Summer in Texas is no joke, and those who don’t have a swimming pool at their disposal may be looking for alternate ways to beat the heat. Lucky for thirsty San Antonians of drinking age, there’s been a recent uptick in places doling out frosty, boozy treats — and some even offer to-go and drive-thru service. 

El Camino 1009 Avenue B, elcaminosa.com Located on the edge of downtown, El Camino offers a variety of frozen drinks and a pair of margarita machines to accompany the River Walk breeze and the food options available to patrons. Photo via Instagram / elcaminosa
Southerleigh Haute South 5822 Worth Pkwy. Unit 112, (210) 236-8556, southerleighhautesouth.com Southerleigh Haute South’s southern-style menu includes creative frozen cocktails like the Peachy Palmer and Frosé. Photo via Instagram / southerleighhautesouth
The Frosty Dog 123 Losoya, #7B, (210) 3544-3002, thefrostydogsa.com Located downtown on the River Walk, The Frosty Dog offers casual ambiance for a date night or a boozy pit spot while wandering downtown. Photo via Instagram / thefrostydogsa
SipIt Daiquiris To-Go Multiple Locations, drinksipit.com Since its debut in 2020, drive-thru chain SipIt Daiquiris has hit the ground running with six locations around San Antonio. SipIt offers a variety of 20 different daiquiris, and we recommend the Hurricane… it tastes like Hawaiian Punch. Photo via Instagram / sipitdaiquiris
Hops & Hounds 13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd., (210) 592-9400, hopsandhoundsllc.com The patio at this playful northeast side spot features good dogs and good drinks. Hops & Hounds bartenders sling out seasonal cocktails and other notable frozen drinks to beat the Texas heat. Photo via Instagram / hopsandhoundssa
The Good Kind 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com The Good Kind’s picturesque outdoor garden is open for patrons to enjoy cold drinks while the sun beams down. The restaurant hosts various events in its outdoor space, including live music, dance parties and film screenings. Photo via Instagram / thegoodkindsouthtown
Down on Grayson 303 E. Grayson St., (210) 248-9244, downongrayson.com Located near the Pearl, Down on Grayson is a slightly more upscale American food restaurant with a huge patio and a refined selection of drinks including frozen cocktails. With the right drink in hand and the right oak tree for shade this spot may be the perfect place to while away a summer day. Photo via Instagram / down_on_grayson Credit: Instagram / down_on_grayson
Picks Bar 4553 North Loop 1604 W., #1101, (210) 253-9220, picksbar.com This fun, female-owned bar just north of Shavano Park boasts a great selection of nightlife events paired with a full service bar. The place also hosts cocktail classes for budding home bartenders. Photo via Instagram / picks_barsa
Chicken N Pickle 5215 UTSA Boulevard, (210) 874-2120, chickennpickle.com/san-antonio The massive four-acre Chicken N Pickle complex features pet-friendly spaces, a fast casual dining restaurant, five outdoor Pickleball courts, two bocce ball and four shuffleboard courts — plus a full bar to fuel the fun. Photo via Instagram / wongo71
The Well 5539 UTSA Blvd., (210) 877-9099, thewellsanantonio.com Enjoy a casual Texas experience at The Well. The kitchen and bar is located just a few minutes drive from UTSA’s main campus with southern style comfort foods accompanied by more refreshing craft cocktails and a variety of beers on tap. The Well also features a spacious outdoor dining space that even includes a small wooden stage. Photo via Instagram / thewellsanantonio
The Friendly Spot Ice House 943 S. Alamo St., (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com This Southtown icehouse doesn’t shy away from its focus on friendliness by way of boozy drinks. To battle the Alamo City’s notorious heat, the Friendly Spot’s beer and cocktail menu adds to the appeal of one of San Antonio’s most notable outdoor drinkeries. Photo via Instagram / thefriendlyspot
Bombay Bicycle Club 3506 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 737-2411, bombaybicycleclubsa.com You can now enjoy its selection of cocktails in this beautiful summer weather on Bombay Bicycle Club’s new spacious outdoor patio, a perfect place to enjoy a frozen marg. Photo via Instagram / bombays_sa
