Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 10, and San Antonio restaurants from the River Walk to the Hill Country — plus nearby New Braunfels and Boerne — are rolling out special menus and events. Highlights include Ácenar HotMex & Cool Bar on E. Houston Street, Bakery Lorraine’s themed desserts, Clementine’s Festive High Tea in Castle Hills, and Corinne San Antonio at the Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa. You’ll also find hotel brunch buffets, rooftop packages, family-style boils and zoo deals across the area aimed at making the day feel special.
Ácenar HotMex & Cool Bar along the River Walk is serving a brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with pricing set at $65 for adults and $35 for children, followed by a happy hour into the late afternoon. Expect familiar River Walk vibes with discounted cocktails and snacks during the post-brunch window for anyone lingering over conversation. If you plan to go with a group, reservations are advised since weekend service fills up early in that corridor.
Bakery Lorraine has prepared an assortment of Mother’s Day sweets, including the “Mother’s Sweet Escape” cookie tray and the “Maman Chérie Box,” alongside a fruit frangipane option for people who want something more refined. Pre-orders were accepted through earlier in the week with designated pickup days on Saturday and Sunday to streamline holiday traffic. If you want a decorative dessert without the wait, their seasonal pastry lineup makes a solid takeaway gift.
Clementine in Castle Hills will host its annual Festive Mother’s Day High Tea on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a ticketed experience designed for smaller gatherings and photo-ready moments. Corinne San Antonio, located at 555 S. Alamo St., is offering a brunch buffet with stations and an ice sculpture running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., complete with a mimosa station and a photo-op to mark the occasion. Both events lean into a sit-down, celebratory feel, so plan travel time for downtown parking or valet.
Dean’s Steak and Seafood at the Kimpton Santo San Antonio-Riverwalk is running specials through the day with live music and menu highlights, plus options like two glasses of Taittinger champagne for $40 or a $25 bouquet for the table. Gallery on the Park inside The St. Anthony Hotel will present a three-course prix fixe brunch featuring items such as melon poke and butter-poached lobster benedict for $65 per guest. These hotel properties tend to pair elevated menus with classic service, which appeals to families looking for a fuss-free holiday meal.
Jingu House at the Japanese Tea Garden is offering a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with adult pricing at $65 and $25 for children 12 and under, and limited seating recommended. Nearby, Jots at The Gunter Hotel will highlight crafted brunch specials and live music from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., showcasing dishes like crab royal and chicken schnitzel. Both spots are good options if you want scenic or historic settings without leaving central San Antonio.
Heading a bit farther out, La Cascada Table and Bar at Tapatio Springs in Boerne is planning a chef-driven brunch with seasonal options for $78 per adult and $30 per child, while La Cosecha Mexican Table in New Braunfels will run a weekend brunch menu featuring huevos divorciados, grilled oysters and snapper crudo. McAdoo’s Seafood Co. & Oyster Bar in New Braunfels is also offering a Mother’s Day menu with crab cake egg benedict and seafood salads from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and phone reservations remain available for anyone planning a small road trip.
Casual and special-touch offerings are scattered across the city: La Panaderia is selling a Heart Mousse pastry and a special mini concha, with the first 50 mothers dining on select dates receiving a complimentary mimosa. Smashin Crab is running a $50 “Combo for a Queen” boil across its San Antonio locations with a queen crab cluster, shrimp, crawfish, sausage and vegetables for families who prefer hands-on seafood feasts. Popeyes is even adding a promotional free gallon beverage with family meal purchases for those who want a low-key option.
Luxury hotel dining and rooftop experiences include Maverick Texas Brasserie’s French-Texas buffet led by Executive Chef Ed Ebert, Springhouse Café at Hyatt Regency Hill Country’s holiday brunch with items like smoked prime rib, and Tenfold Rooftop’s “Mom’s Moment” package that bundles roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and valet for a higher-end celebration. The Jerk Shack will offer a three-course dine-in menu priced at $45 for moms, while Zocca Cuisine d’Italia is hosting a guided bouquet-making class and a brunch with playful dishes like Fruity Pebbles mini waffles for families who want a hands-on activity plus a meal.
The San Antonio Zoo is participating with an $8 admission locals deal on Mother’s Day as an affordable family outing, and several establishments across downtown and the near outskirts are emphasizing reservations, timed seating and limited-capacity experiences to keep service smooth. Whether you want a riverside brunch, a hotel buffet, a casual bakery pickup or an off-site class with flowers, the metro area offers options for every budget and mood this holiday.
