If you love happy hour as much as we do, you'll love this new series. We're taking a look at the best happy hours in town, 'hood by 'hood. To narrow it down, we're focusing on the spots with the best deals on not only drinks, but eats, too. From upscale eateries serving bar bites and half-priced wine to dives with cheap beer and burgers, we've got it all. See the complete list at the end of this post
This week, we're moving east of downtown to the area known as the East End.
Honorable mention: Voodoo Queen.
Note: For the purposes of this list, the East End is based off of this official map, which roughly places its boundaries at Clinton Drive to the north, I-45 to the south, 610 to the east and parts of 59 to the west.
Moon Tower Inn Daily specials
With 66 taps and some seriously good eats, this laidback wild game shack draws an eclectic crowd to its patio regularly. That's large in part due to its specials, which change daily. Ease into the work week with Monday Mug night, where you can get your $10 mug refilled with those 66 taps for $5 every time you bring it back on a Monday. Come hungry on Wednesdays (or bring a friend), as their good-as-hell burgers are buy one get one free. The guys even seem to offer specials on a whim. Rainy day? Cheap ass mug time! 12,666 followers on Facebook!? $1 off mugs all night! There's a sweet show tonight? Get $5 dogs! Follow them to get the down low on every kickass special.
Don Carlos Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. + daily specials
You can get $2.50 beers, but we'd go for the sturdy selection of on-the-rocks or frozen margaritas -- the stiff drinks are just $2.95 during happy hour. The best day to take them down is Wednesday, when the restaurant offers complimentary bites -- think pork and chicken flautas, guacamole, and chips & salsa -- at the bar.
Connie's Seafood Monday and Thursday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
You'll need a few $2.50 cervezas to wash down all of the calamari, stuffed jalapeños and shrimp you are about to down at this popular seafood spot. Get a half-pound of calamari or fried tilapia chips for $3.99 ($7.99 for a full) alongside things like $2.99 ceviche tostada and $3.99 shrimp cocktail ($7.99 for a large).
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