WA - San Antonio TX 9d

DAY01

    Food
    • Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia · 24/7 Tex-Mex institution, order the carne guisada and pan dulce
    • The Esquire Tavern · Longest wooden bar in Texas, great for a nightcap
    Costs
    Round-trip flight SEA-SAT
    $350-550
    Rental car 8 days
    $320-480
    Hotel night 1
    $120-180
    DAY02

      Food
      • Rosario's · Best enchiladas verdes in town, live music weekends
      • La Panadería · Mexican-French bakery, get the tequila almond croissant
      Costs
      Missions park entrance
      $0
      Parking
      $15
      DAY03

        Food
        • Altdorf Restaurant · Schnitzel and beer garden, totally worth the stop
        • Dusty Hill Vineyard · Tempranillo tasting with hill country views
        Costs
        Wine tastings
        $25-45
        Gas
        $25
        DAY04

          Food
          • Franklin Barbecue · Worth the 2hr line — brisket is a game-changer
          • Veracruz All Natural · Best breakfast tacos in Austin, migas on flour
          • Rainey Street bar crawl · Food truck park + converted house bars
          Costs
          Hotel Austin 2 nights
          $150-250
          Gas
          $15
          DAY05

            Food
            • Launderette · Neighborhood gem, grilled octopus and patio vibes
            • Juan in a Million · Don Juan taco challenge — massive and cheap
            • Sam's BBQ · East Austin legend, no line Franklin alternative
            Costs
            Hamilton Pool reservation
            $15
            Parking
            $10
            DAY06

              Food
              • Kreuz Market · No sauce, no forks, just post oak smoked meat
              • Smitty's Market · Pit room walk-through, incredible ribs and sausage
              • Black's BBQ · Family-run since 1932, beef rib is massive
              Costs
              BBQ feast
              $40-60
              Gas
              $20
              DAY07

                Food
                • Reata Restaurant · Alpine's best, chicken-fried steak with a view
                • Brick Vault Brewery · Craft beer and pizza in a historic building
                Costs
                Gas
                $45
                Big Bend lodge or camping
                $80-200
                Park entrance
                $30
                DAY08

                  Food
                  • Chisos Mountains Lodge restaurant · Only food in park, decent chili and views
                  • Bring picnic supplies · No grocery in park — stock in Alpine
                  Costs
                  Park entrance
                  $0 (already paid)
                  Optional river float
                  $40
                  DAY09

                    Food
                    • Otto's German Bistro · Fredericksburg brunch, farm-to-table schnitzel
                    • Airport grab · SAT has decent BBQ at The Salt Lick
                    Costs
                    Gas
                    $45
                    Return flight
                    (prepaid)
                    Heads Up
                    • Day 7: 5h15m driving — plan rest stops
                    • Day 9: 5h30m driving — plan rest stops