Had a fantastic tome at Chakos for an event. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic service, great food, and great energy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were super nice too. Owner is very very kind and we will be back for sure. Thank you! read more

I attended Chako's Social for the Mexico vs. England World Cup match and, unfortunately, it was the worst World Cup viewing experience I've had in nearly 30 years of attending matches at venues across Southern California. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The venue appeared to be focused on creating a nightclub atmosphere rather than providing a proper football watch party.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a DJ, extremely loud music, and a host who continuously provided her own commentary throughout the match.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Instead of allowing fans to enjoy the game, she repeatedly interrupted play with jokes, personal observations, and constant microphone chatter that distracted from the match. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Halftime was especially frustrating. Rather than preparing for the second half, the host performed multiple songs while fans on the patio were asking for the match audio to be turned on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Even after the game resumed, the unnecessary commentary continued for the remainder of the match. To make matters worse, there was a $30 cover charge. I purchased tickets for my entire group in advance, spending well over $200 before food and drinks. For that price, I expected a venue that understood people were there to watch one of the biggest sporting events in the world--not to watch the host become the center of attention. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great World Cup watch party lets the match create the atmosphere. The crowd, the chants, the tension, and the emotion are what make these events memorable. Unfortunately, those moments were constantly interrupted.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I genuinely wanted to like Chako's Social, but this experience was incredibly disappointing. If you're looking for a true football viewing experience where the game comes first, I cannot recommend it based on my visit. read more

My experience wasn't great with this spot. Went to watch Love Island season 8 premiere. Pros: 1. Sliders were very good. 2. Male at the door was super helpful and friendly. Cons: 1. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were several interruptions with the show due to the connection. I'll have to watch the show again to see if I missed anything[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. 2. I ordered a drink and had to wait over 45mins to receive it after several requests. I was told that the order was deleted on accident. 3. Gnats all over the bar and in my drink!! Disgusting! I was really disappointed with this place as I had high hopes due to a friends recommendation. I will not be back. read more

Had to leave $0 tip because of astonishingly terrible service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was not busy at all, and my friends and I came to watch love island. They messed up the audio and video for 15+ minutes in the beginning with the audio so loud that it was hurting our ears, and consistently messed up the audio throughout so that it was completely unwatchable and ruined the season 8 debut for us and we had to leave early.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Onto our order, waited over 30 minutes for 3 appetizers, and our 2 mocktail drinks never came despite us asking multiple servers multiple times. When we canceled our drinks, our server gave us a face and attitude. All servers were extremely unfriendly and never smiled at us once. They never checked in on us, were dismissive of complaints, took 3 asks just to even get some water. The fries on the menu said they'd come with house made green chile ketchup, nope just plain fries. They were good but nothing like described in the menu. The taquitos were okay. The Mac n cheese was pretty delicious and the saving grace of the entire experience. Overall, would never come here again. I'd rather watch love island on an iPhone 3 in a porta potty. Something seriously needs to change with management because you can not be THAT disorganized with 8 servers and only 5 tables of people. read more

Chako's Social - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here for Saturday brunch and had a good time mainly because of the service, drinks, and vibe. Shoutout to our waitresses Raquel and Lily -- absolutely amazing. Super friendly, attentive, and always checking on us. Top-tier service. The band was great, and the atmosphere was fun and lively. The drinks were a highlight -- we ordered the BeatBox fishbowls and they were delicious..... We skipped bottomless mimosas to try something different, but they do offer them for $30, which is a steal and worth recommending for brunch. Regarding the food, we decided to skip the breakfast items--such as the French toast, breakfast platter, and breakfast burrito--based on mixed reviews and ordered the burger and fries instead. Unfortunately, we found the meal to be quite bland. It would benefit significantly from additional seasoning, such as seasoned salt. Additionally, I recommend using romaine lettuce instead of shredded lettuce, as it provides better flavor and a more appealing presentation. I'd come back for drinks, music, and service, but the food needs improvement. Overall, a fair 3-star experience. read more

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This place was fantastic. Came here for their Rhythm and Bingo night and it was honestly a blast. The service was amazing and the mac and cheese was delicious. The staff is honestly so friendly and this place overall is just a great vibe. read more

Chako's Social - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Amazing team!!! love diesel he's the best!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also play good food and music!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They bring the vibes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My friends and I came here the other week and had Luke as our bartender. He was extremely kind and attentive to my friends and I. He was definitely one of the best bartenders we had. Thank you Luke for making our experience so great!! read more

Sports and Beer! Biggest TV monitors in OC! And good prices for drinks and beers. Plus good bar food too

