eating out by brad hart
During a time of tight budgeting and prudent spending, eating out is often one of the first luxuries
San Diego’s Best
sacrificed. And while many restaurants may be feeling the effects of pinched pennies, their daily offer-
ings of deals on food and spirits are bound to make everyone a little happier. No longer just a refuge
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for after-work grumbling, happy hours have become a terrific way to let loose and have fun in these
otherwise troubling times. Recently, several local eateries have extended their happy hour schedules;
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some are introducing new specials, while others are starting it up for the first time. The Rage Monthly
has compiled a list of some happy hours sure to put a smile on your face and not break the bank at the
same time.
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Café Eleven
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Well known as a first class dinner destination, Café Eleven is stirring things up
nowadays, and it’s not just the martinis. The restaurant recently unveiled their
smashing new addition called David’s Coffee at Cafe Eleven. In addition to being
a friendly and comfortable neighborhood coffee destination that features gour-
met coffee drinks and signature coffee cocktails, David’s is now offering happy
hour lovers a gay ol’ time at the best new $3.00 happy hour in town.
Happy hour: 2:00-6:00 p.m. seven days a week
Drink specials: Sangria and red or white wine by the glass for $3.00. Also, well
drinks, house margaritas—in lime, strawberry or raspberry—and bottled beers
available for $3.00. And don’t forget to ask about the house specialty Javarita and
Mocharita.
Food specials: More fabulous $3.00 specials including shrimp cocktail, Thai
chicken skewers with spicy peanut dipping sauce and spinach, artichoke and
bacon-stuffed mushroom poppers.
Café Eleven is located at 1440 University Ave @ Normal Street. Visit
davidscoffeesd.com for more.
Fred’s Mexican Café
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Serving up some of the finest Mexican food and Margaritas around, Fred’s Happy
Hour is all about fun and always bursting with energy. “Cinco de Fred’s” is the place Urban Mo’s
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to be on the fifth of every month where you can enjoy $1.50 margaritas and $1.50 It’s always a party at this popular Hillcrest hang out. Monday’s can be especially
cervezas from 4:00 p.m. until close. festive with happy hour lasting until 11:00 p.m. In addition to the great eats and
drinks, don’t miss out on the display of eye candy usually on hand, adding to the
Happy Hour: 4:00-7:00 Monday through Friday enjoyment.
Drink Specials: House Margaritas for $3.00 and domestic draft beers for $2.50. Happy Hour: 2:00-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Food Specials: Select “aperitivos” like mini chimis, chilaquiles and carne asada Drink Specials: Well drinks $3.00
sliders for $5.00. Every Tuesday is a tacolicious celebration with $2.00 chicken,
carnitas, cheeseburger and calamari Tacos and $3.00 carne asada, mahi mahi, Food Specials: $3.00 appetizers, including crispy beer-battered shrimp and Mo’s
Baja fish and Cajun shrimp tacos. famous kettle chips. Tuesdays feature the world-famous Mini Mo’s burgers for
only $2.00 each.
Fred’s Mexican Café is located at 527 5th Ave. in the Gaslamp and also at 2470 San Diego Ave. in Old
Town. Call 619.232.8226 for more information. Urban Mo’s is located at 308 University Ave. Call 619.491.0400 for more information.
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