American flavors. Their El Sancho brisket taco and jalapeño-cheese sausage are legendary. Post Malone hit it up during NBA All-Star weekend. Get there early — they sell out.

Biga on the Banks

Perched above the River Walk, Biga on the Banks is San Antonio's benchmark for upscale dining — Chef Bruce Auden's seasonal New American menu draws on Texas ingredients with a refined touch. For fans in town for major events at Frost Bank Center or the Alamodome, Biga is the special-occasion reservation that makes a trip to San Antonio memorable.

Garcia's Mexican Food

A beloved San Antonio institution serving legendary puffy tacos and authentic Tex-Mex since the 1960s. Located on Fredericksburg Road, it's a must-stop for Spurs fans craving the city's signature dish before heading to the AT&T Center. Generations of San Antonio families and visiting NBA players have made this their go-to taco spot.

Hot Joy

Hot Joy is one of San Antonio's most celebrated and creative restaurants, serving bold Asian-American fusion cuisine that has made it a pregame favorite for Spurs fans who want a memorable meal before heading to the AT&T Center. The fun, irreverent atmosphere and inventive menu reflect the creative spirit that defines San Antonio's modern cultural identity. Visiting fans who discover Hot Joy often call it the best dining surprise of their sports trip.

Il Sogno Osteria

Chef Andrew Weissman's beloved Pearl District Italian restaurant is San Antonio's top choice for a pre-Spurs game dinner — handmade pastas, an intelligent Italian wine list, and the kind of refined but relaxed atmosphere that works equally well for a business dinner and a celebration. The Pearl District itself is one of the most beautifully developed urban neighborhoods in Texas, making the pre-game walk from Il Sogno to the AT&T Center a genuine pleasure.

La Gloria

Chef Johnny Hernandez's celebration of Mexican street food at the Pearl, serving tacos al pastor, ceviches, and creative margaritas. Spurs fans congregate here in the Pearl District before and after games, and the vibrant patio buzzes with San Antonio's signature warmth and team pride.

Mi Tierra Café & Bakery

24-hour Tex-Mex institution in Market Square decked with Christmas lights year-round, serving San Antonio since 1941. A Spurs fan landmark where late-night post-game celebrations include pan dulce, enchiladas, and mariachi serenades.

Mi Tierra Café y Panadería

The legendary 24-hour Tex-Mex restaurant in Market Square with mariachi bands, Christmas lights year-round, and incredible bakery — a San Antonio institution since 1941.

The Cove

Part burger joint, part laundromat, part car wash — The Cove is quintessential San Antonio weird. The outdoor patio, live music stage, and surprisingly great burgers and fish tacos make it a fan favorite before Spurs games. It's the kind of place where families, college students, and off-duty athletes all mingle comfortably under the Texas stars.

Best Bars in San Antonio

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in San Antonio shows major sporting events on giant screens with full food and beverage table service, creating a unique sports-watching experience that the city's Spurs fans have fully embraced for road games and watch parties. The drafthouse's bar menu and craft beer selection keep the crowd engaged through overtime thrillers. Special playoff screenings sell out quickly among the passionate San Antonio Spurs fanbase.

Esquire Tavern

Opened the day after Prohibition ended in 1933, the Esquire Tavern claims the longest wooden bar in Texas and sits right on the River Walk. The craft cocktail program rivals any major city, and the below-street-level River Walk patio is pure San Antonio magic. Spurs players past and present have been known to celebrate victories here.

Jazz TX

Swanky jazz club in the Pearl District with world-class live jazz, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated vibe inspired by San Antonio's rich musical heritage. A postgame destination where Spurs fans unwind to smooth jazz and Texas whiskey.

The Esquire Tavern

The Esquire Tavern has anchored the San Antonio River Walk since 1933, boasting the longest wooden bar in Texas and a craft cocktail program that rivals any big-city speakeasy. Spurs fans heading to or from the Frost Bank Center stop here for a celebratory old fashioned on the river.

The Friendly Spot Ice House

A sprawling outdoor ice house in the artsy Southtown neighborhood with over 200 beers and a massive family-friendly patio. The Friendly Spot is where San Antonio gathers on warm evenings, and it transforms into a Spurs watch party hub during playoffs. String lights, picnic tables, and a laid-back Texas vibe make it the perfect pre-game hangout.

Fan Attractions in San Antonio

Alamodome Tour

Tour San Antonio's 64,000-seat Alamodome, which has hosted NCAA Final Fours, NFL games, and major bowl matchups since 1993. The venue sits in the heart of downtown and offers visitors a look at its versatile configuration and the city's growing sports legacy.

Frost Bank Center

The current home of the San Antonio Spurs (formerly AT&T Center, now Frost Bank Center), this arena is where five NBA championships were celebrated and a dynasty was built under Gregg Popovich. Even on non-game nights it hosts major concerts and events that showcase San Antonio's growing entertainment market. The fan experience inside is intimate and passionate — the Spurs faithful are among the NBA's most knowledgeable.

Frost Bank Center (AT&T Center)

The Frost Bank Center, long known as AT&T Center, is the intimate home of the San Antonio Spurs where five championships worth of banners hang from the rafters above one of the NBA's most knowledgeable and devoted fan bases. The arena's relatively modest size compared to newer NBA venues makes the crowd noise and proximity to the court feel intensely personal on big game nights. San Antonio fans' deep connection to their franchise has built a culture of respect and passion that visiting fans immediately recognize.

Things to Do

River Walk Sports Bar Crawl

Catch a Spurs game on the big screen while strolling San Antonio's iconic River Walk, where a string of sports bars line the waterway below street level. From The Ticket to other fan-favorite spots, the atmosphere on game nights rivals being inside the arena itself.

Things to Do

San Antonio River Walk

The beloved San Antonio River Walk is a meandering mile of stone paths, restaurants, bars, and hotels one level below street traffic that creates a uniquely charming atmosphere for pregame dining before Spurs games. With Frost Bank Center connected to the River Walk culture, spending the afternoon and evening on the water before a Spurs tip-off is an ideal San Antonio sports trip.

The Alamo

The most visited historical site in Texas, The Alamo sits in the heart of downtown San Antonio and is a mandatory pilgrimage for any visiting sports fan, offering a sobering and fascinating look at the famous 1836 battle. Spurs fans with a game night at Frost Bank Center invariably spend their afternoon at the Alamo, which is just a short walk from the arena.

The Alamo & Spurs Basketball History Walk

San Antonio's sporting identity is inseparable from its history, and the walk from the Alamo through downtown to the AT&T Center connects the city's deepest roots to its proudest modern achievement — five NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs. Sports memorabilia shops, murals of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, and the Spurs fan community visible on every corner make this walk a living sports-cultural experience. It's the only city where a 300-year-old fort and a basketball dynasty exist in the same breath.