Had an amazing time at the Saturday Brunch with Soto, we got there early and were greeted by Robert and were quickly seated and ready to order our food and drinks by Cassidy, she rocked it with the customer service and Robert did it with his great customer service skills and made sure everyone was taken care of. Thanks for a great time and service! read more

Chako's Social - Mexican Candy Shot - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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We went to Chako's Social for my friend's birthday, and honestly, the vibe when we first walked in was the only good part of the night. The music was popping and people looked like they were having fun, so we thought we were in for a good time. We were wrong. The place was stuffy and uncomfortable, but we tried to ignore it. Then it took forever -- and I mean forever -- for our waitress to even come take our order. After that, it was another long wait just to get our drinks. It was so slow that I actually had to get up and go to the bar myself to order drinks. At the bar, the bartender makes our drinks, rings me up on the kiosk, and asks if I want to leave a tip. I hit NO because I tipped her cash. Simple, right? Apparently not. The next day I looked at my receipt and realized they added gratuity without my authorization. So not only did I leave a cash tip, but they also snuck in an automatic gratuity after asking me if I wanted to tip on the kiosk. Make it make sense. What kind of establishment double-charges tips like that?? Completely unacceptable and honestly shady. If you go here, check EVERY line of your receipt. And let's talk about the food... $35 for what they called a "buffet," but it was basically a sad plate of salad and cold French toast. That's not a buffet -- that's disrespectful. The food was just bad, period. The ONLY redeeming part of the night was the DJ, who actually knew what she was doing and kept the energy fun. But music alone isn't enough to make up for awful service, sneaky charges, and terrible food. Would I ever come back? Absolutely not. One of the most disappointing "birthday dinners" we've had in a long time. read more

Chako's Social - CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS!!!!! - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

There were multiple issues that occurred when I visited. They messed up on my order twice, they ran out of some of their items that they had on the menu, they gave my friend's food order away to another person. They said that they would remake it and it took them 20 more minutes just to bring out waffles that look like egos and store bought gravy. The manager was very nonchalant when we spoke to him about the buffet being completely empty. When the server asked the manager if my food could be taken off of the bill since it was wrong twice, he gave her a smirk and somewhat rolled his eyes. The service was all over the place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The floor was uneven and had wood missing and holes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were gnats flying around our food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was hot inside and had bad air circulation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only thing that they did right was take our food off of the bill that was wrong and the orders that were not received. Towards the end, the manager came to our table and pretended to be concerned. I don't recommend this place. read more

Best place ever! I went yesterday with the OCAC group! Yesterday and I had a great time! The service was amazing, the servers were nice and professional and got the orders right, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the seats were super comfortable and the area was spacious and inside was super clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] owner was super chill. I would definitely recommend this place if yall wanna catch vibes and chill here 10/10 read more

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I was very surprised! I came here to watch a World Cup Match with my friend. I didn't expect much outside of traditional bar food but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious! We had a flatbread pizza, short rib sliders and a Salad and everything else as delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat in front of large screens and enjoyed the viewing experience. There was a large screens both indoors and outdoors so we didn't miss a moment of the game.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ended up staying for 3 games and then it turned into a club with a great DJ and was a good time overall. read more

Chakos is located in downtown Fullerton on the corner of Harbor. I recommend checking out their social media as they have quite a bit of special events and happy hour deals. I saw a promo for ladies Rnb brunch so made a reservation for my girlfriends and me. It was $10 per person for the reservation and easy to do on the website. We had reservations at 11:30am this past Sunday and the vibes were perfect. Aesthetically they had a cute sign photo opp at entry and the tvs had a pink rnb ladies brunch decal. It set the vibe. Our server was Mia and she was so attentive and sweet! We did bottomless mimosas($25) which they do a 90 minute time limit which makes sense and we decided to do the breakfast buffet which was $20 per person. Mia made sure to keep the bottomless flowing and the buffet was delicious. The dj's for ladies rnb brunch were fantastic. Dj p nasty was a whole vibe and I was singing the whole time. The dj after her got us on the dance floor and it was a good time for sure. I also ordered espresso martinis which were delicious here along with the nachos. This was a great time for brunch and will definitely be back sooner than later! read more

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usually love coming to Chako's on Wednesdays -- the vibe is always great and I always have a good time! However, I decided to stop by on a Saturday around 1:15 AM just to check out the weekend crowd. I knew they closed at 2 AM, so I figured I'd have a few minutes to dance. To my surprise, they were charging $20 per person, which felt a bit steep given how close it was to closing. Still, I paid for myself and my friend ($40 total). But by 1:40 AM, the lights were already turned on and staff started kicking people out early. That was disappointing -- especially since we barely got 20 minutes inside and they didn't stay true to their 2 AM closing time. I've never had this issue on a Wednesday, but when I finally paid to come on a Saturday, the experience just didn't match the cost. read more