Fat Tuesday Multiple Locations, fattuesday.com Fat Tuesday offers a variety of premium frozen drinks to cool off from the blistering San Antonio heat. Try out a Miami Vice or Pina Colada at one of the restaurant’s two SA locations. Photo via Instagram / thehappyhourdude
Burleson Yard Beer Garden 430 Austin St., (210) 354-3001, facebook.com/BurlesonYard Burleson Yard Beer Garden may be known for its wide array of beer and signature burgers, but the East Side joint also offers a stellar selection of cocktails to be enjoyed in the taproom or its massive namesake garden — if you can bear the heat. Photo via Instagram / burlesonyardbeergarden
Hot Joy 1014 S. Alamo St., (210) 940-4488, hotjoysa.com Hot Joy may be known for its unique offerings and stellar design but the drinks are just as appealing. Hot Joy’s cocktail menu includes several frozen options well-suited to accompany dinner or just make for a good Southtown hang out. Photo via Instagram / hotjoysa
Lucy Cooper’s Texas Ice House Multiple Locations, lucycoopers.com There’s nothing better than lounging in an adirondack chair while the Texas sun beams down and a breeze passes though — except for maybe the addition of a cold libation in your hand. Fresh air aficionados can get all of that and more at Lucy’s. Photo via Instagram / lucycoopersicehouse Credit: Photo via Instagram / lucycoopersicehouse
El Bucanero Multiple Locations, el-bucanero.com With multiple locations in San Antonio, there’s plenty of ways to get your hands on El Bucanero’s frozen margaritas. Photo via Instagram / elbucanerosanantoniotx
Social Spot 930 Broadway St., (210) 263-9009, facebook.com/socialspotSATX Just north of downtown on Broadway, Social Spot occupied a huge footprint — most of the property is outdoors. Boasting a stunning mural of the Queen of Tejano herself, Selena, Social Spot offers a variety of cocktails and plenty of daily drink specials. Photo via Instagram / social_spot_satx
Slackers 126 W Rector // 12234 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 845-2603, slackersbars.com With three locations in San Antonio, Slackers lets you hit up the locations near North Star Mall and on Nacogdoches when you don’t feel like dealing with the St. Mary’s Strip. At Slackers, sports bar booziness meets arcade fun, meaning you and your crew will be entertained (and getting plastered) for hours. Photo courtesy of Slackers Credit: Slackers
The Rustic 17619 La Cantera Parkway, #04, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com/san-antonio Sitting right outside of the loop, The Rustic offers live music, a huge outdoor seating area and a diverse food menu. Photo via Instagram / therusticsa
Hopdoddy Burger Bar Multiple Locations, hopdoddy.com When searching for a delicious burger and cocktail that breaks the mold, you can trust Austin-based Hopdoddy to hit the spot. Order a Kickin’ Mule at the bar if you’re in the mood to catch a buzz and chow down on a burger, or take one of their roadies to-go. Photo via Instagram / hopdoddy
Costa Pacifica 434 N. Loop 1604 W., (210) 491-4497, costapacificausa.com Known for margaritas and seafood, this morth SA joint has a huge drink menu that includes assorted seasonal options. If you’re feeling sweet, try out their Adult Float — an ice cream float made with Coca-Cola and Jack Daniels. Photo via Instagram / costapacificasa
Backyard on Broadway 2411 Broadway St., (210) 634-1405, backyardonbroadway.com This central SA spot offers a huge play area, live music, kid-friendly pub grub and plenty of drink options, including frozen margs and hard smoothies. Photo via Instagram / backyardonbroadwaysa
Chacho’s Multiple Locations, chachos.com Their classic nachos never disappoint, and neither do their frozen margs. Day or night, Chacho’s comes to satisfy 24/7. Photo via Google Maps
Anchor Bar 4553 N. Loop 1604 W., (210) 492-9464, anchorbar.com Anchor Bar, the self-proclaimed home of the original Buffalo wing, also offers a stellar selection of frozen drinks to cool you down as you enjoy their claim-to-fame wings. Photo via Instagram / anchorbar_satx