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Desperados

This little gem on Greenville is usually completely missed or thought to be a strip club. It isn’t a strip club, but an escape from dallas’s typical Mexican restaurant scene.

On the patio the music isn’t too loud and the greenery and small fountain make you forget that you are sitting right beside Greenville and Electrique Boutique.

The margaritas are strong and a great deal for only $3.50 (they were dubbed the best margarita in Dallas by The Margarita Society) and the drinks are somewhat stout. (Plus, the kitchen ran out of small glasses so my last drink was served in a HUGE glass). The wait staff is very attentive and won’t steal your credit card if you leave it on the table. … And the food is pretty.darn.good.

Since I haven’t ever seen it crowded, bring a group of friends and experience this little beauty for yourself.

Desperados
www.desperadosrestaurant.com
4818 Greenville Ave | Dallas, TX 75206-4120
(214) 363-1850

Specials:
Monday-Friday | 3-7 p.m. | $3.50 margaritas, $2.75 domestics, $2.85 wells

Blue Goose

Since I first moved to Dallas, I heard rumors of the Blue Goose margarita … and they are all true. Sunday brunch at Blue Goose was sprinkled with families and hungover “adults” enojoying their hair of the dog. My personal hair of the dog on this particular day was none other than my favorite drink: the bloody mary. The boys partook in the margaritas (and numerous ones at that!).

This was no ordinary bloody mary … no sir. This was a bloody mary crafted by hands that know my every wish and desire for the drink: thick and spicy with a hint of lime. Wondering who the master mixologist was? I’ll let you in on a secret: Blue Goose let’s you make your own. The bloody mary spread is complete with five kinds of bases and even offers olives and shrimp (which I don’t recommend!).

The food came in huge, delicious portions and I definitely recommend the queso con todo – I’m a sucker for a taco shell. My only complaint was that our waiter wasn’t Johnny on the spot; though the rest of the morning was delightful.

Blue Goose Cantina
www.bluegoosecantina.com
2905 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206-6240
(214) 823-6786

Gloria’s … glorious.

After a long day of swimming at J Pepe’s, I needed something with fruit, ice, and more fruit. My pool buddy, Matt, and I walked over to Gloria’s and sidled up to the bar. The attactive bartender snappily brought our drinks, sangria for me and the usual Crown and soda for my friend. The drinks were strong enough to make it worth dragging our tired bones across the street.

Gloria’s is perfect for a few drinks before a concert at the Granada, date night, or a chill drink at the end of a long summer day. The sangria has fresh fruit chopped small enough to suck through the straw and avoid awkwardly fishing out the fruit with a spoon.

The best thing about Gloria’s???? Not having to remember when or what day has what special with what purchase. It’s as simple as this: Sunday – Thursday, all day, same price. Another reason Gloria’s is … glorious.

Gloria’s Greenville Ave
3715 Greenville Ave. | Dallas, TX 75206
www.gloriasrestaurants.com
(214) 874-0088

Specials: ALL DAY SUNDAY-THURSDAY
House Margaritas $3.00
House Wines $5.00
Domestic Beers $3.00
Imported Beer $3.50
Mango Margaritas $5.00
Swirls $4.00
Strawberry Margaritas $5.00
Meltdowns $5.00
Mojitos $3.00
Sangria $3.00

J. Pepe’s (closed)

Here’s the deal … I’d love to write a witty intro for J.Pepe’s, but I’m hungover from all the fun that started there last night! 4 drinks and an enchilada dinner into my evening I was only $13.50 down and somewhat buzzed (which for me rarely happens after only 4 drinks). Pretty fantastic for a Monday evening.

The drinks aren’t too watered down, and the bartender, Asher, was really nice (even though he wouldn’t replace our salsa??). I told him to make me my next drink when it got down to a certain line on the glass … and he did. Quite impressive. He even gave us input on a discussion we were having.

They also have a pool that people can actually use – enough said.

Bottom line: J.Pepe’s has the right idea … cheap drinks, friendly people, and a pool. Done.

J. Pepe’s
www.jpepesgreenville.com
3619 Greenville Ave | (214)821-6431