My husband and I were headed to Austin to visit our adult daughter, we made plans to go to San Antonio for an overnight trip. I researched for an ideal outdoor dining spot for dinner, the setting outweighed other considerations; made reservations at Ascenar for outdoor dining, confirmed the reservations by e-mail, and telephone. I was told that the outdoor... more

Once again Lisa's food is top shelf! The ambiance is great and it is a wonderfully romantic locale for a winter night of dining. more

I've been there twice and both time I was completely dissatisfied with the food. Too expensive for yuck food. more

Cooler than the most cafes by the Riverwalk. Table side guacamole is also entertaining. more

This restaurant is overpriced as well as many other things. The food portions were small for the cost, very loud, NOT KID FRIENDLY. The waitresses had to walk through such a narrow space that they took plates right over my sons head and were hitting his head with their breasts. Then when we asked them to stop and go around... more

Attempted upscale Tex-mex. Oo-Kayy... more

I like its location....away from all the other restaruants crowded with people walking by as you are trying to eat. It is located by Hotel Valencia...a quieter new part of the riverwalk. It is worth the walk. I highly recommend the tuna margaritas ( no tuna in them ...has prickly cactus juice)...the second one was very strong and worth the... more

recommend the guac, freshly made tableside more

They charge $2.95 for an iced tea. It is not special tea. It is just tea. It is made with water and a tea bag. Then add ice. A tea at this place is the same price as: An extra value MEAL at some places; 3 songs on iTunes; A domestic beer at many bars; CiCis pizza buffet; 12 bananas;... more