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Market SquareH I S T O R I C

514 w. commerce, san antonio, tx 78207210.207.8600 | fax: 210.207.4287

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shopping • dining history & culture • entertainmentSpecial Events

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 are commemorated with concerts, festivals and ceremonies in Market Square. Please visit our website for a listing of upcoming special events. If you are interested in renting any of our plazas, call (210) 207-8600 or visit us online.

Easy AccessMarket Square is located just west of the downtown area and 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 on the Farmers Market rooftop, under IH-35, and along Dolorosa Street. Market Square is handicap accessible and specific shops have wheelchair accommodations. Market Square also features Wi-Fi access.

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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.

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.

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.

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 one-day event featuring local entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, food and much more!