Lent 2026: The Best Friday Fish Fry and Seafood Deals in San Antonio

The Gunter Hotel is offering delicious options for Lenten season. Photo: The Gunter Hotel, used with permission.

Savor the Season: Fat Tuesday & Lenten Specials in San Antonio

With Fat Tuesday (February 17) and Lent (starting February 18) just around the corner, San Antonio’s premier hotels and restaurants are rolling out exclusive seasonal menus. From decadent Mardi Gras cocktails to fresh seafood deals, here is your guide to navigating the best flavors in the city this spring. (The Gunter Hotel, Kimpton Santo San Antonio, Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, St. Anthony Hotel, La Panadería – 2026)


The Gunter Hotel

205 E Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Lenten Dining at Jots

When: Daily, Feb 18 – April 2

The Dish: Pan Seared Alaskan Salmon.

Enjoy a sophisticated meal featuring a caviar velouté, herb crust, and shaved garlic Brussels sprouts. It’s a light yet indulgent way to observe the season.

Fat Tuesday at Keystone Club

When: Tuesday, Feb 17 (Walk-ins welcome)

The Drink: The King’s Cake Cocktail.

Toast to Mardi Gras with a decadent blend of Frangelico, Brugal rum, seasoned heavy cream, and a whole egg. It’s the ultimate liquid tribute to the classic carnival treat.


Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk

431 S Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Seafood Specials at Dean’s Steak & Seafood

When: Daily, Feb 18 – April 2

Looking for premium seafood at a great value? Dean’s is offering 10% off all seafood dinner main courses throughout Lent.


Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa

555 S Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Friday Fish Fry at Corinne San Antonio

When: Every Friday during Lent, Feb 18 – April 2

Corinne is keeping things classic and comforting with a $15 Fish & Chips special. Available for both lunch and dinner, the plate features:


St. Anthony Hotel

300 E Travis St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Seasonal Menus at Gallery on the Park

When: Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent

Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Gallery on the Park is offering a curated selection of both light and indulgent seafood options designed to balance rich Texas flavors with seasonal traditions.


La Panadería

Available at all San Antonio locations

A Mardi Gras Twist: The Fiesta Lobster Roll

When: Available now through Lent

La Panadería is putting a coastal spin on their famous baking. Their Fiesta Lobster Roll is served on a signature spiral croissant and features:

  • Sautéed lobster with chipotle mayo
  • Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives) and lemon zest
  • Served with a fresh house salad

Whether you’re indulging in a final Fat Tuesday feast or looking for your new favorite Lenten Friday tradition, San Antonio’s culinary scene has something spectacular waiting for you. These seasonal specials won’t last long, so be sure to grab your reservations early!


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Taco Cabana menu news

Taco Cabana’s Shrimp Tampico Quesadillas and Shrimp Tampico Taco, available for a limited time only during Lenten season. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Taco Cabana has menu news for February that include offers for Fat Tuesday, National Margarita Day, and a special menu for the Lenten season. (Taco Cabana, 2023)

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Taco Cabana invites guests to celebrate Fat Tuesday and National Margarita Day with the choice of any flavor frozen margarita and Double Crunch Pizza (DCP) bundle all day long, at all Texas locations.

Guests can treat themselves with their choice of one of Taco Cabana’s 12 frozen margarita flavors like Blue Curacao, Dragon Fruit, or Strawberry Mango, and pair it with any tasty DCP flavor, like the newly-launched Shredded Chicken DCP or Chorizo and Egg DCP, or the original Ground Beef DCP for just $6.99. This two-day offer is only available to guests 21 years of age or older with valid photo ID during standard hours of operation at all participating Taco Cabana locations in Texas.

The Fat Tuesday and National Margarita Day bundles are available through curbside pick-up, drive-thru, in-restaurant and online orders only. Not available via third party delivery service providers.

With the start of the Lenten season, Taco Cabana’s delicious guest favorite Shrimp Tampico Tacos and Shrimp Tampico Quesadillas return to the popular Tex-Mex chain’s menu starting Wednesday, February 22, 2023 for a limited time. Both Shrimp Tampico Tacos and Shrimp Tampico Quesadillas will be served with TC’s uniquely satisfying Pineapple Chipotle Salsa.

To accompany the Lenten Season favorites, guests 21 years of age or older can choose from a selection of $3 frozen margaritas, including flavors like Strawberry, Lime, Mango, Dragon Fruit, and more. This offer is available for a limited time only during standard hours of operation at all participating Taco Cabana locations in Texas.

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of YTC Enterprises, LLC, was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, tacos, double crunch pizzas, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of bottled beer and $3 tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up, delivery and catering. As of February 8, 2023, Taco Cabana operates 143 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

Update on Hopdoddy’s National Margarita Day deals

Hopdoddy Burger Bar has special deals for National Margarita Day. Photo: Hopdoddy Burger Bar, used with permission.

** Update: 2/19/2021: Due to winter storm conditions in Texas, Hopdoddy will instead be starting their margarita deals tomorrow, Saturday, February 20 to make sure restaurants are ready for the occasion. It will still run until Monday, February 22, 2021.

This month, Hopdoddy Burger Bar has special offers for Fat Tuesday, Tuesday February 16 and National Margarita Day from Friday February 19 to Monday February 22, 2021. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2021)

Fat Tuesday – Tuesday, February 16, 2021
• On Tuesday, February 16, Hopdoddy Burger Bar Vineyard and The Rim are offering bottomless fries all day to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Choose any flavor, like the Parmesan Truffle, Green Chile Queso, BBQ Ranch, and more— and get as many fries as you want for the price of one order. This offer is available for in-store dining or to-go orders.

National Margarita Day – Friday, February 19, 2021 – Monday, February 22, 2021
• Go Big – Order either of Hopdoddy’s batched, to-go margaritas for just $20 each (normally $29.95). The Rocks is a 32-ounce bottle of the brand’s signature Doble Fina Margarita and The Roadie is a half-gallon bag of the House Frozen Margarita.
• Go Small – Order any one of Hopdoddy’s single-serving margarita variations for just $5 and enjoy in-person or at home.

In 2010, four friends had a goal: to set a new standard for burger bars. Hopdoddy pushed the boundaries of what is expected by bringing together craft beer and unique burger concoctions – all with high-quality ingredients and even higher standards. With every purchase of a Goodnight Good Cause burger, a portion of the proceeds give back to Hopdoddy’s preferred community charitable organizations.