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Esencia brings back the feel of the St. Anthony’s old-school dining room, but the menu is a fresh new take
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Ron Bechtol , as published by San Antonio Current
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Anthony Hotel's Madrid Room has undergone another transformation, this time into Esencia. The space had previously been reimagined as Rebelle, but its new iteration brings back elements of the old Madrid Room.
In downtown San Antonio, the St. Anthony Hotel's Madrid Room has undergone another transformation, this time into Esencia. The space had previously been reimagined as Rebelle, but its new iteration brings back elements of the old Madrid Room.
The new Esencia features familiar elements such as blind balconies and a tinkling fountain, evoking the feel of the original dining room. However, the menu offers a fresh new take on dining.
Further details about Esencia and its offerings can be found through the San Antonio Current, which provides more information on this latest development in the hotel's dining space.
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Category: schools Published: June 30, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current Reading time: 1 min
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