Best Authentic Restaurants in South Side East

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A photo of Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana restaurant

1. Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana

4.8

Exceptional(182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

*2024 Michelin Recommended* & *James Beard Nomination for Best Chef Texas 2025* - Leche de Tigre is a Peruvian cebichería and pisco bar in Southtown, San Antonio. Chef Emil Oliva has curated a menu that celebrates Peruvian cuisine in an authentic yet not traditional way using nikkei techniques, chifa recipes, criollo traditions, spanish and Italian influences. We invite you to experience different spaces in our restaurant. We have the greenhouse for a nice cozy space filled with plants, perfect for larger and private parties as well. Our ceviche bar where guests are able to have a much more personable experience with the chefs and the food. A Pisco bar full of talented bartenders curating amazing cocktails. Our dining room, exciting, busy, warm, and full of life. We also offer shaded front patio with a busy street and a covered back patio experience with beautiful trees surrounding us. We look forward to serving you, welcome to our home.

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2. Nixtamali Molino Comedor

4.5

Awesome(58)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Nixtamal is a traditional maiz process that has been a staple for Mexican food since the Mesoamerican cultures. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Nixtamali Molino + Comedor is a unique Mexican culinary experience bringing flavors from different regions of Mexico like: Mexico City, Yucatan, Oaxaca among other Northern regions of Mexico.Over the years, the value of corn has deteriorated, and our main objective is to revive and maintain this value in Mexican gastronomy. Nixtamali Molino Comedor is an authentic and regional Mexican cuisine in the United States. More than a restaurant, we offer an experience that takes you to Mexico with its flavors and, with the nixtamal process, to pre-Hispanic times.

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3. Domingo Restaurante

4.5

Awesome(963)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican / Southwestern • Downtown

Booked 73 times today

Domingo Restaurante is an authentic Mexican/Southwestern cuisine spot in San Antonio. It's well-loved for its amazing food, drinks, and friendly service. As one reviewer put it, 'Wonderful San Antonio flavor!'. The restaurant's location on the historic San Antonio River Walk adds a unique charm to the dining experience. Domingo's menu offers flavors of South Texas, with a modern twist that celebrates the local culture. It's a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike, and is often praised for its excellent ambiance and exceptional service.

4. Casa Catrina

3.6

Very Good(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Casa Catrina, our unique Dias de los Muertos themed restaurant on the historic River Walk, will offer a delightful array of authentic Mexican fare. Indulge in specialties like tender charred octopus and recado rojo rubbed Cochinita pibil tacos. Explore the diverse flavors with at least seven different salsas inspired by recipes from all over Mexico. Savor classic seafood dishes such as ceviches and compechanana cocktails, and don't miss out on our unique huitlacoche quesadillas. The bar will also shine with exquisite margaritas and craft cocktails, including a mezcal martini made with marigold flowers. Casa Catrina goes beyond being a mere restaurant – it's an immersive experience. Our establishment not only boasts captivating design and decor but also offers spectacular hospitality and elevated food and beverage options. With the ambiance inspired by the day of the dead, we bring the excitement and majesty of this celebration to San Antonio year-round.

5. Ácenar

4.4

Awesome(2657)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

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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6. Paesanos - River Walk

4.5

Awesome(2349)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Walk-ins welcome! An iconic San Antonio River Walk restaurant, Paesanos is where locals and visitors come to enjoy an Italian meal in a sophisticated, yet relaxed setting. Located on the beautiful River Walk dine al fresco on our spacious riverside patio and let the cares of the day slip away.

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7. Fiume Pizzeria and Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(114)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Downtown

Comming Soon-Fiume - in English meaning river - is a restaurant concept that merges the authentic flavors of Italy with traditional Texas ingredients. The artisan, Texas-crafted pizza incorporates local flavors that highlight Neapolitan-style pizza in what we define as Texapoletana.Fiume - also once a city in Italy - was known as a cultural melting pot in the height of its existence. Similarly, the San Antonio River is the core of our dynamic and culturally diverse city of San Antonio. Our vision and menu are exemplary of an elevated dining experience revered for its deep local roots and hyperlocal culinary craftsmanship

8. Battalion

4.8

Exceptional(3962)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Located at the "Gateway to Southtown," the Historic and Majestic Firehouse #7 is home to Battalion. After a nearly two year renovation, "The Rock" has been restored as the crown jewel of Southtown. Overlooking the spectacular downtown cityscape and the famous Tower of Americas, Battalion's contemporary design merges perfectly alongside the historic building's strong, yet weathered 1920's craftsmanship. Chef Davis has created an extensive menu of fresh pastas, char-grilled meats, stunning vegetable dishes and Italian classics. Complimenting the menu is a comprehensive wine list and a refreshingly original cocktail program.

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9. Little Rhein Prost Haus

4.0

Excellent(126)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Historic Texas Country Icehouse & Premium River Walk Patio Nestled on the edge of the historic La Villita Village is a very special place, the oldest two story rock building in Bexar county built by Otto Bombach in the mid-19th century. A pleasant surprise to behold! The Prost Haus, German by design but Texas country by application. Admire the museum like spectacle of the interior restaurant and bar architecture and slide outside to the most beautiful patio on the San Antonio River Walk. Live country music radiates as guests indulge in cool Texas brews or hand-crafted colorful cocktails. The menu items are made from scratch daily and offer delicious delicacies from hand pulled giant pretzels, Texas corned beef Reubens, and mouthwatering USDA steaks. This is the best patio on The San Antonio River Walk to wind down, enjoy Texas country music, and watch the best sunsets in the southern USA.Prost Y’all!

A photo of The River’s Edge Café & Patio restaurant

10. The River’s Edge Café & Patio

4.1

Excellent(119)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Downtown

Situated on the famed San Antonio River Walk, River's Edge offers the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a delicious cocktail to relax and enjoy the view. Executive Chef Benjamin Callahan and his team create traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flare and presentation.

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KevinVIP
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was delicious, staff was welcoming. Felt like we were dining with friends who had nothing but kindness and generosity in their hearts, and utter brilliance in the kitchen
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Leche de Tigre Cebicheria PeruanaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.8
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Moira
Atlanta •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Andrea was amazing. The beverage options were superb. The food was bland.
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Nixtamali Molino ComedorPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
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4.5
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Cari
Houston •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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ÁcenarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.4
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Ana
San Antonio •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
The food was great and I loved everything except for the service. Our waiter was not attentive at all. I made a reservation indicating that we were celebrating an 88th birthday, and it wasn’t even acknowledged.
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Domingo RestaurantePrice: Expensive• Mexican / Southwestern• Downtown
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4.5
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Alice
Las Vegas •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
You go here for the atmosphere. The view of the riverwalk is nice. The food was ok. There isn’t a huge menu selection, but great value during happy hour.
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Casa CatrinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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3.6

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