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Baja Betty's

(200 Ratings)
Gayborhood favorite
This Mexican spot is just plain fun. Betty's is a gayborhood fave, with great drink specials and food, as well as the occasional special event.


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Reviews

fitandsolid
fitandsolid
Over a year ago

Am-bar-dextrous

Since the day it opened, Baja Betty's (formerly Margarita Mary's) was immediately filled with drinkers and diners on every night. Almost unheard of for either restaurants or bars, let alone hybrids, this instant success continues years later. It's hard to get a seat at the bar, but order an appetizer with the numerous drink choices and grab a table inside (where it's always a bachelorette-party atmosphere) or out (where the sidewalk-watching is as refreshing as the bottomless champagne on Sunday brunch). When no other place is busy on Mondays, Baja Betty's draws in the masses with a half-price menu that keeps the place as busy as ever. The food isn't top-rate, and the prices aren't low, but the mood is reliably festive, and flexible enough for a business lunch, a romantic brunch, or a night out with friends. Even the straight people love it (but they're always outnumbered)!


etan.avodroc
etan.avodroc
Over a year ago

Fun people, Amazing food

I had Paco's taco salad and it was DELICIOUS! ;) You know what I mean. The atmosphere was fun, I will definitely return.


puma80
puma80
Over a year ago

My favorite

Been going for 4 years. Staff is great. Great drinks!


jamiesd
jamiesd
Over a year ago

Awesome Tequilla's

This place is just plain fun and they have a great tequilla menu. The food is not over the top great but it is Mexican food so we are not talking fine dining. Go here and you will have a great time and not be disappointed in food and cocktails.


joelrn4au
joelrn4au
Over a year ago

Fun

I had a great time, lots of fun and will go back again.


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