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Acenar Interior - Ácenar, San Antonio, TX

Ácenar

4.4 (2657)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
146 East Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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.

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 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:45 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,657 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ácenar offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Diners praise the "amazing" table-side guacamole and the varied menu, including standout dishes like the "alambres" and "adobo snapper." While the atmosphere is lively and festive, some guests note it can be "noisy." Overall, it's a go-to spot for authentic Mexican flavors near the Riverwalk.
2,657 Reviews
  1. Cari

    Houston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great! Loved the beef skewers and fajitas. Service was good. Restaurant could have been a little cleaner and there was a bird flying around in the restaurant that needed to be removed.

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  2. Rose

    San Antonio4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Johnny provided excellent service to the three of us with separate checks. Quality of food was excellent. Atmosphere was fine given the full capacity

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  3. Shavonne

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are frequent diners here. The food is always impeccable. On this night, Gilbert was our server and was amazing, but I've come to expect amazing from every server there! Outside on the terrace is wonderful. Inside is simply too loud, and needs baffling on the ceiling!

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  4. Fabiola

    San Antonio1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Ceviche was too dry and I only got 3 chips to eat it with .

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  5. Kelli

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Mexican food on the Riverwalk, hands down. I highly recommend the alambres, the cochinita pibil, and the adobo snapper. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive and there was no sense of being rushed.

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  6. Christie

    San Antonio1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and margaritas were delicious. They were not very busy, but it took awhile for the waiter to visit us. Great decor, nice atmosphere, delicious food.

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  7. Molly Biglari

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, wonderful food, our favorite stop before shows at The Majestic!

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  8. Joe

    Hawaii9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was near perfect, great location, amazing food, and an excellent and friendly server, the bathroom left a bit to be desired though in terms of cleanliness.

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  9. JuliAnn

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Perhaps it was the time we sat down for dinner (usually we go much earlier). Perhaps it was the location of our table, but the decibel level in the restaurant is excessive. Our server was very good, however it took 45 mins to get our cocktails, 15 minutes later our appetizer, followed by our entrees 5 minutes later. So there was no time to enjoy what would have been have been a very good meal. In the meantime, a dozen or so wait staff are buzzing past us (in some cases trotting) and one fellow was actually yelling out over my left shoulder every time he went into the kitchen. Bottom line, same food in a different environment, would have been savored and appreciated.

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  10. Dan

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and service was excellent. A great value .

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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 2657 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Ácenar

146 East Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St. Mary's
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:45 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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