Make It Memorable: Top San Antonio Spots Offering Mother’s Day Delights

The Secret Garden Room at High Praise Rooftop Bar at InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk. Photo: InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, used with permission.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in San Antonio: Special Events and Experiences to Make Her Feel Loved

Mother’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a heartfelt celebration of the women who nurture, guide, and inspire us. Observed in many parts of the world, this special day is dedicated to honoring mothers and maternal figures for their enduring love and countless sacrifices. Whether through a handwritten note, a bouquet of flowers, a shared meal, or a quiet moment of connection, people celebrate in many meaningful ways.

This year, several of San Antonio’s finest hotels and resorts are offering curated experiences and special events designed to make Mother’s Day truly unforgettable. Here’s a round up of where to take Mom for a memorable celebration:


Omni La Mansión del Rio: Southern Brunch & a Craft Cocktail Toast

Dates: May 9–11, 2025
Location: Four Brothers Restaurant

Four Brothers, Omni La Mansión del Rio’s Southern-inspired eatery, will be hosting a limited-time Mother’s Day Brunch and serving a specialty cocktail called the ‘I Raised You.’

Menu Highlights:

  • Brisket Pastrami Hash ($29) – Smoked brisket pastrami, sunny side-up eggs, caramelized onions, and roasted root vegetables.
  • ‘I Raised You’ Cocktail – Empress Gin, lemon, and Campo Viejo Brut Cava for a bubbly, refreshing twist.

Mokara Hotel & Spa: Pampering Packages and Elevated Dining

Spa Specials Available Starting May 1, 2025

Treat Mom to relaxation at Mokara’s luxury spa with exclusive Mother’s Day offerings:

Spa Packages:

  • Mommy and Me Package
  • Mom’s Golden Glow Facial
  • Nurture and Nourish
  • Mimosas with Mom
  • Soothe Your Soul, Mama

After her spa escape, the celebration can continue at Ostra, Mokara’s signature restaurant.

Menu Highlights (Available May 9–11, 2025):

  • Shrimp and Lobster Enchiladas ($32) – Corn tortillas, lobster salsa roja, chihuahua cheese, poblano crema, queso fresco, and pickled onions.
  • ‘Mother’s Sparkler’ Cocktail – Hendricks cucumber gin, lemon, strawberry, rosemary, and Chandon rosé.

InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk: Jazz, Jewelry & Rooftop Views

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Location: Cavalier & High Praise Rooftop Bar

Celebrate Mom with a jazzy brunch and vibrant rooftop experience at the InterContinental.

Brunch at Cavalier:

  • Classic brunch dishes with live music from The Dirty River Jazz Band.
  • A Kendra Scott pop-up just outside the restaurant—perfect for last-minute gift shopping.

After Brunch:

  • Head up to High Praise rooftop bar to enjoy The Secret Garden Room—a lush, seasonal pop-up bar with over 10 custom cocktails inspired by spring and nature.
  • Take in the views and snap the perfect Mother’s Day photo with the San Antonio skyline as a backdrop.

La Cantera Resort & Spa: Brunch, Fine Dining & Relaxation

SweetFire Kitchen: Family-Friendly Comfort Food

Brunch Date & Time: May 11, 2025, 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Price: $85 Adults | $35 Children (ages 6–12)

Southern-style comfort food, wood-fired pizzas, and decadent desserts await in this casual, open-air kitchen setting.


Signature Restaurant: Elegant Dining with a Michelin Touch

Brunch: May 11, 2025, 10a.m. – 2p.m. | $75 Adults | $45 Children
Dinner: May 11, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 9p.m. | $135 per person
Children’s Tasting Menu: $65

Curated by Michelin-recommended Chef John Carpenter, Signature’s special prix-fixe menus elevate classic dishes with seasonal flair.

Highlights:

  • Berries & Cream
  • Pork Belly Benedict
  • Steak & Eggs
  • Pecan Bars
  • Eight-course dinner tasting menu for a refined evening celebration

Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa: The Gift of Relaxation

Special Offers: Now through May 12
Gift Card Promotion: Available until May 8

Start Mother’s Day early at Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa, where wellness meets indulgence. Give Mom the gift of self-care with one of their rejuvenating packages:

  • The Essential Duo
  • The Glass Skin Glow
  • Or let her choose with a flexible Hiatus Gift Card

Each option is designed to help her relax, recharge, and feel her absolute best on her special day.


