This is a wonderful waterpark! I went a couple times as a kid and revisited last summer and this…read moresummer. They run through the summer season for a few months daily, then switch to weekends only in the late summer. I would advise getting there as they open to get the best parking - we arrived around noon a couple weeks ago and had to park at a lot that was a little less than a mile away. Not so bad for just the two of us, but a lot harder for those with coolers and bigger groups. The parks are amazing - so many fun tube rides, body slides, and some faster tube blasters that are so much fun! I especially like the double rider tubes in Schlitterbahn east, like the Black Knight. I highly recommend the Fast Pass - it is a steep price but well worth it for accessing more of the rides. We felt like the regular fast pass was more than enough as we didn't have time to access all the rides once throughout our day. We also only visit once per season, though. It's been pretty crowded on both of our recent visits - Saturdays in July and August. I would guess it's less busy during the weekdays. We got to ride the Falls (worlds longest tube ride) on our visit in mid-August but they shut it down for the rest of the season the day after we went. All in all definitely worth visiting at any age and very family-friendly. You can rent a locker for your belongings and some folks keep their coolers on the tables by the larger pool areas. You can bring in food/drink or purchase in the park and they have Dippin Dots!

The park was fun enough. But OMG the staff and their Autism accommodations were absolutely…read moreappalling. The staff is primarily teenagers who play on phones. One stared at me blankly and pointed to a QR code. When I told her my phone was locked in the car, and asked what to do because I obviously can't scan without a phone, and there's no reentry. She just stared at me and pointed to the QR code. I honestly thought she was on herion. ( My neice autistic neice was in full meltdown because it was her birthday, and she lost her glasses on one of the rides). When we first got there, we went to customer service, to get the autism passes. I'm neurodivergent, and my neice is 16 and autistic. Her mon,brother's friend came as well. The woman at customer service looked like a deer caught in inheadlights,when asked about the passes. Then refused to give them to us. Then changed her mind and gave us each 1. It was only good for 1 ride. We were supposed to go back to the customer service booth after each ride. The first ride, had no idea what to do with the passes. When we went back for the next ride, the refused us a second time, and only gave us 2. We told them to keep them. I've been to many amusement and watermarks, with my neices ( I have 2 both ironically are fully autistic. ) I live in Illinois and visiting. I would not recommend this for anyone with autistic children or family members. It's the least accommodating place I've ever been.

Love this place!! Best tuna ceviche ever!! Truly authentic food from interior Mexico. Highly…read morerecommend!!

We just came for the ceviche, a quick glass of wine and split two small tacos. The Food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The owner was very funny and took great care of us. Service was top notch and the food was even better!!! The bluefin tuna ceviche and their signature taco were amazing.

06 May 2026 We…read moreusually try a place a couple of times before I write a review, but... It took me reading a Facebook post about Ernesto's and how it's a small family-owned restaurant. Oh and it's very good. So we went this evening. No reservation as I think is suggested. There was a large group of people, a table of four, and a table of two on the main floor. We were seated in the upper area, not on the main floor. We're OK with that. There are about four two-seaters on this level. Ernesto Jr. came by and explained the three specials offered this evening. The menu lists about a dozen different sauces that can top the dish you order. They all sound delicious. I had the Steak San Antonio. This is a filet of tenderloin covered in avocado butter (so good) with an enchilada of your choice, rice and beans. Served with a basket of freshly baked French bread. The husband had a seafood combo: shrimp, lobster, snapper stuffed with lump crab served with rice. His was topped with the Veracruz sauce and another selected by Ernesto. Fabulous. The food has flavor. Tons of flavor. The service is spot on. Ernesto comes by first, talks to you, makes suggestions and then takes your order. The rest of the staff takes over from here. Delivers your food, keeps up with refills, clears the table, brings the bill. This is a well-run process. We had ceviche to start. The husband is not a big fan, so I ate the majority. I enjoyed it very much. When we left, Ernesto came outside to thank us for coming. That doesn't happen at most places. The truly personal touch. Give this restaurant a try if you haven't already.

