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Scenes from San Antonio- Rich Hispanic Culture

Last night I went to a wonderful Mexican Cafe and Bakery in the Market Square area in San Antonio Texas. It was a night of delicious food and lively entertainment. I knew we were in for a treat when I saw a street entertainer in the Market Square before we got to the Cafe.

Street Entertainer in the Market Square

The Cafe/Bakery was a great experience. The food was delicious. The Bakery really caught my eye with all of the bright colors and vast assortment of treats. It was so popular that we had to take a number and wait for about 20 minutes before we got served but it was worth the wait.

I bought a chocolate muffin that tasted the way chocolate should taste. It was not overly sweet like most American desserts are. It was sweet but not so much so that you could not taste the chocolate. I also tried some other treats that were equally tasty. One of my Hispanic co-workers told me there is a Mexican Bakery in Lincoln just not as big. I plan to visit it when I am back in Lincoln.

While we were eating in the cafe some Mariachi Musicians came in and played music at the tables. It was lively music and a lot of fun to sit back and enjoy. One of the people in my group paid for them to come and sing to  our table which I thoroughly enjoyed. Before we left, a large group of Mariachi Musicians came in and played. They had not only the string instruments but also trumpets. The sound was awesome.

After we left the colorful lights in the Market Square grabbed my attention. Before we got back to the motel I noticed a horse drawn carriage that was lit up. It was perfect ending to a great night. Today was a full day of meetings and sessions which was the real reason I came here. I am glad I had a brief opportunity to experience some of what San Antonio has to offer before a busy conference schedule.

April 12, 2010 - Posted by internationalmatt | food, Hispanic friends, Travel experiences