"Before opening this Westside bar, the all-woman team walked the surrounding blocks, getting signatures for a zoning change. The hard work paid off in a bar that feels like it has always belonged to the primarily Mexican-American neighborhood. The unfussy yet balanced drinks and shots riff on San Antonio classics like palomas, Mexican martinis, and Piccadilly — an improbably tasty combination of cherry Kool-Aid and pickle juice. The sprawling side yard, often hosting some of San Antonio’s most creative food pop-ups, feels like a nightly pachanga." - Brandon Watson