We went last weekend to the amps and Ales beer festival in Chula Vista. We had a great afternoon…read more The price was awesome, the event was not overcrowded, the music was great, the beer selection was amazing, decent food selections. All in all it was a great afternoon I can't wait for next year!

I think that most of the people who attended Saturday, May 14 2016's sold out inaugural edition of…read moreChula Vista's Avenue Amps & Ales would agree that the festival was largely successful. Even though the weather remained pretty gloomy throughout everyone seemed in good spirits (pun intended). While this is certainly one of the smaller beer festivals in the San Diego area, attendance was limited to 500 people, there was a good selection of local San Diego County Breweries, a few from further afield and even a couple from Europe. Everyone I spoke with seemed to be having a good time. My only complaint was the music was a bit loud and given the small footprint the actual festival took place in it was hard to get away from it. Admittedly none of the bands played music that was in any styles that I like so that may have affected my opinion here. However, I will say that at times having any kind of a conversation was pretty difficult. Bottom line: If you like beer keep an eye out for the Sophomore year of this festival around mid May of next year (and particularly if you live in the South County area this is the closest to home beer fest yet). Overall a great first try and a thumbs up to the people at the Third Avenue Village Association for putting this on. See ya' next year! Cheers!

This festival was a massive disappointment. It wasnt on my radar but a friend had a spare ticket so…read morewhat's the worst that could go wrong? A lot, actually. The $12 tickets seems fair, until you realize all it gets you is in the door (after paying $20 in parking). There was not a significant amount of taco vendors and most were ridiculously overpriced ($20+ for three tacos) and had similar quality to what you might find at a county fair. As for the tequila tastings, its seems they instructed all the vendors to portion out .5oz shots to pour into your tasting glass and you only get six of these pours for the low price of $50! (+fees). Want a margarita? Well it seems like they may have whispered a bit of tequila into the sugary mess they poured into your cup. Well you know what you're getting with beer right? They'll happily sell you a Tecate for $12 and it wont even be on draft. Better value can honestly be found at Petco Park. Even finding a place to sit was harder than it should have been as there were way less tables in the eating are then there were people in attendance. We shared a table with some fellow festival goers, who were also disappointed in the cold, soggy carne asada fries they were served. No one deserves that. I would highly recommend this festival to anyone who hates money. And themselves.

Major rip off- It's a glorified average food truck street fair with overpriced drinks! Skip it!…read more It's $45 for a ticket with a margarita and then you have e to pay another $59 to sample 6 tiny tiny samples of different tequila. It's the music people come for and would save the dollars and spend elsewhere. Margaritas are $17.50!!

I've gone the last two years and had a BALL! There is both VIP and general seating. The VIP area…read moreoffers tables, chairs, shade, and waiters who take your food orders (or you can walk around and purchase your food on your own). They serve Mexican and Cuban food, water, and alcohol. The View is AMAZING, because it's right next to the water. Also, the general seating is cool if you prefer to bring your chairs, umbrellas, blankets and chill. The only restriction is bringing coolers or your own food and beverages. The music is live and amazing! AND, they even have a dance floor - outside! It's hosted by DJ Chris Springer of 88.3 FM

A great afternoon of Latin music and food! THe location right next to the water was beautiful.read more

I'm happy it was bigger this time more vendor's which was nice to see. And business where open also…read morewhich was nice We enjoyed the music at the stage which was Santana soul and I happened to to be wearing Santana T shirt for a my last concert lol. And I had Dole whip which great on warm day But the real treat Mujer Divina burrito & coffee house 218 is the best burritos We walked in right before they closed and the owner came out to talk to us. They are not the same place next store or associated with Mujer Divina Brunch Cafe, Glad we asked Easy toys are always on my list of a store because He is L.A Dodger fan he sells Dodger gear And he asked to if I want sell my shirt funny Not happening

This was my first time attending Chula Vista's Lemon Festival. I honestly did not know what to…read moreexpect coming into this but much to my surprise, the event was very well organized, and I had a really great time. I really liked how there were multiple stages with performances that range from mariachi, DJs playing 80s music, live band, and dancers. They were all very entertaining. This was a family event that had a huge section dedicated just for kids. They had arts and crafts, games, bouncers, slides, and many more! I liked how there were many props and backdrops for photo ops. Where the event fell a little short for me was the food. I guess somehow I was expecting to see a lot of vendors selling lemon themed food, desserts, and beverages. There were a few vendors who sold lemon cookies and cakes, but it was far and few in between. Overall, I had fun and would go again next year! Parking wasn't so bad since I parked in a residential area and walked a few blocks.

What an idea! Pop up a movie anywhere. Could your street be next?…read morePAC-Arts in San Diego is putting on Drive-by Cinema around town. Just find a location and pop up a classic movie! This kickoff event was so fun, we will certainly follow them on twitter to see where they pop up next!

