San Antonio

[farmerfan]

What is there to do for somebody who is stuck in this town for a while? I ate at La Fogata last night and it was great. I have already decided I am going to gain a lot of weight so please throw out bars and good B-B-Q and mexican places to eat. Thank you

[farmerfan]

Oh yeah, please inculde directions from the area that is literally North Star Mall.

[yankee]

zuni grill (southwest/tex-mex) on the riverwalk!

ah, i love san antone.

[thestud]

The Republic of Texas is the best hamburger i've ever had in that dirty city. they have texas flag umbrellas on all the tables outside so they're easy to spot. there is a mexican place pretty much right next door but i can't recall the name, they have mariachi outside alot. really good food. do not under any circumstances go to Dick's last resort. by far the worst steak i have ever eaten

[F18mustang]

The Republic of Texas is the best hamburger i've ever had in that dirty city. they have texas flag umbrellas on all the tables outside so they're easy to spot. there is a mexican place pretty much right next door but i can't recall the name, they have mariachi outside alot. really good food. do not under any circumstances go to Dick's last resort. by far the worst steak i have ever eaten

Rio Rio? Blah. Absolutely terrible service along and the food wasn't much better. It paled in comparison with Casa Rio and Mi Tierra.

We complained and got free margaritas the next night though. :D

[thestud]

Rio Rio? Blah. Absolutely terrible service along and the food wasn't much better. It paled in comparison with Casa Rio and Mi Tierra.

We complained and got free margaritas the next night though. :D

if thats the name then my experience was very pleasant.

as for the free margs, well played sir :notworthy:cool:

[farmerfan]

Rio Rio? Blah. Absolutely terrible service along and the food wasn't much better. It paled in comparison with Casa Rio and Mi Tierra.

We complained and got free margaritas the next night though. :D

Mi Tierra is a place at the Market, right? If so I went there with my Trinity fans who still love me so that place is a no. Not that great. I want a place with some damn good Mexican food, good margaritas and reasonably priced. It's not my goal but I do expect to gain about 40 lbs here. So bring it on:D

[farmerfan]

if thats the name then my experience was very pleasant.

as for the free margs, well played sir :notworthy:cool:

Farmer deserves free margs. Just sayin :cool:

[farmerfan]

FWIW there is not free intergoogle in my room. you either have to go to the lobby or the bar. Guess what I chose? I am in the bar right now and am on I dont even know what vodka drink. I have reduced hours when im on work here so its FTW. :cool:

[ktCarl]

I think there is a Burger King near the Alamo.

[farmerfan]

I think there is a Burger King near the Alamo.

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[SWMHebron]

What is there to do for somebody who is stuck in this town for a while? I ate at La Fogata last night and it was great. I have already decided I am going to gain a lot of weight so please throw out bars and good B-B-Q and mexican places to eat. Thank you

I will get SWM daughter on line tomorrow to give you insight.

[farmerfan]

I will get SWM daughter on line tomorrow to give you insight.

Awesonme. Just let her know, despite me having a truck I am stil not helpoing her move :)

[SWMHebron]

Awesonme. Just let her know, despite me having a truck I am stil not helpoing her move :)

:(

Heaven knows I don't want to move that 4 poster canopy bed.:cool: And I have a Honda Fit and a Pontiac G8 and it won't fit in either.

[farmerfan]

:(

Heaven knows I don't want to move that 4 poster canopy bed.:cool: And I have a Honda Fit and a Pontiac G8 and it won't fit in either.

Horror stories from moving. Even myu own friends. What I have learned is that when you help them, they are always "too busy" to help you move :)

[slcdragonfan]

FWIW there is not free intergoogle in my room. you either have to go to the lobby or the bar. Guess what I chose? I am in the bar right now and am on I dont even know what vodka drink. I have reduced hours when im on work here so its FTW. :cool:

How are you going to pick up wimmin when you are on the computer on the 5A site @ the bar???!!!!!

