Texas

Mitch_Cumsteen said:

Some general recommendations:

The riverwalk is a tourist trap, but you can definitely get your drink on there. Esquire is the best bar there -- dark, craft cocktail place, be sure to check out the downstairs too. You can eat there. Food is fine.

Off of the river but still downtown... I would recommend Pinkertons for bbq. It's on par with the best places in the state (Franklins, etc.). Pricey but worth it. Fantastic brisket, which is the standard by which bbq is measured in Texas. If you want to expand your bbq horizons, 2M is fantastic as well. You will have to uber there, though, and they have funky hours.

The downstairs bar at the Havana hotel is another great, dark spot. It's a little more off the beaten path but walkable. The Teddy Roosevelt bar in the Menger hotel (right next to the Alamo) is another cool bar.

There are a lot of good places in Southtown (i.e., just south of downtown). Friendly Spot -- outdoor beer joint (also has food) and Bruno's across the street is more divey but good. Bar Loretta just around the corner is another good one and they have great burgers. Rosario's for Mexican food and margaritas.

Best burger in town is Chris Madrid's. You will have to uber there but it's not far. Recommend the tostada burger -- refried beans and tortilla chips. It sounds ridiculous but it's fantastic.

The Pearl just north of downtown is a big spot these days. Lots of bars and restaurants. The Hotel Emma is amazing. Great bar, very expensive drinks but worth checking out.

Any specific questions... let me know.

LawDawg1 said:

DerekJohnson said:

Who uses their pinky for this?

Mitch_Cumsteen said:

Some general recommendations:

The riverwalk is a tourist trap, but you can definitely get your drink on there. Esquire is the best bar there -- dark, craft cocktail place, be sure to check out the downstairs too. You can eat there. Food is fine.

Off of the river but still downtown... I would recommend Pinkertons for bbq. It's on par with the best places in the state (Franklins, etc.). Pricey but worth it. Fantastic brisket, which is the standard by which bbq is measured in Texas. If you want to expand your bbq horizons, 2M is fantastic as well. You will have to uber there, though, and they have funky hours.

The downstairs bar at the Havana hotel is another great, dark spot. It's a little more off the beaten path but walkable. The Teddy Roosevelt bar in the Menger hotel (right next to the Alamo) is another cool bar.

There are a lot of good places in Southtown (i.e., just south of downtown). Friendly Spot -- outdoor beer joint (also has food) and Bruno's across the street is more divey but good. Bar Loretta just around the corner is another good one and they have great burgers. Rosario's for Mexican food and margaritas.

Best burger in town is Chris Madrid's. You will have to uber there but it's not far. Recommend the tostada burger -- refried beans and tortilla chips. It sounds ridiculous but it's fantastic.

The Pearl just north of downtown is a big spot these days. Lots of bars and restaurants. The Hotel Emma is amazing. Great bar, very expensive drinks but worth checking out.

Any specific questions... let me know.