Esencia

Esencia A culinary fusion of Spanish, Asian, and Texas roots. Thoughtfully crafted by Chef Leo Davila.
đź“ŤThe St. Anthony Hotel

Your favorite brunch dishes, reimagined by . Come experience the brunch menu that all of San Antonio is talking about. S...
06/26/2026

Your favorite brunch dishes, reimagined by . Come experience the brunch menu that all of San Antonio is talking about.

Saturday & Sunday:
10:00am - 2:00pm

Reserve your table via OpenTable - đź”— in bio.

Chef Leo Davila said it best: "For too long, San Antonio has been overlooked in the Texas culinary landscape. That chang...
06/26/2026

Chef Leo Davila said it best: "For too long, San Antonio has been overlooked in the Texas culinary landscape. That changes now."

We couldn't agree more. From his James Beard nominations to landing on Texas Monthly's Top 50 Best Tacos list and recent Food Network alumni, Chef Leo is putting San Antonio on the national culinary map.

And Esencia is where it all comes together.

Come taste what the buzz is about. Reserve on OpenTable at opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio.
Complimentary valet parking for dining guests available at The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio

06/23/2026

If you're looking for a dining destination that delivers beyond the meal, Esencia is it. is crafting something unique here at . Mexican, Chinese, Texas: all of it woven together in a way that shouldn't make sense, but it does and it's unforgettable.

Complimentary valet with dining. Reserve your table at https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio

06/19/2026

When Chef Leo puts something special on the menu, you show up. 🍗

Every Friday, we roll out the red carpet for our Gochujang glazed fried chicken and fried rice special. And yes, it is exactly what it sounds like: bold, sticky, and deeply satisfying. Add a Kimchi Mule or a Lychee Me-tini and you've got the perfect ending to a long week.

Fried Chicken Fridays at Esencia: 11 AM to 1 PM.
Complimentary Valet Parking at
Reservations via OpenTable | đź”— in bio

06/16/2026

POV: You just sat down at Esencia and the menu is in your hands. The question is, what are you ordering first?

Your new Sunday tradition starts here! The Esencia Brunch menu is here and we are so excited for you to try it. Think fa...
06/12/2026

Your new Sunday tradition starts here!

The Esencia Brunch menu is here and we are so excited for you to try it. Think familiar favorites with a few unexpected twists, and yes, the Barbacoa Chilaquiles are everything. Let us know what's calling your name.

Complimentary valet with dining. Reserve your table at https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio

A hotel with grand history.The St. Anthony Hotel was built in 1909. Neoclassical architecture, marble detailing, Corinth...
06/09/2026

A hotel with grand history.

The St. Anthony Hotel was built in 1909. Neoclassical architecture, marble detailing, Corinthian columns, and the grand Peacock Alley lobby. A landmark that's hosted presidents, debutante balls, and Lady Bird Johnson herself.

In 2025, Anacacho Coffee & Cantina joined the story. Named after the historic Anacacho Ranch in West Texas, with a menu by James Beard-nominated Chef Leo Dávila. Wood-paneled, intimate, and built for both morning coffee and late-night cocktails.

In 2026, Esencia opened its doors. A two-level dining room anchored by a cantera stone fountain, wrought iron details honoring San Antonio's Canary Islander settlers, and ceiling murals by local artists Regina Moya and Lucia Zambrano.

117 years of history. And more to come.

You deserve all the flowers. 🤍And Chef Leo Dávila takes that seriously so he put them on the Masa Sourdough Avocado Toas...
06/06/2026

You deserve all the flowers. 🤍
And Chef Leo Dávila takes that seriously so he put them on the Masa Sourdough Avocado Toast. Only available Saturdays and Sundays alongside a brunch menu that might just be your new love language.
Reservations encouraged. Link in bio.

06/05/2026

Crispy wings. Wok-fired fried rice. Happy hour cocktails at 11AM because why not.

Gochujang Glaze, Sticky Sticky, The Kimchi Mule, Lychee Me-tini and more.
Fried Chicken Fridays at Esencia. Find us inside The St. Anthony, Downtown San Antonio.

đź“Ť300 E Travis St
Complimentary Valet Parking for Dining Guests

Add shrimp, add grits, and now you've got yourself a ✨good✨ problem.Obsession starts here. Crafted by Chef Leo Dávila, t...
06/02/2026

Add shrimp, add grits, and now you've got yourself a ✨good✨ problem.
Obsession starts here. Crafted by Chef Leo Dávila, this house favorite that keeps locals coming back.

Reserve your table at the link in bio.

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300 E Travis Street
San Antonio, TX
78205

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