[SWMHebron]

How are you going to pick up wimmin when you are on the computer on the 5A site @ the bar???!!!!!

He'll get the hot, nerdy ones that want to borrow his computer.:heli:

[JagFan]

He'll get the hot, nerdy ones that want to borrow his computer.:heli:

:notworthy He's not dumb. ;)

[farmerfan]

How are you going to pick up wimmin when you are on the computer on the 5A site @ the bar???!!!!!

easy, women mission aint on untiul I haved a day off. Tomorrow is not a day off. Now Friday? Different story :heli:

[SWMHebron]

And as some of you may have picked up, SWM's daughter is moving into an apartment in Carrollton and need pick up truck help.

[farmerfan]

good night. ia m out fore a night. b ye

[JagFan]

good night. ia m out fore a night. b ye

Good night and clear your PM box.

[drgnbkr]

Go to the Barn Door and get you a Chicken Fried Hamburger Steak! Or head over to New Braunfels and sit around Landa Park pretending it's Wurstfest and drink beer and have a sausage. I love the Blanco Cafe for breakfast which isn't far from Northpark.

[RedRage00]

I gave you a lot of good places to eat earlier.

Stay away from places on the Riverwalk, unless you just want to eat on the Riverwalk. It's touristy and not that good. The only people that ever think its good are those not from the area.

I told you to have Okt0ber take you to Chacho's one night.

Fiesta starts this weekend. Check out their site. They may have some events that interest you.
http://www.fiesta-sa.org/

[CCCSportsFan]

What is there to do for somebody who is stuck in this town for a while? I ate at La Fogata last night and it was great. I have already decided I am going to gain a lot of weight so please throw out bars and good B-B-Q and mexican places to eat. Thank you

Oh Farmer, you're making my mouth water! Ate there last month when one of my "C's" was on a college visit... I just love that place!!

I saw in this thread that Mi Terra was also suggested, give that one a try as well!

What part of San Antonio are you staying in??

[SV61]

THE original Rudy's, out 10. Would take a while from North Star Mall.

Gotta hit Tip Top for Chicken Fried Steak. Bring cash (no CC). Seriously good, and about ten minutes from NSM. Onion Rings rock too.

Kaspeers, down on Blanco, for Enchiladas. Right down from Chris Madrids.

Los Barrios, also on Blanco, just south of Basse. Stay away from the trendy, new Los Barrios. When you got here, get the Nachos Butler, and the Enchiladas Mexicanas!

[dada]

.......is just like Compton.

[lonny23]

What is there to do for somebody who is stuck in this town for a while? I ate at La Fogata last night and it was great. I have already decided I am going to gain a lot of weight so please throw out bars and good B-B-Q and mexican places to eat. Thank you
I like eating at Pappasito's on I-10 West heading towards Fiesta Texas.

There's a place down there that has a pizza that weighs over 40 pounds. It's something like 40 something inches diameter.

I like Goomba's Pizza and it's on the other side of 410 from North Star.

There are a few Chinese places I like and a Korean joint, too. I'll give you more info if any of those appeal to you.

[SV61]

.......is just like Compton.

With a creek.

[SV61]

I like eating at Pappasito's on I-10 West heading towards Fiesta Texas.

There's a place down there that has a pizza that weighs over 40 pounds. It's something like 40 something inches diameter.

I like Goomba's Pizza and it's on the other side of 410 from North Star.

There are a few Chinese places I like and a Korean joint, too. I'll give you more info if any of those appeal to you.

Pappasito's is okay, but waaay overpriced. If you are going there, stop at the resturant just before, named the County Line. Ribs that will make you slap your mother in law.

SA DOES have some decent oriental. LaWah's on Fred is pretty good, or used to be. Orange flavored chicken.

[slcdragonfan]

Pappasito's is okay, but waaay overpriced. If you are going there, stop at the resturant just before, named the County Line. Ribs that will make you slap your mother in law.

