Balcones Heights Eat, Play & Shop

BALCONES HEIGHTS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FOOD & FUN GUIDE:

FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS IN WALKING OR SHUTTLE DISTANCE OF BALCONES HEIGHTS’ HOTELS:

TURQUOISE GRILL
(210) 736-2887
3720 Northwest Interstate 410 Loop Frontage Road, San Antonio, TX 78229
Website:http://turquoisegrill.com/gallery/
Turquoise is a humble little restaurant that offers excellent authentic Turkish cuisine. The menu holds a wide variety of Turkish & Mediterranean dishes in a friendly atmosphere, so if you’re in the mood for babaganoush, calamari, a Falafel wrap, kebabs, or one of their other exotic dishes this is the place to satisfy your appetite. The restaurant does not serve any alcoholic beverages. The restaurant received a rating of 4½ out of 5 stars by reviewers at Urbanspoon.com

DEWESE’S TIP TOP CAFÉ
(210) 732-0191
2814 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201
Website:http://tiptopcafe.com/
One of the oldest family owned restaurants in the state and still following in the tradition of cookin’ up homestyle meals, nothing fancy—just good food for our loyal family of customers. Some of the specialties are chicken fried steak, onion rings, fried shrimp, and homemade pies. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous. A favorite among the locals, awarded the San Antonio Express News Readers Choice Award winner and has been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

LA FOGATA
(210)340-1337
2427 Vance Jackson Rd., San Antonio, TX 78213
Website: http://www.lafogata.com/index.php
One of San Antonio's most unique gathering spots, famous for food, margaritas and a great atmosphere, La Fogata is the place to go for a beautiful locale and flavorful Mexican cuisine. Relax as you dine amidst La Fogata's lushly planted patios with splashing fountains and cantera stone columns, all of which create the atmosphere of a gracious Mexican hacienda.

LA FONDA
(210)342-8981
350 Northaven St., San Antonio, TX 78229
Website: http://lafondaoakhills.com
Serving Mexican and seafood cuisine for more than seventy-five years, La Fonda has continued to excel as one of San Antonio’s oldest and most well-known restaurants. So for anyone wanting to try their famous fajitas or premium steaks, come with an appetite because the portions are Texas-sized and you will want every bite.

BABE’S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS
(210) 732-6666
4535 Fredericksburg Rd., Balcones Heights, Texas 78201
http://www.babeshamburgers.com/index.html
Babe's Old Fashioned Food is locally owned and operated in the San Antonio area since 1987. Babe’s offers family friendly selections such hamburgers, hand cut fries, hand-battered onion rings, never frozen homemade chicken tenders. Moms can get a good grilled chicken salad, if burgers aren’t favored, and Dads can watch the game and have a beer with an order of fried jalapeños. All the food is made from scratch including the salad dressing! Freshness has become a symbol of Babe's Old Fashioned Food. Coupons available on the restaurant’s website.

DAVE & BUSTER’S
Phone: (210) 515-1515 / Fax: (210) 515-1530
440 Crossroads Blvd., Balcones Heights, TX 78201
http://www.daveandbusters.com/
Dave & Buster's has it all; over 200 games from the classics to the latest interactive and video games, game of billiards, and a menu selection with something for every palate. Tired from a long day of activities? Relax and enjoy a drink while the kids have a blast.

SIMI’S
(210) 737-3166
4535 Fredericksburg, Ste. 109, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
http://www.simisindiacuisine.com/
Simi's India Cuisine has been in San Antonio for almost two decades serving up vegetable samosas, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, rogan josh and other traditional Indian cuisine in a clean and friendly environment.

CROSSROADS BBQ
(210)732-7300
110 N. Crossroads Blvd, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
http://www.crossroadsbbqsa.com/
Crossroads BBQ is a family owned and operated restaurant specializing in authentic smoked Texas Barbecue. The prices are great and the food is delicious. Features a pet-friendly patio and Karaoke every night from 5pm - 9pm.

NORMA’S PLACE
(210)733-8807
4219 Fredericksburg Rd, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Normas-Place-Mexican-Restaurant
An inexpensive family-friendly Tex-Mex restaurant with a diverse menu: enchiladas, puffy tacos, seafood and burgers. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS LOCATED IN BALCONES HEIGHTS:

FAMILY FUN IN BALCONES HEIGHTS:

EXTREME FUN
(210)734-6666
4522 Fredericksburg Rd.
www.extremefuntx.com
Located inside Wonderland of the Americas Mall, Extreme Fun features a 10,000 sq ft. climate-controlled setting of several large scale inflatable’s to climb, bounce and slide on ranging from an aquatic journey thru the jaws of a great white “Finding Nemo Experience” to a three dimensional ride on our “Superman Challenge” Obstacle Course, and a 550 sq ft Inflatable Basketball Arena. Also features comfortable sofas and massage chairs for the adults while the little ones have their fun.

RACEWAY & GAMES ARCADE
(210)308-6909
4522 Fredericksburg Rd.
http://www.youtube.com
Located inside Wonderland of the Americas mall, Raceway games features a large race track for slot car racing and classic arcade games.

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY BY SOUTH ANTONIO MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION MODULAR GROUP
(210)218-4872
4522 Fredericksburg Rd
http://samratx.org/
The San Antonio Model Railroad Association Modular Group, Inc. (SAMRA) is an historical and educational society chartered as a non-profit organization in the state of Texas dedicated to the purpose of preserving and teaching the history of railroading through the building, displaying and setting up its modules for public displays. Currently, the modular layout has three main lines that can be operated in both DC or DCC mode and a small switching layout. The modular layout is a great place to learn and practice model railroading skills. The exhibit contains a Thomas the Train module that children love and a display depicting Balcones Heights points of interests. The SAMRA Modular Group Exhibit is located on the second floor of Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., Open: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 8pm; Saturday 10 a.m, – 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Admission is free.

SHOPPING WITHIN WALKING OR SHUTTLE DISTANCE OF BALCONES HEIGHTS’ HOTELS:

BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY (inside mall) 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.

HOBBY LOBBY (inside mall) 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.

ROSS DRESS FOR LESS (inside mall) 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.

SCHOOL YARD (inside mall) 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.

STEIN MART (inside mall) 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.

SUPER TARGET (inside mall) 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.

MEDICAL WITHIN WALKING OR SHUTTLE DISTANCE OF BALCONES HEIGHTS’ HOTELS

Methodist Texsan Hospital ER
6700 IH-10 West
(210)736-6700
Website: sahealth.com/locations/methodist-texsan-hospital/

PET EMERGENCY WITHIN WALKING OR SHUTTLE DISTANCE OF BALCONES HEIGHTS’ HOTELS

AUTO REPAIR WITHIN WALKING OR SHUTTLE DISTANCE OF BALCONES HEIGHTS’ HOTELS

FIRESTONE, 200 Crossroads Blvd. (210)736-1572