The slogan of “Bad Ass Mexican” is what the owners apply to El Chingon, one of the most consistently happening places in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Nearly every afternoon there are people sitting on its patio having food & drinks and many nights there’s a line to get in, as it transforms from an innocent-looking restaurant into a desirable nightlife destination.
The San Diego version of El Chingon – there are also locations in Dallas and neighboring Fort Worth – is very popular and has been named a “Favorite Bar” by the Gaslamp Quarter Association. Here is a look at El Chingon with specific details on its Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday, weekend brunch and special events.
El Chingon Happy Hour
A happy time to be at El Chingon is during its Happy Hour. Here are the Happy Hour times and drink and food specials.
• Happy Hour Days & Times: M-F, 3-6 p.m.
• Happy Hour Drink Specials: $6 house margarita, shot of Patron and tequila of the month; $9 Badd-Ass Michelada; $7 off Badd Ass Cocktails (this makes them in the $17 range).
• Happy Hour Food Specials: $4 Elote a la Linea (grilled corn with a creamy sauce), $5 rolled tacos & three crispy potato tacos. Plus, for those in a group who want to go big, $200 bottles of Patron Blanco and $250 for Patron Reposado (taxes and gratuity included).
El Chingon Taco Tuesday
It is a Southern California tradition for a Mexican bar or restaurant to have a Taco Tuesday and El Chingon has these food & drink specials on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.: Half off all tacos (which makes most of them $3) and tequila shots.
El Chingon Weekend Brunch
Like nany places in San Diego, El Chingon has a weekend brunch. Food items are $5-7 for tacos with breakfast entrees $12-19. Drinks include towers of Dos XX ($60), mimosas ($120), Paleta (a coconut rum cocktail, $200), and buckets of Dox XX or hard seltzer ($70).
El Chingon Happenings & Events
Every so often, El Chingon hosts fun events such as taco, burrito and watermelon eating contests. When those events take place, they will be posted here.
San Diego FC Watch Party Bar
El Chingon has viewing parties for San Diego Football Club. Fans wearing team gear may receive half off their bill if SDFC wins. The discount will be valid during home and away games for those with an open tab with a limit of up to $200, excluding champagne.
El Chingon San Diego Gaslamp Information
Address: 560 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m., daily
Phone: (619) 501-1919
Website: elchingon.com
This story was written by a human with no assistance from AI.
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