SA DOES have some decent oriental. LaWah's on Fred is pretty good, or used to be. Orange flavored chicken.

I miss county line, don't know of one in the DFW area. WE used to eat at the one in Austin and the one in Oklahoma City. Beef ribs, not pork, and huge.

[RedRage00]

I like eating at Pappasito's on I-10 West heading towards Fiesta Texas.

There's a place down there that has a pizza that weighs over 40 pounds. It's something like 40 something inches diameter.

I like Goomba's Pizza and it's on the other side of 410 from North Star.

There are a few Chinese places I like and a Korean joint, too. I'll give you more info if any of those appeal to you.

He can get Pappasito's in Arlington.

I like Goomba's. I forgot about that place.

[SWMHebron]

He can get Pappasito's in Arlington.

I like Goomba's. I forgot about that place.

And multiple other places throughout the Metroplex.

[JagFan]

I miss county line, don't know of one in the DFW area. WE used to eat at the one in Austin and the one in Oklahoma City. Beef ribs, not pork, and huge.

I love the County Line. We ate the one in El Paso all the time but it is called the State Line. Wonderful.

no there is not one in the Metroplex. :(

[CCCSportsFan]

THE original Rudy's, out 10. Would take a while from North Star Mall.

Gotta hit Tip Top for Chicken Fried Steak. Bring cash (no CC). Seriously good, and about ten minutes from NSM. Onion Rings rock too.

Kaspeers, down on Blanco, for Enchiladas. Right down from Chris Madrids.

Los Barrios, also on Blanco, just south of Basse. Stay away from the trendy, new Los Barrios. When you got here, get the Nachos Butler, and the Enchiladas Mexicanas!

I'd forgotten about Los Barrios, it's been way to long since I ate there. The food, especially enchilada's, are fantastic!!

[RedRage00]

Mamacitas
Henry's Puffy Taco
Rosarios
Chris Madrids
Chachos
La Fogata
Las Palapas-If you go out and need some after 2am food. lol

Breakfast
Guenther House
https://www.guentherhouse.com/Main.aspx

[SV61]

Mamacitas
Henry's Puffy Taco
Rosarios
Chris Madrids
Chachos
La Fogata
Las Palapas-If you go out and need some after 2am food. lol

Breakfast
Guenther House
https://www.guentherhouse.com/Main.aspx

Dude, are you from Victoria or something?

:D

Mamacitas? Whirled Peas for sauce? The owner is a Super hard working fella from right here in Kerrpatch, but his stuff is like Pappsitos. Nice enough guy, but Too dang expensive, for what you get.

If you are going to throw Chachos out there (and LaFogata for that matter, I don't care WHAT time it is), then I can throw out Alamo cafe. There are better places for rice, but the Fajitas, CFS, queso and tortillas are pretty smack daddy.

And, yes, the Okie from Las Palapas at 2:00 in the morning, is only trumped by the dinner number 2 (or Barbacoa tacos) at Don Pedros AT 2:00 in the morning, IF you happen to be on SW Military drive at that hour.

[slcdragonfan]

Dude, are you from Victoria or something?

:D

Mamacitas? Whirled Peas for sauce? The owner is a Super hard working fella from right here in Kerrpatch, but his stuff is like Pappsitos. Nice enough guy, but Too dang expensive, for what you get.

If you are going to throw Chachos out there (and LaFogata for that matter, I don't care WHAT time it is), then I can throw out Alamo cafe. There are better places for rice, but the Fajitas, CFS, queso and tortillas are pretty smack daddy.

And, yes, the Okie from Las Palapas at 2:00 in the morning, is only trumped by the dinner number 2 (or Barbacoa tacos) at Don Pedros AT 2:00 in the morning, IF you happen to be on SW Military drive at that hour.

smack daddy?

[SV61]

smack daddy?

smack daddy = good, in old man red neckese.

