Explore the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio. It’s an amazing, friendly city pulsing with Latin American-infused culture and cuisine, and our commuter campus in the heart of the Pearl District drops you squarely into the action.

Everything is bigger in Texas, so you know when you visit CIA San Antonio, you’re in for a larger-than-life culinary experience! Our campus is located right off the River Walk, in the action-packed Pearl district, surrounded by great food and cultural events. Enjoy a meal at our campus restaurant, tour the campus, and take a fun class.

Explore the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio. Interested in enrolling at our state-of-the-art Texas campus? We have lots of ways for you to connect with CIA and find out more. See the campus for yourself with a guided tour and admissions presentation. You can also visit any of our restaurants either before or after your tour!

Founded in 1946, the not-for-profit Culinary Institute of America provides the world’s best culinary education to future leaders of the food world, with bachelor’s, master’s, and associate degrees. The CIA Texas campus in San Antonio is home to a diverse and energetic community of food lovers who have a special interest in Latin cuisine.

Learn about the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio's Pearl District, and the types of culinary classes, boot camps and cooking demonstrations we offer.

Learn about student life and services on campus at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, Texas. Take a virtual tour and visit local attractions.

The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio infuses the city’s culinary culture with creativity, innovation, and a passion for food. The CIA Texas campus welcomes students seeking a career in culinary or baking and pastry arts, entrepreneurs looking to launch new ventures in the food business, and homegrown chefs.

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private culinary school with its main campus in Hyde Park, New York, and branch campuses in St. Helena and Napa, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Singapore.

Join us for a hands-on cooking class, multi-day Boot Camp, or wine class with our CIA chefs and experts. Topics include culinary techniques, Latin American cuisine, grilling and BBQ, gourmet meals, food and wine pairing, and more. View the full schedule. Take a virtual tour to learn more about CIA San Antonio campus and surroundings.

If a future in food in your passion—you’ve just found your dream school! And CIA’s commuter Texas campus is located in San Antonio—a city pulsing with Latin American-infused culinary and cuisine.