This is the speakeasy inside of Growlers - the sports bar inside the Gaylord Pacific conference…read moreresort. The hostess of Growlers can help you find the speakeasy (fridge door). Was there for a conference event, and then came back the next day for the full speakeasy experience. For the conference private event - top marks. Would hold something like a small wedding welcome cocktail hour here. Cocktails were batched in real time from a preset menu and good. Food was same as the speakeasy experience but served in trays with the waitresses. As a Speakeasy/ craft cocktail bar, this was everything it should be. Mixologists were excellent at a level similar to Oculto 477. The bartender offered a clarified Mai Tai inspired cocktail from the daily specials and it was completely worth the cost. That kicked off a craving for a classic Mai tai like False Idol, Trader Vic's, or Smugglers Cove. The bartender was able to deliver despite not being setup as a tiki bar (no mint garnish, crushed ice etc.) It was made with block ice but the cocktail tasted as it should. Great service, and top notch experience and would return and even consider booking for an event. Excellent ambiance, service and experience.

Oh, we FANCY now..... Visited this speakeasy at the…read moreGaylord resort with the fam bam. Very cool place. Staff was very attentive & the drinks were top notch. #DiningWithTheAndersons #AdultShenanigans #FancyDrinks #Speakeasy

Ooohh, I really like this actually. I was expecting a more generic sports bar, and I'm glad it's…read morenot that. I mean, people totally still watch sports here of course and so do I, but what I mean is the space is bright and expansive, the location is lovely, and the monitors are ginormous. More importantly, the food and drinks are at least somewhat interesting. Not even sure if I've had hard kombucha before. I probably have, but I don't remember. These are largely light, sour, and fruity, which are the sort of alcohol I've been addicted to lately anyways. And they have cool fruits like dragonfruit and lychee. The bowls and fruit salad were what originally caught my eye. I was not feeling a berry salad, so I got a carne asada bowl, and it was delicious. The steak was soft and peppery, and the ratio of ingredients was well balanced. The hummus, kale, and salsas made for a fun Mediterranean flavor, and the basmati rice was fluffy and consistent. It's sad, but it's hard to find an Asian restaurant in town that makes a rice bowl this good.

Second time at Novo and my family and I are planning when to come back or what event to host here!…read more The servers are friendly and attentive and the overall service has been very good. The ambiance is relaxed, everyone is there enjoying their time and food/drinks. The drinks are my highlight, they taste so good and they are strong. The food was also surprisingly very delicious. I dont know what I was expecting but even the chicken nuggets were good. My son is already asking when we can go back to Novo for his yummy food.

Fun divey spot and there was live music on the day we went! Loved the decor and lighting in here…read more There's also pool tables and a lil board game corner! $5 drink specials and happy hour. They have a touchtunes machine so you can play songs from your phone and change up the vibe. Limited parking but if you're coming to drink you shouldn't be driving anyway lol XD

I've lived in the neighborhood for 35 plus years and never thought I would step foot inside Salty…read moreDog bar. Being a non frequent drinker, hole-in-the wall bars just never caught my fancy. And, only then will I entertain a night out unless I'm with the right group of people. I've been to this bar several times now and it's been nothing but good old fashion fun. You can be yourself and no one bothers you. It's not crazy crowded, at least when I've been there during the weekdays. I can actually find a seat at the bar or just lounge in the back area on a couch. There are also tables and chairs to choose from. There has been a DJ, live band, karaoke or just plain music jammin. The highlight for me: the bar tenders ! They were attentive and friendly. Shout out to Justin and I forgot young looking female bartender's name. Shout out to her too This bar may not be as lit and inviting looking from the outside, don't judge. Step inside, give it a try Oh and see how many frogs you can find around the bar ...I counted about 15 plus.

We really enjoy ourselves with the friendly service and the food is so good, it is plated…read morebeautifully. We have had the enchiladas , tacos and birriera, everything is great. The restaurant is decorated with good taste, and plenty of parking.

Nice ambiance but service was slow. Friday during the lunch hour was just a few customers. Chips…read moreand condiments are always nice but the water was slow in coming. Even as I was coughing and asking for water. Note to self: wait for the water before you eat chips and salsa! The Birria tacos were nicely made and reasonably priced but I don't know why $2.75 for consommé. You don't pay for it with a French Dip and you don't need a coffee mug portion. My friends were good with what they ordered. Service was nice and friendly but just on the slow side even at the end when we were the only customers.

This place was so well loved the person that recommended it gave us an escort to make sure we found…read morethe right restaurant. She highly recommended the surf and turf burrito and shrimp tacos. Our group got fish's tacos, Taco Gobernador and caldo mixto. Everything was delicious and very generous portions. We were enjoying our food so much I didn't get picture of the tacos and soup. My favorite part was an pepino aguas frescas I've been craving and found here!! Service was fast and very friendly. Looks like it would feel like a club at night and weekends!

