Senza Maeso

This place has the best cocktails! Wanna come chill and vibe, come here!! I had the Vision of Mezcal and it was the best cocktail I actually had two and I'm in love! The bathroom is cool! I thought I was in spotlight! Bartenders are amazing! I wish this place was closer to home so I could come all the time!

What a delightful surprise! We drive down Devil's Backbone on our way from Driftwood to Canyon Lake just about every weekend, and we've been so curious about this new joint that popped up in the spring of this year just past the turn off from RR12, about a mile before the DB Tavern. Tonight we finally stopped at Senza Maeso ("without master") Tasting Room and I know we'll be back.You may have seen this unique gooseberry & herb-infused spirit for sale around Central Texas in places like Spec's and Total Wine, but to get the full experience, a visit to the tasting room is a must. Twin brothers Ryan and Jay Gitman have created the perfect cocktail bar experience for the Texas Hill Country. There's beautiful decor, a few witty nods to a fascination with outer space, a creative menu, and skilled mixologists behind the bar to serve these wonderfully complex but balanced adult beverages. We tasted samples of the delicious frozen watermelon coolie and the Senza Maeso spirit neat, what a trip. I think I've found a new favorite liquor for cocktails. It's slightly bitter, slightly tangy, slightly herbal, not like anything familiar. After the samples, I went for the Senza Julep, muddled as the bartender told us the story of the place. It had all my favorite notes in a cocktail and I savored every drop. My date ordered the smokey Visions of Mescal, another homerun drink reminiscent of a margarita on the rocks with a spicy salted rim.Never fear, if you aren't up for something too novel, they also offer cocktails made with their own brand of vodka, as well as a selection of wine and hard cider. For food, there are some imported potato chips behind the bar and a wood-fired pizza truck outside.OpenThu - Fri 1-9p Sat 12-9pSun 12-8pHH, $3 off specialty cocktails, $6 frozensMon all dayThu - Fri 1-5p

Love this place! Cool funky retro vibe. Best hidden secret in hill country. Try the Pineapple 75 . The bartenders are always friendly.

10/10 highly recommended to anyone passing through or local that hasn't stopped in! Bartender and atmosphere was perfect!

Great little high-end cocktail bar out here in the hill country. Owner is a master bartender, skills I haven't seen since my days back in NYC. Great cocktail creations, and we enjoyed a night of trivia outside on the patio with friends.Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but definitely worth a stop to try in on for yourself.

This is a must on your next visit to the San Marcos area. The ambience is eclectic and fun. The staff are informative and friendly. Most of all, the cocktails are great! Senza Maeso liquor provides a unique spin on the flavor of traditional cocktails as well as their in house speciality designed cocktails. We tried the Quick Fix food truck, so yummy!

Very friendly staff, the bartender filled us in on their story as she was making our drinks. Atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming. The expresso martini is next level!

12/10! My new favorite bar. So unique and sci fi inspired. Delicious drinks, kind staff, excited owners. The interior design is beautiful and I'm excited to see how amazing this place does. Will be back!

We saw this place on Instagram and it looked like such a cool spot. We ended stopping in one afternoon and even social media can't do this place justice. The eclectic decor, the unique cocktails, and the hospital vibe make it the perfect, swanky spot for any cocktail lover. Most of the drinks are created with their homemade Senza Maeso - you can't get drinks like these anywhere else. We ended up returning a handful of times during our long weekend stay. If you're ever in the San Marcos/Wimberly area, you must check this place out!

Had some new, delicious cocktails at Sensa Maeso. Their signature liquor is something to explore. The bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable about their fare. The Carl Sagan video playing in the restrooms is an additional treat. We heard an amazing show on the patio by Katie Starr, a delightful local musical talent and it was so enjoyable! Even in August heat, the misters kept us cool. Pull off FM32 on a blazing afternoon and step into the chilled and fun terrestrial environment and enjoy some refreshing fare. And if the pizza wagon is serving, get some of that as well. You will be glad you did!