Tin Palace is marked different from other Earl's locations, with a swagger you don't expect. The clientele is slightly upmarket, the decor is a mix of antique finishes (hence the moniker Tin Palace) and grayscale blocking with modern lines. The patio offers a bit for everyone with a semi-covered West-facing area wrapping around to a fully exposed North-facing area that gets sun all afternoon in the summer.
The happy hour specials are great. The $2 raw tuna tostadas with jicama and avocado crema are perfect bites. The $10 nachos are freshly fried chips loaded with lots of fresh peppers, onion and tomato on top. These were tasty, satisfying treats that didn't make me feel heavy afterwards. Both the tostada and nacho toppings were cut by someone with really good knife skills. This Earl's has the chef and managers names prominently displayed on the front door, something you might not expect at a chain.
The $5 mojitos were really good too, with real raspberries muddled in. The 20oz Stella was on special and it tasted like they clean their lines diligently. Five stars for value for money, atmosphere, and patio options.