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
Queso de la Casa
Melted cheese fondue with chorizo, pico de gallo, chile arbol, with house-made chips.
Appetizer Sampler To Share
Enjoy a sampling of our savory chicken flautas, beef alambres, and quesadillas. Served with pico de gallo and gucacamole.
Jicama Shrimp Tacos
Gulf shrimp sauteed and served on jicama with tamarindo sauce and crispy leeks.
Queso Flameado Baked Cheese
Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheeses, mushrooms, chorizo, grilled onions and peppers.
Ostiones Oysters
Buttermilk-fried oysters on yucca chips with jalapeno honey mayo and charred pineapple.
Alambres Mini Skewers
Marined beef skewers drizzled with chimichurri salsa on a bed of cabbage lime slaw.
Ceviche Lime Marinated Fish
Lime-marined fish served with housemade chips and sliced avocado.
Guacamole for Two
Served with housemade chips.
Fire Roasted Salsa & Chips
Ensalada de la Casa House Salad
Spicy mixed greens, tomato, avocado and Goat cheese with onion sherry vinaigrette.
Sopa Azteca Tortilla Soup
Grilled chicken in a chile pasilla and tomato-spiced broth, topped with cubed cheese.
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.
Cochinita Pibil Roasted Pork
Achiote-marinated pork slowly roasted in banana leaves. Served with cilantro rice, black beans and escabeche vegetables.
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.
Mole Poblano de Pollo Chicken Mole
Contain nuts. Tender boneless chicken breast simmered in mole poblano sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
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.
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.
Lomo de Puerco Pork Tenderloin
Grilled adobo pork loin with mole Guerrero and mole verde. Served with sweet potato and spinach tamale.
Camarones a la Diabla Spicy Shrimp
Garlic and chipotle buttered shrimp over cilantro rice and roasted cream corn pico.
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.
Huachinango a la Talla/ Snapper Adobo Style
Grilled filet of snapper with guajillo rub and cilantro pesto served with cilantro rice and sauteed veggies.
Verde Pasta
Linguini pasta with chayote squash, carrots, and pepita cream sauce.
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.
Tres Enchiladas
Tasting of 3 signature house enchiladas: queso, mole and verde.
Enchiladas Verdes
Chicken filled tortillas, tomatillo sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, corn and crema fresca. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas de Mole
Chicken filled tortillas, mole de poblano, Chihuahua cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas de Queso
Cheese enchiladas topped with chile con carne and more cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Corn tortillas stuffed with vegetables and topped with roasted tomato sauce. Served with white rice and black beans.
Enchiladas
Tacos y Chalupas
Short Rib Tacos
Guajillo braised short ribs with cabbage lime slaw, Mexican rice and refried beans.
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.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Sauteed shrimp with pico de gallo and chipotle butter with cabbage slaw and avocado. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
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.
Oyster Tacos
Chicken fried oysters, charred pineapple, micro greens with jalapeno honey mayo. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Tacos a la Parrilla
Choice of grilled beef, chicken, or pork with cilantro, onion and fresh pineapple. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Fish Tacos
Griled fish, jalapeno honey mayo with cabbage slaw and pickled red onions. Served with white rice and black beans.
Chalupas Compuestas
Bean and cheese, guacamole and your choice of beef or chicken. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Mushroom & Calabacita Tacos
Grilled mushrooms, Mexican squash, cilantro, pickled onion, chile, and tomatoes. Served with white rice and black beans.
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.
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.
Arrachera Skirt Steak - For Two
Grilled beef or chicken served with grilled onions, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Arrachera Skirt Steak - For Four
Grilled beef or chicken served with grilled onions, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Carnitas Crispy Pork Tips - For Two
Crisp marinated pork served with grilled onions and peppers, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Carnitas Crispy Pork Tips - For Four
Crisp marinated pork served with grilled onions and peppers, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Hongos y Calabacitas Mushrooms & Squash
Roasted mushrooms and squash served fajita-style with grilled onions, peppers, black beans and housemade corn tortillas.
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.
Caramel Flan
Creamy caramel flan with whipped cream and served with berry compote. Large enough to share and housemade by our pastry chef.
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.
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.
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.
Helados y Sorbetes Ice Cream & Sorbets
Kids Chicken Tenders
With shoestring fries, drink & scoop of ice cream.
Kids Quesadilla
With rice & beans, drink & scoop of ice cream.
Kids Enchilada
Topped with chile con carne or verde sauce, served with rice & beans, drink & scoop of ice cream.
Kids Bean & Cheese Nachos
Served with drink & scoop of ice cream.
Kids Picadillo or Shredded Chicken Chalupa
Served with drink & scoop of ice cream.