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    Thirsty Aztec

    3.9 (167 reviews)
    PriceyCocktail Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    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!

    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!!!!

    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.

    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

    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

    this place was amazing and April was amazing , love her shes such an angel she is the best and very attentive, took our order with patience and even understood our little brothers order she's and amazing person !! highly recommend this place the best people

    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.

    Create your own mixed drink.

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    Drink bomb coming here mostly when you can enjoy river walk... 2nd time here on vacation and will do it again one day

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    Amazing drinks and service! Love the frozen drinks during the summer when it's scorching hot outside.

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    Linda was AMAZING with great customer service and expertise. Friendly and good work ethic! Drinks were delicious

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    Prices are obscene. Sneak in booze, it'd be worth the risk. One round of 2 beers cost me over $40.

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    Really enjoyed my time. Drinks were great! Staff was great! Atmosphere was ! Def would go back.

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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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    Bar 1919

    Bar 1919

    4.4(511 reviews)
    1.1 miSouthtown, Downtown
    $$
    12 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    Live in Tulsa and have one of the best cocktail bars in the country out there (believe it or not),…read moreso I'm particular about cocktail spots nowadays. That said, this place is great. Had the Wild Duck which was the experience the bartender who came up with the drink said it would be. Can tell they were true mixologist that are serious about their craft. Was kind of busy and loud but it was Friday night so what else would you expect. Definitely coming back.

    Take me to the underground to a hidden place next to the river walk!…read more It's a speakeasy so you shouldn't notice it right away but if your looking for it go to the back parking lot of where the address takes you close to the river walk look at the building that's right next to the parking lot a bit away from the road then look below and you'll see some tables and a door go down the stairs to get inside! They had a bunch of different cocktails inside lots of unique options and some not so much but where it was all about was the specials one in particular the Dunkle Sandwich as it tasted like Peanut butter and jelly like it was soo good up there with one of the best shots I've ever had soo flavorful and just good like this was by far my favorite thing I drank this night! Our other drinks were yummy too don't get me wrong as each of them has key components that made them taste amazing while I did forget the names just know that each one of them was yummy! On this particular night they had a mentalist wondering around doing magic he was fun and added to our evening here so that was a nice touch! Our bartender was awesome and quick to get us our drinks and I must say everything was mixed very well! Overall awesome spot for date night we both enjoyed our time here and hopefully we get to make it here again at some point because you can't go wrong with a chill speakeasy!

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    Bar 1919
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    Tokyo Cowboy - Green Beans

    Tokyo Cowboy

    4.3(686 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    OMG I cannot say enough good things about this place! We were in San Antonio for a conference and…read morewanted to get out of the hotel for a dinner. Firstly, we had trouble getting an uber at first and when I called the staff was very friendly and were able to hold the table a little longer which I appreciated. The menu is a mix of Asian Fusion small plates and I would have loved to have had more of a sampling of the menu but it wasn't that large of a party. The cocktails were not too sweet and perfectly balanced. The Fist of Fury was so refreshing and the Yuzu margarita was delightful! The plates come when they are ready and I have to say the food came really quick! All of it was fantastic! Surprisingly the shredded vegetable salad was amazing and one of my favorite dishes! The tamarind glaze on the Chicken Karaage was not overpowering and so tasty. The service was amazing and the vibes of the restaurant were a lot of fun. The bathrooms were down the stairs and there was a little bar off to the side. Would definitely go back! I couldn't stop talking about it the next day to anyone that would listen.

    Great food, although the salmon was not as fresh as I'd hoped... Appetizers were excellent... Fast…read moredelivery... However, the hostess was so focused on keeping nine empty tables for reservations yet we finished our dinner by the time those guests arrived and she put us next to the AC vent where it was extra hot with the outdoors of 90°F... That is, don't go if you don't have reservations.

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    Tokyo Cowboy - Individual bathroom

    Individual bathroom

    Tokyo Cowboy - Mac & Cheese

    Mac & Cheese

    Tokyo Cowboy - Mogwai's Night Out (left) and Lords of Death (right).

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    Mogwai's Night Out (left) and Lords of Death (right).

    The Esquire Tavern - Chili Salt Fries

    The Esquire Tavern

    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    This place you definitely come for the history of being the longest wooden bar and oldest along…read morewith the atmosphere of being on the riverwalk. The food was not the best especially for the price. The drinks on other hand were amazing. My server Marah toke great care of me. Attentive, funny, and well knowledgeable. She helped me pick an outstanding bourbon due to having so many I couldn't decide. She's impeccable at her job didn't have to write anything down had multiple tables and was very efficient. Would come back for the drinks and her service. The food on other hand definitely could use some help.

    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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    The Esquire Tavern - Gorgeous full bar

    Gorgeous full bar

    The Esquire Tavern - Chicken Fried Steak

    Chicken Fried Steak

    The Esquire Tavern - 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 May 2026

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