Summary
Ortega’s in Hillcrest now has a Monday industry night with all day happy hour. For $19 per person you get a board of 3 mini tacos, a flight of 3 mini margaritas, and chips and salsa. The night is open to industry pros, coworkers and friends.
Monday does not have to be the slow night of the week. Whether you are meeting coworkers after a long day, catching up with friends, or winding down from a shift, a great industry night in Hillcrest should feed you, not just pour a cheap drink. That is the idea behind the new Monday special at Ortega’s: all day happy hour and a $19 per person board with three mini tacos, three mini margaritas, chips and salsa.
What You Get at Monday Industry Night
Ortega’s A Mexican Bistro sits on University Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, and the Monday special is built around one simple board. Each guest gets three mini tacos, a flight of three mini margaritas, and chips with salsa for $19 per person.
The margarita flight is the star. Ortega’s serves fresh squeezed margaritas, so a flight lets you taste three pours without committing to three full glasses. The mini tacos keep the meal light, which suits a Monday when you want real food but not a heavy plate. If you have been searching for a margarita flight in San Diego, this is an easy way to try one.
Why All Day Happy Hour Matters on a Monday
Nobody’s Monday runs on the same clock. Some people finish a shift at 3, others wrap up a team meeting at 5 or head out after a late close. Because happy hour runs all day on Mondays, there is no race to beat a cutoff. Walk in whenever your day ends and the deal is waiting.
For anyone looking for happy hour in Hillcrest, or a Monday happy hour in Hillcrest that works around your schedule, all day timing takes the guesswork out of the night.
Why Hillcrest Is Built for Industry Night
Hillcrest is one of Uptown San Diego’s busiest dining and nightlife neighborhoods. University Avenue and Fifth Avenue are lined with restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops, which means a lot of the people who work in them also live nearby.
Many Monday industry night specials around Uptown are drink deals that start in the evening. A board with tacos, margaritas and chips covers a full meal and drinks for $19, which makes it a smart pick for cheap eats in Hillcrest after a long day.
As a Hillcrest Mexican restaurant with Baja California roots and a Puerto Nuevo lobster village heritage, Ortega’s brings coastal flavor and the energy of La Cantina bar to the neighborhood.
Who Should Come
Everyone is welcome. Bartenders, servers, line cooks, hosts and hotel staff are the heart of industry night, and so are office teams, colleagues, friends and neighbors. Bring your crew, split a few boards and compare notes. If you are looking for a service industry night in San Diego that treats Monday like the weekend, this is it.
Plan Your Visit
- What: Monday industry night with all day happy hour
- Special: 3 mini tacos + 3 mini margarita flight board with chips and salsa, $19 per person
- When: Every Monday
- Where: Ortega’s A Mexican Bistro, 141 University Ave, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103
- Website: ortegas.com
- Instagram: @ortegasbistro
Skip the Monday blues. Grab your coworkers or your crew, head to University Avenue and make Monday your night out.