:D

[slcdragonfan]

smack daddy = good, in old man red neckese.

:D

Well then, I think this is a smack daddy thread and should become a classic so I can find it and know where to go to eat smack daddy food next time I am in smack daddy San Antone. I'm not a redneck, I am a hippy. Can you say kumbaya?

[JagFan]

Well then, I think this is a smack daddy thread and should become a classic so I can find it and know where to go to eat smack daddy food next time I am in smack daddy San Antone. I'm not a redneck, I am a hippy. Can you say kumbaya?

:notworthy you are on a roll today you old smack daddy.

[SV61]

:notworthy you are on a roll today you old smack daddy.

I feel so used.

[slcdragonfan]

I feel so used.

I was told the smack daddy way to remember something is to repeat it multiple times.

[RedRage00]

Dude, are you from Victoria or something?

:D

Mamacitas? Whirled Peas for sauce? The owner is a Super hard working fella from right here in Kerrpatch, but his stuff is like Pappsitos. Nice enough guy, but Too dang expensive, for what you get.

If you are going to throw Chachos out there (and LaFogata for that matter, I don't care WHAT time it is), then I can throw out Alamo cafe. There are better places for rice, but the Fajitas, CFS, queso and tortillas are pretty smack daddy.

And, yes, the Okie from Las Palapas at 2:00 in the morning, is only trumped by the dinner number 2 (or Barbacoa tacos) at Don Pedros AT 2:00 in the morning, IF you happen to be on SW Military drive at that hour.

I'll give you Mamacita's. It's not the best, but I like it. I like the green sauce. :D I was the one that told farmer to go to La Fogata and he liked it.

Chacho's is good when you just want to hang out with friends, eat, and have some margaritas. They pile up so much food that you can just order 1 plate of Nachos and share it with everyone. They have kaoroke (sp?), and I know farmer is just dying to get up there. :yes:

Alamo Cafe? Really? That's the low of the low.

I don't think I was ever on SW Military Dr at that hour.

[SV61]

I'll give you Mamacita's. It's not the best, but I like it. I like the green sauce. :D I was the one that told farmer to go to La Fogata and he liked it.

Chacho's is good when you just want to hang out with friends, eat, and have some margaritas. They pile up so much food that you can just order 1 plate of Nachos and share it with everyone. They have kaoroke (sp?), and I know farmer is just dying to get up there. :yes:

Alamo Cafe? Really? That's the low of the low.

I don't think I was ever on SW Military Dr at that hour.

Alamo SUCKED, during it's short stint in Dallas. I'm telling you though, try the Queso. THE best. The salsa was voted best in SA a time or three. The tortillas are good too.

Chachos is the place to hang out with a Margarita. IF it is still there, Pico de Gallo, across 35 from El Mercado has a good Margarita also.

La Fogata IS good. No argument there.

[Firebird]

Josephine Street Steakhouse. Under the overpass on the 281 and Josephine Street exit. Steaks and whiskey. Thank me later.

[Firebird]

Schilo's deli downtown for some German food or deli food. Get the hot potato salad.

[RedRage00]

josephine street steakhouse. Under the overpass on the 281 and josephine street exit. Steaks and whiskey. Thank me later.

schilo's deli downtown for some german food or deli food. Get the hot potato salad.

+1

[Maroondog]

Josephine Street Steakhouse. Under the overpass on the 281 and Josephine Street exit. Steaks and whiskey. Thank me later.

Don't forget to tell them the ambiance is "low key". ;)

But, +2

[Firebird]

Don't forget to tell them the ambiance is "low key". ;)
But, +2

A guy like me wouldn't go there if it wasn't low key....isn't that a given?

[Allstarkaw]

Bill Miller's Bar-B-Q Is Always A Hit.
Exit W.W. White Rd. Heading Westward On I-10.
Make A Right And It Should Hit You Right In The Face.

[svhorns]

If you don't go to Chris Madrids... you're an idiot.

