Back in San Antonio and first stop, Tokyo Cowboy and dinner was served!…read moreAfter settling into our Airbnb, Tokyo Cowboy came up highly recommend. I'm glad they had room for us but, it's still safe to make reservations. We did not know they are a tapas style restaurant, but that didn't deter us. And we were pleasantly surprised at the size of their "tapas". What we ordered was enough for two people to share. Dumplings - 9/10 Gulf Shrimp & Noodles - 10/10 Blistered Green Beans - 10/10 Ramen - 9/10 Service was great. It's a casual atmosphere, but perfect for an intimate date night.

We came here for a late dinner and had:…read more Yuzurita: good citrus margarita Kota tea: it was okay, it was strong on the alcohol but weak on the tea Krab and crab roll :. A bit messy to eat but I would get this again. Udon noodle with pork belly: noodles were kind of irregular in lengths. I really liked the sauce with it but it felt like it was missing something. Light dish. Tc double cheese burger: very strong flavors, somewhat sweet. Dense/heavy dish . Our waiter was quick and friendly. The restaurant lighting was dimmed and gave a more intimate /bar environment. I think the ac was broken here because it was very warm and they had fans going on around the room. I think this place would be good for someone who is prefers an American fusion cuisine that leans heavily on the western style dishes. The fusion elements were cute but I still left unsatisfied but still full. We did not park. We walked here right from the river walk. Not a bad place to go if you arrive in town after 9 pm.

We were in New Braunfels for Father's Day. This amazing Tiki bar was the highlight of the day. It…read moreis in the basement of the Phoenix Saloon. You go way to the back and down a steep flight of stairs. My son, his wife, and I left my wife and grandbaby in the saloon and headed down. When you get down there, you are suddenly in a beautiful Tiki bar with so many amazing things to gawk at. It sort of felt like waking up in OZ. We were the first people there, so we got to sit at the bar and watch our drinks being made. They have about 15 or so different specialty tiki drinks. Each one comes in a particular piece of glassware. I don't know how the bartender keeps them straight. He was constantly pouring different things into a shaker. Then he would shake it and pour it into the glass that was already filled with crushed ice. One of the drinks even had a smoking cinnamon stick. My drink was really good. It was the Three Dots and a Dash. It came in a barrel and was decorated with a skull toothpick that had three cherries and a piece of pineapple to represent the dots and dash. It was super strong! I was ready to risk it all and go for another drink, but it had gotten packed inside the bar. We could tell the bartender was stressing. They really need two for times like that. My wife spends the night at my son's house in New Braunfels every Thursday to give them a date night. Evidently, this is where they always go. I can certainly see why!

Really cool "hidden" bar under the Phoenix. It's really intimate so it's fun with a small group or…read moreeven a date. The decor is top notch and the drinks are so fun and so different. This is not a place to have a quick drink, as the bartenders really craft the art of the cocktail you order (expect 15-20 min for 2 drinks). I would love to come back and try more!

Recently returned for more drinks and snacks. We invited some friends and took advantage of Happy…read moreHour ($1.50 off drinks). We tried pink flamingo, painkiller, hurricane, rum runner, red stripe. It was crowded due to Bingo night, but we still had a great time. Our friends also loved the eclectic vibe.

Really cool tiki dive bar. Love how they committed to the tiki theme throughout the bar. Drinks…read morewere well made, really enjoyed how they dressed up the drinks like with umbrellas, fruit, and teeny tiny figurines. Also loved the complimentary snacks. Ordering at the bar was easy and fast.

Our favorite stop of this foodie trip! A+ Spam fried rice!…read moreGinger noodles! Double fried wings were the best! Shots at end = epic. Can't wait to return Waitress was A+++

Had the most amazing sesame chicken for lunch today at Hot Joy…read more Food was delicious. My server Kayla was very welcoming and provided great customer service. Can't say enough good things about my visit today.

This is my go-to spot for an after-dinner nightcap or a relaxed place to meet for drinks and…read moreconversation. The service has consistently been exceptional, and I particularly appreciate their impressive bourbon and whiskey selection. Over the years, I've visited for everything from informal business discussions to evenings spent with close friends. The intimate lighting, softly glowing candlelight, and thoughtfully curated ambiance create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Combined with a moderate noise level that allows for comfortable conversation, it's an ideal setting for both meaningful catch-ups and professional engagements.

