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Market
Square is located just west of the downtown area and
of Art
is easily reached by VIA streetcar (Red or Yellow). Streetcars
run throughout downtown and arrive every 10 minutes. If
you drive, you’ll find plentiful parking, with spaces available in
parking lots onMaverick
the Farmers Market rooftop, under IH-35, and
Park Market Square is handicap accessible
along Dolorosa Street.
and specific shops have wheelchair accommodations. Market
Square also features Wi-Fi access.
Historic Market Square
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Much of Market Square’s charm emanates from its
history as a center for locals and visitors alike to gather
and celebrate the city’s cultural heritage. Throughout the
year, special occasions and significant dates and holidays
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with concerts, festivals and ceremonies
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Over 100 shops open daily!
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San Antonians have been shopping at Market
Square since the 1820s, before Texas joined
the United States. The first businesses were a
pharmacy and a dry goods store, and the area
served as a marketplace for produce and other
foods, including chili—made and served by
women known as “Chili Queens”—beginning
in the mid 1800s. Art has always had a place
in this vibrant cultural center, and in 2005,
the Museo Alameda opened as the first
formal affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution
focusing on Latino art.
Entertainment
Mi Tierra Café and Bakery opened in 1943
and has never closed, with 24/7 service
365 days a year. Strolling mariachis, an
authentic Mexican bakery, a full-service bar
and an extensive, classic Tex-Mex menu are
just a few reasons why San Antonians love
their Mi Tierra. Just a few doors away, you’ll
find the lively La Margarita Restaurant &
Oyster Bar, “home of the sizzling fajitas.”
For a quick bite, you’ll have a choice of
many dining options in the Farmers Market
Plaza Food Court.
History & Culture
Dining
Shopping
Market Square, the largest Mexican
marketplace north of the Rio Grande,
offers visitors a festive setting featuring
over 100 shops for clothing, folk art,
piñatas, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and
more. Covering a three-block area,
Market Square has a fantastic selection
of gifts and souvenirs in the many art
galleries, shops and boutiques along
the plazas, inside the Farmers Market
Plaza and El Mercado buildings.
Music is almost always in the air at Market
Square. As one of the city’s prime locations
for celebrations throughout the year, Market
Square hosts family-friendly festivals and
fiestas that are free and open to the public.
Our festivities include musical ensembles,
dance troupes, food and crafts booths, and
always a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Join us every First Saturday of the month
as we celebrate PRIMER SABADO, a oneday event featuring local entertainment,
arts and crafts, children’s activities, food
and much more!