El Patio

"This local Tex-Mex spot has a loyal following for its blue margaritas, tacos al pastor, and its gooey Felix queso, which you can get on the side with chips or with its dinner platters, including its cheesy enchiladas and tacos." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Dating back to 1964, El Patio is a classic spot that guarantees a good time. Most people here are cheering on their favorite sports team between sips of potent margaritas. Make sure to order the caramelized beef fajitas with a heat that sneaks up on you and their Felix queso. Their queso is a creamier, chunkier version of the chile con queso and is named after the now-closed Felix’s restaurant. Keep the party going with live mariachi music, or hop into their attached 21+ club, aptly named “Club No Minors,” for dancing and maybe another one of those margaritas." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Going to Club No Minors means traveling through the door of a Tex-Mex restaurant into a small side room. The adults-only bar is made up of a few tables, and the “band” usually consists of an excited man with a mobile speaker and electric guitar. The one-man show is a perfectly chaotic experience, which is fitting because people dining here are either having a silly birthday celebration or secret super-fans of the man performing. Grab a plate of enchiladas and a blue margarita as you try to keep up with an energetic cover of “Hotel California.”" - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi

"When: Mon-Fri 4-6pm; Sat-Sun 11am-6pm The Deal: $4-$6 appetizers/small entrees, discounted margaritas and pitchers, $2.75 beer of the day El Patio in the Galleria neighborhood is no stranger to a good time, so it’s fitting that this classic Tex-Mex spot has Happy Hour specials every day. Swing by with a few of your work besties and have discounted margaritas by the pitcher, or come solo and grab their $2.75 beer of the day and devour $6 nachos, $5 tamales, or $4 flautitas." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Dating back to 1964, El Patio in the Galleria is a classic spot that guarantees a good time. Come here for caramelized beef fajitas with heat that sneaks up on you, ice blue margaritas that pack a serious punch, and their Felix queso, a creamier, chunkier version of chile con queso. If there isn’t a live mariachi band playing in the dining area, waltz into their connected 21+ club, aptly named “Club No Minors,” for live music, and maybe another one of those margaritas. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas