El Sauz is THE late-night munchies spot!…read more
I've been coming here for years, and one of the things I love most is that they're open late. I've ordered food here as late as 2:30 AM!
They have a sit-down restaurant, a karaoke room, and even a walk-up window outside if you're just looking to grab something quickly. They're known for their tacos and their spicy habanero salsa, which definitely is spicy, be warned. LOL
If you're dining inside, the chips and salsa are top-tier. Sooooo good and addicting!
My personal favorite is the shrimp quesadillas. They're tiny, but mighty when it comes to flavor! I also like ordering their oysters. So far, they've always been clean, fresh, and hit the spot.
They also have Micheladas, both the traditional version made with alcohol and a non-alcoholic version made with mineral water. Both are really good, and I highly recommend giving them a try!
And for dessert, the rice pudding is served cold, and it's honestly one of the best I've had.
Everyone I've brought here has been happy with their food and their choices, which says a lot because I've brought many friends and family here.
As far as parking goes, you can usually find street parking, there's a parking lot, and there's also parking behind the restaurant.
I will say the neighborhood is a little sketchy, but if you're local, it's really not a big deal. If you're coming from outside the city and aren't familiar with the area, I'd recommend just dining inside. There's a lot of homeless and liquor store activities across the street. It's usually not a big deal, but again if you're not used to it, you may freak out.
Overall, El Sauz is one of my go-to spots for the late-night munchies, post concert, club, bar etc.