Honky Tonkin' in San Antonio

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Honky Tonkin' If you haven’t heard the phrase “Let’s go Honky Tonkin”, then it’s time to listen up. San Antonio has one of the best music scenes in Texas. If you’re ready for live music, dancing and great food you’re ready to go Honky Tonkin! Where do you think Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley headed to perform when they came to town? Where do you think Willie Nelson played every Saturday night for years? Floore’s Country Store, of course. Just down the road a piece, in Helotes, boots have been scooting around this dance hall and cafe for over sixty years. When you’ve “two-stepped” up an appetite, there’s a full menu of Texas “café” food. Kids are always welcome and if they’re under 12 are admitted free to most shows, which happen, rain or shine! Would you rather tuck into something spicy while you listen to Asleep At The Wheel, The Bellamy Brothers or Clint Black? Take a run up IH 10 to Mi Casa Tamales, home of the Texas Size Tamale. With sixteen different tamale selections, including vegetarian, everyone eats happy. Don’t miss the annual Tamale Fest every April! What if you’re craving a burger with Ray Wiley Hubbard or Joe Ely? The best half pounders served on a branded bun, yes branded, are downtown on Grayson Street at Sam’s Burger Joint. Eat inside, on the patio or at the bar. Sam’s is a great hangout, where everyone, from poets and punks to cowboys and cops, feels right at home. The look is kitschy, the dance floor is big, the acoustics are great and you can bring the kids to chow down on Frito Pie and mini corn dogs. John T.Floore Country Store 14464 Old Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023-3702 (210) 695-8827 http://www.liveatfloores.com Mi Casa Tamales RESTAURANT & CANTINA 25930 IH 10 West ~ Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 698-6672 http://www.micasatamales.com Sam's Burger Joint 330 East Grayson Street San Antonio, TX 78215-1228 (210) 223-2830 http://samsburgerjoint.com