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    Crockett Tavern

    4.1 (256 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    CROCKETT TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise

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    Ryan D.

    My husband and I were looking for a place to eat after visiting the Alamo and we saw a sign for the Crockett Tavern. This restaurant, inside the Crockett Hotel, is just behind the Alamo. We ordered the country fried chicken and the brisket grilled cheese. The chicken fried chicken was so good but the grilled broccoli that came with it might have been better. The brisket grilled cheese was slathered in butter and the brisket was very tender. Based on our entrees we decided to have the peach crisp for dessert. I normally don't like fruity desserts but this was phenomenal! Our server was friendly and engaging even giving us recommendations on other things to see and do. I love the western decor. There was so much fun stuff to look at.

    Darren H.

    Crockett's Tavern was a fun place in walking distance to The Alamo. The ambiance was of an old western feel with an Alamo overtone. The drinks and small appetizer was a nice stop to quench the thirst. The service was friendly and informative. Great place to stop in for a bite and drink.

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    Dennis C.

    Great place of history , we stopped in to cool down & try cactus fries . Cactus fries are petals of cactus fried in beer batter . An acquired taste I'm sure , as they are crunchy & partial slimy like okra ... Service was perfect , we just stopped in for the history

    David Crockett shot 5.25.2025
    Jenni M.

    *** strong drinks, live music, & an ode to David Crockett *** Fun fact before my review: David Crockett did not like being called Davey, although, he is heavily referenced that way. The Crockett Tavern was a brisk walk away from where were staying at the Menger Hotel. Afterwards we had a walking ghost tour, so I wanted a hearty meal for me and my girls on 5.25.2025. Service from the hostess was a bit standoffish. Like she didn't know what she was doing. I do not like that. Our waiter, the guy who also first greeted us, was a chill guy who checked on us an adequate number of times. We ordered the following: + Alamo Cacti ($13.95) - pretty good. It was strong. Lol. I'd order this again. + David Crockett shot ($4.95) - I ordered this at the end of my meal. It came with a shot glass ($5.99) that I later gave to my brother for taking care of some things while I was gone. Did not like the taste so much, but it was fruity and smooth. + Fried green tomatoes ($12.95) - had a kick from the diced jalapenos on the plate but they were cooked just right. Like other entrees, they stuck a little toothpick with The Gonzales Cannon & "Come & Take It" flag. + Betty's Boraccho Bean & Brisket Soup ($6.95) - this was divine Texas comfort food very similar to how my family creates it. It came with tortilla chips but I prefer cornbread. + Crockett Burger with gouda cheese ($15.95) - both of my girls ordered their own. Thank you for cooking it medium! They loved it. The live music (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) was good. Sublime. Stone Temple Pilots. Jimi Hendrix. The vibe of the place was cool too. Some Texas cowboy & Alamo history scattered. Flat screens with pro baseball on. The booth seats were comfortable and the food was hot. Easy to find once you enter the main entrance of the Crockett Hotel. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

    Corie S.

    Reserved a space for a party of 35-40 people in the cafe area and it was a great experience. Emily was a great assist in helping us make our party experience a hit. Hannah and t? (Sorry, it was the young man assisting her). They were excellent in providing drinks and food and giving the party guests a great service. All the guests were saying how awesome they were. Thank you Crockett Tavern for everything you all did to make our ceremony celebration special.

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    S. B.

    The service wasn't great. The food was tasty though it came out slow. We had a group of 7 they accommodated at lunch without any issues. I would still eat here again. They were short on staff I think. It's right outside the Alamo.

    Alan O.

    Walk from the Alamo to the Crockett Tavern in the Crockett Hotel. It's all bar food. I had the cheeseburger. Very good and onion rings are a choice not an extra for a price!

    Great nachos, terrible service.
    Ruth G.

    We arrived at the early part of the dinner time, not really sure what we wanted. The decor is all cowboy paraphernalia and it's lively and casual. We decided to order appetizers and then see if we wanted something else later. The server warned us that there were a few large parties and that wait times might get long. We ordered nachos and coffee, and told the server we weren't in a hurry. The only reason they got any stars was because the nachos were so good. They were layered nicely so most of the chips had some toppings on them. After we finished them, we decided to order dessert. We had said we weren't in a hurry but after the food came nobody ever checked in on us. For 45 minutes we looked at our dirty dishes and waited. Finally, we went to the hostess stand and requested our bill. Our server miraculously showed up. When I told him we would have ordered more food but he ghosted us, he didn't even bother to reply. The hostess apologized but we're from out of town so we'll never be back anyway.

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    Jessie W.

    Pretty good spot near the Alamo. Was pleasantly surprised by the hand breaded chicken strips, very crispy and juicy. Fries were good as well. The queso was just okay, the green salsa gave it a weird texture and it wasn't that hot. Service was good and a fun little place.

    What left om my lite chicken tender dinner.
    Michael L.

    Quickly sat at about 6:40 on a Wednesday night. Waiter was friendly and attentive. Ordered the chicken tenders as a lite dinner. Menu has some great selections, wish I had a bigger appetite tonight.

    Brisket grilled Cheese with sweet tater fries! Mmmmmmm
    Joe F.

    Had the Brisket grilled Cheese sandwich which was very delicious. Had a Hennessy and tonic which was also fantastic! Thanks. Happy New Year!!

    Fish and chips with onion rings in the background.

    The fish was huge. Service was excellent. Would come back again if we returned. Wanted to try the peach cobbler but was too full

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    Tiffany P.

    This place is attached to the hotel but the staff are very friendly. They have acoustic music which is very nice. I had the chicken fried chicken plate with was a satisfied meal. The chicken was so tender and the mashed potatoes had seasoned well which blended with the chicken. I also paired my meal with a black lemonade (Adult). The mixes well with the salty nice balance.

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    2 months ago

    Great atmosphere and really good drinks. We shared a fajita chicken for 2. The staff was helpful and friendly.

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    The food was very bad my food was soaked in grease and the Mexican food we received was dry and cold but the service and furniture were good

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