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The Tap
408 E San Antonio Ave · Downtown, San Antonio Ave
Dark, cheap, and honest — the downtown dive that outlasted every concept bar around it.
Why it is on the list
- Stiff drinks and a kitchen that puts out a surprisingly good plate of Mexican food.
- Neon, vinyl booths, live jazz some nights, and zero interest in being trendy.
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