La Tuna Icehouse is a San Antonio institution and should be protected at all costs! This beer house was one of the firsts if not the first in the Southtown area. Regardless of all the changes that have been happening in this side of town La Tuna has stayed present and highly supported by all locals. I have so many amazing memories in this business and I do hope it stays open forever. They carry a wide variety of beer and other alcoholic beverages. They have also expended and have built multiple indoor spots where you can watch your favorite sport games. They also have a beer of the day deal which is amazing, and sell beer to go. La Tuna is always a fun time and great for anyone that wants to support local! read more

This is a really neat place that I've heard such great things about for a few years and finally had the opportunity to try. There is indoor and outdoor seating, two bars to get a wide variety of beers and drinks, and a la tuna grill also (you can order in the grill building which also has indoor and outdoor seating or at the bar area, which is a separate but very close building). I got a fried shrimp poboy which was delicious and I would get again (the bread was too soft for an authentic poboy but nonetheless it was delicious) and my friend got a smashburger. There is a small parking lot and plenty of street parking read more

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I used to be a regular here, but hadn't been in nearly a year. Tonight, I heard some live music going and decided to stop by for a drink or two. The service was fine, but the price of my two drinks was astronomical. I had two double vodka Sprites. First one was a bit flat, second one was fine, and I didn't complain because the bartender was pleasant. Those two drinks cost me $40. I was APPALLED when I saw the total. What used to be a fun, local spot with decent prices is now a place that I'll actively avoid because of the insane amount of money that I just spent. I love supporting small local businesses, especially in my neighborhood, but I could not be more disappointed in this experience. I wish I could continue recommending La Tuna to my local friends and family, but the cost of drinks being higher than something I could get downtown is insane. What is going on here? read more

First time coming out for a late dinner after watching a Roller Derby Competition (Las Luchadoras) this is a nice place for groups or something causal, service was on point, and options to sit inside and outside perfect for the cooler weather! Ordered Fish & Chips, Pulled Pork Sandwich, & Sausage sandwich. Fries and potato salad on the side was the right portion. Order drinks in a separate area from the food. read more

To me a place intentionally or unintentionally targets a specific demographic simply in its choice of ambiance. I've gone to places where lounge jazz is playing with a shabby chic decor. I assume that spot is catering to a more classy, upscale patron. I've also gone to clubs where the double bass is blaring at 500 mph with the accompanying guttural "cookie monster" vocals. I'm pretty sure the intended population wasn't suit and tie people. No place can be for everyone all the time. I mean who wants to wear their fancy Jordache jeans and CK One cologne only to have the dude next to you in socks/sandals sporting a bat tattoo on their neck. This is why "La Tuna Icehouse" in Southtown is an anomaly. Period. On any given afternoon or night you will not see the same crowd twice. For example I have seen: families, dog lovers, bikers, punk rockers, lawyers, hipsters, artists, LGBT, conservatives, teachers, coaches, metal-heads, rappers, cowboys, old, young, runners, slackers, council people etc. all co-exist here. A good cross section of the city comes here to drink and to hangout. For me part of its appeal is that it lets you be you. No one is going to give you ugly looks. You're not going to feel like you're not welcome. There's a "Live and let live" vibe going on all the time. But to the basics of this place. Parking can be problematic particularly on Fridays after work or weekends. If you haven't made it here by 5 pm forget it. There is outdoor long bench seating. The spot where you order at is a small building. But recently they created an addition which now opens it up for inclement weather. Above all bring cash! I repeat bring cash money! They serve five dollar local craft beers in cans and bottles. I believe they serve sangria-ritas and wine. If you're looking for spirits or anything on draft for that matter you probably should just go to the Blue Star Complex across the street. You will need your "Cool Kid" card if you do. The barkeep are typically friendly. Depending on if it is slamming service will slow down. As far as food you can order from La Tuna Grill which are two separate businesses but share the same space(go with the fried mushrooms or anything on their menu). Now that stuff is opening up again they have live music. In late fall or winter patrons usually hang out in the front next to their fire pits. This always tends to be their show stopper. In addition on St. Patrick's Day they have Irish Dancers. A stein holding contest for Octoberfest. They've added a Mariachi Power Hour with $3 dollar beers. I'm yet to have a bad experience here. La Tuna's Icehouse has been here forever, since Ozzy Osbourne's, "The Blizzard of Oz." It is iconic, a nod to an era bygone when places facilitated hangout time without labels and categories. Now it seems like every place has a specific crowd and it feels clique-ish. If you want to hang out where a dude is sporting a Dirty Rotten Imbecile hat next to people dressed to the nines this place will be for you. They don't serve cocktails nor spirits. Instead they sling beers, seltzers and Topo Chicos. Cash is king here. If you are lucky to score a parking spot alongside Cevallos Street check it out. ps. A gentleman with a dog that looked like Chewbacca bought me a round once. If I happen to run into you again next round's on me! read more

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The service is definitely sub par. Was at the outside bar and the bartender disappeared. Went to the inside bar only to be ignored by the bartender. I guess Michael the owner is hiring..... read more

