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National Guacamole Day Brings Festive Flavors to the River Walk

National Guacamole Day is right around the corner on September 16, and Ácenar Mexican Restaurant, a staple of the San Antonio River Walk for over 20 years, is inviting the community to celebrate with its signature tableside guacamole.

Why Downtown San Antonio Is More Than the Alamo — The Best Things to See and Do

Unsurprisingly, there are loads of Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in San Antonio, and the quality is generally high. Here are a few that stand Acenar – contemporary Mexican over several levels with a great reputation and a Riverwalk location. Don’t miss the short-rib tacos.

A Favorite in San Antonio – National Guacamole Day is Sept 16th

A Favorite Culinary Day in The Alamo City is National Guacamole Day, Happening Sept 16th A favorite food in San Antonio is being celebrated at Ácenar Mexican Restaurant. Ácenar, nestled along the San Antonio River Walk, is ready to celebrate with its signature tableside guacamole. For two decades, Ácenar has been delighting San Antonio locals […]

9 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants In San Antonio

Perched right on the banks of San Antonio’s iconic River Walk, Ácenar is one of those restaurants that both locals and visitors say defines a modern, elevated take on Tex-Mex. Since opening in 2005, the vibrant venue has churned out Latin-flavored dishes paired with killer margaritas and stellar views in a multilevel, mid-century-inspired space that […]

Vibrant Culture & Waterfront Wonders: Unveiling The South’s Most Captivating City

Àcenar – the River Walk’s anti-tourist trap serving ‘bold flavors’, offering ‘unmatched views’; grab a patio seat and watch the action below all while slurpin’ down Buttermilk-fried Oysters to start, capped off by sizzling Crispy Pork Tip fajitas

Celebrate Mother’s Day with these brunches, specials in San Antonio area

Acenar Mexican Restaurant, 146 E. Houston St., will have a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. The buffet will include a carving station, which is $65 per adult and $35 per child. Reservations can be made by phone only at 210-222-2362.

Fontana Herald News

Feeling peckish? It is lunchtime. Stop at Acenar, a Mexican restaurant with a patio that spills out into the Riverwalk. Service is good and the food is better than expected—with housemade refried beans and rice that tastes like a Mexican grandmother made it. The menu is extensive but try the shredded short ribs tacos or […]

Celebrate Fiesta with Delicious Eats & Collectible Medals

Fiesta season is here, and some of the city’s most beloved restaurants are serving up limited-time specials to celebrate the vibrant spirit of San Antonio’s biggest party of the year. From collectible medals and festive cocktails to classic Fiesta eats, locals and visitors alike can enjoy delicious ways to say ¡Viva Fiesta! from April 24 […]

Fiesta faves are on the menu at these San Antonio restaurants and bars

Fiesta San Antonio kicks off on Thursday, April 24, with annual celebrations planned all over the city. Several local restaurants and bars are getting into the party spirit by adding their own take on local Fiesta favorites, like chicken on a stick and sausage wraps.

Review: On San Antonio’s River Walk, a tale of three Mexican restaurants at Ácenar

This is a tale of three Ácenars: the working lunch I’d recommend to anyone; the glimmering, ideal River Walk dinner; and the night when things went sideways. All three stories take place in one of the most style-forward restaurants on the River Walk, a three-level showcase of bold pop art colors and staircase drama. Started […]

365 Days of Tacos: Ácenar

Like Rosario’s earlier in this series, Ácenar is a project from San Antonio restaurateur Lisa Wong. The patio sits right on the River Walk, but unlike so many riverfront restaurants, the interior could stand on its own for transportive design. Modern bentwood slide chairs, teardrop wooden wall panels in contrasting shades, button-plush booths in pomegranate […]