What a gem!! 5 We had a wonderful evening!…read more I was pleasantly delighted by the meal I was served this evening. This intimate, locally owned establishment had a warm welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff. The food was well balanced with soft deep flavors combining Ernesto's smooth, savory signature sauces over perfect portions of meat and vegetables. I decided on the surf and turf special in a light buttery citrus sauce. It was fabulous! I didn't want to finish because then it would be gone. I had to try a desert after dinner was such a success and, oh am I glad I did. I ordered Ernesto's desert which this evening was a crepe in a delicate caramel sauce with fresh almond slivers garnish. We also tried the fresh cinnamon ice cream recommended by Chef. You can tell from the food, to the service, to the owner greeting the patron name, these owners care!! Definitely one of the most enjoyable meals I have has in a while!

This place is absolutely wonderful! We have stayed here 3 times now over the last several years…read more Every time is a wonderful experience! The staff is super friendly and water access is a breeze! We have made some incredible memories here and plan on returning many more times in the near future!

What a dynamite little find in Canyon Lake. Such a great place to stay. Clean cozy rooms with a…read moreterrace view of the river. Superior friendly service by the houseman, Vinny, and the young woman behind the desk. If staying in New Braunfels, I suggest booking a room here instead.

A Perfect Return to Where Our Forever Began My husband and I…read moregot married at Hotel Valencia one year ago, so getting to return this weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary was incredibly special. As part of our wedding package, they were incredibly generous and included two complimentary nights at the hotel and dinner at Dorrego's for us to celebrate. They are truly the absolute best at what they do and really know how to celebrate their guests! Returning to the very place where we said "I do" was already emotional enough, but Hotel Valencia somehow made the experience even more memorable than our first stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff was exactly as we remembered them: kind, attentive, professional, thoughtful, and genuinely wonderful. Our room was absolutely gorgeous, and when we walked in on our first day, we found the sweetest surprise waiting for us: a bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a congratulations message written in chocolate on the plate. I actually teared up a little! It was such a thoughtful and adorable gesture that truly made us feel seen, celebrated, and cared for. There is something so special about Hotel Valencia. The environment is exceptional, the service is always outstanding, and even their gorgeous signature scent instantly brings us back to memories of love, celebration, and adventure. Every little detail feels intentional and memorable. I am so incredibly thankful that we chose Hotel Valencia as the place to celebrate both our wedding and our first anniversary. It will forever hold such a special place in our hearts, and we cannot wait to return again and make even more memories there. Thank you, Hotel Valencia, for helping make two of the most meaningful celebrations of our lives absolutely unforgettable!

A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Valencia!…read more We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Valencia on the San Antonio River Walk! The location is perfect step out the front door and you're right in downtown San Antonio. From the hotel restaurant, you can take the stairs or elevator directly down to the River Walk, which makes getting around so easy and convenient. What we especially loved is that this hotel has so much character and charm. It doesn't feel like one of those cookie-cutter chain hotels. We had a balcony, although it was simply too hot during our visit to sit outside and enjoy it. I'm sure it would be wonderful on a cooler evening! The bar and restaurant were both excellent, and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming. A special shout-out to the valet guys they provided wonderful service and were always so helpful. Great location, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and exceptional service. We would definitely stay here again when we're back in San Antonio!

Amazing oyster's and drinks, along with jasmine making really good drinks that are on point.read more

If you are a smoker, it's hard to find a place on the Riverwalk to smoke. They have a cute balcony…read moreabove the outside restaurant. There are some unique food options, and although it's a pricey spot, the frozen margaritas were delightful. They often have live music downstairs, and you can enjoy it in the cigar bar, too.

Thank you, Valentino for Amazon service. Great food! GeKamole yes so good…read more Such nice people, friendly atmosphere and good drinks

Great atmosphere and awesome food. I'm here with my family from out of town, and couldn't have…read morefound a more amazing place to eat. Valentino was our server and was very attentive.

Growing up in San Antonio, TX whenever friends and family visited, they would certainly want to see…read moreThe Alamo primarily due to its historical significance. I do not even remember how many times I have visited The Alamo, however, it is a lot. The Alamo was originally built as San Antonio Mission de Valero in 1718. It was later converted to a military fort called The Alamo. In 1836, The Alamo was a key fortress during the Texas Revolution, when Texas tried to secure its independence from Mexico. A small group of Texas defenders including Davy Crockett, James Bowie and William Travis fought to secure The Alamo for 13 days before being defeated by the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. This uprising is known as the Battle of The Alamo, which is key to Texas history. Over the years, they have renovated The Alamo grounds making it more visitor friendly.

