Medina River Cabins
Grocery stores
Here is a list of closest grocery stores.
This is a really good grocery store and is on the way if you're coming through San Antonio. It is 21 mi from the property.
43 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
9238 N Loop 1604 WThis is a really good grocery store and is on the way if you're coming through San Antonio. It is 21 mi from the property.
Walmart Supercenter
918 Bandera RdThis is the closest Walmart.
This is the closest grocery, but does not have a huge selection. It does have many of the essentials and a few extras.
9 locals recommend
Dollar General
170 Bear Springs RdThis is the closest grocery, but does not have a huge selection. It does have many of the essentials and a few extras.
This is the second closest grocery store. It has more than the Dollar General. The prices in these small town grocery stores are a bit higher than HEB or Walmart.
20 locals recommend
Hill Country Grocery Store
8949 FM1283This is the second closest grocery store. It has more than the Dollar General. The prices in these small town grocery stores are a bit higher than HEB or Walmart.
Lowe's Market has more than Dollar General and Hill Country Grocery. Again prices are higher than at the larger grocery stores.
35 locals recommend
Lowe's Market
907 Main StLowe's Market has more than Dollar General and Hill Country Grocery. Again prices are higher than at the larger grocery stores.
Cheryl's favorite restaurants
There are several places to eat that are not too far away. These are my favorites.
37 locals recommend
the Backyard Bistro
167 Panther RidgeThere are several places to eat that are not too far away. These are my favorites.
This is my favorite Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio. My family has been going there for more than 25 years. Tell the owner, Charlie Garcia, that I sent you.
52 locals recommend
El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant - Helotes
15103 Bandera RdThis is my favorite Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio. My family has been going there for more than 25 years. Tell the owner, Charlie Garcia, that I sent you.
Open Friday, Saturday and until noon on Sunday. This little place was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. The food is good!
46 locals recommend
Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery
11804 Farm to Market Rd 470Open Friday, Saturday and until noon on Sunday. This little place was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. The food is good!
It's a short drive toward Kerrville, this historic location has a nice little restaurant and country store.
7 locals recommend
Camp Verde
It's a short drive toward Kerrville, this historic location has a nice little restaurant and country store.
Trail Boss Steak and Grill
A nice atmosphere, excellent cocktails, good food.
Food scene
La Cabana Cafe
9600 FM1283The closest Mexican Food
Good burgers and fried green beans. They have live music on weekends and different activities, like poker and pool, during the week.
35 locals recommend
The 4 Way Bar & Grill
9742 FM1283Good burgers and fried green beans. They have live music on weekends and different activities, like poker and pool, during the week.
Jimmy Burger's
3540 TX-16Good breakfast tacos and burgers.
This is an historic Bandera establishment. I guess a trip to the area would not be complete without a stop at O.S.T.
63 locals recommend
O.S.T. Restaurant
311 Main StreetThis is an historic Bandera establishment. I guess a trip to the area would not be complete without a stop at O.S.T.
El Jacalito
1207 Cedar StThe best Mexican food in Bandera. Not better than the El Chaparral, but pretty good!
Brick's River Cafe
1205 Main StI hear the chocolate ice box pie is to die for
Parks & Nature
The closest hiking area, good trails and beautiful vistas.
76 locals recommend
Hill Country State Natural Area
10600 Bandera Creek RoadThe closest hiking area, good trails and beautiful vistas.
A must see in the fall when the Maples have their color. Hiking trails of different lengths and intensity. You'll need to go early during spring summer. They close the park when it's full.
158 locals recommend
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 RM 187A must see in the fall when the Maples have their color. Hiking trails of different lengths and intensity. You'll need to go early during spring summer. They close the park when it's full.
I haven't hiked Garner yet. I hear it's pretty steep. There's a putt putt golf course and family dancing on the patio in the summers.
128 locals recommend
Garner State Park
I haven't hiked Garner yet. I hear it's pretty steep. There's a putt putt golf course and family dancing on the patio in the summers.
My daughter told me this was better than expected. Let me know what you think.
9 locals recommend
Government Canyon
My daughter told me this was better than expected. Let me know what you think.
Cave Without a Name
325 Kreutzberg RoadI just like this cave and it's a short trip.
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdWatch out for the Zebra- they'll get the food right out of your hand...
168 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns RdWatch out for the Zebra- they'll get the food right out of your hand...
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965Massive pink Texas granite
Activities & Entertainment
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrMuseums & History
Frontier Times Museum
510 13th StLots of artifacts w/ stories behind them
Bandera Natural History Museum
267 Old San Antonio RdNimitz Museum
311 E Austin StMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveDrinks & Nightlife
This is a nice outdoor music / dance venue. They have steak night on Wednesdays. Take your steak (or whatever you like) and cook it up on one of their grills. Eat, drink, dance, enjoy!
67 locals recommend
11th Street Cowboy Bar
307 11th StThis is a nice outdoor music / dance venue. They have steak night on Wednesdays. Take your steak (or whatever you like) and cook it up on one of their grills. Eat, drink, dance, enjoy!
Small, but historic country dance spot. Complete w/ sawdust on the floor.
23 locals recommend
Silver Dollar
308 Main StSmall, but historic country dance spot. Complete w/ sawdust on the floor.
Wild Horse Saloon
134 River Bend RdMy friends tell me this is a good place to go dancing.
Outdoor music venue in Helotes. It's just down the road from El Chaparral.
65 locals recommend
John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera RdOutdoor music venue in Helotes. It's just down the road from El Chaparral.