Casa Hernán Cantina. The name fits a growing empire. The two-story structure on East Cevallos Street stands as casa y cantina. Muy grande. The culinarian who once called it home has transformed the space into a time-traveling bar.

Step inside Casa Hernán Cantina and you get an eyeful of Old Mexico. Equipale furnishings. Calaveras above an entryway. Towering papier-mâché figures. Artifacts from Oaxaca and Guadalajara. Everything from the color and decor to wooden flooring has a south-of-the-border feel.

“I wanted to create the most Mexican space in San Antonio,” said Johnny Hernandez, chef, caterer and legendary entrepreneur. “That was my goal. To take you to Mexico. To all the things I love about Mexico: the textures, the lighting, the accents, the color, the artistry. I don’t think th

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