Chef Jason Dady Restaurants: Elegant Dining for the Whole Family

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Celebrate with a delicious prix fixe brunch or dinner at some of San Antonio’s most beloved restaurants:

  • Range
  • Jardín
  • Tre Trattoria
  • Roca & Martillo

Each location will also offer kid-friendly menus for guests 10 and under, making it easy to gather the whole family.

Dinner Service at Tre Trattoria:
Regular dinner service from 4p.m–9p.m.

Optional Wine Pairings:
Available at Range, Jardín, and Tre Trattoria for $29.95 per person (tax and gratuity not included).

Reservations:

Note: Tre Pizzeria and Two Bros BBQ will remain open for regular service on Mother’s Day.


Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk: A Luxe Mother’s Day Escape

For those looking to make Mother’s Day a full-on experience, Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk offers a perfect blend of indulgence, style, and serenity.

Brunch at Landrace: A Feast for the Senses

Treat Mom to a decadent prix-fixe brunch at Landrace, the hotel’s riverside restaurant known for its thoughtful flavors and elegant setting.

Relax & Unwind: Rooftop Luxury and Spa Bliss

After brunch, keep the celebration going:

  • Lounge poolside in a rooftop cabana with panoramic views of the San Antonio skyline.
  • Visit Thompson Spa for signature treatments designed to restore, relax, and elevate her day.

Whether she wants a culinary escape or a peaceful retreat, Thompson San Antonio offers a refined way to celebrate the mothers and mother figures in your life.


Plan Ahead

Mother’s Day is a time to show love and appreciation. Be sure to reserve early—these experiences are limited and sure to fill quickly!

Grinch Brunch at SweetFire Kitchen to benefit Children’s Bereavement Center

Grinch Brunch is set for Saturday, December 4 at SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Who can resist a hot Whoville feast, not the Grinch, nor Cindy Lou, what about you? Join the Grinch for green eggs and ham and maybe even roast beast at the Grinch’s Brunch Feast, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Saturday, December 4 at SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa. Feast menu includes roast beast, Who Mashed potatoes, Horton’s cereal-crusted French toast, Truffla tree pancakes, Cindy Lu fruits and Vegetables, candy cane macaroons, beezlenut splash, and so much more. (La Cantera Resort & Spa, 2021)

Grinch will be available for photos with children. Enjoy a private reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” narrated by the Grinch. Tickets are $48 for adults and $26 for children. Five dollars ($5) from every ticket sold benefits Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas. To make a reservation please call 210-558-2479.

SweetFire Kitchen
La Cantera Resort & Spa
16641 La Cantera Parkway

Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas mission is to foster healing for grieving children and youth, their families and the community. As the sole provider of grief support programs for children through young adulthood in South Texas, Children’s Bereavement Center devotes services and resources to the bereavement needs of children from every culture and social circumstance to help them heal and move forward. The Center believes that each person’s journey through grief is unique and therefore deserving of a distinctive approach. Our goal is to help children and their caregivers understand the depth of grief, stabilize and preserve family relationships, and develop healthy coping skills after the death of a loved one.

Christmas Day Feast at SweetFire Kitchen

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SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa is having its Christmas Day Feast on December 25. Photo: SweetFire Kitchen, used with permission. 

Christmas Day is fast approaching and for those who prefer to eat out on the big day, SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa will be having a Christmas Day Feast on December 25 from 11a.m. to 8p.m. Price is $65 for adults, $26 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and under. Reservations available through open table or by calling (210) 558-2479. (SweetFire Kitchen, 2018)

Christmas Day Feast Menu:
Raw Bar
Crab claws
Gulf oysters on the half shell
Old Bay Poached Gulf Shrimp
Chipotle cocktail sauce, mignonette & lemon aioli

Cheese & Charcuterie
Selection of regional cheeses
House made & locally sourced cured meats
Pickled vegetables, Dark ale grain mustard, seasonal preserves
Candied pecans & Texas wildflower honey
Assorted breads & crackers

Salad Table
Spinach & frisee, pomegranate, butternut squash, feta cheese, molasses dressing
Local greens & charred endive, walnuts, green apples, parmesan, cider vinaigrette
Broccoli, country ham, cherry tomatoes, grilled onion, house ranch

Jars
Red quinoa, fresh berries, basil, honey lemon vinaigrette
Roasted beets, goat cheese & hazelnuts
Hummus, preserved lemon pesto