I have to admit to being somewhat disappointed by my visit to the Alamo. After years of pestering…read moremy Texas friend who I visit in Austin occasionally, I made her meet me in San Antonio for the day. We visited some Missions before stopping here and I was surprised by the Alamo being directly in the middle of town, surrounded by hotels and high-rises and construction and roads. It is well-kept, with a really large and nice gift shop, and serves as a small respite from the bustling city that has sprung up around it. I'm glad I finally got to see this historic spot. We booked a free reservation for a timed entry in advance and, glad I did. Friendly staff and easy to do,

Joe R was our server and did a grand job. He is a perfect combination of attentiveness, personality…read moreand efficiency. Two ribeyes perfectly cooked to order (and presented) for our guests, the Black Drum for Deb and the Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas for me. Followed by Bread Puddings and Fruit Creme Brulee....all very good. All in all a very enjoyable dining experience, despite our very noisy neighbors.

Definitely make a reservation and specify in comments that you'd like to be on the river walk. We…read moredid and got a wonderful seat right on the river walk albeit at the end of the row of tables almost where the next restaurant begins, which is The Original Mexican Restaurant. The only problem with sitting on the river is the male Hispanic Rio tour boats drivers all make the same comment when they drive by. They must have it in their gag book or learned from each other. When they drive by they always talk about all the restaurants in this particular area touting how they got everything here, Mexican and then as they drive by "and over there is Chinese Mexican". I mean, by the 6th time it was just kinda annoying. Anyway, the food here was really good. Their prime rib is not like your standard thick cut medium rare prime rib. It's a regular steak. The blackened version is their premiere steak. But we passed. Their shrimp and grits is their most famous dish. I tried it and it was fantastic (and I don't even care for grits) The ribeye was also good. Slightly overdone for medium rare unfortunately m. But good albeit tough to cut as a result. Our waiter never stopped by for a water refill or to ask how the meal was so we had to flag down someone for the water and a steak knife which came when we were almost done eating unfortunately. A bit sad when you're tipping $20 for never coming by. He didn't even bring out the food. But he did do the guac. About the guac. Tableside guacamole is pretty good. But it'll fill you up fast. So pace yourself. It come with chips which we occasionally gave a few to the hungry ducks who were all waiting for hand outs. Definitely make reservations! It was packed in the evening.

Three years ago after the flood in 2015, I knew this was my chance to finally hit the Whitewater on…read morethe Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake Dam towards New Braunfels. Although I grew up in the area, I had never had the chance to experience true Whitewater Rafting, here or anywhere, so this was an exciting challenge for me... Back in May 2012, I fell and hit my head... and my life changed forever. I struggle with the effects of a Complex Traumatic Brain Injury. C-TBI is a little bit different as it wasn't just one big hit that caused damage... it's been a bunch of accumulative hits over a lifetime. If it wasn't for the NFL talking about concussion and CTE, no one would believe me. Now one of the my life's purposes is to make others aware of the seriousness of head injuries, no matter how minuet that might seem at the moment... *NOTE* every single little hit adds up! With all this said, I stopped in to Austin Canoe & Kayak to pick up a helmet to wear on my future rafting trips... as well as any other extreme sports that might appeal to me in the future. Ha! Who am I kidding, I probably need to wear it daily around house as another hit to my head just might leave me in a veg state or kill me... that's just the reality of my life. Hey, Life is Short so gotta live it the best as I can! Austin Canoe & Kayak is located off IH 10 off De Zavala a few blocks in a strip shopping area in NW SA. I've stopped into ACK several times for different reasons. Everyone is really cool there, they will treat you right!

Walked in and asked about a certain kayak. The guy literally didn't even look up from the computer…read more We would have ordered it.... We just walked out. BTW the store has almost zero inventory. DO NOT BELIEVE their website. This deserves a zero stars.