The Esquire Tavern

155 E Commerce St, San Antonio
(210) 222-2521

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Friday - Esquire Cheeseburger & Chili-Salt Fries
Off All Menu Cocktails & Wine by the Glass
Live Oak Pilsner Draft Beer
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Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tavern Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak
Esquiredrisket Fries
Esquire Mocktail 2
The Esquire Burger

Menu

Appetizers
Chicharrones
Sumac chili powder seasoning, tarasca and chipotle dip.
Deviled Eggs
Free-range eggs, pink peppercorn, cornichons.
Fried Plantain Chips
Plantain strips, pebre sauce.
Chalupitas
Chipotle refritos, sour cream, chimichurri, white cheddar, salsa verde.
Chili-Salt Fries
Ketchup, cumin aioli.
Shrimp Toast
Gulf shrimp mousseline, chèvre, jalapeño jelly, white bread.

Salad & Soup
House Salad
Mixed greens, marinated cherry tomato, parmesan, cucumber, radish, croutons, basil vinaigrette.
Pozole Verde Soup
Queso fresco, avocado, plantain chips, lime, green onion crema.

Sandwiches
Esquire Bologna Melt
Thick-sliced bologna, American cheese, pickle, Dijon mustard, aioli, sweet roll.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked pork butt, ancho braised, sumac slaw, tamarind bbq sauce, sweet roll.
Barros Sandwich
Beef tenderloin, house pebre sauce, smoked gouda, sweet roll.

Burgers
Esquire Cheeseburger
Texas beef, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sesame bun.
Bison Burger
Thunder heard bison, white cheddar, pickled red onions, lettuce, remoulade, sesame bun.

Plates
Big Red Empanada
Big red braised texas beef, salsa verde, chimichurri, sour cream, cilantro.
Fried Seafood Platter
Beer-battered cod and Shrimp, fries, tartar sauce, lemon.
Pork Schnitzel
Tenderized pork loin, panko breaded, house giardiniera, side salad.
Tenderloin
Grilled 10oz texas wagyu tenderloin, garlic herb compound butter.

Sides
Chili-Salt Fries
Sumac Slaw
Side Salad
Side Pozole Soup
Giardiniera
Pickled carrots, celery, serrano, cauliflower, red bell pepper.

Beverages
Big Red
Diet Coke
Sprite
Mexican Coca-Cola
Topo Chico

Sweets
Fried Apple Pie
Vanilla bean ice cream, house cajeta caramel sauce.
Chocolate Mousse

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Recent Reviews

Since this is the oldest bar on the riverwalk, we had to check it out. It seemed less touristy than other restaurants nearby. Nice relaxed atmosphere and old world charm. Our server was awesome, drinks and food were great. Would definitely come back next time!
August 2025
Amazing tavern with incredible history and charm; longest bar in San Antonio and it has a Speak Easy in the basement!
Food was good, typical tavern fare; service was good; atmosphere is darker and mysterious; pressed tin ceiling, etc. great mixologists with some fresh takes on classic drinks!
August 2025
Had a great time at the Esquire. Our server, Joseph, made it even more special telling us some of the history of the bar. Oldest bar on the Riverwalk with a 100 feet of bar top. We just had chips and dip with our beer and wine and it was delicious. They make their own chips, dip, pickles, etc. They have a good food menu and a full service bar. If you are on the Riverwalk you should stop by.
August 2025

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The Esquire Tavern

155 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-2521