You know you're in a good place when it's packed with regulars and has a funky smell to it. It may be a divey good place, but that's downtown living. The Texan II or The Texan Deuce as I kindheartedly call it is my place to go when I want to listen to obnoxiously loud music, become obnoxious and talk to a bunch of colorful hipsters with a great sense of style. Key favs include a pool table, dreadful karaoke, one stall bathrooms with ancient hand driers, stiff drinks, the most excellent bartenders and last but not least, the vending machine with snacks and cigarettes. We once met some Canadians who were told they HAD to come here and they were not disappointed and they live in Canada for Cheese and Rice! Come here often! read more

Cheap drinks but got yelled at for playing pool during the Spurs game. Very interesting reaction

I love this bar and had not been in years. When we were downtown visiting family and all of them had to put there kids to sleep, we decided to have one last drink and play some pool. Drinks are cheap, atmosphere is much better than anything on the Riverwalk, and the music was being DJ'd with flare. My son and I enjoyed some games of pool versus some local boys that made the night enjoyable, though their sticks are ultra light. If you are looking for a true local SA joint, then walk in the door here and enjoy the night. read more

Don't go if you're not a Boston fan. The owner will kick you out and man handle you. Poor service and terrible management.

Had a GREAT time after going to the theater. Holland took great care of us. She kept up with our drink orders. She provided great service and great drinks. Sharon was also available. She and Holland made sure that we were taken care of the entire time. Love their sense of humor. Stop by and they will take care of you. read more

Super chill downtown watering hole with friendly patrons and a "Cheers" vibe. This is a locals bar with many regulars. Cheap drinks and good times. Come here if you want to watch NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA Football and Basketball, and other high popularity sports. read more

Some fool said they like "gringo money" but dislike white people. I've been there multiple times during my stay in San Antonio and this is definitely not true. The owner and staff take great pride in the place. The art work is really interesting and it's always clean, inviting and pleasant. The service is great and not once have they been off. I enjoy a couple drinks and the music box is set at a nice volume for entertainment without making you deaf. All in all I recommend a visit for sure. read more

They like the gringo money but not the gringos. Once they have what they want from you early and the non-gringos show up late time for you to go, whether you're ready to leave or not. Makes you wonder what's happening once they've cleared out all the non-Latinos? read more

Always a great time! Super fun bartenders! It's where the locals go! Great prices and specials! read more

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Use to be a cool spot I'd hit every now and then until they decided to start keeping your credit card info just to charge it randomly weeks/months later. Dickheads read more

Fun place. True story: brought a preppy white guy friend here once. Bikers parked outside. Rough looking crowd inside. Guy leans over and says to friend: you may think you'll get shot it here, but you really won't. Friendly fun-loving crowd. Cheap drinks, solid pour. Pool table, good loud music to get the vibe goin. Refreshing alternative to the Riverwalk tourist shot. This is a locals dive bar. read more

The Texan II - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We discovered this place some time back while staying at the St. Anthony hotel right around the corner. This is a "River Rat" (as the service people affectionately refer to themselves) dive at it's best! You won't find a tourist at this joint. Drinks are STRONG and cheap, the people are great - we've made many friends during our visits here. I think it's the only place I can actually stand karaoke at. Vending machine with cigarette packs and snacks - both must haves for many drinkers. When someone orders a pizza it often becomes communal eats. The Texan II is the epitome of dive done right! My only question is, what happened to Texan I? read more

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God bless Texas! This place is a dive bar downtown. It's not a tourist bar, it seems to be mainly for people who work downtown in other bars and restaurants. It's really a local bar, with cheap and strong drinks. They have pool tables, dartboards, and a few other bar games to play, but little seating. The music is loud here, and you usually have to shout over the blaring 80's rock. I've heard that bars have found that people drink more the louder that the music gets- this place is really working that angle. They have an internet connected jukebox that cranks out the jams. They serve lots of beers, but don't have a long craft beer list. It's mainly Lone Star tallboys that people are drinking here. What more do you need? The bartenders are fast and efficient. They seem to know a lot of the regulars. They have several televisions in here, with sports on, usually. My main complaint is that the place has a funky smell to it. The bathrooms are pretty gross. Parking is difficult along here, but there's paid parking over by the Tobin Center. If you're on a bike, they let you take your bicycle inside. This isn't a bar for tourists. They don't serve wacky frozen margaritas, or have flashy glasses to put exotic drinks in. It's a place to get cheap booze and tallboys. Is this bar a sequel from another bar?! read more

This place is the best! Cheap drinks, great entertainment. Good service and best drinks!

This may be the Diviest dive bar in San Antonio. It also has the sweetest bartender and the coldest beer. Pool tables, darts, and snacks. Did I mention the beer is cold?! Full bar and reasonable prices on liquor. Not on the Riverwalk, so not touristy. Mostly friendly locals. Glad we found it! read more

This is a hidden gem in San Antonio. I just moved here and I love dive bars, and this is about as dive as it gets. The drinks are well priced, and they have a Jukebox with all the new songs on it. My first night in town, I decided to come over. The bartender was a guy with a beard and super nice and conversational, made me feel like I wasn't fresh off the boat here. No craft beers, but then again I hate craft beer, give me a PBR and a shot of Jameson and I'm on my way. Not sure about parking since I live down the street, but location is tucked away just enough so not too much foot traffic. Didn't see the vending machine with snacks and cigarettes but there is a little convenience store right on the corner. read more

