Spec’s

This place is huge! Back in LA, we have Bevmo, but I really like this place! The staff is super helpful and knowledgable and their prices are much better! I was looking for something pretty specific and the salesperson found something perfect. Great experience!

I always find what I need here. The staff is super friendly and always know where things are. I called looking for something specific, they checked immediately and I went and picked it up.

Great prices! Great selection! Knowledgeable staff! Save 5% off all purchases when you pay with cash, debit, or check. Get a Spec’s savings card (just a rewards card, not a credit thing) and save on items that are on sale! Tastings of select wine & liquor usually every Friday’s & Saturday’s.
Downside I’ve noticed about this location… not real great about maintaining their shelves appearance. Maybe they are understaffed? I don’t know but last night I saw 2 guys working in liquor area but the shelves were a mess! Nobody fronting or filling empty spots on the shelves. Nobody available to help customers in beer section and Lots of people wandering that area. However, right before leaving beer section with our selection, we noticed someone inside the beer cooler. He was working hard to stock the empty spots in the cooler windows! So, GOOD FOR YOU, DUDE, FOR TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS! Just wish someone else was outside the cooler helping customers, but at least YOU were doing what you were supposed to do!
Spec’s management, you need to work on having your shelves maintained and fully staffed to help customers!

This place is HUGE! It has everything you could ever want or need (at least as far as alcohol goes).
There are so many craft beers here, and I’ve seen most of the local beers here as well. The prices are great, and even better if you use cash or debit. They offer a rewards program, and they also have wine tastings one Wednesday a month. The tastings offer small bites from the deli, and it’s all FREE!
Spec’s also has coffee beans — a large selection — and many of them are quite great. Beware though, they are not self service, so it can take some time to get them.
I haven’t tried any of the food (except for the small tasting at the wine event), but it always looks good!

Hubby and I stopped in here while running around this weekend. I’m not much of a drinker, hubby and I aren’t partiers. But we like what we like. They have a really good selection so whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. They had plenty to taste test and offered plenty of help finding exactly what you think you might want. In my case, I might have an idea but I don’t really know so I like the extra help. Prices are good and they offer a military discount!

Usually a good place to stop and pick up booze but tonight the lady at the check out counter was really rude. People that work here are always very helpful and are ready to answer all your questions but tonight was a different story, Autumn was really rude.

The SPEC’s on De Zavala is a quite sizeable store; I think the one on I-​35 may be larger but either way this place is basically a Sam’s Club for Alcoholics. They basically have everything you could possible want to destroy your liver with and more. If they don’t carry it in the store they can order it for you and have it to you within a couple of days.
One of my favorite things about SPEC’s is buying kegs from them. The initial purchase can be a little pricey but once you buy the keg shell and tap they are yours to keep until you return them. If you decide to return them they will give you your deposit back or they will refill your keg and give you a new tap at no additional cost besides buying the beer or course.
They offer discounts if you use cash, debit, or serve in the military. Make sure you tell them before they scan your first item otherwise they cannot give you the discount.
If you like booze you will like SPECs.

I’m happy I found Spec’s; If you’re a drunk like me, this place is Heaven on Earth. The selection of liquor is astounding, although I don’t dabble in the heavy stuff often, so I can’t be sure that they do or don’t have anything you need (yes, it’s a need). You’ll find me in the beer aisle, or perusing through the snacks in search of kippers and pickled okra. There’s a decent section of sour ales, plenty of craft beer, and good ol’ Anheiser Busch products if that’s your thing. Did I mention wine? Yep, plenty here. What about a deli? They have one of those, too. Not huge, but grab a sammich or some type of salad before you start drinking ;-)

This joint is the perfect adult playground! But, be sure you have some time on your hands — it’s hard to just run in, grab the bottle you want real quick, then run back out. As soon as I walked in, my eyes bulged & my mouth was agape… I saw liquor, wine, beer, food, mixers, etc. All VERY well organized & labeled. The employees are aplenty, greet you with a smile, are constantly offering to help you locate something, & always restocking the shelves to overflow status (God bless ‘em).
Anyway, I’d never been to Spec’s til I won a $ 25 gift card at a raffle. Yeah, running into my tiny neighborhood liquor store always suited & satisfied me. I’ve been missing out!
I walked in to get two bottles of booze. After the first two aisles, I was juggling 4 bottles in my arms (I had just moved into my house so stocking my rack/​bar WAS a necessity, really). A kind employee brought me a basket. More bottles go into basket…
At the register, I end up blowing $ 150. Allow me to cop Brande M.‘s style…
TIP: If you pay with cash, you get a discount. Also, be sure to grab a Spec’s reward card for more discounts!

