To go back two nights in a row, and only when you're in town for three nights total, it must be good. I had Starboard Tack bookmarked for quite awhile and they didn't disappoint.
Tiki drinks, french fries, and festive wallpaper are all things I find appealing in a drinking establishment - Starboard Tack has them all aplenty. That, plus a lizard to boot.
Everyone raves about the Chi Chi served in a panda mug and yes, it's good. You could also order the signature daiquiri and wouldn't be disappointed. The best thing about drinking late at night here is that the kitchen stays open and patrons can fill 'er up while whetting their whistle.
The only drawback is the smoke. I forgot what it's like to stay up past midnight period. Add cigarettes into the equation and the next day is rough! Even if you're not directly inhaling, that second hand stuff is pretty powerful. Be sure to take a hot shower when you get home and spray the hell out of your jacket/scarf.
Beyond that Starboard Tack is my Las Vegas Kitty Coehn's - a top favorite bar in Austin. They've got a lot of the same vibes and I'm digging it.