With over 1.5 million people, San Antonio is one of the largest and the most-visited cities in Texas. While many travelers flock to the Alamo, SeaWorld, or the San Antonio Missions National Monument, one of its most popular attractions is the River Walk. Situated in the heart of San Antonio where the San Antonio River winds its way through the city, the River Walk is arguably the top spot for wining, dining, and enjoying a stroll. Here are some of the best places to grab authentic Tex-Mex food and drink in this iconic area.
Boudro’s Texas Bistro
Boudro’s might get a bad wrap from locals for being too touristy, but no one can argue it’s unbeatable atmosphere and menu. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Boudro’s does a modern take on many of Texas’ most popular dishes. Papaya-marinated flank steak will send your taste buds into overdrive, while mesquite-grilled Texas quail will delight the senses. Cap it off with a prickly-pear or a classic margarita, and you have all the makings of a dinner that’s a Texas treat.
Biga on the Banks
Biga on the Banks is fine-dining at its best. If you’re a foodie, you can indulge in Texas fusion cuisine that’s unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere in the city. The brainchild of Bruce Auden — a James Beard nominee for best chef in the Southwest — Biga on the Banks combines the best of Texas produce and meat with Auden’s knowledge of fare from around the world, including his hometown of London.
A three- or four-course prix fixe menu allows you to sample all of the options available. Create a delectable meal with entrees such as lobster ravioli, an Angus beef rib-eye, bouillabaisse, Szechuan peppered salmon, or boudin-stuffed quail with pears and blackberries. Paired with a glass of wine from Argentina, New Zealand, or Napa, your mouth will almost certainly be doing the cha-cha.
Acenar
Loved by Zagat’s and just about anyone else who decides to walk through its doors, Acenar is a Tex-Mex fiesta for your stomach. Since 2005, this San Antonio institution has served up some of the most innovative local cuisine in the Lone Star State. Mixing the culinary heritage of both Mexico and Texas, Acenar has a menu with options such as jicama shrimp tacos, buttermilk fried oysters, ceviche, chicken empanadas, and chicken breast in a mole poblano sauce. Hang out at the Atomar Bar before or after your meal for a menu of exotic wines, $5 cocktails, or $2 Lone Stars and Miller Lites every day.
The Range
Is it really a trip to San Antonio without a thick cut of juicy Texas steer? Probably not. That’s why you should mosey on over to the Range. Owned by world-renowned chef Jason Dady, the Range has nearly every cut of beef you could imagine, all hand-cut and cooked just the way you like it. Choose from a New York strip, a sirloin coulette, a rib-eye, or a tenderloin filet to quell your hunger pangs.
From an after-dinner cocktail to a five-star meal, the San Antonio River Walk has everything you need in one area. Book a hotel nearby. Chances are, you’re here to stay awhile.
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