At first my feelings for El Hefe were love/hate. Mainly because I couldn't understand why they built this place to be so freaking SMALL with such a MASSIVE bar... sort of a stupid design plan. Not even a dance floor was included when they built this place yet they managed to add TWO bars.
I would only go to Hefe when I was getting a table or if someone in the group knew a bartender. But after being dragged in all summer, I warmed up to it. It is still not my favorite but I do love the concept and the wall decor.
I would suggest if you plan on coming here on Friday or Saturday, get a table. The money is worth it unless you plan on spending half your night just trying to bob and weave through a sardine can filled with people.