Chako's Social - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

On February 15, 2026, one day after Valentine's Day, I attended Chakos nightclub accompanied by my mother and brother. While inside the establishment, I was suddenly struck on the side of my face by an unknown individual without warning or provocation. I did not see the attacker, as the assault occurred unexpectedly from outside my field of vision. The force of the impact caused me to fall to the ground in a state of confusion. Rather than checking on my condition, ensuring my safety, or attempting to identify or detain the individual responsible, a bouncer approached me and immediately instructed me to leave the premises. At no point did staff ask whether I was injured, request my statement, or attempt to locate the assailant. The actions of Chakos staff demonstrate a failure to provide reasonable security and care for patrons. Instead of responding appropriately to an assault occurring inside their venue, staff removed the victim while allowing the responsible individual to remain unidentified. Since the incident, I have attempted to obtain the establishment's insurance information to pursue proper claims related to the injuries and damages suffered. Chakos has failed to provide this information or take accountability. On April 22, 2026, I spoke with an employee named Carlos to follow up regarding the incident and insurance details. Carlos stated that he did not have internet access and suggested I speak with a manager but failed to provide any further direction or assistance. This interaction reflected the same pattern of negligence and lack of responsibility demonstrated on the night of the assault. Based on these events, I believe Chakos failed in its duty to maintain a safe environment for patrons and failed to properly respond after a violent incident occurred on its premises. read more

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What can I say about Chakos? Would we go back after driving from a distance? No. We purchased tickets for the R&B Brunch and also bought bottomless mimosas, but we were never clearly told our table would only be for 90 minutes. We ordered food--the French dip was delicious--and we were enjoying the music and chatting with the table next to us while the DJ was playing. The music was loud and several people came in with babies in car seats and toddlers, so we were surprised that it felt more like a family day club environment than the brunch vibe we expected. When we were ready to order another round of drinks, our waitress told us the manager said we had to leave because our 90 minutes were up and other people were waiting for our table. We had already been there about two hours and spent over $300, and it felt very abrupt and unwelcoming to be asked to leave like that. On top of that, gratitude was automatically added for a party of six, even though there were only three of us. The food was good, but the experience felt rushed and very focused on turning tables rather than customer service. The staff even seemed uncomfortable, like they were under pressure from management. Unfortunately, because of the way we were treated, we won't be returning. read more

I came to Chako's with a friend for a Love Island watch party on a Tuesday and had a fun time. There are so many TVs it's impossible to have a bad view. If the sun has gone down, they have really fun vibey strip lights. They had a prix fix themed menu for the party with special drinks. I was disappointed that the server told me there were no non-alcoholic drink options available. No sodas, really? We couldn't order anything as a mocktail? Please do better for your sober visitors so we can drink more than water. Besides that, I enjoyed my fries. There were no other vegan options than that. It's what I was expecting honestly. It's definitely overpriced for the portion you receive, but the drinks and food are sort of the price you pay for the great viewing experience. Overall though, yes I would recommend to anyone who wants to go to a watch party and have fun with the girls as a group! I appreciate the theming and the huge TVs. Food and drink options are limited to fries only for sober vegans so eat before you come. read more

I thought I was walking in to Chako's to drop off a business card to possibly DJ there. The flashing lights zapped my eyes when I made the entrance; I only made it halfway (?) to the bar before Jacob (a consultant for and friend of the bar) pulled me aside for some decidedly light hearted conversation under the lasers and lights at Chako's. Jacob asked who I was etc., and then proceeded to discuss his cultural background, joke extensively about planing events, music, and self promotion. He flagged down Abraham, the lead bartender, during his jocular talk with me & ordered two whiskeys. I drank shot number 1. Jacob asked me countless riotously funny questions about DJing. For example: Do I have tons of ladies following me 24/7 because of all the dope beats I play, etc.? I said that DJing does not quite work like that, and he said then you need to play more bangers, party jams etc. (He laughed or smiled during 99% of the conversation--a total comedian.) He began explaining that he sells happiness & experiences, but before he could finish the thought he got distracted by a golden retriever a regular had in their booth. Jacob started bobbing and weaving in front of the golden retriever. The dog leapt into a full blown play fight with Jacob. Jumping at Jacob's chest and faux chomping his wrists whenever Jacob threw a jab at the dog. A miniature mock prize fight unfolded between hound and man as the party lights danced about them. A risible spectacle. Jacob stopped playing with the dog, returned to the bar, and ordered himself and me a second shot of whiskey. He swiftly downed his glass. I paused with mine for a moment, so he offered me a generous handful of orange slices from the bar. I ate the oranges and drank the shot. Before the conversation could resume, someone from the staff asked to speak with Jacob for 5 minutes. The team member and Jacob both walked to a more private section of Chako's. I shifted my attention to Abraham. Thanked him for the drinks. Abraham maintained an extremely stoic and professional demeanor. I shook hands with Suzy, a manager, on my way out. Then I made my way to the main exit. What a bar. read more

