Ken and Tami’s guidebook
National Chain Restaurants
Well-known eateries that are within a few minutes from The Sherlock Home.
Chuy's is right up the street from the entrance to our neighborhood. We have walked there from our house for some nice TexMex food and margaritas.
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Chuy's
8438 TX-151Chuy's is right up the street from the entrance to our neighborhood. We have walked there from our house for some nice TexMex food and margaritas.
Right across the highway from our neighborhood! Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed décor.
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Texas Roadhouse
6616 W Loop 1604 NRight across the highway from our neighborhood! Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed décor.
Just minutes away... National chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed décor.
Red Lobster
17415 U.S. 281Just minutes away... National chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed décor.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks
3718 Horizon Hill BlvdSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Easygoing chain outpost dishing up Southern-style seafood with daily chalkboard specials.
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Fish City Grill
18130 San Pedro AveEasygoing chain outpost dishing up Southern-style seafood with daily chalkboard specials.
Denny's
1815 N Foster RdFamily friendly chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Long standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes and other American breakfast and dinner fare.
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IHOP
3820 BroadwayLong standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes and other American breakfast and dinner fare.
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
16668 San Pedro AveCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
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Chili's Grill & Bar
8590 FM78Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Sightseeing/Tourism/Local Fun
Fun things to do (besides The Sherlock Home!) while visiting San Antonio. :)
One of the attractions most visited by out-of-town guests, the Alamo is a historical landmark for San Antonio.
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Schlacht von Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaOne of the attractions most visited by out-of-town guests, the Alamo is a historical landmark for San Antonio.
A very cool show! Magic up close and personal. The performers are so entertaining and talented!
The Magicians Agency Theatre
217 Alamo PlazaA very cool show! Magic up close and personal. The performers are so entertaining and talented!
Lots of fun for the whole family! Wear your sunscreen and enjoy the shows!
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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrLots of fun for the whole family! Wear your sunscreen and enjoy the shows!
Embassy Miniature Golf
500 Embassy OaksGreat mini golf place only a few minutes away!!!
A popular tourist attraction here in San Antonio. Only 20 minutes away! Fun, fun, fun!!
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10A popular tourist attraction here in San Antonio. Only 20 minutes away! Fun, fun, fun!!
Iconic park housing Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, fountains & a playground.
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Hemisfair
Iconic park housing Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, fountains & a playground.
With more than 8,500 animals on 56 acres, there's plenty of fun for the whole family.
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San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StWith more than 8,500 animals on 56 acres, there's plenty of fun for the whole family.
This National Historical Park is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas.
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San Antonio Missions (San Antonio Missions National Historical Park)
6701 San Jose Dr
This National Historical Park is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas.
Complex with public ice-skating, drop-in soccer & ice hockey, classes, mini-golf, snacks & a bar.
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Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods
17530 Henderson PassComplex with public ice-skating, drop-in soccer & ice hockey, classes, mini-golf, snacks & a bar.
Natural area with jogging & biking trails, picnic spots, a dog park, playscapes & athletic fields.
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McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger RdNatural area with jogging & biking trails, picnic spots, a dog park, playscapes & athletic fields.
Small quiet neighborhood park a few blocks over from The Sherlock Home. Great for a small stroll on walking path... a calming trek through the trees!!!
Oakhaven Park
16400 Parkstone BlvdSmall quiet neighborhood park a few blocks over from The Sherlock Home. Great for a small stroll on walking path... a calming trek through the trees!!!
Retail Stores
This large grocery store is right up the street from the entrance to our neighborhood. It carries beer and wine and has a pharmacy. It is literally minutes away.
281 N Loop 1604 E
281 North Loop 1604 EastThis large grocery store is right up the street from the entrance to our neighborhood. It carries beer and wine and has a pharmacy. It is literally minutes away.
National chain department store that includes a grocery section/pharmacy/tire-auto center.
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Walmart Supercenter
1515 N Loop 1604 ENational chain department store that includes a grocery section/pharmacy/tire-auto center.
Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections. This store also has a small grocery section.
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Target
1223 Austin HwyRetail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections. This store also has a small grocery section.
