3 for 1 Happy Hour

3 for 1 Happy Hour

By by Brett Gillin

Probably the best thing about the downturn in the economy is the amount of excellent food and drink specials popping up across South Florida. And the best trend in these drink specials is the three for one happy hour. Moquila Restaurant and Tequila Bar is the latest to hop on the "cheaper is better" bandwagon offering 3 for 1 drinks from 11:30 am to 7 pm Sunday through Friday. Plus there is a new $10 lunch special to help balance out those drinks. Recession be damned, let's eat and drink our way through the tough times.

Price: No Cover

The 200-plus list of rare and hard-to-find tequilas is the main draw at Moquila, where the young and the restless come to drink pitchers of margaritas and make their pitches. Those margaritas are fine, but order them straight up (the ones served on the rocks go watery fast) – you can also order your tequila neat, as a “flight” or by the bottle. And the guacamole, made tableside, is no slouch either. Generally the Mexican specialties at this upscale eatery are quite good: Chicken tortilla soup is rich enough to make a meal, but save room for tostadas of spit-roasted duck, shrimp ceviche, pork tenderloin with salsa verde, and molcajete de carne. The only weak note here appears with the tacos – after several years in business, the homemade tortillas are still too thick and bland. Save your taco cravings for a roadside cart.

• Cuisine(s): Contemporary, Mexican

  Hours: Lunch: Mon to Fri • 11:30 - 3:30 Dinner: Every Day• 4:00 - Close Happy Hour: Mon to Fri • 5:00 - 7:00

  Price: $$, $$$

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

• Attire: Business casual

  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Full bar

• Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

  Parking: Street, Valet