San Antonio's Secret Chocolate Scene

Decadent cakes, rich mole sauces and chocolate infused tequila are just a few treats being cooked up on the culinary streets of Alamo City.
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After savoring some of the finest BBQ and Tex-Mex, indulge your sweet tooth with San Antonio's lesser known confectionery specialties. Decadent cakes, rich mole sauces and chocolate infused tequila are just a few treats being cooked up on the culinary streets of Alamo City. Hotel search trivago.com serves up the must-try sweets and eats in San Antonio for chocoholics and foodies alike.

Mole Old Fashioned
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Taste it at: El Colegio (Omni La Mansion del Rio)

From the innovative mind of Chef Cary Burrescia comes a new twist on the chocolate cocktail. El Colegio's signature Mole Old Fashioned combines chocolate mole bitters with Gentlemen Jack Whiskey and a muddled sugar cube for a sinfully smooth drink that is guaranteed to start the night out right.

Nutella Sweet Potato Fries
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Taste it at: Orderup

Salty meets sweet in this decadent fast-food favorite. Orderup drizzles a generous portion of chocolatey Nutella over fresh hand-cut sweet potato fries for a food that is as messy as it is fun to eat.

Valrhona Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Taste it at: Ostra (Mokara Hotel & Spa)

Rich chocolate is perfectly paired with a savory berry compote in Ostra's Valrhona Chocolate Mousse Cake. Chef Ben Knack's lighter than air dessert is served alongside fresh strawberries and sweet raspberries.

Infused Cazadores Silver Tequila
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Taste it at: Tacos and Tequila

TNT takes tequila to a whole new level with a premium tequila infused with the sweet flavors of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Pair it with bold Tex-Mex flavors right off the grill like Ahi tuna wraps, chimichurri beef tenderloin or classic breakfast tacos, served all day!

Enchiladas de Mole
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Taste it at: Ácenar

Tender chicken-filled tortillas are smothered in a sumptuously thick mole de poblano sauce and topped with Chihuahua cheese and queso fresco at Ácenar. Beautifully situated along the Riverwalk, Ácenar is a chic Mexican restaurant whose cool ambiance and modern décor perfectly compliment its craft cocktails and regional Mexican dishes.

Chocolate Brownie S'more
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Taste it at: Q Kitchen (Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk)

Indulge in the ultimate fudgy brownie smothered in fluffy, melted marshmallow, no campfire required! Q Kitchen's mouthwatering Chocolate Brownie S'more is an irresistible treat to share!

Brandy Alexander & Chocolate Raspberry Martini
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Taste it at: Paesanos Riverwalk

Sip on a velvety Brandy Alexander made with Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur or a creamy Chocolate Raspberry Martini at Paesanos. Pair one of these divine cocktails with a slice of gourmet chocolate cream cake studded with chocolate chips, nuts, and turtle cheesecake.

Craving something sweeter? Check out the official trivago blog at checkin.trivago.com for the latest foodie finds and travel guides!

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