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A photo of Domingo Restaurante restaurant
4.5
Awesome(875)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican / Southwestern • Downtown
Booked 109 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.
A photo of Casa Catrina restaurant
4.1
Excellent(68)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 8 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.
A photo of Paesanos - River Walk restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2287)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 61 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.
A photo of Fiume Pizzeria and Wine Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(113)
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
A photo of Little Rhein Prost Haus restaurant
3.8
Excellent(123)
Price: Moderate
• Beer Garden • Downtown
Booked 3 times 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
4.1
Excellent(117)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
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.
A photo of Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(86)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Downtown
Booked 67 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.
A photo of Brasserie Mon Chou Chou restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3475)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown
Booked 66 times today
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is a vibrant place, bustling with energy and celebrated food prepared in a French style, with free-flowing drinks and people connecting over the every day and the special. We feature quintessential French comfort food that showcases simple, earthy, flavorful dishes from regions throughout France. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is located in the Pearl district near the entrance of the hotel Emma at 312 Pearl Parkway Building 2, Suite 2104, in the space formerly occupied by The Culinary Institute of America's Nao. "Mon Chou Chou" is an affectionate French nickname given to a person who is special to you. Usually a person of unmatched care, love, and beauty who makes your world "go round".
A photo of Best Quality Daughter restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(587)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 102 times today
Best Quality Daughter houses a vibrant, chic décor and new, unique Asian-American menu. In 2018, chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, wanting to address the sparsity of Asian-American female chefs in South Texas, developed a new concept through a series of pop-up dinners called Best Quality Daughter with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk. Today Best Quality Daughter is located in the historic Mueller House at the Pearl Brewery. Curated by chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter's menu takes inspiration from her travels and the comfort food of her youth as a second-generation Chinese-American.
A photo of Mezquite restaurant
4.5
Awesome(246)
Price: Moderate
• Northern Mexican • Downtown
Booked 21 times today
THE FLAVORS OF SONORACelebrating the food pathways of the Sonoran region, Mezquite offers grilled meats, flour tortillas and delicious cocktails. This vibrant space is perfect for gathering with friends and reveling in the end of a work week. Open for lunch and dinner, you won’t want to leave.

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Discover best authentic restaurants in Downtown

Experience the essence of authenticity in the heart of Downtown San Antonio, where a diverse array of restaurants await to transport your taste buds to culinary bliss. Renowned for its vibrant dining scene, Downtown San Antonio offers an eclectic mix of eateries that embody the spirit of authenticity, whether you're craving robust Texan flavors, exquisite seafood, or traditional Mexican fare. Each restaurant in this locality prides itself on delivering not only high-quality food but also an atmosphere that enhances each dining experience. Patrons can expect meticulously prepared dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, reflecting the true gastronomic identity of San Antonio. The focus on exceptional service and a welcoming ambiance makes every meal memorable, catering to both locals and tourists alike. As you explore these authentic dining destinations, you'll discover that each establishment contributes uniquely to the rich tapestry of Downtown San Antonio's culinary landscape, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking genuine flavors and unforgettable dining experiences.

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