Cheap Places to Eat in Calaveras Lake

"Inspired by the city of Naples, Dough Pizzeria Napoletana is a neighborhood pizza joint with an authentically Italian atmosphere. The restaurant specializes in Neapolitan style pizza, but diners can also choose from a collection of cheese platters, appetizers, and salads. There is also always a small selection of seasonally-inspired dishes, and the restaurant is proud to let diners know that their fresh mozzarella and burrata cheeses are made in-house."

"Southtown is a little bit more of the creative side of San Antonio with a lot more parking options then Downtown. It’s where First Friday and Second Saturday is hosted. So while you’re out don’t forget to try some of these deserts."

"Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, located at 6989 Blanco Road, is another primo choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and Italian bistro, which offers pizza and more, four stars out of 1,513 reviews."

"Yard House is known for great food, classic rock music and the world's largest selection of draft beer featuring the best American craft and import beers."

"There's no meat to be found at SA's only "veggie burger stand." Instead, vegans who feel excluded from the speed, variety, and low cost of fast food will revel in this no-fuss, no-frills, all-meatless alternative to the golden arches."

"The Basilica of the Little Flower houses an impressive collection of art, including a replica of the Infant Jesus of Prague, hand-carved Stations of the Cross, and a painting of the church’s namesake, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, ‘the Little Flower,’ painted by the saint’s own sister. The impressive building was designed by Charles L. Monnot Jr. in the Beaux-Arts style. Perhaps most importantly to religious visitors, the church houses the relics of Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Thérèse, making it one of only four basilicas in Texas."

"One of the most popular and impressive historic churches in San Antonio is the Little Flower Basilica. The church is home to a unique collection of artwork that also includes the replica of the painting of the Infant Jesus of Prague and also has hand-carved stations of the Jesus Christ cross and painting of the church’s namesake. The little flower on the church is painted by the saint’s own sister, and the impressive architecture of the building was designed by Charles L Monnot in the unique art style known as Beaux-Arts."

"It is not too far away from my house and believe it or not John Paul II actually came to visit this church when he came to San Antonio!"

"Built to host the 1968 World's Fair, which aimed to celebrate the civilizations in the Americas and the cultural diversity of San Antonio, Hemisfair Park is a local historic district of the city of San Antonio. Built on the site of a historic neighborhood, Hemisfair Park features numerous beautifully preserved and renovated buildings and structures in various architectural styles, from simple adobe homes of the Mexican era and exquisite haciendas from the Spanish Colonial Era to elegant mansions from the late nineteenth century. Many of the charming buildings have been designated as State Archeological Landmarks, and visitors to the district can also see structures that were built specifically for the World’s Fair, including the Tower of the Americas, an iconic feature of the San Antonio skyline."

"Nestled in the heart of downtown, Hemisfair Park is the home of Tower of the Americas, cultural centers and several fountains. Hemisfair Park is an especially great park for families with young kids—the park’s 4-acre Yanaguana Garden is unlike any other playground in the city, with its huge splash pad, a slide made from trampoline-like material, climbing structures, and massive sandbox, plus a gaming area with a bocce court, ping-pong tables, and foosball."

"The Hemisfair area is pretty much where most of the action happens during festival times in San Antonio. It is fairly close to the midpoint of the city and gets packed with people who come to see the Tower of Americas. Near that area, there is a manmade San Antonio waterfall that is similar to the famous Fort Worth Water Gardens in that it has a similar tiered structure with water flowing down the sides."

"The Austin-based taco chain has family packs starting at $25 that include meat, tortillas, taco toppings, rice and beans for four to five people. At-home margarita kits, beer, wine and other menu items also are available for curbside pickup or delivery."

"Yard House is known for great food, classic rock music and the world's largest selection of draft beer featuring the best American craft and import beers."

"Owner of the popular and long-standing, The Cove, has opened up a new restaurant called 5 Points Local that nourishes the mind, body and spirit with local clean food and yoga to boot!. What's even better is the entire menu is gluten-free, so you can eat anything and everything you want without worry of miscommunication or cross-contamination, which as people with gluten allergies know, is a rare treat. What's, even more, is that 5 Points Local cares to source quality ingredients that are healthful to your body, as well as delicious, although truth be told, they sometimes do not skimp on the calories."

"With a rotating schedule of yoga classes upstairs, you can work out and feel better about ordering brunch. Known as a place that caters to the vegan and paleo crowd and for sourcing local and organic ingredients, Five Points sticks to its mission even with pancakes. Its S.A. Stack includes three light cakes topped with toasted Texas pecans, fresh banana slices and organic maple syrup that really hits the spot."

"Welcome to Chris Madrid’s, where Chris Madrid has been serving classic burgers since 1977. This quaint and friendly restaurant offers each customer personal attention to make sure they receive a high quality plate of food. Located in an old gas station and cantina, the Tex-Mex décor that adorns this site adds to the relaxing atmosphere."

"Chris Madrid’s describes the Tostada Burger as “Mama Madrid’s homemade refried beans, chips, onions & melted cheddar cheese. Top it off with our freshly made salsa.” It’s the perfect marriage between Mexican food and American food. Locals and tourists say it is a must try, so get on it because the clock is ticking."

"There’s something to say about the Southside- they know snacks and sweets. Like my mouth is watering as I write this. I’ll take three desserts please!"