Carving Station
Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast & turkey roulade, cranberry sauce & giblet gravy
Salt & Herb Crusted Prime Rib, creamed horseradish & au jus
Porchetta, fall fruit chutney

Sides
Butternut Squash Bisque – sage cream
Traditional bread stuffing
Whipped Potatoes – garlic butter
Wild Rice Pilaf – cranberries & almonds
Root vegetable medley – maple butter
Crispy Brussel Sprouts – bacon, citrus dressing
Roasted Cauliflower Gratin

Action Station
Made to order risotto
Pork belly, bay scallop, parmesan, basil

From the bakeshop
Action station
Almond cake, flambéed cranberries & eggnog ice cream

Apple Pear crumble
Chocolate yule log, vanilla cream white chocolate
German chocolate pecan roulade
Chocolate peppermint tarts
Brown butter financier, candied oranges
Cherry chocolate cake
Raspberry lemon verrines
Citrus cheese cake
Assorted Christmas cookies
Warm sticky toffee Pudding

La Cantera Resort & Spa
16641 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 558-6500

Grinch brunch and reading at SweetFire Kitchen

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Join the Grinch at SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera for brunch and a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Welcome to Whoville! Join Grinch for a Brunch Feast at SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa, Saturday, December 1 from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Grinch will read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” to the children by the Christmas Tree on Plaza San Saba, just off the patio at SweetFire Kitchen at 11a.m., 1p.m. and 3p.m. Brunch seating will be from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Feast menu includes Roast Beast; Who Hash; Grinch Greens; Cindy Lu Salad; Who Pudding; Grinch Bread, Whoville Feast treats, Grinch juice and so much more. The Grinch will make his rounds, stopping by the tables to pose for photos.(SweetFire Kitchen, 2018)

Tickets are $75 for adults and $30 for children. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the San Antonio Library Foundation. To make a reservation please call 210-558-2479.

SweetFire Kitchen
La Cantera Resort & Spa
16641 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX  78256
(210) 558-6500

SweetFire Kitchen Easter Feast

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SweetFire Kitchen is having an Easter Feast on Sunday April 1.  Photo: SweetFire Kitchen, used with permission.

Next up on the calendar is Easter and SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa is having an Easter Feast on Sunday April 1 for $65 for adults and $26 for children. Reservations are available through open table or by calling (210) 558-2479. (SweetFire Kitchen, 2018)

SweetFire Kitchen is located on the lobby level of La Cantera Resort & Spa and features an open-air style kitchen. Guests can enjoy home style cuisine and signature dishes and a full-service bar with unique craft cocktails, an extensive wine list and draught beers.

Menu includes:
Raw Bar
Calamari salad, olives, Meyer lemon & dill
Gulf Coast oysters on the half shell, cucumber- vodka mignonette
Cajun rubbed poached shrimp, chipotle cocktail sauce
Cheese & Charcuturie
House cured meats & Texas cheeses
Spiced lavosh, seasonal jams & local honey
Salad Table
Artisanal greens, spring vegetables & assorted dressings
Braised duck & quinoa salad, celery, fennel & citrus
Baby romaine, brown butter croutons, roasted tomatoes & roasted garlic dressing
Beet & potato salad, pickled mustard seed & tarragon
Grilled spring vegetable antipasto, fava bean hummus & crostini
SFK Specialties
Apple wood smoked bacon
Chicken apple sausage
Pork sausage
Scrambled eggs, chives & roasted tomatoes
Roasted Yukon gold potatoes, caramelized onions, peppers & Smoked paprika
Sautéed BBQ shrimp, Jalapeno sausage & cheese grits
Grilled Texas squash, leeks & blistered tomatoes
Roasted heirloom carrots & English peas, cardamom butter
Action stations
Made to order pancakes
Blueberries, chocolate chips, Oreo pieces, butter, whipped cream
Chocolate sauce, caramel, maple syrup
Made to order omelets & eggs
Carving Station
Garlic & herb rubbed Prime Rib, horseradish cream & Au jus
Porchetta, bourbon-apple mostarda
From the Bakeshop
Display of house made breads & pastries
Assorted verrines
Milk chocolate mousse cake
Texas orange cheesecake
Pistachio financier, hazelnut streusel
Cream puffs strawberry, raspberry
Olive oil and mascarpone cream cake
Chocolate almond tarts
Easter sugar cookies
Carrot cake carrot macaroons
Action station
Orange crepes hazelnut cream filling mandarin orange ice cream

SweetFire Kitchen
16641 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 558-6500

Christmas Day feast at SweetFire Kitchen

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SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort and Spa is having a Christmas Day Feast. Photo: SweetFire Kitchen, used with permission.

SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort and Spa is having its annual Christmas Day feast on Monday December 25 from 11a.m. to 8p.m. Price is $65 for adults, $25 for children 5 to 12 and free for children under 4. Reservations can be online or by calling (210) 558-2479. (SweetFire Kitchen, 2017)

Some of the menu offerings include:
Raw Bar: Steamed snow crab, Gulf oysters on the half shell, Old Bay poached Gulf Shrimp, Chipotle cocktail sauce, mignonette and lemon aioli.

Cheese and Charcuterie: Selection of local and house made cheeses, venison terrine, tasso, duck ham and pork rillettes, pickled vegetables, grain mustard, sour apple chutney, candied walnuts and wildfire honey, assorted breads and crackers.

Salads: Winter greens, roasted pear, dates and citrus vinaigrette, Belgian endive, shaved fennel, grapefruit, feta and truffle vinaigrette, quinoa and kale, “marcona” pinenut, butternut squash and dried cranberries, slow roasted beets, candied pecans, salted ricotta and mache.

Carving station: Apple cider sliced turkey breast with cranberry sauce and giblet gravy, salt baked prime rib with creamed horseradish, IPA au jus, honey siracha glazed pork tenderloin with apple mostarda.

Action station: Made to order risotto, wild mushrooms, show braised lamb shank.

Side dishes: Lobster bisque, whipped potatoes, braised white beans, caramelized carrots, stone oven roasted Brussel sprouts, brocco-flower gratin.

From the Bakeshop:
Action Station: Flaming pears, golden raisins, spiced cider ice cream and ginger bread, carrot and pecan cake, pistachio chocolate cake, roasted apples panna cotta, chocolate mousse cups, cream puffs, pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate ganache Yule log, green tea Tiramisu, assorted Christmas cookies, warm sticky toffee pudding and maple pecan chocolate tarts.

SweetFire Kitchen is located on the lobby level of La Cantera Resort & Spa and features an open-air style kitchen. Guests can enjoy home style cuisine and signature dishes and a full-service bar with unique craft cocktails, an extensive wine list and beers.

SweetFire Kitchen
16641 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 558-6500

Mother’s Day brunch at SweetFire Kitchen

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SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa will be having a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday May 14, 2017. Photo courtesy of SweetFire Kitchen, used with permission.

Next up on the calendar is Mother’s Day and SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa is having a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday May 14 for $65 for adults and $26 for children. Reservations are available through open table or by calling (210) 558-6500. (SweetFire Kitchen, 2017)

Some of the brunch offerings include:

  • The breakfast station: smoked bacon, chicken apple sausage, SweetFire Benedict- smoked ham organic eggs and blood orange hollandaise, Breakfast Quiche – house made ricotta, preserved lemon and charred leeks, roasted red bliss potatoes, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, Waffles, butter, pecans, berries, whipped cream and maple syrup and a made to order Chef’s omelet and egg station.
  • The Raw Bar: oysters on the half shell, crab salad and gazpacho shooters, Old Bay and Shiner Bock poached shrimp, horseradish cocktail, house made hot sauce and champagne mignonette.
  • Cheese and Charcuterie: house cured meats and Texas cheeses, spiced lavosh, seasonal jams and local honey.
  • Salad table: baby romaine, brown butter croutons, shaved parmesan and roasted garlic dressing, bluebonnet green, summer berries, feta cheese and candied pecans, charred broccoli, bacon, almonds, grapes and dill mustard vinaigrette, red quinoa salad, Persian cucumbers, fennel, olives and preserved lemon, seasonal melons and fruit.
  • The bakeshop: pecan shortbread cookies, opera cake and white chocolate coffee ganache, chocolate hazelnut tortes, lemon meringue tarts, eclairs, spring berries and vanilla cream, black financier and pistachio streusel, plum tarts and almond cream, flourless oatmeal banana cakes, vanilla cheesecake and peach cream, chocolate pot de crème, croissant bread pudding and caramel cream.

SweetFire Kitchen is located on the lobby level of La Cantera Resort & Spa and features an open-air style kitchen. Guests can enjoy home style cuisine and signature dishes as well as a full-service bar with unique craft cocktails, an extensive wine list and draught beers.

SweetFire Kitchen
16641 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 558-6500