I once walked into a candy store at Disney World — it pales in comparison to this place. What Specs lacks in candycolor, it makes up for in variety. I did have one experience where they were unable to find a wine for me, but the effort was «E» worthy.
Did I mention you should get food? I mean they have a dry goods, international, wth is that? section, and a sandwichulous deli and funky cold medina cheese section.
TIP: Call ahead, if they don’t have it… they’ll order it. Boom.

Spec’s really is an amazing store for all your wine & spirit needs. There is also an amazing deli at the back of the store with a slew of pre-​made munchies and deli meats/​cheeses. I love the wall-​to-​wall refrigerators keeping all the beers and other beverages nice and cold. I’ve never tried out the bottle chiller but it sure looks neat! I find it really hard to leave that store without buying a few truffles! And of course, customer service is always excellent and they’ve usually got at least 2 or 3 registers open for speedy checkout. I recently discovered they have my vodka (Frïs) for 2 dollars less than Gabriels. Awesome!

The Northside has been the happening spot as of late. With the addition of The Big Hops Growler on Huebner Road, the influence of the craft brews, wines and spirits on our lives is growing more intense and popular with each day. And while the HEB on DeZavala Road has a pretty decent array of beers and wines to quench the most discerning palate, SPEC’S is the way to go.
This SPEC’S location always reminds me of the one I went to in Austin. It has a pretty diverse selection of beers, wines and spirits alongside elegantly displayed chocolates and cheeses. Unlike the one at Rector, this one is more vast. The lanes open with shelves and shelves of products. There are fancy tequilas, Hennessey, whiskeys, rums etc. with prices to match. They have the customary two buck chuck. Or you can splurge on a high end vodka meant for that special office party to impress your boss and coworkers.
Throughout the store each section is manned by workers who specialize in that particular department. I’m a beer person myself, so I tend to gravitate toward that location of the store. They have a quite impressive selection of craft beers veering towards Texas, foreign, regional, national and hard to find stuff. On hand they have Trappist Ales, Barleywine, Stouts, IPA’s by breweries like Rogue, Southern –Tier, Karbach, Ranger Creek, Mikkeller, Stone, Prairie etc. It is quite a stellar selection of kind brews.
The service is good here and the employees are knowledgeable. And of course you get a deal when you pay with cash or debit. Which is pretty cool right about now. While I do like this place, the sheer volume of items is worth the drive, I do like the one on Rector. It has a more personable touch than this one. Sometimes I have noticed at this location it can suffer from that whole frat boy vibe ala UTSA (I’m not hating, I myself graduated from there!) and they can clog up the aisles. Still when I look and see the selection the other patrons are deliberating on, I have come to the realization that we are all here on the same mission: to find good drink at good prices.
I like SPEC’S, particularly this location. Good products, good service and good prices for all. Total Wine and More. Gabriel’s Superstore. Pig Liquors. Many locations of SPEC’S and more to come. Our city is no longer the Heavy Metal Capital of Texas, but now more readily and quickly being recognized as the drinking capital as well…\m/

Wonderful place! Not only does it have a great beer, wine and liquor selection, this place has a great deli! Who knew?
Getting a spec’s card is where we should start… It’s free to sign up and rewards you will receive!
With a spec’s card you get huge saving on almost everything! Huge deals and always great deals! I come here to stock on my bar, they have everything you need!
The deli… The food was great, I had the burger and my boyfriend had a sandwich and we enjoyed them both! They also have a variety of potato salads, macaroni salad! If you haven’t been here, you should just stop by and check it out, that’s how I discovered it and I love it! Everything here is pretty cheap plus you save 5% if you pay in cash!
21 and up

If you are looking for the biggest selection of booze in San Antonio, I don’t know of any other store with more.
All your boozy friends are here and at reasonable prices. They have everything from rotgut to top shelf in everything from wines to bourbons, to tequilas.
In addition, they do carry some import items such as pasta and a variety of candy not normally found in your regular supermarket.
Lastly, they have a deli serving up some decent looking sandwiches but I didn’t try any as I had just eaten lunch.
Anyway, this place had it all, or seemed to have it all. Not to mention the staff hanging around to assist you should you have a question.

