The Art of Rosario’s
Where Flavor Meets Art
Celebrating San Antonio’s Spirit Through Art
Created in collaboration with local artists, the piece is more than decoration—it’s a love letter to Southtown’s heritage. The children symbolize hope and continuity, while the surrounding botanicals echo the resilience and beauty of the desert landscape. Layers of warm color and intricate linework invite visitors to pause, reflect, and feel the heartbeat of the neighborhood.
This mural embodies what Rosario’s stands for: a gathering place where food, culture, and art merge into an unforgettable San Antonio experience.
Artist Behind the Mural
Chilean-born artist INTI painted the 24×69-foot mural that covers the restaurant’s back wall facing South Presa Street in just two weeks (Sep. 29-Oct. 10, 2022)! As one of the most recognized graffiti and street artists in the world, INTI has painted over 100 murals in 20 countries. He is known for his large-scale murals which exceed 140-160 vertical feet and reflect the colors, energy and passion of his Latino heritage. San Antonio is the first city in Texas to feature INTI’s work.
INTI selected youth as the subject of the Rosario’s mural to capture and share owner Lisa Wong’s story. The mural reflects her rich family history (Chinese & Mexican heritage), values and dreams for future generations. The children in the mural are not based on real people but rather are symbolic of the future.
“The Rosario’s mural features two children bathed in gold against a Mexican folk-art motif of heart-shaped cactuses with budding flowers and intertwining vines with a solitary skull. The work is inspired by Wong’s family history and multicultural roots,” writes San Antonio Express-News arts writer Rene Guzman.
Lisa describes the mural’s symbolism as “thoughtful, looking beyond, dreaming of the possibilities.”
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Commissioned by Lisa Wong
Inspiring Local Artists
Andy Benavides
Contemporary Artist & Designer
Andy Benavides is a San Antonio-based contemporary artist, designer, entrepreneur, and arts educator. With international study and travel experience, Andy has consulted on numerous Rosario’s design projects, including aspects of the mural. His public works include consulting for the San Pedro Culture Park, bringing artistry and thoughtful design to communities across the city.
Carlos Cortes
Carlos Cortes is a third-generation “faux bois” concrete artisan, continuing a Texas-based family tradition dating back to 1924. His great-uncle Dionisio Rodriguez brought this European-inspired sculpting technique to the U.S., teaching it to Carlos’ father Maximo, and eventually to Carlos himself. Carlos creates one-of-a-kind faux bois sculptures that enhance Rosario’s intimate garden spaces, as well as larger public installations across San Antonio and Texas. His work has been commissioned by notable clients, including Martha Stewart.
Eva Marengo Sanchez
Born and raised on the southeast side of San Antonio, Eva Marengo Sanchez creates artwork that celebrates Tex-Mex culture and the connection between food and place. Since 2017, she has focused on still lifes and food-related paintings that reflect cultural identity, bringing vibrant and meaningful pieces to Rosario’s interior spaces.
Waldo Saavedra
Visual Artist
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1961, Waldo Saavedra’s passion for art emerged early in life. As a child, his remarkable talent for drawing and painting was already evident.
His earliest artistic influences were a striking paradox: the vibrant fantasy of Walt Disney and the classical mastery of Romañach.
Rosario’s is proud to have 3 of his exciting pieces on display.
