We needed somewhere for a drink and a quick bite to eat. The first place we hit was a wine bar, no…read moreliquor so we found this place which did not open till 5 or 6 PM. We got a table and they could not make a hot toddy having no honey so we both got Jack and Cokes that were good. We got a small meal with two hamburger sliders. I ate one and she the other, I got mine with just cheese and mayo, hers was as is with onions. The slider was good but greasy so be careful and the fries were good. The wait staff was ok but spent more time focusing on the regulars or people they knew from outside work. There were 2 or 3 inside seating areas and one outside a few feet from the restaurant. The prices were okay for what is was. Just the distraction of regulars who were not eating coming in and wait staff focusing on them was rather annoying. No one was mean or rude per se just off putting. Not sure we will be back for a return visit if in the area.

February 2019 - Mustang Cantina has a decent menu, good cooks, and fine beverages. Service is…read morenot good though; it presently lacks a wait staff and a manager who are able to do a minimally acceptable job. Expect chaos and having to be assertive when you walk into this place. When i was there, there were empty tables; it did not appear to be overly busy. There was a table of about 8 in the area near the bar that were finishing up, they were getting a little service. There did not appear to be any waiters working, unbelievably, and it mystifies me why the restaurant cannot simply hire 2 or 3 people to wait tables? I will avoid this place in the future. The overworked bartender mixed drinks, waited tables and bussed half the tables in the joint. The bartender was so busy trying to perform all the jobs that niceties were out of the question. Also, it seemed that she had not received proper training in how to wait tables. Doing her best under impossible circumstances, she joylessly delivered the mixed beverages expeditiously. After we walked in at 7:35 pm on Saturday night, we sat ourselves, mindful of the "Please Seat Yourself" sign. We were not greeted, and felt like we had arrived to a party where we were not welcome. We noticed that a busboy was painstakingly & diligently clearing and wiping one of the 2 free tables in the front room. We were asked at some point by a bartender if we wanted a drink. Since we had no drink list or menu, i ordered a cocktail from my head. After my drink was brought out, my companion who had wanted a drink also, but was not high- spirited enough to invent one in his head and shout it over to the overly occupied bartender, decided to walk across the room and spirit away a drink menu for us to ponder. Natually, we were not brought a food menu in line with the theme of the evening to make us feel like we were an imposition. After our round of cocktails arrived at around 8 pm, I waited awhile to give the bartender a little break from having to pay attention to us. No music was playing, which i thought was more reminiscent of a Lubys or Cracker Barrel or school cafeteria than a stylish, classy establishment. I finally broke down to inquire with the bartender who was rushing around rather frantically whether we could possibly order food. The bartender took our surprise announcement within stride & dutifully presented us with dinner menus. Victory! She returned to take our food orders. The club soda and glass of water that i asked for before did not make it to the table although my dinner partner got his water. A pleasant, smiling woman wearing a hairnet, who sprung from the bowels of the restaurant, brought us a fantastic plate of waffle fries topped with melted cheese, tasty pickles, jalapeno peppers, etc. Suddenly, some very nice music started playing ( Pearl Jam ). We licked the plate clean. Blue Hawaiian and martini were artfully crafted by our bartender. Our entrees came out speedily and fully met our expectations. My water never arrived and dessert was never offered.

Coyotes is the place when you can't find shit and you need a drink. Not like the 54th, but if you…read moreneed a drink... its the place to be. One of the only bars you can order a mixed drinked and the bartenders don't look like a dog... Coyotes will hold you over. Pretty good drink specials on the weekend and some pretty good gimicks to get the crowds back with band, drink specials, sumo wrestling and wet t-shirt contest keep you coming back for more. Not the best ever, but the best bar in Karnes County!

Fun bar. Great bartenders. Clean. Good prices. New to Kenedy, they were very welcoming.read more

Awesome employees take care of your every need. Great bar food and even though its focus is on beer…read morethey can please the wine drinker as well.