It was an excellent experience to learn and sample classics and batches only offered at the event…read more The variety of vendors made it possible to satisfy all from experienced to newcomers. It was our first time staying in Tijuana and attending the festival. The food was excellent, we tried the brisket. Your $10 entrance fee allows you all-day access. We purchased bottles you can't get in Cali. We're looking forward to next year's expo.

I was the first time at Tequila Expo which was October 11-14 in the year 2018. The location next…read moreto the building of Jai Alai at Avenida Revolucion and Calle 7 from 3 PM to 1 AM. Admission 100 Mexican Pesos or US $ 5. You can try free different types of tequila and you can also buy tequilas. There are also performances, Mexican folklore like dances, music, and songs. There is also a food court next to it. It is worth visiting and I recommend it. Tequila Expo in Tijuana is every year. My recommendation to avoid headaches buy good quality tequila with the words on the bottle "100% Agave" - BTW "How to Take a Straight Tequila Shot - The Spruce Eats https://www.thespruceeats.com ' Drinks & Cocktails ' Cocktails ' Cocktail Basics Feb 5, 2019 - "Lick, Sip, Suck" Moisten the back of your hand below the index finger (usually by licking) and pour on the salt. Lick the salt off your hand. The salt lessens the burn of the tequila. Drink the tequila. Quickly bite into and suck the lemon or lime wedge. The sour fruit balances and enhances the flavor of the tequila."

Beautiful day out on Liberty Station! I luckily scored tickets thanks to Yelp SD's Elite Ticket…read moreGiveaway for Grand Fiesta. Parking was easy and it was a cinch to get in and out of the festival in the heart of Liberty Station. The event went from 12-3pm and the line wrapped around the block, but had steady flow with shortly arriving inside after about a 20 minute wait. I got to try many vendors some familiar and many for the first time! 1. La Corriente Cocina Del Pacifico: Red Snapper and Ahi Tuna 2. Mezcal Los Javis 3. Brewjeria: West Coast IPA 4. Cherry Fish 5. Dockside Fish 6. Palmy's Pacific Beach 7. Surfside: Black Cherry, Iced Tea Lemonade 8. Fire Barbecue: Pastrami 9. Sovereign Modern Thai 10. Dang Brother Pizza 11. Caliano Pizza: Chopped Cheese 12. Xteca: Mexican America Lager 13. Las Comiditas: Mole over meat tortilla chip 14. Suntide: Guava Strawberry Mimosa 15. Casa Chocolate: Apple with chocolate drizzle with fruity pebbles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch 16. Barrilitos: Manzana Some vendors ran out by 1:30pm and another vendor said we got the last 2 portions. I left by 1:45pm after checking out a good amount of vendors! Overall, a terrific festival and had fun enjoying some eats, drinks, music and a deeper appreciation for Latin America and Mexico influence over Southern California dishes.

First of all, thank you @YelpSanDiego and Hannah for tickets to this amazing San Diego Wine + Food…read moreGrand Fiesta at Liberty Station. So grateful to be able to attend this event. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. Pros: lots of alcohol, super friendly vendors, San Pellegrino everywhere to keep you hydrated, nicely decorated with Day of Dead photo ops, fresh hot tacos (all delicious) with fancy toppings, restaurants from TJ, Mexicali, SD, variety of tacos from lengua to Thai to ahi to salmon, free parking, nice variety of alcohol from sangria to beer to wine to hard cider. Cons: long lines, waste of plates, no table tops/belly ups or seats unless part of VIP section, no dessert booths, lots of empty booths and/or vendors ran out of food before 2:00. But getting to go for free makes me even embarrassed to bring up the cons. Truly it was a great event. Liberty Station was a great venue for this because it was spacious for the amount of people in attendance. Tix were sold out. Parking is easy and free. Only caveat: I didn't check out restrooms or see them but I do wish there were handwashing stations around. Some vendors were eating with the same gloved hands they were serving from.

I have gone a few times over the last 15 years…read more Parking is first come first serve and in the surrounding neighborhoods and then you use the heel and toe express to get over to the street fair. The fair is free to walk around, shop, buy food and drink, listen to the bands. The bands are loud and there are several sound stages. There are booths selling the festival merch, like shirts and hats, and I assume that helps to continue to put on the festival\. The ad said 300 vendors, not sure if there were really 300, but there were a bunch for sure. Definitely a fun thing to check out if you are in the area and wanting a street festival to try.

People who don't like street fairs never leave their house. I've heard about this fair for years -…read moreit's always the last weekend in September. And it can be pretty hot in Sept, so bring your floppy hats and plenty of water. This was the 40th year with 66 bands - some are 'hit or miss' - but a great selection of music. Lots of vendors for things like solar panels to pest control to food. Most of the food is a little deeper in the festival - but you've got your solid basics: gyros, bbq, and ..... well......fried. Pup friendly but be sure to travel on the off-hours. Nice selection of pet friendly vendors too (leashes, bowls, tons of pet stuff)! Lots of fun for the whole family - it's nice to get out after being locked down for so many years!