Acenar Mexican Restaurant Menu

Acenar Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio offers a diverse menu of authentic Mexican dishes with a modern twist. Located in a bustling area, this Latinx-owned establishment provides a vibrant atmosphere with a variety of amenities, including outdoor seating, a full bar, and even pool tables. The menu features tantalizing options like Jicama Shrimp Tacos, Cochinita Pibil, and Ensalada de la Casa. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, especially the vegetarian relleno and mushroom and squash fajitas. The attentive service and attention to dietary preferences, like providing dishes without lard or chicken stock, add to the exceptional dining experience. Whether you're looking for a relaxing dinner by the riverwalk or a fun night out with friends, Acenar Mexican Restaurant promises a memorable culinary journey.

Antojitos

Classic Bean & Cheese Nachos

$11.75

Queso de la Casa

Melted cheese fondue with chorizo, pico de gallo, chile arbol, with house-made chips.

$12.00

Appetizer Sampler To Share

Enjoy a sampling of our savory chicken flautas, beef alambres, and quesadillas. Served with pico de gallo and gucacamole.

$20.00

Jicama Shrimp Tacos

Gulf shrimp sauteed and served on jicama with tamarindo sauce and crispy leeks.

$13.75

Queso Flameado Baked Cheese

Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheeses, mushrooms, chorizo, grilled onions and peppers.

$13.00

Ostiones Oysters

Buttermilk-fried oysters on yucca chips with jalapeno honey mayo and charred pineapple.

$12.75

Alambres Mini Skewers

Marined beef skewers drizzled with chimichurri salsa on a bed of cabbage lime slaw.

$13.00

Ceviche Lime Marinated Fish

Lime-marined fish served with housemade chips and sliced avocado.

$13.00

Guacamole for Two

Served with housemade chips.

$12.75

Fire Roasted Salsa & Chips

$4.00

Ensalada de la Casa House Salad

Spicy mixed greens, tomato, avocado and Goat cheese with onion sherry vinaigrette.

$9.00

Sopa Azteca Tortilla Soup

Grilled chicken in a chile pasilla and tomato-spiced broth, topped with cubed cheese.

$7.75

Ensalada Y Sopas

Favoritas de San Antonio

Acenar Combo

Cheese enchilada topped with chile con carne sauce, your choice of beef or chicken fajita, guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans unless otherwise noted.

$19.00

Cochinita Pibil Roasted Pork

Achiote-marinated pork slowly roasted in banana leaves. Served with cilantro rice, black beans and escabeche vegetables.

$17.00

Pechuga de Pollo con Chipotle Chipotle Chicken

Grilled chicken breast topped with chipotle cream sauce. Served with spinach con queso, roasted corn rice and black beans.

$17.00

Mole Poblano de Pollo Chicken Mole

Contain nuts. Tender boneless chicken breast simmered in mole poblano sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$15.00

Vegetarian Relleno

Broiled poblano chile stuffed with julienned vegetables, covered in roasted tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese and crema. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$14.00

Entomatadas Fried Stuffed Tortillas

Chicken and sweet potato-filled tacos with a roasted chile tomato sauce and queso fresco. Topped with sweet potato hay. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$14.00

Lomo de Puerco Pork Tenderloin

Grilled adobo pork loin with mole Guerrero and mole verde. Served with sweet potato and spinach tamale.

$19.00

Camarones a la Diabla Spicy Shrimp

Garlic and chipotle buttered shrimp over cilantro rice and roasted cream corn pico.

$29.00

Chile Relleno de Res/ Stuffed Pepper

Souffle-coated poblano chile stuffed beef topped with ranchera salsa. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans unless otherwise noted.

$15.50

Huachinango a la Talla/ Snapper Adobo Style

Grilled filet of snapper with guajillo rub and cilantro pesto served with cilantro rice and sauteed veggies.

$29.00

Verde Pasta

Linguini pasta with chayote squash, carrots, and pepita cream sauce.

$16.00

Enchiladas de Mariscos

Sauteed shrimp and crab filled corn tortillas with roasted tomato sauce and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with white rice and black beans.

$16.00

Tres Enchiladas

Tasting of 3 signature house enchiladas: queso, mole and verde.