[SV61]

Bill Miller's Bar-B-Q Is Always A Hit.
Exit W.W. White Rd. Heading Westward On I-10.
Make A Right And It Should Hit You Right In The Face.

You go to Bill Miller's for the sweet tea, fried chicken, and desserts.

The BBQ is, ehh.

Bill Millers are all over town.

Speaking of which, I will be attending son's baseball game today.

Off of Cupples and Highway 90.

:eek:

Where should I eat on THAT side of town?? Kinda thinking I'll wait till I get back to the North Side, and hit a Jim's coffee shop. SOME of the best Breakfasts AND charbroiled hamburgers you ever ate!

[rocketgrl94]

I'll give you Mamacita's. It's not the best, but I like it. I like the green sauce. :D I was the one that told farmer to go to La Fogata and he liked it.

Chacho's is good when you just want to hang out with friends, eat, and have some margaritas. They pile up so much food that you can just order 1 plate of Nachos and share it with everyone. They have kaoroke (sp?), and I know farmer is just dying to get up there. :yes:

Alamo Cafe? Really? That's the low of the low.

I don't think I was ever on SW Military Dr at that hour.

Chachos food sucks and dont go to the Perrin Beitel one u'll get shot up!...now that one is jus like Compton:D:yes::heli:

[SV61]

Chachos food sucks and dont go to the Perrin Beitel one u'll get shot up!...now that one is jus like Compton:D:yes::heli:

That's the one that shares it's place, with an Italian food joint, right?

[SV61]

If you don't go to Chris Madrids... you're an idiot.

Or Chester's

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Chili Cheese burger.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[rocketgrl94]

That's the one that shares it's place, with an Italian food joint, right?

i think its jus Mexican food that 2 story place right near Academy i havent been there in a couple years

[SV61]

i think its jus Mexican food that 2 story place right near Academy i havent been there in a couple yearshttp://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1R2GGLL_enUS369&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=chacho's+%26+chalucci's&fb=1&gl=us&hq=chacho's+%26+chalucci's&hnear=San+Antonio,+TX&cid=0,0,6282314512900050854&ei=GczES9TNDML38AbeoPy6Dw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAcQnwIwAA

LOL, The write up starts with "Police said two people were shot......"!

[rocketgrl94]

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1R2GGLL_enUS369&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=chacho's+%26+chalucci's&fb=1&gl=us&hq=chacho's+%26+chalucci's&hnear=San+Antonio,+TX&cid=0,0,6282314512900050854&ei=GczES9TNDML38AbeoPy6Dw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAcQnwIwAA

LOL, The write up starts with "Police said two people were shot......"!

told ya...u'll get shot up in Chachos! they need 2 hand out bullet proof vests goin in there...or have metal detectors:p:D

[RedRage00]

told ya...u'll get shot up in Chachos! they need 2 hand out bullet proof vests goin in there...or have metal detectors:p:D

That's the ghetto one near Converse...Nuff said LOL

I always went to the one in the Medical Center.

[BlakeJ]

I love San Antonio...I'd move there if the football was worth a crap. :eek:

[SV61]

I love San Antonio...I'd move there if the football was worth a crap. :eek:

Ow.

[RedRage00]

Ow.

I'd take San Antonio any day over north or south dakota...or wherever he's from LOL

[SV61]

I spent a year one week, in Grand Forks, ND.

[Mr. Rod]

I think there is a Burger King near the Alamo.

Also a Wendy's if feel like living on the edge a little.

[Mr. Rod]

.......is just like Compton.

Go to the west side of SA and everybody will be like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwpuLmWpp0Y

[Mr. Rod]

I love San Antonio...I'd move there if the football was worth a crap. :eek:

Be nice.

[SV61]

I think there is a Burger King near the Alamo.

It has a sign that says "Davy Crockett ate here."

