First look at South Side S.A.'s Mayan Palace theater revamp: 'You won't recognize it'

The Santikos Mayan Palace 14 Theater recently underwent renovations, which include upgrades to seating, the lobby and more drink options. The Santikos Mayan Palace 14 Theater recently underwent renovations, which include upgrades to seating, the lobby and more drink options. Photo: Courtesy, Santikos Photo: Courtesy, Santikos Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close First look at South Side S.A.'s Mayan Palace theater revamp: 'You won't recognize it' 1 / 38 Back to Gallery

San Antonio's South Side is boasting a revamped Mayan Palace 14.

The theater, at 1918 S.W. Military Dr., has been under renovation since July.

Since then, Santikos has worked to "breathe new life" into the theater with upgrades like reclined seating, an enhanced lobby and more food and drink options.

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"We're really excited about the renovation," Michael Schaub, of Santikos, told mySA.com. "People who are used to going there won't recognize it."

Santikos CEO David Holmes and Schaub said auditoriums and the restrooms were "gutted" in the renovation process.

Each theater now features recliner-style seating -- the same type offered at The Palladium, as well as fresh carpeting, drapery, sound systems and "state-of-the-art" screens.

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The new Mayan Palace also features a "high energy bar" serving frozen daiquiris, margaritas and six beers on tap.

The cinema was closed for a period of time, while it underwent renovations, but is back in operation again.

Some auditoriums remain under construction, but will be complete by Thanksgiving. The Mayan Palace will host a grand opening event on Dec. 13.

Click through the slideshow to check out the upgrades.

Madalyn Mendoza is a digital reporter for MySA.com. Read more of her stories here.| mmendoza@mysa.com | Twitter: @MaddySkye