Favorite neighborhood bar and the best happy hour in Houston. Old fashion is top notch and a solid steak night on Mondays!

If you like frozen drinks, margs, craft cocktails, and espresso martinis, Monkey's Tail is your spot. I went with a few childhood friends to catch up on a hawt as hell Sunday afternoon, and the joint was bumpin'. I didn't get any food items, but maybe next time. Friendly service, semi speedy drinks, there's a patio, larger parking lot... They also do buckets of beer, if that's your jam. read more

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$25 Thursday steak night - baked loaded potato and corn. parking lot small gravel with pot holes and street parking read more

Monkey's Tail - $25 steak night - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came by when they had the $5 per pound crawfish deal and it was definitely worth it. They offer optional add-ons if you want to add to your boil. They offer the classic Cajun flavor and a house special jalapeño version. The jalapeño took me by surprise. It is definitely different but in a good way. It has a solid kick and the flavor really grows on you. Just be ready for the heat. As for drinks the chile mangonada was delicious. Sweet spicy and refreshing. My sister is obsessed with the picka-piña and comes here just for that. Great spot if you're craving spicy crawfish and fun drinks. Will definitely be back. read more

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i went monday for their steak night special and it was sooooo good. $25 for a steak and baked potatoe ? LOVE. the service was quick and the bartenders were v sweet (: read more

Monkey's Tail - steak night - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is a whole vibe and I was here for it. The queso and chips were fire. Not to mention the drinks that were hand crafted and made with love! Jerusalem and Emilio were awesome bartenders! The drinks they created were the best! I will be back for sure! read more

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Amazing drinks ! i absolutely loved all of these tequila based drinks. All of them have great flavor and presented very beautifully. My favorite was the banana colada . I really enjoyed the chicken tacos and the burger was very yummy . I love a good juicy burger and this just hit the spot. I did a little sampling of everything and would definitely come back. I loved the sausage pancake bite was very different and was cooked perfectly. The service was really great as the bar tender explained everything to me and what was in each drink. The ambiance is nice as the music isn't too loud and i like that it's kind of a hole in the wall but swanky on the inside. There is limited parking so make sure to uber . read more

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Came to Monkey Tail and just missed their Happy Hour. We decided to stay since the other bar spot was a bust. What we ordered: Batanga - El Tesoro reposado & Mexican coke, lime and salt. Manzanita Bonita - Chango house apple soda, wodka vodka, massenez pomme vert liqueur. The Batanga was tasty, and I enjoyed it, you can't go wrong with tequila and Mexican coke. The Manzanita Bonita - was good and the beverage was sweeter side since it had apple soda. The star of the show was the food. We ordered beef quesadillas and two beef tacos. We enjoyed both items and the sauces were fire! Definitely check this bar out if you are ever in the area. read more

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Monkey's Tail is a great neighborhood bar in Lindale Park that serves craft cocktails. It reminds me of White Rhino (R.I.P.) in that they offer awesome drinks in a laid back setting. I tried to go with a few friends one night last year, but ended up leaving because of the heavy security presence. It was giving sketchy night club and not laid back neighborhood watering hole. Going during the day was definitely different. There was plenty of parking in their lot and there weren't any security guards with metal detectors. The bar is family friendly until 8 pm and the patio is dog friendly. Julie, the bartender was super nice! She was great about explaining the drinks and even gave us samples of some of their frozen drinks (Mangonada and The Northside). I had the Pepino Sour and the Basil Sandia Gimlet. Both drinks were so good and strong, but I of course loved the Pepino (duh)! My friend also ordered a Basil Sandia Gimlet, but he added Tajin to the rim which I wish I would have done. I didn't order any food but my friend had a cheeseburger and said it was pretty good. They have HH specials during the week and steak night on Mondays. I can't wait to go back to try some of their other cocktails! read more

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This is always a fun bar to hit up with a large drink menu with seasonal options. We have also enjoyed their pub food from their chips and queso, to their burger, to the tacos which all go great and hut the spot with a cold drink. They have huge mangonada and other frozens options as well. read more

So this place is on the north side of 610. It's a cute little bar I would say a neighborhood bar . Went for the Christmas decorations in the bar super cute vibey place. We ordered frozen hot chocolate and let me tell you those were really strong. They have food to order and their food menu is growing. From burgers to tacos to tamales and soon they'll have pizza we didn't order any food. We just went for drinks on a Tuesday night. read more

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I have been here multiple times during crawfish season and on a regular. The crawfish are great and reasonable priced. The hamburger is great as well. They change the drink menu often but the drinks are really good. They also have themed parties for Halloween, St Patties day etc. Highly recommend this place. read more

Amazing cocktails, and food. Everything was very flavorful and spicy. Nice casual atmosphere with friendly music. Chill place on a Tuesday night. read more