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We attended the Saturday brunch to see the band Soto. It was our 1st time there. We arrived at 11am. Robert greeted us with a warm welcome and informed us someone will seat your shortly. Within 10- 15 mins, I believe the manager/owner seated us at a table. Cassidy was our waitress and was very attentive. Robert also kept checking in and see if we needed anything. I was impressed with customer service this place had to offer. And can't forget about Soto & Rosie Cortez were great. Drinks were great. We had good appetizers. We will be coming back. Thanks again to Robert & Cassidy read more

Chako's Social - Cazuela drink to share with 4 people - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Loved this spot! Staff here is super chill! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I absolutely loved rhythm karaoke! Nice drink selection too I didn't get a chance to try the food here but it looked tasty! read more

Came to chakos on a Saturday afternoon. Our waitress Raquel was awesome! Food and drinks were so good and Loved the live band Rosie and the fellas, they kept the vibe going! Definitely would come back to have a good time here! read more

Chako's Social - Bottomless mimosas - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Food was great; went during happy hour on a weekday and was perfect with my midori sour drink. The bar tenders were great and served me fast and even gave me water whenever needed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The venue is decently sized with a nice outside sitting area and has a nice layout for seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I don't know what's wrong with the alcohol in this place but I always blackout with no more than 2 shots.

This is my far one of the best clubs in town, not only is the owner hands-on. He is a great guy. Not to mention the food, everything I have was fantastic. I was with a large group. We ordered half the menu. I've been back in about 20 times now. I would live there if I could!!!! read more

This live karaoke night with Eric Tucker is honestly such a vibe. It's super fun, welcoming, and the band is insanely talented. You don't just sing you perform with actual musicians who know how to hype you up and make the whole experience feel special The energy is so good every time. Whether you're on stage or just watching, it's a fun and unforgettable night. Can't wait to go back! read more

Chako's Social - Outside patio vibe - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Don't come to the brunch special. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as you walk in your welcomed to sticky floors from the nightclub before.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Couldn't even mop the place, must've been such a inconvenience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]If you are at least 6 people just know that the gratuity is automatically included so then you're forgotten in the process because why put in the effort when the money is already guaranteed. Food was sub par and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the air conditioning ONLY works in the restroom. Therefore good luck eating and sweating it out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sadly places like this will soon demise. There are MANY places in OC that offer a successful brunch service. read more

I like chakos! I've been here more than a few times and each time has been a memorable experience for myself and the girlies. The bartender pours the drinks great. You get what you Pay for and some. I've heard some sketchy things about Chakos but I've never experienced it myself at all. even when we get there early pick our spot on the dance floor and start dancing and in no time it's usually packed. I've never tried the food just the drinks and the weekend nightlife and so far I have no complaints, other than when they have that Y2K night, I hate that. The restrooms were clean each time I've gone , and if you get there early enough you can beat the line and the cover charge! read more

Chako's Social - Party night! - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

I love coming here I come maybe two to three times every other week. Most of the times we encounter the owner Nice guy Always makes sure you are taken care of We had an issue with our food and he came right over and assisted our party! The hospitality is amazing here From the bartenders to the hostess Gets really busy on the weekends But they always find a way to accommodate you Even when you don't have a reservation Thank you boss man for the bday shot for my bestie! We had a blast and definitely coming back !!! read more