Ok dive bar, has bicycle rack in the back to hang uour bike....did this bar on a pub crawl.....no issues here... read more

The Texan II - two men playing a game of pool - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Behold! I give you the Texan 2! Few bars in the world can match the splendor presented at this fine establishment. You enter, descending a marble staircase lined with rare ostrich feathers and precious stones. At the end of the staircase, you are greeted with a cornucopia of sensory excess. Fire breathing gremlins, bartenders on stilts, majestic unicorns, a three-story high fountain of gold, and an ATM. As you pass the basilisk guarding the entrance (hint: the password is "I think I shall have a drink") you see the 100 foot long granite bar. And, a drink, you shall have. Oh yes. read more

This is tough to review since most every time I've been here I've been pretty buzzed. It's a bar, they have my fav Ziegenbock on tap. Other than that it's just a bar downtown. My friends love it though, which is why I keep coming back. read more

Horrible service the bartender with the blue hair and tattoo across her chest ID me and my friends after we had already been there for 10 minutes as we came out of the bathroom she rudely asked and accused us of being under age when we were all over 21 we were going to purchase beverages but after being in there with her complaining self definitely not going back there or even suggesting it to my friends who visit. Even the costumes were rude. HORRIBLE VIBE!!!! don't go there if you're trying to meet new people and have a good time. read more

This bar is awesome. Cheap drinks, great service, bike parking inside! Bartender is amazing and they have darts and pool.

This is most definitely a dive bar, and I like it! It's laid back, the drinks are cheap and the bartenders are nice. They have a couple of TVs so you can watch the Spurs game, or you can play a game of pool or a game of darts. I'm going to agree with Eilla who said this bar isn't super smoky - I love that I am able to breathe in this bar and that I don't come out reeking of stale cigarettes at the end of the night. I'm sure people do smoke in here, but I've never seen it. The crowd is another great thing here - it's not swanky, it's not a meat market, it's not hipster. All you'll see is people who don't want to have to get dressed up to have a drink. You'll see locals; regulars; bikes; tattoos and piercings; jeans; shorts; people just leaving their shifts at the hotels in the area... If you're looking for a laid back bar where you can shoot some pool, watch the game and have great conversation, go to the Texan II! read more

I don't get to come here often but when I do I have fun! I love the internet juke box. This is a downtown dive that locals go to. They have drink specials almost everyday. And a few bar games for a little friendly competition! I look forward to making my pilgrimage to The Texan II, even if it is only a few times a year. The bartenders have always made sure that I was taken care of and that I was having a good time! read more

Oh you classy little dirty dive how I love you!! Interesting charm and crowd to boot! Love to cycle in and hang my bike up for a few brews and maybe a round or two of pool. Always a great bartender that is fun and attentive behind the bar. Great little place for all walks of life to come in and have a cold one. read more

Terrible, disgusting place. My friend cut their lip with a broken glass that was served to them. Bartenders did nothing to resolve the issue. They said "it's a bar, glasses break." Worst establishment. Smells like piss and the bar top/seats are sticky. Probably from all the piss. read more

Huh... what can you say about this place? It is unlike anything I had been to, but not in a bad way. The bartenders were really friendly, and the prices weren't bad considering we were in tourist trap central. The clientele was not what I expected in Texas, but eh' what the hell, they were all friendly. Enjoyed listening to the guy in a business suit doing karaoke to hard rock, that was fun. read more

Man this place is lower than a dive bar on the totem pole and it's awesome. Great bartenders, awesome local barflys, great daily specials, inexpensive and located downtown. This place is not for everyone, but everyone is welcomed. read more

Amazing bar, and amazing customer service. Nothing crazy except for how much fun it is, prices, and THE AMAZING STAFF. thanks y'all.

Hmm I would rate a 0 stars but I cant. I came in this bar with the intentions to have a quick drink with my friends. We had been bar hopping so of course when we walked in the first stop was the restroom. When we had headed back to the bar we were immediately yelled at and told rudely that the restroom wasn't for public use. Understandable...but we were going to buy drinks. While looking at the drink specials the bartender with the washed out blue hair yelled at me and my girlfriend for our IDs in a disgusting manner. While we can clearly still hear her talking pretty loudly about us, she complains to the other customers at the bar that she has had a few underage people come in because of fiesta. I guess she assumed we were all under age. Sorry sweetie, but we all have a really good skin care routine. So she checks our IDs and I'm sure is shocked....YES you guessed it! We were all of age. I really hope she felt foolish. Even the "customers" were rude to us. We decided to leave because we felt unwanted. This place wasn't worth my time and money. I mean why would I give my money to some rude lady anyways. I am new to San Antonio and it was sad this was the impression of how the people are. Hopefully you wont get treated like scum when you come. Avoid the bartender with the blue hair. I would be ashamed if she was my employee driving my customers away with the horrible service and attitude. I've met more friendly people in German bars and those people don't even smile. Good luck and make sure to throw 50 dollar bills everywhere so they know your serious read more

This is not the place to hang out. The music is loud and you have to yell all night. The Bartender will not turn it down and just ignores you when you need a drink. They are Not friendly. The bathroom urinals do not flush and people pee on the walls. The cheep drink special do not overcome the BAD atmosphere. Don't waste your time with this locals dump. read more

The Texan II is just what it appears...a local bar, with a nice vibe and friendly clientele and staff. A great place to spend a couple of hours shooting pool and socializing. read more

awfull service..the bartenders name was rick..took about 5min to tend to me..like the place, but customer service needs to be inproved..