Happy Hour Sarasota – Circo
We’re heading downtown for our very first Happy Hour!
๐บ๏ธ We’re building a special Happy Hour Sarasota map just for you! We’ll be giving you a link to it as soon as we get a few more happy hours under our belt! ๐
๐๐ Welcome back from our first half of 2023 intermission! Hope you had a chance to grab a snack and take care of any personal business that needed tending to. It’s going to be a busy 2023 Part II, so settle it…
Here we go; it’s finally Happy Hour Sarasota time! We are SO glad that you’re here!
This happy hour thing is an issue that I’ve been struggling with for years. (And believe me, the struggle is real!) Probably for as long as dineSarasota.com has been a thing (2002).
I’m guessing you’re saying, “What’s the big deal? I don’t see a problem here.” I will grant you that it is most certainly a “first world” problem. I get it that in the universe of possible problems, this one ranks either at or near the very bottom. And, absolutely NO ONE will suffer due to their inability to find a decent happy hour.
But a lot of us are looking. Yes, my happy hour seeking friends, a significant chunk of us are searching for a couple of bucks off on an order of wings or a dollar off a beer. It’s a grind. ๐
We’re here to try and fix all of that. Well, at least try to attempt to fix all of that.
Let’s just ease into this, shall we? (OH, thanks to all of you who have recommended places for us. If you’d still like to chime in, we’d love it. DO THAT HERE)
We’re in downtown Sarasota for the maiden voyage of the H.H. Sarasota. โต
Not to get too philosophical (heaven forbid!), but a lot of your happy hour experience really depends on your expectations. Is it All You Can Eat…? How about maybe $5 shots of Jameson? Or even some combo of both. See what I mean? Expectations.
This month for us, it’s all about Happy Hour BOGO!
๐ BOยท GO หbล-(ห)gล plural BOGOs.: a sales promotion in which an item is offered free or at a reduced price when another item is purchased at full price. (Merriam-Webster)
We’re settling into Circo. A Taco and Bourbon Joint (1435 2nd St. (941) 253-0978). If you happen to live in The Desota, then this month’s happy hour spot is on your first floor! It could not possibly get any more convenient than that! Unfortunately, the overwhelmingly vast majority of us are not so lucky.
But do not despair. This is a problem that we actually have an easy solution for. (No, we’re not buying each of you a condo. But that would be great!) ๐ In a strange stroke of luck (and timing), there is a ton of FREE happy hour parking just waiting for you across the street on the second floor of the Whole Foods garage! See, problem solved. ๐
Circo has an extensive selection of bourbons (it’s in their name!). I’ve always thought this was just a bit strange. When I think tacos, I think tequila. When I think bourbon, tacos do not rise to the top of the list. At least for me. ๐ต They do list a few good tequilas toward the bottom of the menu.
They’ve got some comfy indoor and outdoor seating areas.
They’ve even got their own never needs watering cactus mascot… ๐ต
It’s a relaxed, laid-back place to slurp a margarita (or two).
And have a two-for-one taco tasting! ๐ฎ
Let’s take a look at some specifics, shall we?
WHEN: MON, 4-6PM & TUES โ FRI, 2-6PM
WHAT: BUY ONE GET ONE
TACO CHOICES:
Mongolian Beef
Picnic Chicken
Falafel
Thai Shrimp
Gringo
DRINK OPTIONS:
Circo Margarita
Dragon Lady Mojito
Smoked Old Fashioned
Do you remember Tim from the Happy Hour Sarasota preview a few weeks back? (If not READ THAT HERE). Yes, of course, I brought him along. You didn’t think I would have him miss opening day, did you?
So, what we’re going to do is give you a little snapshot of today’s happy hour. Just a few of the high points for your consideration.
I’ll let Tim go first…
TIM’S TIPS –
1๏ธโฃ High-top tables are great for a group OR maybe just to make a new happy hour friend.
2๏ธโฃ There are a few “cozy nooks” in the back for a more laid-back drinking and taco-eating environment.
3๏ธโฃ Remember their happy hour is ONLY on weekdays! (Tim was sad) ๐ฅ
Now it’s my turn…
LARRY LIKES –
๐ฎ The tacos are a “Mix & Match” situation. Go crazy with whatever combos you can dream up. (Sadly, you can’t order the drinks the same way. You’ll have to get two of whatever you order.)
๐ The parking garage makes this SO easy. Even on the busiest of weekdays.
๐ Our server, Julia, was ready to help us get the happy hour party started! She provided just the right amount of attention to detail.
THE BOTTOM LINE: There are not a ton of drink and food options here. But what they do have really shows off what Circo does best; tacos! Lots of room for as many happy hour friends as you would care to invite. And, being a BOGO situation, it’s a pretty good overall happy hour value! ๐ต
๐ One last thing. Yes, we are working on a comprehensive list of Sarasota Happy Hours. One of our regular readers got in touch with us and asked if they could be helpful. Of course, we said YES!! We’re hoping to give that list a place to live on the dineSarasota.com website sometime soon. Details to follow…
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