[SV61]

Go to the west side of SA and everybody will be like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwpuLmWpp0Y

I think I saw that guy yesterday, at my son's Baseball game.

[Mr. Rod]

It has a sign that says "Davy Crockett ate here."

Do you get a Raccoon hat with the Kid's meal? *Fingers crossed*

[Mr. Rod]

I think I saw that guy yesterday, at my son's Baseball game.

He changed my oil.

[farmerfan]

THE original Rudy's, out 10. Would take a while from North Star Mall.

Gotta hit Tip Top for Chicken Fried Steak. Bring cash (no CC). Seriously good, and about ten minutes from NSM. Onion Rings rock too.

Kaspeers, down on Blanco, for Enchiladas. Right down from Chris Madrids.

Los Barrios, also on Blanco, just south of Basse. Stay away from the trendy, new Los Barrios. When you got here, get the Nachos Butler, and the Enchiladas Mexicanas!

Ok. I should have seen the Enchiladas Mexicanas part. I went to Los Barrios last night and had a puffy taco with the Nachos Butler. Not my favorite. La Fogata still the best I have had so far. I had lunch at Fattys Burger yesterday and the Checker Diner on Perrin Bitel(sp) the last two days. Fattys was really good but was not impressed with the Checker Diner.
Tonight I think I am going to try to hit up County Line.

How far is Kaspeers and Chris Madrids from Los Barrios on Blanco?

[Firebird]

FF--

Go to Josephine Street instead of County Line. County Line BBQ is really nothing special at all. Good, but you will enjoy the atmosphere at Josephine Street more.

[farmerfan]

FF--

Go to Josephine Street instead of County Line. County Line BBQ is really nothing special at all. Good, but you will enjoy the atmosphere at Josephine Street more.

Where is that?

I am at 410 and McCollough which is right there on the North end of North Star Mall.

Is Fiesta Texas fun? I am thinking about going there this weekend

[Firebird]

Where is that?

I am at 410 and McCollough which is right there on the North end of North Star Mall.

Is Fiesta Texas fun? I am thinking about going there this weekend

OK, here is what you do. Couldn't be easier. Get on 410 heading east towards the airport. Exit onto 281 going south towards downtown. Take 281 towards downtown and watch for the Josephine Street exit. Take that exit, the cafe will be under the overpass. Just trust me on this. It's a FF type of place. Get the prime NY strip medium rare.

http://www.josephinestcafe.com/aboutus.html

Haven't been to Fiesta Texas in well over a decade, so I can't really speak to that.

[farmerfan]

OK, here is what you do. Couldn't be easier. Get on 410 heading east towards the airport. Exit onto 281 going south towards downtown. Take 281 towards downtown and watch for the Josephine Street exit. Take that exit, the cafe will be under the overpass. Just trust me on this. It's a FF type of place. Get the prime NY strip medium rare.

http://www.josephinestcafe.com/aboutus.html

Haven't been to Fiesta Texas in well over a decade, so I can't really speak to that.

Thank you sir. Looks like this is where dinner will be had tonight. I can't wait

[farmerfan]

excellent choice Bird. Really really good choice. I enjoyed it. You are right about the atmosphere too. It's perfect in there :notworthy The steak was damn good too. I finished in less than 5 mins :D

[Maroondog]

excellent choice Bird. Really really good choice. I enjoyed it. You are right about the atmosphere too. It's perfect in there :notworthy The steak was damn good too. I finished in less than 5 mins :D

You made the right call going to Josephine instead of County Line.

I salute your wisdom o great Farmboy! :notworthy :D

[farmerfan]

You made the right call going to Josephine instead of County Line.

I salute your wisdom o great Farmboy! :notworthy :D

I will be back that's for sure. The food at La Fogata was better IMO, not by much but better but the atmosphere at Josephine Street was top notch. God bless those ladies in there :D

[Maroondog]

Ok. I should have seen the Enchiladas Mexicanas part. I went to Los Barrios last night and had a puffy taco with the Nachos Butler. Not my favorite. La Fogata still the best I have had so far. I had lunch at Fattys Burger yesterday and the Checker Diner on Perrin Bitel(sp) the last two days. Fattys was really good but was not impressed with the Checker Diner.
Tonight I think I am going to try to hit up County Line.