Medical/Emergency Care Facilities
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
1139 E Sonterra BlvdConvenient and easy to get to.
Baptist Emergency Hospital - Thousand Oaks
16088 San Pedro AvenueExtremely close by and convenient for emergency needs.
Walgreens
2425 Thousand Oaks DrNational chain for all your personal needs.
Local Restaurants
Favorite locally owned eateries
Aa no-frills burger joint serving burgers, fries, shakes & beer in old-school digs with neon signs.
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Chester's Hamburgers
9980 I-10Aa no-frills burger joint serving burgers, fries, shakes & beer in old-school digs with neon signs.
Unfussy counter dishing up familiar Chinese grub, including sesame chicken & wonton soup.
Beijing Chinese Restaurant
13730 Embassy RoadUnfussy counter dishing up familiar Chinese grub, including sesame chicken & wonton soup.
Local favorite!!! Mexican food, chicken-fried steak, margaritas.. the fresh on-the-spot tortillas are great!!!
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Alamo Cafe
14250 San Pedro AveLocal favorite!!! Mexican food, chicken-fried steak, margaritas.. the fresh on-the-spot tortillas are great!!!
Rotating restaurant with 360 degree view at the top of the Tower of Americas. High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
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Hemisfair
Rotating restaurant with 360 degree view at the top of the Tower of Americas. High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
Easygoing destination presenting Italian food, homemade pizza & happy hours in a colorful space.
Purple Garlic Café
15909 San Pedro AvenueEasygoing destination presenting Italian food, homemade pizza & happy hours in a colorful space.
Italian fixture boasting hearty pastas, pizzas & lunch deals in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Capparelli's Restaurant
2923 Thousand Oaks DrItalian fixture boasting hearty pastas, pizzas & lunch deals in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Cheery Mexican cafe, part of a small chain, doling out staples like tacos & hefty burritos.
Los Balito's Taco Shop - Bitters
226 W Bitters RdCheery Mexican cafe, part of a small chain, doling out staples like tacos & hefty burritos.
Vibrant Mexican-seafood dishes in an exotic/colorful setting.
Ceviche is yummy and they have a full bar.
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El Bucanero - Blanco
16505 Blanco RdVibrant Mexican-seafood dishes in an exotic/colorful setting.
Ceviche is yummy and they have a full bar.
Colorful chain eatery for classic Mexican fare, including freshly made salsa & tortillas.
Taco Cabana
15925 San Pedro AvenueColorful chain eatery for classic Mexican fare, including freshly made salsa & tortillas.
Bright, relaxed locale offering traditional Greek eats such as gyros & moussaka, plus patio seating. Simple, no-nonsense great food!!!
John The Greek Restaurant
16602 San Pedro AveBright, relaxed locale offering traditional Greek eats such as gyros & moussaka, plus patio seating. Simple, no-nonsense great food!!!
Long-running Texas chain for brews, burgers, chicken & seafood in a family-friendly setting.
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Willie's Grill & Icehouse
8739 TX-151Long-running Texas chain for brews, burgers, chicken & seafood in a family-friendly setting.
Festive fixture with painted murals providing Mexican classics & happy hours in spacious surrounds.
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Tomatillos Cafe Y Cantina
1827 North Loop 1604 EastFestive fixture with painted murals providing Mexican classics & happy hours in spacious surrounds.
Auto Repair/Service
Eurasian Auto Repair
15327 San Pedro AvenueNearby auto shop
Firestone Complete Auto Care
16633 San Pedro Avenue
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
16325 San Pedro AvenueOil change- close proximity.
Discount Tire
15703 San Pedro AvenueFast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
2802 Thousand Oaks DrivePizza!
sizzling wok
17700 San Pedro AvenueLow-key eatery offering a range of traditional Chinese cooking in a casual setting.
Dairy Queen
2252 Thousand Oaks DriveNational chain burgers, finger baskets and ice cream treats
Whataburger
3130 BroadwayLocal favorite Texas born and raised burgers and more!
Pizza Hut
16100 San Pedro AvenueFamily-friendly chain known for its made-to-order pizzas.