It was my first time since I was very young visiting SATX and I am so grateful to have visited the…read moreHistoric Market Square while I was in Texas. It was truly one of the highlights of my trip and I would highly recommend visiting to anyone in the area, and I hope to go again in the future! The parking nearby was a short walk but nothing crazy, and once we got to the Market it was shaded very well and had such a variety of stands both inside and outside of the buildings which I loved. It was a little hot outside so it was nice to be able to rotate between both areas. There was also such a great mix of stores, restaurants, snack stands, and artisans and crafts throughout. We grabbed some aguas frescas to sip on while we explored and they were delicious and a great price for how big they were. We had a big breakfast but it would be nice to try some of the many lunch spots they had throughout the market. The stores had everything but I loved the amount of talavera pottery to choose from and stocked up as much as my suitcase would allow. Prices are super reasonable as well considering these are handmade artisan pieces. I use my tazas everyday and they are the best coffee cups I have ever had. The merchants are super friendly and helpful as well. Everyone was very welcoming and made it a great experience. I hope to be back in the future!

For my trip to San Antonio, this was one of the places I was super excited to visit. Thankfully we…read morecame on a Saturday where they have Market Square Weekends from 10am - 6pm. There were food, drink, and craft vendors selling in the outdoor market which made the ambiance very lively but not too crowded, as well as live music. Unfortunately, the vendors' food was underwhelming and expensive. I was coming from California and was excited to compare Mexican street food in Texas, but the options were very bland. Esquites - $12, 5 street tacos - $18, Chicken Gorditas -$11, Agua Fresca -$10 I did enjoy looking inside the markets (don't forget there are 2 different buildings for you to do your shopping). You can find some inexpensive souvenirs mixed in with some of higher price points.

Visited Toy Hunters and thought the store had a really cool selection with lots of collectibles and…read moreplenty to browse. While looking around, I found a box of comics on a shelf that had no price stickers, labels, or indication that the books weren't for sale. After spending time going through the box and selecting a few books, a staff member, who may have been the owner, told us they weren't priced yet and weren't for sale. I completely understand that, but the interaction felt a little abrupt. Since I already had several books picked out, I was hoping they might offer to quickly price them, but that wasn't the case. We put the books back and left. The store has a lot of interesting items, but clearer labeling and a more welcoming customer experience would have made the visit much more enjoyable.

The owner was very knowledgeable and passionate about his hobby/inventory. The selection is quite…read moreunbelievable. For me it was a trip down memory lane. His prices are worth the stop because I felt they were reasonable for the age and condition.

Decided to visit this place again in it's new location and honestly this place was so much cooler…read morein its new home! Staff were super knowledgeable and had great conversation about their collection. Prices for cards are really good as well and just a fun good game collection. Some gachapons as well which is awesome. Went in just to look and walked out actually spending money and having a great time! Will be coming back.

Great shop with a wide selection of cards and nice retro games. Seen a bunch of Nintendo. Gameboy…read moreand NES games. Definitely should checkout.

Great comic shop with a nice selection of comics and collectibles. The staff were friendly,…read morewelcoming, and made browsing enjoyable. Definitely worth stopping by if you're a comic fan.

Love this place for good deals on Pokemon! Jesus and the guys are always welcoming and extremely…read morefriendly. They have some sports too and a small selection of comics. A lot of toys, of course. Have been there many times and have picked up some solid finds, including a nice Wemby! Very cool neighborhood-type place, I recommend it!

Love every visit to this place! It places like this that makes us so grateful to call Helotes home…read more Old Town Helotes has so much to offer but nothing quite as perfect at "The Shops". Now they've added the new Old Town Family Food Truck Park, which could not be more perfect for this space. I recently visited The Cracked Mug and loved my Latte & Breakfast. The atmosphere is just so perfect. I plan on getting back out there to visit Spread the Loaves for some fresh sourdough bread

Not handicap or stroller friendly. The bakery/coffee shop only has steps. One store has only steps,…read moreno ramp either. The two antique stores aisles are so jam packed with items you can barely walk through. The old filling station converted into an antique shop has no AC and doesn't open until 11 on Fridays, so during the summer in Texas it is already pretty hot by then. There was a public bathroom in the middle of everything so that was nice. Also stopped by cheetahlish boutique store and barely got in the door before the guy running the register made us feel unwelcome by immediately stating that there really wasn't enough aisle room for us. Needless to say, we left pretty quickly after arriving. Would like to come back to see John T. Floored and restaurant and music venue. Lots of big and small artists seem to come through