Restaurant

This place was one of our favorites! We loved the atmosphere of this place and went multiple times when planning our wedding. The food and drinks were delicious too. The Havana Margarita and Santiago Painkiller were our personal favorites.

Situated in a glass conservatory overlooking the River Walk, Ocho serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks indoors and on our breezeway. Ocho has created a menu rooted in the hotel’s pan-Latin cultural influences from Mexico, Cuba and Texas. The cocktail menu highlights the tequila of the hotel’s San Antonio roots with the rum of its Cuban namesake, with a love for old school recipes and, when the occasion calls, the simple satisfaction of an ice cold Michelada. Ocho offers complimentary wifi and serves espresso drinks to stay or take away.

Sightseeing

The Alamo. Heroes died here fighting for freedom. Travis... Bowie... Crockett... Esparza.Their call for aid and refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds stirred America and the world. Their sacrifice helped give birth to Texas. Today the Alamo is the heart of San Antonio and it is Texas' most visited historic landmark. Home of the famous 1836 battle and to living history demonstrations and special events throughout the year, the beautiful 300-year-old former Spanish mission turned fortress is open year-round and is free for families, school groups and everyone to visit, experience the battlefield first hand, and "remember the Alamo."

Sightseeing

Sightseeing, shopping, food and fun. All on a world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway. The River Walk, or Paseo del Rio, is a San Antonio treasure and the largest urban ecosystem in the nation. Tucked quietly below street level and only steps from the Alamo, it provides a serene and pleasant way to navigate the city. Explore by foot along the river’s walking path or jump aboard a river barge for a ride and guided tour. In the heart of downtown, explore nearby attractions like the Alamo, the King William Historic District and more

Food, Drink, Shops

Pearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, a riverside amphitheater, and the third campus of The Culinary Institute of America. As a former brewery operating from 1883 to 2001, Pearl reflects a vivid past while embracing the future with environmentally sustainable buildings mixed with historic architecture.

Restaurant

Opened in 1946, Casa Rio is the oldest restaurant on the River Walk and was modeled after the very first true Tex-Mex restaurant in the entire country which opened in 1899 and went out of business in 1960. We now carry on the tradition of serving the “Regular Plate” which consists of a cheese enchilada, Mexican rice, refried beans, a tamale, and our famous Chili con Carne. This was created as a sampler plate so our visitors could try a little bit of everything. The chili is unique to our community because it is based on a recipe used by the “Chili Queens” in the late 1800s. The Chili Queens would serve visiting military and cowboys their famous chunk meat chili doused in all sorts of spices in the nearby Alamo Plaza. Next time you visit the San Antonio River Walk, don’t miss out on this staple dining experience, underneath the famous umbrellas!

Restaurant

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila…more! About 100+ more at Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar! Voted Best Restaurant on the River in 2014, named Top Ten Tequila Bar in the country by Spirits and Cocktails, and Top 25 Tequila Bars in the country by USA TODAY, Iron Cactus is a River Walk staple with margaritas second to none. The restaurant boasts great food, service, value, and of course…tequila of all varieties. Let Iron Cactus host your next special occasion or private event. Visit our website or call us to make a reservation today.

Restaurant

On the shores of the northern reach of the River Walk at Pearl, authentic Mexican dishes meet high-end tequilas and an eclectic outdoor atmosphere for food and fun at La Gloria. Influenced by the extensive travels of Chef Johnny Hernandez throughout Mexico, La Gloria features Mexican dishes as diverse as the regions where they were first born. The menu includes local favorites such as tacos de trompo al pastor and quesadillas, as well as harder to find specialties such as tlayudas from Oaxaca, panuchos from the Yucatan and volcanic molcajete dishes served simmering at your table. In addition to an extensive selection of Mexican beers and fine wines, the menu also features a select choice of fine tequilas, mescals, and rums.

Restaraunt

When hunger strikes, look no further than Ácenar for authentic Mexican cuisine. Nestled along the banks of the San Antonio River Walk at E. Houston St. – just steps away from Hotel Valencia and the Majestic Theatre – you’ll love Ácenar’s modern take on Texas regional Mexican dishes. Our vibe is hip. And our service is casual and friendly. Browse our award-winning menu with many fine selections of fresh Gulf fish, crab or shrimp, tableside guacamole, sizzling parrilladas, cabrito, buttermilk fried oysters, and Zagat-rated “killer margaritas.” Bold flavors, spectacular River Walk views and a popular weekend brunch menu, will have you coming back for more. Come dine with us and see what we mean.

Shopping

Shops, restaurants and vibrant surroundings. All at Market Square. A three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The “El Mercado” and the “Farmer’s Market Plaza” boasts more then 100 locally owned shops and stalls. Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico and find authentic Talavera pottery, exotic curios and handcrafted works of art.