Monkey's Tail - Drinks and salsa - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stupendous doesn't even begin to describe this establishment, the drinks where more than we expected. The service was great me and wife came in as newly weds and they even gave us complementary shots. The overall ambiance was great , awesome service , great drinks, great people read more

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Love the atmosphere and the bar tenders are fun. Please add more items to your food menu. read more

Monkey's Tail - New hours! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was craving some crawfish and had never tried the crawfish here so I figured why not try 'em out. I opted for the regular seasoning, because I wasn't sure if I'd like the jalapeño and it didn't disappoint. Have I had better? Yes, but it did what needed to be done. I actually enjoyed it! They could have hit it with a little more seasoning, but not too bad. I devoured all 5lbs that I ordered. Good stuff! Give them a go for sure. read more

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Ambiance is great, we came for steak night and wow.... Steak was delicious, I highly recommend it! Only thing was lacking was more bartenders, the lines were long to order a drink and food. One more problem were the flies are ridiculous, I know it's Texas but way too many. Other than that the drinks and Steak were the bomb! read more

Monkey's Tail - Delicious!! Highly recommend! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my final stop before heading to the airport, and WOW--what a way to wrap up my trip! I'm so glad I saved this little gem for last. First off, the vibe? Immaculate. Whether you're in the mood to lounge, grab a seat at the bar (hello gorgeous green tile), or soak up the atmosphere indoors or out, there's a perfect spot waiting for you. Now, let's talk about the drinks. The bartenders were incredibly friendly and genuinely excited to help me find the perfect match for my taste. And boy, did they deliver! I ended up with a Picka-Pina--a wild, refreshing mix of pineapple, dill pickle brine (yes, really!), chamoy, grenadine, and lime. Sounds funky, tastes phenomenal. But the real star? The crawfish. I got a pound with regular seasoning, a red potato, and their Monkey's Tail Dipping Sauce--and let me tell you, it was the perfect kind of spicy. Flavor-packed with just enough heat to give that delightful lip-tingling effect. The dipping sauce added an extra layer of goodness, and now I'm kicking myself for not having more time to try even more food and drinks. Houston next time I'm in town you better believe Monkey Tail is on my list. read more

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The hispanic vieja built like a cereal box always got an attitude, be charging extra on tabs and don't play bout the crawfish cut off even if you there before 10 smh read more

One of my favorite bars, whether I'm going solo or meeting up with friends--it's always my go-to spot. The drinks are consistently delicious, and the atmosphere never disappoints. While the food menu is limited, the options are satisfying and hit the spot. Plus, this bar really shines when it comes to decorations. The Christmas pop-up was still up, offering plenty of fun photo opportunities to enjoy! read more

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Monkeys tail is a little off the beaten path and we love it. They have a great cocktail menu that changes with the seasons and nice frozen drinks too. Their food menu is small, but everything is made well! My favorite classic cocktail (I think) they always have is the pepino. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We enjoy our time when we stop by this bar. read more

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Can't believe I haven't rated this place yet. It's been a favorite for the last 2yrs. They make some of the best mezcal margaritas, but I typically visit them THE MOST during crawfish season. It's family friendly during the day with inside seating and two outdoor patios, but the kiddos have to leave around 6:30/7. If you like to wear gloves with your crawfish - they give the good ones . If they don't have live music they'll have music playing, but not too loud where you can't hold a conversation. The bar staff is pretty good at getting the drinks out. You do order food and drink at the bar, but if it's not too packed they'll come check on you depending on general staff coverage. I get the Cajun crawfish, the jalapeño flavor is doing too much. It take away from the Cajun flavor and to me isn't as sp read more

We love this spot but not this certain staff member Latin woman her name is Kristen or Christy very rude person! If you come, be careful with this person, she added stuff to my tap that I didn't order. Great place but not staff. read more

First time at this establishment since living in Houston for about 8 years now. Outside is unassuming, but once you step inside...lively and bustling. I attended with a friend on a Friday around 4pm and it was already packed inside. Music was loud, but you could still enjoy good conversation with friends. Basic chair/couch seating but was comfortable. For food, you order at the bar, grab a number and the food is delivered to your table. We had the crawfish with the jalapeño sauce and unfortunately I was underwhelmed. They needed to be purged a little more. I did hear that their normal standard menu food is good though. Drinks...delicious. I enjoyed their strawberry margarita cocktail and the bartenders did not skimp on the pour. Staff is friendly and I had a nice time overall. read more

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What a place!! Monkey's Tail offers delicious signature cocktails, tasty food items and a great vibe that appeals to everyone who likes patios, loud music, bar scene and even sports. I got their Fool's Gold Rush cocktail and their double Chango burger (think smash burger). Absolute bangers. They play fun, loud music and have the neon lights accompanying it. Their bartenders are very skilled, and they have runners bringing/taking plates and glasses to/from you. Great for a weekend or late night hang out. Can't wait to come back here for another great time! read more

