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The Esquire Tavern

Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$

San Antonio

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The Esquire Tavern

8.7^/10

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Ranked #1 for cocktail bars in San Antonio
"great and the Tacos Con Papas are off the chain!"(5 Tips)
"Bison burger is amazing!!"(5 Tips)
"great w/ a bacon cheeseburger & Pecan Porter."(3 Tips)
"The old fashion with Rye Whiskey is amazing."(4 Tips)

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Emily HurstNovember 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The food is great. Don't pass on dessert. I had great banana nut ice cream. Pimms cocktail was delicious.
Karin GattringerOctober 17, 2016
Their cocktails are rather strong.
Douglas GrayOctober 25, 2015
The ginger beer is great if you don't drink.
Peter ThomsonOctober 10, 2015
Great cocktail and drinks menu. Service is excellent.
Abel AlvaradoOctober 20, 2013
They make their own pickles and condiments. GREAT food served late into the night.
Gabe HernandezFebruary 9, 2014
Moscow Mule: Great. Oaxaca Mule: Best. Especially if you like Mezcal.
Anthony MaggioFebruary 24, 2015
Get a Sirloin burger with cambazola & chili salted fries
Zach RJune 18, 2016
Amazing cocktails and excellent service.
Niki TaylorApril 14, 2012
Recommended drinks: The Old Fashioned and Gibraltar. Recommended food: Tacos con Papas & Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Marla HuhmanApril 26, 2013
The chili relleno is a MUST!!!!! This thing is huge and off the charts good.
Ruth BanburyAugust 25, 2019
Great service and a great old time feel
Andrew RohmDecember 28, 2016
Great and diverse cocktail list
Tricia BeanJanuary 15, 2017
Great vibe and drinks
Sherry WildeApril 16, 2013
Great bar, great beer, even better cocktails. A must-do!
Juan CastruitaJanuary 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Hangar steak salad and chili salt fries with homemade ketchup.. So good!
Veronica VillegasSeptember 12, 2014
This place is bigger than i throught it would be. Really cool interior. Ceviche was decent, cocktails were pretty good but the rice pudding was disgusting. Do NOT get the rice pudding.
little jFebruary 10, 2014
The bees knees is amazing!
Xavier SnowmanFebruary 11, 2015
Not good for veggie options - the only choice is the corn tacos, which are just okay and pretty small. I don't eat much, but I left hungry. Nice atmosphere though and my server was cool
Carlos LaurelOctober 31, 2014
Get their Old Fashioned. So smooth. So good!
Irena PierovaSeptember 16, 2017
Burgers are really good. Cocktails... Nothing special :(
Drew JaynesDecember 31, 2014
Capone's Revolver (off menu) is great on the rock.
Andrew LicariDecember 23, 2014
The atmosphere is amazing. Nice booths to sit at.
Eric EggenaMay 19, 2012
Incredible tacos con papa (potato tacos). A must if you are here
Ted VillaFebruary 26, 2014
Fried pickled beets appetizer with tarragon aioli. Amazing.
ConnieJune 18, 2014
Fantastic Moscow mules! Delicious steak salad!
Renata TsukiJanuary 20, 2015
Perfect place for some drinks!
Darrius TaylorSeptember 7, 2015
The WildCat Burger. The art of burger making resides here.
TV Food MapsSeptember 1, 2014
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Ilya BJune 24, 2013
Book in advance if you plan to come here during some humongous conference.
TC BivinsMarch 1, 2014
Good food, all local beers, chill atmosphere
Angel BApril 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
My drink was good for my first time. Bad part is it took 9 mins for someone to acknowledge me while I was sitting at the bar.(no welcomes, how are you, hello,nothing) bad hospitality
Brian FleenorApril 20, 2016
The jalapeño burger is amazing!!!
Kim LopezDecember 23, 2017
Great vibe totally hidden jem even for a local
Micah ChilesJanuary 1, 2018
Above average food for a bar. Check out the empanadas
luis valenzuelaMarch 27, 2023
Nice food and good Draft Beer
Katelin VargoApril 27, 2012
Great food and drinks. The wait is long so make sure you have some time.
Ryan EmeryDecember 13, 2014
The fried pickles are good. 512 pecan porter is AWESOME!
Amy LoeMay 18, 2013
Waited 30 minutes to get a drink. Great place to sit in the cool air conditioning as long as your not hungry or thirsty :|
Shyamali CultureintrosMarch 24, 2013
Busy and a little difficult to get served, but comfortable and nice drinks.
Jimmy ThompsonJanuary 18, 2014
Ok these bartenders know what they are doing try the Midnight in Mexico Smokey flavorful but only if you like Mezcal
Brian UngerDecember 28, 2013
Been in this town one night and so far best place I have been.
Meghan WelshJanuary 19, 2014
SUPER HIPSTER. Bartenders are still great.
Joey PawlikMay 12, 2013
Tacos con Papas and a Moscow Mule are a solid choice.
Andrew MengesSeptember 8, 2013
Jalapeño Bean Burger is worth trying
Blake KelleyFebruary 22, 2015
That pim's cup was like drinking summer!
Kyle WildMarch 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The "Shrimp Cocktail" is not what it sounds like. Try it, it's delicious!
Dave PennellOctober 15, 2014
Fried pickles and burgers are awesome!
George FotopoulosDecember 8, 2017
Awesome enviroment
A TJune 8, 2012
Hands down best place to have a drink in the city.
Ben GilesJune 23, 2013
Fresh take on caucasians. Must order.

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