The Esquire Tavern Archives - San Antonio Current

Seek out Día de los Muertos drinks at San Antonio spots — or concoct your own

Cuishe, The Bar at Mixtli and The Esquire Tavern’s Día de los Muertos-themed cocktails made our cut.

by Ron Bechtol October 24, 2023August 4, 2025

Cuishe, The Bar at Mixtli and The Esquire Tavern’s Día de los Muertos-themed cocktails made our cut.

San Antonio food writer unveils cookbook featuring recipes from high-profile local chefs

San Antonio Cooks includes more than 80 recipes from notable chefs and cocktail experts.

by Nina Rangel November 3, 2022August 2, 2025

New tavern concept from chef Justin Ward coming to San Antonio’s historic Crockett Hotel

Helmed by chef Justin Ward, formerly of Glass and Plate, Crockett tavern will bring ‘an authentic Texas dining and an immersive Alamo experience’ to tourists and locals.

by Nina Rangel June 17, 2022July 25, 2025

The 27 best places in San Antonio to eat when you’re alone

by San Antonio Current Staff May 13, 2022

22 San Antonio bars that open at noon or earlier so you can day drink

by San Antonio Current Staff April 1, 2022

30 San Antonio lounges, speakeasies and hidden bars — and where to find them

by San Antonio Current Staff January 21, 2022

24 bars and restaurants to take out-of-towners that show the real San Antonio

by San Antonio Current Staff November 19, 2021

20 great San Antonio restaurants for late-night eats

by San Antonio Current Staff October 29, 2021

25 San Antonio bars with food as good as the drinks

by San Antonio Current Staff September 10, 2021

San Antonio chefs will compete in Burger Showdown to benefit fresh fruit and veggie program

by Nina Rangel September 3, 2021August 17, 2023

San Antonio’s 26 best bars, restaurants and tasting rooms for whiskey lovers

by San Antonio Current Staff August 13, 2021

The 25 best bars in San Antonio, according to Yelp

by San Antonio Current Staff June 4, 2021

7 San Antonio culinary pros to participate in Evenings at Ivy chef series at Southtown’s Ivy Hall

by Nina Rangel March 23, 2021October 28, 2023

These San Antonio bars and restaurants will require masks for service after mandate is lifted

by Nina Rangel March 3, 2021August 3, 2023

Get a head start on National Margarita Day with these San Antonio twists on the beloved drink

by Nina Rangel February 12, 2021August 17, 2023

23 chicken sandwiches in San Antonio everyone should try at least once

by San Antonio Current Staff January 22, 2021

Whisky lovers mourn loss of distiller Willie Pratt. Here’s where you can drink to him in San Antonio.

Nina RangelDecember 29, 2020June 25, 2025

San Antonio’s Esquire Tavern celebrates 87 years with benefit for family of dancer S.T. Shimi

Nina RangelDecember 4, 2020April 3, 2024

San Antonio’s Esquire Tavern to reopen Friday with new food and beverage offerings

Nina RangelNovember 10, 2020February 11, 2025

San Antonio River Walk fixture the Esquire Tavern to reopen with new leadership

Nina RangelOctober 21, 2020July 13, 2025