I am happy to say that this might be my new go to spot when I'm craving tacos! I have been on the…read morelookout for a good, reliable taco place in San Diego, and, after many flops, Taqueria Tiajuana has definitely entered the list for top contender. Their tacos are very flavorful and good size for the price you pay! These are definitely the closest I've had, taste-wise, to Tijuana style tacos here in SD. I would definitely recommend coming here, especially if you want to save yourself from the drive to Tijuana & the border crossing time back. My top recommendations from here would be the Taco de Cabeza and Mulita de Adobada! On a Thursday evening, this place had a good crowd, which suggested that it would be good! They have plenty of indoor seating, along with some limited patio seating. The parking lot was a good size given how full the place was! Aside from tacos, they have a great variety of Aguas frescas and beer! They also sell different Mexican snacks, as well as desserts! During this visit I only tried the menu for Taqueria Tiajuana, but I'll definitely be back to give El Cacho (seafood) a try!

I came in for lunch and a drink today and was blown away by the bartenders attention to detail and…read moreremembering my drink from 2 weeks ago. Lilya was amazing and I definitely recommend coming in when she is bartending!!! Drinks are spot on bar is kept clean!! A++!! She deserves a gold star from management for sure!!!:)

Yep! Old school charm with a flamboyant personality…read more The attention to detail presented with each morsel of food or each artisan crafted cocktail. Perfection. Fun family atmosphere that you and the kids will be talking about for years to come. This is the place where memories are made

This place is found inside the Gaylord Resort. It's a sports bar with lots of TVs with games being…read moretelevised in every direction; in short, it's loud inside. The menu is decent. 1 night tried their burger, there's nothing basic about it, it's huge. It was a tad greasy, really difficult to eat; way more than I could eat. The fries were meh , not as crispy as they should be. The 2nd time we split a salad, it was huge & plenty for 2 people. Service was decent; I believe they were blown out, thus the wait staff was stretched, yet they made the best of things. No pics, just enjoyed the food & friends.

I rented out Growlers for my client during their annual sales meeting and they were super happy…read more Management (Nate big thank you for going out of your way to ensure success) and staff were top notch. Bartenders all had a god vibe The venue is massive and definitely one of the property's highlights. Try the wings

We went to Kalaveras for Happy Hour and we really enjoyed it! This was the Chula Vista location on…read more3rd Avenue, used to be the old Fudruckers. Parking shouldn't be an issue, they have spots in the front but then there's the big garage right behind it, and it's free. There's also street parking but you might have to pay. The place itself is very spacious and clean. They also have an outdoor patio for dogs. I do know later in the evening it gets louder and more like a club vibe, but it's not bad. Service was perfectly fine. I had no issues at all. Staff greeted us with a smile when we walked in. They were always checking up on us when we needed things. No issues at all. I thought everyone was doing their jobs. Happy hour is so worth it here. $1.99 tacos! I had the carne asada, birria and Chicharonnes tacos! While the meat portions look small, y'all need to realize this is happy hour street tacos! Adding some salsa from the self serve bar, it was so worth the price. We had 11 tacos, cheese nachos, 2 beers and 1 margarita and it was about $50! So worth it! I highly recommend Kalaveras for Mexican food. Great vibes. Great happy hour prices. I think this place is good for large groups also. It may not be kid friendly later into the night but it's very worth it!

Was visiting San Diego for the weekend and my friend recommended Kalaveras for Sunday Brunch…read more They opened at 10, and we were one of the first to get there. The brunch buffet is definitely worth the price. The food was excellent, the service was attentive and fast and the music and indoor area was cool. I can't wait to be back in San Diego to have brunch at Kalaveras again. Authentic Mexican food, friendly service and great vibe.

A good "all in one" spot for several types of culinary delights. It serves for here and to go with…read morea big eating area and plenty of seating. Had the ceviche especial tostada and did not disappoint. Also had the Ensenada fish and shrimp tacos which were really good despite being the entry level dish. The tacos Coronado and Governador were also tasty. This is definitely a good spot to come to for good food and where the workers treat you well!

Great place for a drink + food. The place has a large garage style large window that opens and the…read morebreeze + fresh air u get from outside is fantastic. They have a great happy hour almost daily, and the employees here are wonderful. Cassie was bartending today and she was very attentive and informative. She made a few recommendations and everything was amazing.

We just came for a Sunday lunch and saw they serve brunch until 2. We were seated, given menus, and…read moretold to order at the bar. There's cool Mexican art on the wall and table was clean and wiped down. There's not too big of a menu and what they have is made really well. The chips and salsa were good. I like how light the chips are. The free salsa had more and better flavor than the red, but both are good. I got El Bàsico burrito and it was like how I used to eat it growing up when my parents would make it for me. I asked for a side of the poblano salsa they use for the chilaquiles and it was so good! It became with a side of plain crema. I left full and happy! My wife got a Quesataco with a side of frijoles and papas. The taco had a lot of meat and was super tasty. They gave you a small side of consume and that didn't disappoint either. The papas didn't have too much flavor but were nice and crispy. The beans were my wife's favorite. They have a slight kick and bomb flavor. I'm glad to have this place in our neighborhood and I look forward to coming back again!