Our Monday Night at SoS (another review by an out-of-towner)…read more Following our indulgence at Friday's (see previous review), we headed to Shiner on Sixth for some delicious refreshments, originating from just about half a mile up the road. The bartender was dealing with some business so we took a look around and racked the table (75¢ a game if you can believe it). While we waited we also started talking with some locals. They were all very friendly and let us know the bartender would be back real soon. I'm an outgoing guy, so I took the opportunity to ask a ton of questions. Shiner is such an interesting place - like what I think Austin was in the actual heyday of the 60s and 70s. Genuinely weird, but in a good way, not the disingenuously exclusive conformity that parades as bizarre, and is so prevalent these days. Wandering around Shiner is surreal. It's like being in a living, breathing work of art. Some might think that, in a small Texas town like Shiner, artistry wouldn't be so prevalent. These people have never been to the hill country towns of Texas. The locals we spoke to were proud to hear our appraisals and praise. After some chitchat, the bartender arrived. We asked the bartender, Stacy, if we could bring in our gizzards from Friday's - which she readily allowed. Since there were so many gizzards provided in the order, I was able to offer some to everyone. Those that accepted did so gratefully, and immediately identified them as being from Fridays because they were of such high quality (check out my Friday's review for more info). Back to SoS: The two pool tables were very smooth with good felt. One was already open so my wife and I hit that one. We were able to easily converse together with the music being audible, but not overwhelmingly so. Speaking of music, I never heard it stop. The house sticks, of which there were many and varying in weight, were moderate - used but still playable and rolled pretty evenly on the table. Next time we might bring our McDermotts. I've definitely seen worse sticks. These were of a little less quality than you'd find at a dedicated pool hall. The beverages were delectable, with a good selection of local varieties and some more typical brands if you're wanting something more familiar. On the Monday night we were there, pours were $3.50. A helluva deal, if you ask me. I recommend a local pour because, as the adjusted saying goes: When in Shiner, do as the (Shiners? Shinerinians? Shinerites?) do. I'm gonna call em Shiners. So do as the Shiners do. On the topic of locals, Shiners were wildly accepting and even grateful for our presence. A few stand out points: The cultural representation was diverse. I like to believe it's because this place is such a great place to be. Everyone received us well and accepted us to their pool tables as we wandered back and forth. This place was so welcoming that we felt no such apprehension. Everyone more than ready to cheer us on when we did well and rub us when we placed a poor shot. Nobody was overly loud or raucous. Sure, conversations were lively but not overtly so. Some folks were a bit more reserved, but not unfriendly. The atmosphere: I'll let the pictures (mostly) speak for themselves. I like to take PoV pictures to give an idea of what a patron can expect to experience. These are mixed with some shots of some of the eye-pleasingly unique stuff you'll come across if you visit. I'm a guy, so there's no shots of the ladies' room. However, when I asked my wife if their restrooms were clean, she responded "Very." One sign in particular cracked me up. Someone used a bit of graffito to draw in a face mask, but (I believe) intentionally drew them wearing it wrong. Hilarious bit of easy social commentary! Another bit that struck me as amusing was a scratched up comedic sign about those having "short bats" standing closer. Did the vandal use their short bat to scratch it up? ;P There's an enclosed double decker porch outside, ensconced in tavern-type artistry. Be warned: there is some loud game people play out there, akin to cornhole, but with large flat washers. You can't hear it inside, but you can't miss it outside. The Upshot: If you're in the mood for some nighttime beverages (adult or otherwise) this is likely your best bet in Shiner. Evidently there's a more club type spot, but it's only open a three nights a week (as of March 2024). All that said, if you're the discerning snooty type that doesn't like dive bars then you probably won't be happy here. If you're into kitschy, country, hippy, friendly places with good prices, you'll fit right in. Pro tip: Bring some chicken gizzards and a jovial attitude. You'll be welcomed with open arms.

Food taste bad service was poor and to top it off the drinks where watered down avoid this place at…read moreall costs much better options to to spend your hard earned money

This was a very unfriendly bar. I was even asked if I was illegal. The bar took forever at first to…read moreserve me,they just kept walking past me and didn't bother to say anything, then I told the bartender that I'll take my business elsewhere and his said it was a free country.

Solace is a great time! This bar would fit well in the downtown section of any major city. Live…read moremusic, great drinks, and super friendly bartenders- what more do you need!?

The good old Rusty Rooster...a nice place to sit down and enjoy some adult drinks along with all…read moretypes of entertainment depending on the day. From live music, to comedy shows, and wrestling... you just never know. The establishment also has food trucks parked outside (weekends) which allows you to get you some homemade cooked food. Service all around is great which keeps this place running smooth...

RUSTY ROOSTER Ice House in San Diego TX is a great local place to stop by for a few drinks after…read morehunting or a night out on the town. We decided to have a 60th birthday celebration at Rusty Rooster's Ice House b/c we frequently stop in when we are in town b/c of the service and great atmosphere. We made the right choice. Owners, Issabelle and Joe went above and beyond accommodating our request. Their staff were pleasant and friendly and the prices were great. We had food catered however they always have local food trucks to accommodate the late night hunger. If you're in town you MUST stop by. They always have the games on their TV's for football, baseball or basketball. One thing I have to say about Issabelle and Joe, is they are BIG on giving back to their community and I support that all day everyday! Thank you Rusty Rooster, until next time!

Food good like homemade. Have to order early though. Music is fine if you like old country…read more Atmosphere is like old joes pool hall. Friendly country people. Nothing bougie! Rusty is a good ole boy!

They had the best chicken fried steak. Filled up a whole plate. The service was great. They had…read morepool tables, a jukebox, and a game on TV! Doesn't get better than that!

A sweet surprise hidden off the coast. Wonderful customer service. Beer was cold and fresh. Even in…read morethe "off season" a neat hangout. With so many places not yet open, we were glad to find this hidden gem. Lots of great pool tables, shuffleboard and even slots. Not too Smokey even for a smoker friendly place. They had a decent food truck outside the night we came. Nice to have options.

An old time beer joint! Friendly to strangers!…read moreCold Cold beer! All in bottle form that is available!

Great little small town icehouse. Usually full of friendly hunters and/or farmers…read more And the owner couldn't be a nicer fellow.

What a hidden gem!…read more My husband and I are from Austin and recently bought property in Seadrift. For 6 months we have driven past this place, but today we finally stopped. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, but it definitely adds to the charm. From the outside, we weren't sure it was open, even though there was signage saying it was. Inside it's super quaint and adorable. The staff was absolutely lovely. I stopped by to pick up frozen wine slushees that I saw on our local bulletin board, and I ended up walking out with 5 (4 different flavors), plus a bottle of wine. Had we not been in a bit of a rush to get to Seadrift, I would have loved to have stayed for some apps, because the menu of them sounded amazing. The cherry flavor is definitely my favorite so far (I've only tried 2 so far). As the sweet girl told me, the owner uses real cherries to make it, which you can definitely taste. As mentioned, what a wonderful hidden gem! I'm so excited to have friends drive down in the future and can't wait to direct them to stop here on their way!

Was told this place was neat, stopped in because Apple Maps showed it to be open, however, place…read morelooks like it hasn't been open for a while.