Wow! Let's start with the well-trained staff and exceptional hospitality. Add in the well-curated…read moreholdings in this collection and this is a must-visit. Note: they are located in the lower level, with little to no signage so just walk down the stairs with confidence and open the door. Follow their socials to learn about events, including tastings.

Finally got around to check out Amor Eterno and glad I did. Located in South Town, this small,…read moreintimate bar is a hidden gem. Parking is limited but what else is new in STown so plan accordingly. The inside has a few booths and bar tops to post up at after you order your drinks at the bar. No food is offered but they do have a live DJ and last night DJ NatVillian had it going on playing 90s R&B/Hip-Hop classics. The crowd was of all ages and the vibe was chill....no drama. The bartenders and staff were friendly and they made good drinks. Overall, I really enjoyed my first time here and look forward to coming back. If you're in the area you should come and check it out.

Amor Eterno is a wonderful neighborhood bar great for catching up with friends or even a lively…read morenight out of dancing!! The bar is chic & aesthetically pleasing but does not have trouble backing up that atmosphere with great drinks! The team working behind the bar are always so nice & hospitable. I would greatly recommend stopping by & checking them out!!

Update to first review below, rating updated from a 3 to a 5 star (drinks & bartender would get 10+…read morestars if we could rate that high): Saturday night: Went back for after dinner drinks at the Downstairs (a "speakeasy" throwback, look up the history of the place to see why). Drinks were AMAZING! Bartender Rob made the best Negroni I've ever had. I asked him to use whatever gin he thought best--result was an artistic smooooooth full-bodied drink. Told him when I was done I'd lick the glass if it wasn't considered so uncouth for a 'mature' lady like myself to do so Hubby's Buffalo Trace bourbon old fashioned was also outstanding. Rob was the bartender last night who did such a great job, and his work was even better tonight. We highly recommend The EsquireTavern for excellent cocktails. We love the long wood bar and high copper ceiling upstairs, but love the intimate speakeasy atmosphere downstairs even more. We'll definitely be back every time we're in San Antonio! First review, Friday night: Drinks were great (Manhattan and Bourbon Old Fashioned). REAL drinks, no complaints at all about those. And the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Those aspects of the Esquire get 5+ stars from us. But the appetizers were not good, close to inedible. It was about 8:30pm or so, so maybe they were getting ready to close out the kitchen but the chalupitas with chicken tasted like rubber, and no flavor at all. The seafood platter had something in it that was breading with shell inside, but no meat of any kind. We couldn't figure out what it was supposed to be. The shrimp was good and the fish was good but those other things... We'll always love the drinks, the long wooden bar, and the ambiance at the Esquire Tavern, but we'll eat somewhere else and come here for before or after dinner drinks. (See update above to this review for when we returned the next night for after dinner drinks.)

We are here before going to a show. They have two entrances, one from the river walk where you have…read moreto go upstairs and another where you can walk in from the street. However, if you come in from the street, you need to walk to the other side of the restaurant to get a table.. We ordered a limonada with prickly pear, fried quail, lamb burger, and bison burger. The burgers were quite big and taste really good but the bison burger meat kind of fell apart too easily. The ricotta cheese on the lamb burger was quite strong. They came with a few spicy pickled veggies as a side. The limonada was as expected . I highly recommend a fried quails legs. We enjoy eating quails, but it's usually bittersweet relationship because of all the small bones however their appetizer for fried quail legs is super user-friendly. If you are scared of choking on small bones, these will not give you that kind of worry at all. We were impressed on how well-made and easily eaten they were. Our waiter was very friendly and he checked on us a few times. He was also the one that suggested the fried quail legs. We walked here .

I love this place. Getting drinks tailored to put tastes was an amazing experience. The bartenders…read morewere pretty cool. Thorough with their questions me and partner got nothing but amazing drinks. The atmosphere was like chilling at someone's house. We'lll definitely come back again.

If you like not knowing what your bill is on the mystery menu then this is the place for you. The 6…read morechairs and complete lack of customer service make you feel right at home. Let's not forget the woke cult, they'll be sure to treat you like garbage. But hey if not know how much your tab is gonna be until you get it is your thing go here and say hi to Patience