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| - Stopped in here on a Thursday night with one of my best gal pals. We weren't sure if there was going to be a happy hour since we showed up after 7 and didn't exactly plan on heading to Lopez. We were in the area and decided to drop in. It had been years since either of us had been there.
Lucky for us, as soon as we sat down we were told that margaritas were half off all night. So, we hunkered down for chit-chat and ordered crispy green beans and calamari off of the appetizer menu. I got the skinny margarita option. (I know, a girl who tries to watch her calorie in-take... yawn.) But really, if you're wanting a margarita that's more sour than it is sweet - I'd recommend it strictly for that reason and not because you're gonna save *maybe* 50 calories. In terms of "skinny margarita" options - the only other one I've come across in Cleveland is at Barrio - and yes, it's on the happy hour menu so you get it half priced at $3.50 as opposed to $7. So, yes it's cheaper than Lopez. BUT, you get less than you do at Lopez. So... if you're looking for more bang for your buck... or your just looking to get drunk... ;-)
I digress...
Service was fine - we weren't really in need of that much attention - once we had our drinks and snacks we were in good shape. A water refill here and there, and besides that, no interruptions from staff or patrons.
I don't really know why it's been years since I've been back to Lopez. The food was just like I remembered, actually, it was even better! The green beans had a great batter on them and the calamari made me want to lick my fingers.
This is another great happy hour/ladies night destination to choose from. I definitely want to go back again or make this a more regular stomping ground.
The only drawback to me, is metered parking in the Cleveland Heights neck-o-the-woods. However, I heard a rumor that since Cleveland is trying out the new credit-card swipe/mobile app pays... we may not have to deal with this small annoyance for much longer!!
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