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Acenar Interior - Ácenar, San Antonio, TX
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Ácenar

4.4 (2646)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
146 East Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

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2 people
8:30 PM

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 2,646 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ácenar offers vibrant fiesta decorations and a lively atmosphere that's perfect for pre-theater dining. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "excellent service," with highlights like "tableside guacamole" and "great margaritas." Some reviews mention slow service, but overall, patrons enjoy "huge portions" and a memorable dining experience.

2,646 Reviews
  1. Dr Larry P.

    San Antonio21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have returned to Àcenar many, many times over the years. It's been a great experience each time. Extend my thanks to Justin at the reception desk for his exceptional service; it is much appreciated.

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  2. Alex

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you love Mexican food and want to be close to Houston Street, San Antonio, TX then you will absolutely LOVE Acenar! The wait staff (Marcus) was EXCELLENT, the food (Mexican rice and beans and Marcus prepared table side guacamole--to die for. Then came the mole, chicken enchiladas just how my Tía María used to make them. And to finish the fest was the Marcus recommended bread pudding. OMG, it was so delicious). We had a 10+ time at dinner (with the highest score being a 10). Thank you Acenar.

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  3. Dan

    San Antonio8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been here numerous times. Food and service is always been outstanding and was that way again tonight. We sat inside instead of the patio as the summer heat has already set in here in Texas. The only reason for the 4 star instead of 5 star review is noise. The inside seating is so loud that it is difficult to have a normal conversation at your table. That said, it will not keep us from coming back.

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  4. Brooke VIP

    Dallas43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    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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  5. Belinda

    Corpus Christi1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    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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  6. Brenda

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 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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  7. Dan

    San Antonio4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we’ve had. Full stop.

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  8. greg

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 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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  9. Dr Larry P.

    San Antonio22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 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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  10. Betsy

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 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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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 2646 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
8:30 PM
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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