$15.00

Enchiladas Verdes

Chicken filled tortillas, tomatillo sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, corn and crema fresca. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$14.50

Enchiladas de Mole

Chicken filled tortillas, mole de poblano, Chihuahua cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$14.50

Enchiladas de Queso

Cheese enchiladas topped with chile con carne and more cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$13.50

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Corn tortillas stuffed with vegetables and topped with roasted tomato sauce. Served with white rice and black beans.

$13.00

Enchiladas

Tacos y Chalupas

Short Rib Tacos

Guajillo braised short ribs with cabbage lime slaw, Mexican rice and refried beans.

$18.75

Crab Tinga Tacos

Gulf blue crab sauteed with tomato, onion, chipotle and avocado. Topped with sweet potato hay. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$18.75

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Sauteed shrimp with pico de gallo and chipotle butter with cabbage slaw and avocado. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$17.50

Tinga Chicken Chalupa

Chicken sauteed with spicy Mexican sausage, cabbage lime slaw and avocado plus chile arbol salsa. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$16.00

Oyster Tacos

Chicken fried oysters, charred pineapple, micro greens with jalapeno honey mayo. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$16.00

Tacos a la Parrilla

Choice of grilled beef, chicken, or pork with cilantro, onion and fresh pineapple. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$15.00

Fish Tacos

Griled fish, jalapeno honey mayo with cabbage slaw and pickled red onions. Served with white rice and black beans.

$15.50

Chalupas Compuestas

Bean and cheese, guacamole and your choice of beef or chicken. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$14.50

Mushroom & Calabacita Tacos

Grilled mushrooms, Mexican squash, cilantro, pickled onion, chile, and tomatoes. Served with white rice and black beans.

$13.00

Poquito de Todo Little Bit of Everything - For Two

Skewered shrimp, carnitas, grilled marinated beef, spicy sausage, charbroiled chicken served with chiles and cebollas asadas, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$50.00

Poquito de Todo Little Bit of Everything - For Four

Skewered shrimp, carnitas, grilled marinated beef, spicy sausage, charbroiled chicken served with chiles and cebollas asadas, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$100.00

Arrachera Skirt Steak - For Two

Grilled beef or chicken served with grilled onions, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$20.00

Arrachera Skirt Steak - For Four

Grilled beef or chicken served with grilled onions, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$40.00

Carnitas Crispy Pork Tips - For Two

Crisp marinated pork served with grilled onions and peppers, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$20.00

Carnitas Crispy Pork Tips - For Four

Crisp marinated pork served with grilled onions and peppers, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$38.00

Hongos y Calabacitas Mushrooms & Squash

Roasted mushrooms and squash served fajita-style with grilled onions, peppers, black beans and housemade corn tortillas.

$16.00

Parilladas

Postres

Mousse de Chocolate Mexicano Chocolate Mousse

Silky cinnamon spiked mousse cake with bananas and whipped cream. Large enough to share and housemade by our pastry chef.

$9.00

Caramel Flan

Creamy caramel flan with whipped cream and served with berry compote. Large enough to share and housemade by our pastry chef.

$9.00

Pastel de Tres Leches Three Milk Cake

Moist sponge cake layered with sweet milks, with cajeta, berries and melon pico. Large enough to share and housemade by our pastry chef.

$9.00

Acenar Bread Pudding

Warm buttery croissant souffle with golden raisins, pecans, cajeta. Served with vanilla ice cream. Large enough to share and housemade by our pastry chef.

$9.00

Churritos

Mini churros coated in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate, cajeta and berry sauce. Large enough to share and housemade by our pastry chef.

$9.00

Helados y Sorbetes Ice Cream & Sorbets

$9.00

Kids Chicken Tenders

With shoestring fries, drink & scoop of ice cream.

$9.95

Kids Quesadilla

With rice & beans, drink & scoop of ice cream.

$9.95

Kids Enchilada

Topped with chile con carne or verde sauce, served with rice & beans, drink & scoop of ice cream.

$9.95

Kids Bean & Cheese Nachos

Served with drink & scoop of ice cream.

$9.95

Kids Picadillo or Shredded Chicken Chalupa

Served with drink & scoop of ice cream.

$9.95

Kids Meal