Culinary Spirits
Presented by Hennessy

October 2 – November 2, 2026

A Día de los Muertos Culinary Experience on the River Walk

Celebrate the flavors, memories, and traditions of Día de los Muertos with Culinary Spirits on the San Antonio River Walk, presented by Hennessy. From October 2 through November 2, 2026, 15 participating restaurants and bars are honoring loved ones, family traditions, and San Antonio's cultural heritage through specialty dishes and cocktails.
Explore each location's featured creation and the personal story behind it, then use the interactive map to plan your culinary journey. As part of the Day of the Dead Tradition Trail, Culinary Spirits invites you to taste, remember, and celebrate the legacies that continue to bring our community together.

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Explore Culinary Spirits Restaurants, Dishes & Cocktails

Throughout the activation, guests can explore participating restaurants and bars along the River Walk, discover featured Culinary Spirits offerings, and learn the stories behind each creation.

Look for Culinary Spirits stops along the Day of the Dead Tradition Trail, where each participating location offers a new way to experience the River Walk, one story, flavor, and sip at a time.

How to Explore Culinary Spirits

Every Culinary Spirits stop has a story to tell. Browse the participating restaurants and bars to discover featured dishes, cocktails, and the personal memories that inspired them.
Use the filters to find the experiences that interest you, then explore the map to see where each location is situated along the River Walk and beyond. Whether you're drawn to a family recipe, a creative cocktail, or a story rooted in San Antonio's traditions, there's something meaningful to discover at every stop.
 

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Continue Your Día de los Muertos Journey

From cherished family recipes to creative cocktails inspired by loved ones, Culinary Spirits celebrates the stories that make San Antonio's culinary traditions so meaningful.
After exploring the participating restaurants and bars, continue along the Day of the Dead Tradition Trail to discover colorful art installations, meaningful altars, and more opportunities to celebrate Día de los Muertos on the San Antonio River Walk.
Explore the full Tradition Trail, discover upcoming River Walk events, and make the most of this special season in San Antonio.