Midnight Munchies: Late Night Happy Hour at La Puerta

Nearly three years ago, nightlife industry pioneers Meritte Powell and Darren Moore introduced San Diego locals to all-new niche in the ever-evolving party scene. Blending together the elements of classy Mexican eatery and laid back lounge, La Puerta quickly took downtown by storm and has continued to draw in a wealth of guacamole and tequila-lovin’ followers ever since.

Located on Fourth Avenue amidst the bustle of fast-paced nightclub traffic, La Puerta stands apart from the crowd with its humble size and attitude. But don’t be so easily fooled into thinking that this downtown watering hole is akin to the standard dive bar – locals who work and/or play downtown consider this Mexican-inspired lounge a first class drinking destination. From a collection of signature handcrafted cocktails and a menu of affordable, mouthwatering delights, La Puerta’s intimate is the one-stop shop for patrons looking for easygoing fun and ever-changing entertainment.

Late Night Deals: While it’s safe to say that many locals flock to La Puerta for their unbeatable Happy Hour deals offered daily from 3pm-7pm and their killer Sunday morning brunch, this celebrated bar has steadily grown into a revered late night hot spot for tried and true night owls.

Get the scoop on Late Night Happy Hour at La Puerta: On Wednesday nights from 10pm until close, beer thirsty patrons can head in for $2 and $3 draft brews, and on Thursday nights, be careful not to give yourself a brain freeze while you’re sucking down $3 Frozen Mojitos and Frozen Lime or Strawberry Margaritas. Every Sunday night from 10pm-close, guests can enjoy half-off cocktails. Sangria and margarita fans will delight in the Purple Haze, La Puerta’s homemade sangria swirled together with a frosty frozen margarita. Guests can also sip and savor other tasty beverages such as the Blue Suede Shoes made with blueberry-infused Milagro Blanco, sage, lime juice, agave nectar, and 7 Up; or the refreshing Afternoon Delight made with a blend of Corzo Blanco, muddled cucumber, mint, lime juice, agave nectar and a splash of 7 Up and soda water.

But wait….there’s more! La Puerta hosts acclaimed DJs from SD, LA and SF spinning a variety of hot beats several nights a week and the kitchen is open until 1am daily for all you revelers with late night munchies.

We guarantee that you won’t be able to resist an order of La Puerta’s gluttonous guacamole, topped with savory chunks of panela cheese on top of crispy handmade tortilla chips. If you’ve thrown back one too many tequila shots, coat your stomach with some heartier late night fare such as the Viva Mexico burrito made with tender chunks of steak, cheese, green chiles, onions, guac and sour cream; or the signature Torta “La Puerta” made with achiote pork, steak, turkey, ham and melted cheese with a side of salty French fries.

For a laid back late nightlife experience, trust in La Puerta for affordable and quality beverages handcrafted from the finest tequilas and liquors around, and curb your midnight munchies with freshly made Mexican fare. For more information, please visit La Puerta in Downtown San Diego.  

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