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    Thirsty Aztec

    3.9 (168 reviews)
    PriceyCocktail Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Michelada
    Sara G.

    I tried their Michelada cocktail, and it was fantastic. I definitely recommend it. They don't have any seating, but you can grab your drink and go outside to enjoy the river view.

    Mango & Piña colada
    Samantha W.

    This is your typical tourist trap, watered down cold slushie drinks to go on the riverwalk. I love the idea of on the go but had a stomach ache at the end of this drink. Also this is the smallest size and it was $22!!

    Mango/Stawberry
    Shari D.

    There's tons of options on the RiverWalk and this was the first place we went when we arrived. They had a variety of frozen drinks and it was a quick walk from the hotel. We all tried the mango/strawberry mix and I will definitely say it went down well. I can imagine this spot is lively at nighttime as the cups light up. Definitely worth checking out since you can walk on the RW with drinks!

    Park police drink
    Carlee P.

    The drink we got was $34 for the tall park police it came with a shot of rum and came garnished with a orange slice and a Jell-O shot which was too tarte for me but was still yummy . It was a cool place inside. you have to walk across the street from the theatre and go down the stairs and it is right there. We had a little trouble finding it. The inside had a DJ and they were playing twerking music and fun songs but when we walked back by to leave they were playing mexican music so I'm sure they have a variety. There were people inside dancing and having a good time. No restrooms and they also took Apple Pay. It was a good place overall but the drinks were pretty high. It was a light up cup that you got to keep so that was cool.

    Outside the main entrance taking our first sip before the night's adventures
    Jaime O.

    Amazing atmosphere and definitely a good tourist spot to grab a fun drink and starting location for the river walk!!! They have good music playing and everyone is very helpful and does a fantastic job making drinks!!!!

    Joyce A.

    Best ambiance! Excellent bartenders. Great location. $25 for a drink with $10 refills for life! Variety of choices. Located along Riverwalk, next to the docking station of the boat. Must try! 4-15-2021

    Great drinks

    Loved the drinks. They were stronger than I thought it would be. The service was great. I tried several flavors!!!! Perfect for hot days.

    Police
    Marisela K.

    Absolutely loved this place omg !!! I loved my cup and although it is $28 boy does it do the job!!! Wow it was so tasty and strong and I love me some frozen drinks! Not so busy on a Friday night no long lines or anything. Definitely worth it.

    Park police, bomb pop, my handsome man
    Mattison D.

    Drinks were AMAZING! The server was so sweet and recommended mini golf, we went and had a BLAST! It's inside in the AC to give you a little break from the river walk heat and the Lady running the mini golf was so fun!

    two drinks sitting on a ledge next to a river
    Angel S.

    Wife and I love grabbing our Margarita Refills for only $5 each right now. You can walk around the whole Riverwalk with these beauties. A new cup is $10 (normally $19). Refills only $5. My favorite go to is Mango & Lime topped off with Strawberry. Love the look empty handed people give you when they see you sipping and strolling lol. "Hey, where'd you get that?" And I love to answer... THIRSTY AZTEC!!! Support local folks. They have a DJ on some nights and is really a CASUAL & CONVENIENT SPOT! (Only reason for the low star is the staff just always seems too busy to chat. I get it, it's a Tourist spot but if if I say hi, come on, you can say hello)

    a colorful drink in a tall glass

    Good prices they have a lot of flavors to choose from We enjoyed it ! It was kind of hard to find the location I would suggest more street signs other than that everything was good

    Sam H.

    A joke. Tourist trap. The bartenders were rude and unhelpful. The drinks are EXPENSIVE. If you want crappy drinks in a neat environment then this place is for you. I went one time.

    2 huge drinks a kids drinks , and a michelada very amazing Service, and very friendly April took us and she handed us our drinks fast

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    6 years ago

    Quick and simple, best value for your drink and customer service kicked ass. Enjoy the river walk with one of these bad boys in your hand

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    5 years ago

    This place is a rip off. Check your tequila shooters. Paid extra for water shooters. Expensive for no reason for watered down drinks.

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    Pricey! $10 for a non-alcoholic 21oz slurpee?!? They don't list the prices so you will be shocked by the cost.

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    5 years ago

    Brah!!! $75 for 2 drinks!!! Drinks were good but dang!! I'm guessing the cup that lights up refills it's self.

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    It's okay, the drinks look better than they taste- it's wine based so if u want a stronger drink don't go here.

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    The drinks are super strong and are perfect if you're there on the river walk looking to have a great time!

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    I was looking for a river walk and I found this amazing place. Cocktails were good. Good experience.

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    Ask the Community - Thirsty Aztec

    Will y'all have the NFL games playing on Sunday?

    Cab margaritas be made virgin?

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes every hour on the hour

    18+ or 21+?

    All ages are welcome!! We have both alcoholic and non alcoholic options.

    What nights do you host Karaoke? I see it mentioned on your website but nothing on the calendar.

    You could ask them, but otherwise, it’s up to you.

    Can shots be added to the margaritas?

    Ohh yeah!

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    The Esquire Tavern

    The Esquire Tavern

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    Daniel is AMAZING! thanks for the help and making me laugh!!! Love the atmosphere/vibe.read more

    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.)

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    Rum for the Hills
 
 dominican republic rum, piña amaro, gentian amaro,
 pamplemousse, pineapple, lime, demerara
 SERVED ON CRUSHED ICE

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    Rum for the Hills dominican republic rum, piña amaro, gentian amaro, pamplemousse, pineapple, lime, demerara SERVED ON CRUSHED ICE

    Thirsty Aztec - cocktailbars - Updated June 2026

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