Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Downtown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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San Antonio

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Alamo HeightsDowntownFar West SideMedical CenterNorth CentralNorth San Antonio

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

45 restaurants available nearby

1. Tokyo Cowboy

4.6

Exceptional(274)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Asian-inspired diner with creative cocktails and a great selection of whisky!

A photo of Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood restaurant

2. Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(8373)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Bohanan’s fame is founded on sublimely tender prime beef grilled over fragrant mesquite wood. Enjoy extraordinarily delicious Akaushi beef, Chef/Owner Mark Bohanan’s large custom cuts of prime aged corn-fed beef, succulent seafood flown in fresh daily, and spectacular table-side desserts flambé. Imbibe a classic cocktail at the first-floor Bar at Bohanan’s, then join us upstairs for the best steak you’ve ever eaten. Located in a historic building in downtown San Antonio about a block from the River Walk. AAA Four Diamond rating and Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence.

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3. Domingo Restaurante

4.5

Awesome(876)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican / Southwestern • Downtown

Booked 109 times today

Join us in our open-air restaurant on the Historic San Antonio River Walk with a natural ambiance where curated contemporary art intersects with a historical setting. Domingo's menus offer the flavors of South Texas and an agave-forward beverage program celebrating the culture of San Antonio with modern culinary flair.

4. Casa Catrina

4.1

Excellent(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Casa Catrina, our unique Dias de los Muertos themed restaurant on the historic River Walk, will offer a delightful array of authentic Mexican fare. Indulge in specialties like tender charred octopus and recado rojo rubbed Cochinita pibil tacos. Explore the diverse flavors with at least seven different salsas inspired by recipes from all over Mexico. Savor classic seafood dishes such as ceviches and compechanana cocktails, and don't miss out on our unique huitlacoche quesadillas. The bar will also shine with exquisite margaritas and craft cocktails, including a mezcal martini made with marigold flowers. Casa Catrina goes beyond being a mere restaurant – it's an immersive experience. Our establishment not only boasts captivating design and decor but also offers spectacular hospitality and elevated food and beverage options. With the ambiance inspired by the day of the dead, we bring the excitement and majesty of this celebration to San Antonio year-round.

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5. Texas de Brazil - San Antonio

4.1

Excellent(3948)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

6. 1 Watson

4.4

Awesome(494)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Rooftop bar serving craft cocktails and seasonal cuisine 15 floors above downtown in the AC Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. Take in views of the San Antonio River Walk, Main Plaza and San Fernando Cathedral. Our food menu at 1 Watson includes Texas-inspired items such as smoked brisket tacos as well as three varieties of tostadas. Enjoy craft cocktails, beers and wines from select Texas vineyards and beyond. Our libations menu features cocktails made from Texas-made bourbon, vodka and gin. We have Reservations available for a percentage of our restaurant and the rest of the tables will be on a first come first serve basis. For all reservations, a two-hour time limit will be enforced. We will only hold your table for 20 minutes after your reservation time. Thank you for join us at 1 Watson!

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7. Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio

4.0

Excellent(855)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

8. Ácenar

4.3

Awesome(2627)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to Ácenar Restaurant where tantalizing food, hip design and service with style await you! Restaurateur Lisa Wong (of Rosario's fame), and her business partner Pete Selig (of Biga & Maverick fame), joined forces in 2005 to launch Ácenar … one of the largest and most innovative contemporary Mexican restaurants and bars on the River Walk. Guests will enjoy a modern take on Texas regional Mexican dishes inspired by the history and heritage of these two cultures. Our professional team, led by Executive Chef Richard Sánchez - delivers a culinary explosion of bold Latin-infused flavors. Enjoy many fine selections of Gulf fish, crab and shrimp, or piping-hot San Antonio style enchiladas, savory chiles rellenos, sizzling parrilladas, asadas and cabrito — all made to your satisfaction. Our multi-level spacious restaurant features floor, balcony and outdoor seating. Enjoy daily happy hour specials and a weekend brunch.

A photo of On the Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge restaurant

9. On the Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(335)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Oyster Bar • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

On The Bend is an upscale yet casual seafood dining concept that combines fresh contemporary styling with a multi-purpose venue offering lunch, dinner, and late night hot spot appeal. Situated at River level on an attractive bend of the famous San Antonio River Walk within the atrium of The Hyatt Regency Hotel. On the Bend has a two-tier patio which allows for breathtaking views. Our venue is comfortably positioned behind tropical palms and lush landscaping and boasts the only open-air river level bar on the River Walk.

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10. Gallery on the Park

4.6

Exceptional(112)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Enter our atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking historic Travis Park and savor regional American breakfast specialties infused with culinary creativity. Gallery On the Park also pays homage to The St. Anthony Hotel’s collection of sculptures, paintings and tapestries. The works of art within the restaurant have been curated by and are available through The St. Anthony Hotel’s partnership with the Felder Gallery, a San Antonio gallery located in Alamo Heights that features contemporary and traditional paintings, sculptures and mixed media.We are now serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am-2pm.Join us on Tuesdays for live music with the Dirty River Jazz Band. Enjoy craft cocktails and dinner. 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm

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OpenTable Diner
Austin •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
The food was excellent and cannot be recommended highly enough. To new customers, when they say spicy it is generally based on a person who tolerates no spice, so if you like spicy foods (especially asiatic spices like hot oil) you might want to consider the extra spicy add on for more kick.
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Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• Sichuan• Stone Oak
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4.3
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Katelyn
San Antonio •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
The food is always excellent (highly recommend the "famous" green beans and the Don Po pork belly) and comes out SO quickly. Recommend a reservation to speed up wait time, but definitely worth the wait!
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Sichuan HousePrice: Moderate• Sichuan• Far West Side
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4.7
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Laurianne
San Antonio •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 Jan 2025
In terms of brunch food, but the price was fairly reasonable. It was easy to get in and out of the hotel and the Saint Anthony is a beautiful, downtown, historic San Antonio Hotel. My only complaint is that it was a bit noisy, and the server didn’t even refill our glass of water. I’d go back for the ambience and it’s in walking distance of the Majestic. So it’s a great choice before show.
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Gallery on the ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.6

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