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Chako's Social is a modern restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Downtown Fullerton. It's the place for happy hour, dining and nightlife, weekend brunch, girls night out and sports bar experience with large screen tvs!! Monday-Friday, they have a Pet-Friendly Happy Hour from 4-7 PM, with $8 Happy Hour Specials and FREE treats for pets!! They have DAILY SPECIALS 4-9pm Monday: $5 All Flatbreads Tuesday: $10 Endless Tacos Wednesday: $5 Seoul Wings Thursday: $5 1/2 lb Smash Burgers Friday: $30 any Steak and the Bring Your Own Wine (no cork fee) Saturday: weekend brunch 10am - 4pm; $90 Meal for 2 (1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 desserts) DJ - great vibes and music. Sunday: weekend brunch 10am - 4pm with $25 bottomless mimosas; $20 Endless Ribs and Brisket My favorite appetizers are the Seoul Wings. So crispy, sweet, spicy, tangy and finger lickin' good!! A definite must-try!! So craveable!! The Cerviche is very fresh and tasty!! The Ribeye was another favorite!! Perfectly cooked. Juicy and tender!! The Brussel sprouts had a char and I couldn't stop eating them!! Parking can be difficult in downtown Fullerton during peak hours. There is 2-3 hr street parking available. There is also a free parking structure about 300ft away. read more

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Love Chako's! Visited here with a group of Mamas for Mother's Day to celebrate them on their day. Drinks were delicious and the food was perfection. Unfortunately, I was so busy tearing up my plate that I missed the opportunity to get a photo of all the meals being served, but there were no complaints AT ALL, just praise after praise. The atmosphere was great and I loved the aesthetic at the entrance. I was actually nervous that it would take awhile to grab a table, but we waited no more than ten minutes. Now there was a 2 hour max we had to enjoy our meal, but we finished right on time, so it didn't bother us much. Not sure if that is the norm, as this was my first time visiting, but it could've been newly implemented for the day itself (Mothers Day). Service was good as well! Gold Star to Chako's! read more

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Came here for a Joke and Stroke event which was supposed to be like a paint and sip with a comedy show. The whole thing was a disaster. After getting seated, we waited 25 minutes for a waitress to come by and take our drink orders. About 20 mins after that we got our drinks and wanted to order food but the waitress only took one persons order in our group and then walked away. We ended up not getting our food till an hour after we arrived. I got the watermelon mocktail which was terrible. It was literally watered down watermelon juice. Not worth $8. I also got the burger which was super greasy and had no flavor. Bad service. Bad food. Joke and Stroke is a separate company that came in to host the event here but I'm still going to review it here. Joke and Stroke is a great idea for an event, a paint and comedy night, however it was horribly executed and disorganized. My sister is battling cancer so I thought I would take her out to do something fun as a distraction. This was a huge disappointment. We arrived and we didn't know what we were supposed to do. Nobody told us. Finally we got our supplies but had to wait forever in a line to get the paint. The paint was really bad quality, like children's finger paint. The event was supposed to start at 7 but the "comedy show" didn't start till after the basketball game was over at 8:45. AN HOUR AND FORTY-FIVE MiNUTES after the event started. If I had known this ahead of time, I would have never come. The worst part of the night were the "comedians." They were soooooooooooooo bad!! Not funny at all!! I cannot stress that enough! I didn't laugh once and no one in my party did either! I looked around and nobody was laughing. We were all cringing. All we talked about all night was how bad this event was. This was truly an embarrassment for the owner and everyone involved in producing it. I can't believe I paid $30 for this AND we had to buy two items at the restaurant. This was a HUGE waste of time and a waste of money. read more

Want a good place to go out w the girlies on a random afternoon? This is the place. The best place to watch Love Island. They even had Love Island theme drinks and sooooo many TVs. The atmosphere was awesome bc there were so many girls watching so it felt like a big sleepover. read more

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Had a great time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was nice and the music they played during our time there was fun too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Lovely place with good vibes especially with events hosted here. Service was solid and all around a good experience

​"My friends and I came from Vegas to celebrate a birthday in Downtown Fullerton, but Chako's was a massive disappointment. From the moment we walked in, the staff was rude--one worker in particular became unnecessarily hostile just because we asked for service. The entire night felt disorganized, with management clearly having no control over the floor or their employees' behavior. On top of the bad service, the drinks tasted watered down. Don't waste your time here. There are plenty of other bars nearby that actually know how to treat customers. read more

Perfect for the games especially for playoffs. Massive tvs everywhere and solid happy hour specials.

Called ahead to asked if I could watch a soccer game with the sound on the patio away from everyone and they said it was cool. Show up and the manager can't figure it out but me and my friend stayed anyway. Half way through, the sound of MMA starts playing through the speakers. I ask the manager if we can put my game on. He says there's people coming in for the fights. 30 minutes in, we're still the only people in the establishment. read more

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Went there for a club event meet up. Chakos was so fun and the DJ was great, they got the crowd hype. We used the digital Photo Booth feature a lot which was so fun getting those memories with our group. The drinks were great and reasonably priced. I can't wait to go back!! read more