Wall Street Cantina   

Burritos by day, margaritas by dark. That's the scoop at this downtown mainstay, where suit and tie types queue up on weekday afternoons for budget Tex Mex lunches, only to be displaced at night by a party hearty singles crowd. The Cantina is the cornerstone of Wall Street Plaza -- the party corridor off Orange Avenue that's home to five other happening bars. And if you're looking for a laid-back spot to down a Corona, watch the game, or take in some live music, it's a prime pick. Weeknight happy hours (4-7PM) draw young, professional types for cheap drinks and friendly flirting -- Corona beers and margaritas are just $2.50 a pop, and buckets of Dos Equis, Tecate and Pacifico are $10 for five beers. The crowds overflow onto the outdoor patio on Friday nights, when a free hors d'oeuvres buffet accompanies the $2.50 house margarita specials. The margaritas here achieve that sublime balance of sour and sweet, and they flow like water during happy hour. With South of the Border staples like fajitas, nachos and chimichangas rounding out the menu's burger, pasta, sandwich and salad offerings, there's something to please every palate. And while there's nothing overly Mexican about the decor (apart from the terracotta tiles and kitsch sombrero wall hangings), the Cantina's ever-festive atmosphere makes it a good place to celebrate a special occasion with a group of amigos.