San Antonio’s St. Anthony Hotel to open new restaurant celebrating local culinary roots
December 2, 2025
The St. Anthony hotel is introducing the new Esencia restaurant, blending Spanish, Mexican, and Asian culinary traditions. Led by San Antonio chef Leo Davila, the 130-seat restaurant is scheduled to open this winter inside the historic downtown hotel. It will feature a two-level dining room, private dining spaces, craft cocktails, and a menu shaped by Davila’s Mexican and Chinese heritage.