WOW, this place is great! Just got my Spec’s card today: D I can’t wait to start using the crap out of it this weekend!
Up to this point I have always been pretty loyal to Gabriel’s, and no disrespect but this place is way cooler! The deli foods look really good, I was wondering why we didn’t come here for lunch instead! The alcohol prices look great, I always try to compare prices at each liquor store that I visit. Just like the Gabriel’s on 1604, Spec’s has two separate prices, one being lower than the other, and all you need is your Spec’s card for the additional discount, which is absolutely free to sign up for. The lady who signed me up also told me that they have special promotions for card holders as well.
I loved the truffles; love the variety of gift-​sets; love that they have a HUGE selection of beer, wine, spirits, and ales; love that they’ve got coffee beans for sale a-​la-​carte style; love the friendliness of all of the staff members. LOVE this place!
Highly recommended to anyone, even if you are not a drinker, you are guaranteed to find something you like.

Large selection of alcohol, liquor, and various snacks type foods. There is also a counter at the back when some fresh made foods are available for order/​purchase.
If you’re on a budget, some of the items may be a bit pricey to try but there is a clearance and markdowns section that’s worth visiting.
Also, note that they have Ziegenbock by the keg, and only a few bucks more than that crappy Bud Light you and your boys usually get. Next time, order the good stuff!

What a lot of people don’t realize is that this location has a full deli in the back of the store. They have 22 sandwiches and burgers.
I had the Cuban sandwich and it was fantastic — although a bit expensive.
They also have a really cool variety of cold sodas. Sweet corn flavored, peanut butter and jelly flavored, bacon flavored, and more!
Check this place out for a different lunch.

SPECS, I LOVE YOU.
I have to admit, I have never stepped a foot inside of Spec’s. I’ve heard fantastic things from friends and co-​workers about the one over in The Forum so when I saw one was being built by my house, I was pretty excited to be one of those people who bragged about how awesome Specs is! ;)
My first trip here was actually before it even opened. The sign was up, there were minimal cars out front so I wasn’t actually sure if it was open or closed. When I walked up to the door, the guy said they were having a soft opening and they actually didn’t have any alcohol yet, just food. I passed on going in because I originally wanted a bottle of wine and didn’t want to buy anything unnecessary, didn’t realize at that time that they have SO MUCH MORE then just alcohol.
When I went back, I probably spent about an hour just browsing the different aisles and all the fine foods they had in the back. It was pretty shocking to me! I’m from England and it’s pretty hard to find British food, especially at British restaurants (which there’s only one or two in San Antonio anyways) and most of the time, the price is marked up ridiculously. Specs had an awesome selection of foreign foods, including chocolates and frozen meals. It was just fantastic.
Employees are so helpful. I was just here yesterday trying to pick out a Riesling and the man helping me was asking a bunch of different questions about what I’m looking for, he picked out a really yummy one, gave me two different options, a $ 20 or $ 10 so wasn’t just trying to get me to pay an arm and a leg for a bottle of wine, which made me happy.
Also, if you have kiddos — they have a shopping cart with a miniature car attached in the front, total bonus and another reason why I love Specs. Keeps my 2 year old happy while I browse for wine! ;) One of my favorite places in SA and would advise anyone to check it out.

I’m perhaps the only non-​drinker who loves to shop at Spec’s. Go friggin’ figure. Alright, so I’m not a total non-​drinker; however, I did notice that the past couple of times I’ve been here I bought Sprecher’s cherry coke and bar nuts. Seriously???
Even the cashier asked me right before she started checking me out, «Do you know about our rewards card?»
Me: «No. I didn’t know you had one.»
Nice cashier lady: «Yeah. It’s actually pretty good.»
Pause. **Looks over my purchases**
Pause. **Still scans**
Pause. **One final look-​through**
Nice cashier lady: «So uhm… yeah, you don’t have any items here that are eligible for discounts SOOooooooo… yeah, we have one.»
**Quickly checks me out of her line**

It is time to start to enjoy your visits to the wine, spirits, and finer foods store. Spec’s has now arrived inside of the 1604 loop and not a day too soon.
If you are persnickety about, well, your wine, spirits, and finer foods, then you’re in luck. Not only does Spec’s offer an expansive variety in each of these categories, the staff is incredibly helpful. And knowledgeable.
Fitting that they opened on the 4^th of July. We are freed from the other San Antonio standards and now have some variety. During today’s impromptu and unanticipated visit, I was asked very politely by no less than two staff whether I needed any help. I was pleasantly surprised that the service was consistent with the excellent help I have received at other Spec’s and they had only been open for four hours! Now that is something to toast to! Salud!