Monkey's Tail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The pride of the northside in Lindale Park! This is a great little bar and eatery in the HTX! They serve a range of cocktails and beers so there is something for everyone. You can't go wrong with any of them. The food is also delicious. There are your typical menu items like burgers and fries (both delicious!) along wings and tacos. This place is counter service only. You order food and drink at the counter and then grab your seats. There are two great patios- one overlooking Fulton and a great back patio. These will be great once the weather cools off a bit. This place is fun and a regular stop when I'm back in the HTX. read more

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Drinks and food amazing!!! Came for steak night on a Monday had a blast and the food was so delicious I wasn't expecting to be this good at a bar. The patio is pretty big and they play the most fun and cool Latin music, the specialty cocktails they have are worth it! Try the mezcal margarita read more

Monkey's Tail - Monday steak night $25 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My steak was cooked exactly to my liking Mid-well. The steak was flavorful, and juicy. The roasted corn had just enough toppings to make it very tasty, with beautiful grill marks and great favor. Excellent Happy hour with craft cocktails. read more

Love this chill bar! Both indoor and outdoor seating! Even nicer on a good day with cool weather. They serve very good and strong drinks. Margaritas were on point and strong! Fairly nice pricing as well. They also have a variety of food/snacks to eat. Their chips and red salsa is bomb! They have a happy hour mon-fri 4-7pm with a variety of cocktails and wine. Pretty good pizza and wings, as well as their tacos. Quick and quality service! Parking- they have a very small lot or you can park in the neighborhood on the sides near by Music was also great on a Saturday! Dress code: is casual, guys can wear hats read more

Monkey's Tail - Margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time to stop by - but not the last! Bartenders and waitstaff were SUPER nice and personable. Beer was cold. Salsa and guacamole were delish - took some of the house salsa home (delish!). Lots of seating in and out. Definitely adding this to my places to go. read more

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Great bar staff, good happy hour specials and some creative and interesting house cocktails. Add the good company and you have a great neighborhood bar. The only con is the parking for us folk that don't have the pleasure of living within walking, biking or rail read more

The food here is amazing, service is always 10/10. I'd highly recommend the pepino shots and the chango burger. read more

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I really enjoyed this experience! I wouldn't say it's located in a high traffic, trendy area, however, it was pretty busy when we arrived. First visit and I was surprised to find it tucked off in a neighborhood. Self seating.. indoor/outdoor/ dog friendly Order food & drinks at the bar... Unique, quirky restaurant design that I appreciated... Food was really good! They have a lot of unique drink and food options. Chips and queso were delish, quesabirria hash was flavorful and tacos had quality ingredients. Highly recommend!! read more

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Tommy's margarita was the best !! Beef tacos were good- The corn tortillas were fresh and warm, homemade, but the fajitas were decent. read more

Monkey's Tail - Tommy's margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love Monkey Tail! In a cute little spot, and the food and drinks are greatly priced during Happy Hour. You can get cocktails, beer & wine at a decent price during 4-7. I got my mule for $6 bucks. Service is incredibly fast too. Fries are good with the dipping sauce. Wings came out super hot & were very good & crispy!! Their pizza again is really good, and HUGE! Definitely check this place out for the eats & drinks. Vibe is great. At a specific time they dim the lights & it's a cool, loud atmosphere! read more

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avoid at all cost. ask for water and uber since it is a cellular dead zone. unfortunately they refused and manager told bar staff to ignore. very disappointed and upset by the way I was treated read more

The service was horrible, ordered my food well before people that were there after me and was served last. Was there on a Monday, was given a full menu, I ordered for myself and the kids, told 20 mins later that they were only serving steak, I shouldn't have been given a full menu then. Hasn't been the same since after they closed for a few months. Steak was also not as good as it used to be, Half meat half fat. The only good part of my visit was the security at the door being a nice guy. read more

Drinks were great! Friendly service. Beautiful atmosphere. Looking forward to trying more; will be back! read more

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I'm such a fan of Monkey's Tail! The menu isn't huge but everything I've had is delicious, especially the burger!!! Get the double, you'll need it because the patties are small (they're handmade home pressed so should be smaller). The drinks are AMAZING! Honestly, I had a hard time understanding the drink menu so I just told the bartender what I liked and he surprised me with a different drink each time. All 3 drinks were amazing. The outdoor space is great for watching sports, or just hanging out. read more

Monkey's Tail - Burger- the double - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pleasantly surprised about this bar. Fire Cocktails x Dive Bar x Street Food. Very casual with great drinks and great tacos. The servers were great and knowledgeable about the Cocktails. Try the pastor or barbacoa tacos as well as the pizza with either of these meats...yummm. Cocktails: crafted well. Also the frozens weren't regular frozens...I saw a frozen with allspice as 1 of the ingredients; they mean BUSINESS about their drinks read more

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