San Antonio's Market Square is also known as Historic Market Square because of the heritage and unique history of the location. The location is the home of various activities including entertaining, dining at authentic and local favorite restaurants as well as a large amount of shopping. In many ways, this part of the city offers an authentic Mexican cultural experience. Locals and tourists flock to Market Square to enjoy all that it has to offer. It is a reflection of the city itself. It is located between Commerce Street and Dolorosa, Santa Rosa and IH 35. It spans about three blocks with a traditional square in the center, with a range of unique shops and dining facilities within walking distance of each other.
Some places to visit include the following with Market Square. Visit Botica Gudalupana which is the oldest pharmacy in the city. The building itself dates back to the early 19th century. During that time, it served as a drug store, then a mercantile/dry goods store. Later it became a theater entertainment house that served liquor and often displayed a cockfight. By 1893, it opened as Cowen Drug, the first pharmacy. One of the main, must stop at restaurants here is Mi Tierra Café and Bakery, known for its traditional foods. This family owned business has been open 24 hours a day since it opened in 1943 without closing a day.
Also, visit El Mercado which is a large indoor shopping area that offers some 32 shops of different types.
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