Cool hang out spot to catch a beer and enjoy good weather. They play awesome music as well. Loved this little spot. Would definitely come back and hang out. read more

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Only listened to the music by Blu Jaz which was great. They will be playing there on Saturday night the rest of May. Next visit we're going to try their food. I've heard good things about it. read more

Mikey nice and friendly is a delight. Sundays with bartender Dee is amazing great music and vibe. read more

La Tuna Icehouse - Having a few beers with my Hubby. Great music and nice vibe. Beers are nice and cold on a hot day. - Beer Bar Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place has amazing food!! Came with friends, all of us loved our meal! Good sized portions, quick service, food was hot, and staff was friendly. Come here!!! read more

"There's a spot for everyone here, so come as you are. We hope to see you soon!" - Michael Berrier & Suzanne Martinez, Owners of La Tuna Icehouse & La Tuna Grill, Family-owned Since 1992" So , Here we are... Regulars at the "place" when a second shift bartender is running both bars. I know he is at the other bar after waiting 5 + minutes and go over there and merely say "hey," and point to the other bar. He comes over and takes a simple order and because he heard us talking in the background about whatever (not about the service), but the fact that I got his attention from the other bar and pointed to the other bar.. He popped an attitude, and then (after he popped all the beers), refused to serve us for I don't know why. After a few words. we said fine and goodbye. I passed the word among other employees and left. This was all before dark. What a loser he was for himself and the otherwise good reputation of this fine establishment. Boo. If I see him again I will move on. Punk. Ps. I was told by others on scene that it is the bartenders prerogative to serv /not serve... I just thought i had to put my opinion in on the issue at hand. In perspective, We were old and he was young . Did I say punk?. read more

I have no clue why people are drawn here. It is in the WORST location possible. We recently met here for a happy hour and between the constant trains and the nightmare of parking, I have already nixed this place for future happy hours. The beer selection was just okay and the prices boarded on the high side. Between the busy road and the train tracks, it's hard to enjoy hanging here. read more

Daily beer specials, super friendly bartenders and a casual atmosphere make La Tuna Icehouse the perfect place to meet for happy hour, a special celebration or relax with friends out on the patio. Flat screened TVs available in the back room to watch your favorite sporting events. Don't forget to snap a pic in front of the new mural!!! Locally owned, pet-friendly and one of downtown SA's most-beloved landmarks. read more

La Tuna Icehouse - La Tuna Icehouse boasts a wide variety of domestic and imported beers, including IPAS and ciders. Wine is also served. - Beer Bar Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great setting - relaxed, chill - good place to have a beer and burger under the stars.

Can't go wrong a DAILY 2.50 beer special. And pretty much everyday it's a different beer. TAKE CASH. Or they will ask for your card, take 20 out of the cash register and ask you to pay with that 20 for your drinks. Sounds a bit confusing, but it's not they try to make it easy for you. They have a nice little backroom to eat the food from the grill and watch the games, astro's, spurs, NFL whatever you like. They also have $15 dollar champagne setups (orange juice priced seperately). This is the ONLY thing I would fix. They have cold sangria, white claws now and some nice fire on cold nights. read more

The vibe is nice but the food is so bland. No flavor at all! But I would be back because it's a nice chill spot with the bar separate. Just wish their food had flavor. Had the fish and chips and the fried chicken sliders, they were not horrible just wish they had more flavor. read more

La Tuna Icehouse - Beer Battered fish and chips. - Beer Bar Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Kicking it back with Matt, the amazing bartender at la tuna icehouse. Super dog friendly patio. Great beers and great service. read more

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We had an amazing few days in San Antonio. We went to La Tuna twice. Micheal at the icehouse was great. The atmosphere was relaxing with a bon fire. The gumbo was a treat and we are from Louisiana. read more

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I have been a customer for over 15 years! Have made some great friends, and business connections there! The atmosphere is laid back, whether you are sitting at the bar, in the front patio, picnic tabkes under the trees, or in the now...air conditioned back room with 2, count them 2, big screen tv's to watch your Spurs play! Bartenders are friendly, beer is cheap, last count, I believe there was 70ish different beers and ciders. Definitely a Southtown Staple..... read more

Owner is an awful unhappy man and the bartenders are only there to drink. The location is dingy and the only thing they have is canned beer. Pass. read more

Always great food and service. Burgers are amazing. Parking is a real challenge. .

Not welcomed if you're not a regular. I just moved to SATX, and I was checking out local spots. I've had really good experiences so far, but today I felt unwelcomed at La Tuna. I wanted to grab a beer, sit out and read my book. A sign read on one of the tables: "regulars table". I asked the bartender if I could sit, and he rudely replied: "No. locals only. You can't sit there". Really? Three empty tables and you won't let me sit in either of them? You lost my business. Are there requirements to have a right to sit there? What qualifies me as a local (I live across the street)? Do I need to visit 7 days a week? A customer for 15 years? The seating area did not even qualify for elite seating. If you want loyal and "local" customers, give them a space to do so. Rude. Don't bother. read more