How far is Kaspeers and Chris Madrids from Los Barrios on Blanco?

Heed the advice of SV61 about the Tip Top. Fredricksburg road. Chicken fried steak.

[farmerfan]

Heed the advice of SV61 about the Tip Top. Fredricksburg road. Chicken fried steak.

10-4. Probably do that tomorrow night

[DiamondJ2]

Sea Island has reasonable prices and good seafood. Behind North Star Mall. Get the seafood platter. Good steak, pricey @ Ruth Crist. Down jones-maltsberger. My son said you can go CW dancing at Cowboys.

[farmerfan]

I drove past Alamo Stadium on my way there and didn't realize that thing was so close to 281. Dang that op rows behind one endzone are literally over the right lane on 281 going into Downtown.
I think I will go back and walk the campus of Trinity and Incarnate Word. They both looked like nice campuses. I did see 2 girls getting in their BMW while at the restaurant and they were both Trinity students, or that is what the shirts said and the sticker on the car said. Must be nice :D

[RedRage00]

I drove past Alamo Stadium on my way there and didn't realize that thing was so close to 281. Dang that op rows behind one endzone are literally over the right lane on 281 going into Downtown.
I think I will go back and walk the campus of Trinity and Incarnate Word. They both looked like nice campuses. I did see 2 girls getting in their BMW while at the restaurant and they were both Trinity students, or that is what the shirts said and the sticker on the car said. Must be nice :D

Yeah, you drive right by Alamo Stadium off 281. There is this high rise condo building right next to Alamo Stadium and people will sit on their balconies and watch games.

[farmerfan]

Yeah, you drive right by Alamo Stadium off 281. There is this high rise condo building right next to Alamo Stadium and people will sit on their balconies and watch games.

I might try and sneak into Alamo Stadium to take some pics. I am loving this new phone if you can't tell :D

[RedRage00]

I might try and sneak into Alamo Stadium to take some pics. I am loving this new phone if you can't tell :D

I remember the first time I walked into Alamo Stadium I was like "WOW!!" I believe it was a 1997 area playoff game between Victoria and Brownsville Rivera.

I was just a poor kid from Victoria. The only stadiums I had seen at that time were Memorial Stadium in Victoria and Buc Stadium in Corpus LOL

I still love that stadium.

[farmerfan]

I remember the first time I walked into Alamo Stadium I was like "WOW!!" I believe it was a 1997 area playoff game between Victoria and Brownsville Rivera.

I was just a poor kid from Victoria. The only stadiums I had seen at that time were Memorial Stadium in Victoria and Buc Stadium in Corpus LOL

I still love that stadium.

It looks like an old Stadium and I like those. I love the light towers they have their too. That was the site of the FM Marcus state title game in '95 when Roosevelt shut them down. I believe it is still the largest HS stadium in the state

[svhorns]

It looks like an old Stadium and I like those. I love the light towers they have their too. That was the site of the FM Marcus state title game in '95 when Roosevelt shut them down. I believe it is still the largest HS stadium in the state

It is. The last time I was there they had just put in new turf. It has the light green, dark green type of turf with the color alternating every 5 yards. The teams that play there are god awful. Players hated playing there because of the concrete below the playing surface.

[RedRage00]

It is. The last time I was there they had just put in new turf. It has the light green, dark green type of turf with the color alternating every 5 yards. The teams that play there are god awful. Players hated playing there because of the concrete below the playing surface.

The Chili Bowl was fun!! Even if it was inner city SAISD Fox Tech and Lanier. I'm sad that FT no longer plays football because that ended a LONG history between the 2 schools.

