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Acenar Interior - Ácenar, San Antonio, TX

Ácenar

4.4 (2643)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
146 East Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Ácenar Restaurant where tantalizing food, hip design and service with style await you!

Restaurateur Lisa Wong (of Rosario's fame), and her business partner Pete Selig (of Biga & Maverick fame), joined forces in 2005 to launch Ácenar … one of the largest and most innovative contemporary Mexican restaurants and bars on the River Walk. Guests will enjoy a modern take on Texas regional Mexican dishes inspired by the history and heritage of these two cultures.

Our professional team, led by Executive Chef Richard Sánchez - delivers a culinary explosion of bold Latin-infused flavors. Enjoy many fine selections of Gulf fish, crab and shrimp, or piping-hot San Antonio style enchiladas, savory chiles rellenos, sizzling parrilladas, asadas and cabrito — all made to your satisfaction.

Our multi-level spacious restaurant features floor, balcony and outdoor seating. Enjoy daily happy hour specials and a weekend brunch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:45 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Sanchez
  • Catering
    Call Keith Ludwick or email keith@acenar.com for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Ácenar’ offers 4 private dining areas, which can be combined for large events. Our patio overlooking the San Antonio Riverwalk being the highlight of the restaurant, while the Arriba and Abajo Rooms offer a more intimate setting. The Mezzanine converts to dining and lounge style cocktail parties.
  • Private party contact
    Gus Rodriguez: (210) 222-2362
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    St. Mary's
  • Parking details
    Special Valet Pricing at Hotel Valencia next door, Surface Lot, Check City Garages for Free Parking
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour Available Monday-Thursday 3 to 6 PM. Call for details !!Live music varies
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,643 people are saying

Ácenar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ácenar delights diners with "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it a "go-to place" for locals and visitors alike. Guests rave about the "table side guacamole" and "amazing" margaritas. The vibrant atmosphere and "beautiful" patio seating enhance your dining experience, especially before a show at the Majestic Theater.

2,643 Reviews
  1. Brooke VIP

    Dallas43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was impeccable. Thank you, Jay! The food was delicious and we had a wonderful time celebrating our son’s graduation. It can get pretty noisy, but otherwise an excellent experience.

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  2. Belinda

    Corpus Christi / McAllen1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Mark, our server was amazing.

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  3. Brenda

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love the fiesta decorations. I think you should keep them up all year. It brightens up the whole place.

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  4. greg

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very fast service from our waiter, Willie. the tilapia & fish tacos were great. was a very busy night but Willie handled everything very well. our hostess saw us knew us as past regular patrons & got us our favorite table quickly.

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  5. Dr Larry P.

    San Antonio21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We are frequent patrons of Acenar. Please share our appreciation with Justin and Marcus. See you again in a couple weeks.

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  6. Betsy

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a wonderful evening! First meal in San Antonio. The table side guacamole is a must!

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  7. Ali

    San Antonio8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Convenient to theaters downtown We had a waitress in training that needed more training but everyone has to start somewhere

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  8. Lisa

    South Dakota1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Did my research and wasn't disappointed! Huge servings, could only eat 1/4 but sooo tasty! The refried beans were scratch made and full of flavor! The chille relano was amazing! I opted for cilantro rice, it could of used more cilantro for my taste, but overall great food!!!

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  9. MALLORIE

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal out on the patio. It was beautiful. The food portions were plentiful and the drinks were really good also! I will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

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  10. Julie VIP

    Dallas25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service make sure to get the table side guacamole it is amazing

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FAQs

Ácenar does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Ácenar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 222-2362.

Ácenar is rated 4.4 stars by 2643 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Ácenar

146 East Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St. Mary's
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:45 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Special Valet Pricing at Hotel Valencia next door, Surface Lot, Check City Garages for Free Parking
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Sanchez
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour Available Monday-Thursday 3 to 6 PM. Call for details !!Live music varies
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Call Keith Ludwick or email keith@acenar.com for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Ácenar’ offers 4 private dining areas, which can be combined for large events. Our patio overlooking the San Antonio Riverwalk being the highlight of the restaurant, while the Arriba and Abajo Rooms offer a more intimate setting. The Mezzanine converts to dining and lounge style cocktail parties.
  • Private party contact
    Gus Rodriguez: (210) 222-2362
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