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Acenar Mexican Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
San Antonio
"Best margaritas I had on the Riverwalk."(9 Tips)
"amazing duck crepes"(2 Tips)
"The ceviche was fantastic!"(5 Tips)
"Margarita was good, but fish tacos were very fishy."(7 Tips)
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Visit San AntonioDecember 17, 2015For a fresh new approach among San Antonio restaurants, Ácenar promises cutting-edge Tex-Mex cuisine in a friendly and relaxing environment. Read more
Social News NetworkDecember 4, 2013Great atmosphere with modern-club interior design, located along the Riverwalk. Delicious Mexican food with chips and salsa served on tall vases and popular prickly pear margaritas. Happy Hour anyone?
Dylan & MiaJune 8, 2013Place is amazing! Sit outside on a nice day if you can. We got the "poquito de todo" with lime and goat cheese. Yum! Hubby got the tuna margarita (prickly pear) with chili powder.
David ReynoldsDecember 21, 2018This is a somewhat upscale Tex-Mex restaurant located along the Riverwalk. My food was excellent, and service was attentive without being annoying. There is outdoor seating overlooking the Riverwalk.
Aksel Quintus-BoszMay 22, 2019The ceviche is good, and the outdoor patio is a great setting. A little removed from the busiest part of the river walk, which I found nice.
ChrisJanuary 26, 2013We went with a party of 10. Great service, and everyone enjoyed their meal. Tortilla soup was excellent, and the Tres Leches cake for dessert was the best I've ever had.
Tobias ReiperApril 6, 2016A sister restaurant to Rosario's that maintains the food quality though I prefer Rosario's. The chicken mole was lovely and rich though!!
Lauren ArthurJune 10, 2014So so good! I ordered something that involved rolled up fried tortillas, chicken, sweet potatoes and queso. And I crushed that plate!!! Delish and totally affordable!- Rachelle CSeptember 27, 2013The balcony was great on a September evening. Try the amazing duck crepes, jumbo prawn in garlic sauce and orange sponge cake with whipped cream!
Ryan TaubeJanuary 10, 2015Awesome location. Cool place. Decent enough food. Fancy mexican. Definitely not the street tacos. All in all good spot on the river walk.
Todd StillwellMarch 28, 2017Started out with the ceviche then for the main course I had the spicy shrimp (house special) it was fantastic.
Shannon LloydAugust 12, 2013Awesome good get the shaken margarita you won't regret it! And the guacamole made for two its made table side and is amazingly fresh!
Great Riverwalk option for vegetarians. It's not on the menu, but they have some of the best veggie fajitas in SA + good veggie tacos. Mango-coconut-habanero sorbet is a must-have vegan dessert.
Jim UlleApril 22, 2013Awesome bar with great good. The prickly pear margarita is fantastic. The decor is fun and modern and the staff is very attentive too.
Tony JacksonJune 16, 2013Nice for date or chill at the bar upstairs. Away from the touristy part of the Riverwalk also, so quiet at night.
Rob HSeptember 13, 2012Our waiter Miguel might be the nicest guy I've met in a long time! Cold beer, good service, and the empatadita was fantastic.
Jon StrikerJuly 31, 2012You have to try the duck crepes. Seriously good. Order along with it the blood orange mojito. You will not be disappointed.
Robert NakamaJune 27, 2013Try the Oysters as an appetizer. I had the Camarones a la Diabla / Spicy Shrimp that was delicious.
Jim KinterJuly 4, 2015Food was very good. Service was excellent. Valet parking is required and they only take cash.
Steven HartFebruary 10, 2013For about $6 you can order three off menu salsas. A habanero, a jalapeño, and a chipotle. I love the first two.
Curtis GillentineJuly 13, 2017The food & service were great, but I came to propose to my girlfriend. There was a large group eating inside & it was too loud to even think of doing anything like that. Had to wait till afterwards
Maria BirchallNovember 8, 2013Contemporary TexMex. Great atmosphere and excellent food. The caramel crepe is amazing!
Leona HenrySeptember 25, 2010They have some awesome vegetarian food. The tres leches is amazing. Great outdoors eating when the Riverwalk is lit up around Christmas time!
EricaSeptember 19, 2012Definitely try the beef alambres during their happy hour. $5 and they are DELICIOUS! can't beat the price
dada DukesMay 13, 2013sit at the bar, or grab a table. this is some excellent TEX MEX in San Antonio!
Toni BlakeMarch 10, 2012We had a private party there and they have a beautiful balcony and room! Nice choice for you if you need to get a group together.
Laura PaulusMarch 24, 2012Chips and salsa are delicious! Fish tacos are okay- nothing special. Get the pork cooked in banana leaves. Mmmm!!!!!!!
- Centro San AntonioJune 29, 2010Acenar is the sister restaurant to Rosario's - you can get many of the same delicious (and award-winning) items without the long waits if you make reservations on opentable
Priya TungrusMarch 29, 2016Wasn't a fan of the mojito... Food was nice and on a quiet part of the river walk
Matthew TaubApril 15, 2015Salsa is great. They have a really nice patio. Staff is friendly but service is kind of slow.
Liz LeSeptember 9, 2011Loved the ceviche, big patio and lack of tourists! Def a fave riverwalk restaurant.
- Tanya P.August 12, 2016Not overly impressive. Margarita was good, but fish tacos were very fishy. Enchiladas verde were tasty, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.
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Acenar Mexican Restaurant
146 E Houston St (btwn St Mary's & Soledad St)
San Antonio, TX 78205
United States
San Antonio, TX 78205
United States
A modern take on fresh Tex-Mex favorites, killer margaritas, and beautiful River Walk views!
Closed until 10:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–10:00 PM
(210) 222-2362
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.0
"Love the atmosphere and the drinks! Great for summer nights"
Jaime Legarreta - 8.7
"They have a separate gluten free menu, as well as a special Paleo menu! What a blessing! Food is great. I ordered the Ceviche Del Mar. They brought me plantain chips since I asked for the Paleo menu."
Jessica Fontenot - 7.4
"Chocolate flan cake is amazing!"
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- 9.2
"Love it here:) So beautiful and great shows. Make sure to buy Starlight suite seats, there's a private area with a separate bar, restroom and a balcony to view the city."
Melanie Forde - 9.3
"Best walking place. The view is to die for"
Stacy Bondeson - 8.7
"Great tourist location with los of opportunity to learn some history. Great photo opportunities here."
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