Okt0ber and I would go to the Chili Bowl and that stadium was FILLED. The people around us were always nice and there were people there with their entire family for several generations. This one lady introduced us to her family by name and year of graduation LOL

[farmerfan]

It is. The last time I was there they had just put in new turf. It has the light green, dark green type of turf with the color alternating every 5 yards. The teams that play there are god awful. Players hated playing there because of the concrete below the playing surface.

I hear ya with the turf. Those old stadiums seemed to have that problem. The different shad of green every 5 yards is a cool look. Oregon and Penn State pull that off I believe.

Where is John T Flores Country Store? James McMurtry is playing there next Friday and I am tempted to go check that out

[Maroondog]

It is. The last time I was there they had just put in new turf. It has the light green, dark green type of turf with the color alternating every 5 yards. The teams that play there are god awful. Players hated playing there because of the concrete below the playing surface.

When I used to play there the field was grass, but that was when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. :D

[Maroondog]

I hear ya with the turf. Those old stadiums seemed to have that problem. The different shad of green every 5 yards is a cool look. Oregon and Penn State pull that off I believe.

Where is John T Flores Country Store? James McMurtry is playing there next Friday and I am tempted to go check that out

Flores is in Helotes out Bandera road. It is west, northwest of town but not very far. From where you are, you can just go west on loop 410 until you hit Bandera Road and go west from there. Flores is right on the road once you get to Helotes.

If you have never been to Flores, you need to go. Its almost an urban setting now but still old fashion enough. All the REAL country singers have played there.

[farmerfan]

Flores is in Helotes out Bandera road. It is west, northwest of town but not very far. From where you are, you can just go west on loop 410 until you hit Bandera Road and go west from there. Flores is right on the road once you get to Helotes.

If you have never been to Flores, you need to go. Its almost an urban setting now but still old fashion enough. All the REAL country singers have played there.

Thanks buddy ole pal :D I knew I forgot something when I realized I do not have my boots. That could be a problem. Oh well though :eek:

[RedRage00]

When I used to play there the field was grass, but that was when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. :D

Who did you play for?

[Firebird]

I will be back that's for sure. The food at La Fogata was better IMO, not by much but better but the atmosphere at Josephine Street was top notch. God bless those ladies in there :D

I am jealous of FF. Enjoy the rest of your trip. I second the recommendation about TipTop and would also sneak into Alamo stadium.

[Maroondog]

Who did you play for?

I graduated from S.A. Holmes.......... a long time ago. We used to play the SAISD schools there.

[farmerfan]

Ate at LuLu's downtown tonight. Had the something special.. The one with queso. The biggest damn chicken fried steak I have ever eaten. I actually ate the whole thing along with the okra and taters. Im feeling it now lol

[farmerfan]

Where is a good area to go to hang out and have a drink or 20? Looking for a younger crowd, not too young but nothing ancient either :)

[dragons08]

Where is a good area to go to hang out and have a drink or 20? Looking for a younger crowd, not too young but nothing ancient either :)

You sly dog, you.

When you heading back to the motherland?

[JagFan]

Updates??? This has been fun tracking Farmer on his three week visit. I have written down all the restaurants that people have mentioned. We will be there in June.

[mojotrain]

i hear ya with the turf. Those old stadiums seemed to have that problem. The different shad of green every 5 yards is a cool look. Oregon and penn state pull that off i believe.

Where is john t flores country store? James mcmurtry is playing there next friday and i am tempted to go check that out

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[mojotrain]

I hear ya with the turf. Those old stadiums seemed to have that problem. The different shad of green every 5 yards is a cool look. Oregon and Penn State pull that off I believe.

Where is John T Flores Country Store? James McMurtry is playing there next Friday and I am tempted to go check that out

I think Ratliff is many years from replacing their turf but I hope they consider the different shades thing the next time. I'd like to see a pre district Judson/ Permian game at the Alamo.