Económico!

Originally planned as a piano bar, at first glance Azucar doesn't really look like a Mexican restaurant. The big, black music notes on the facade are a little misleading. The interior fits a little better.

I met Stacy for happy hour earlier this week and was so excited to see the extent of their $3 menu. In terms of drinks you can get $3 margies, mojitos. martinis and beer. We ordered two margaritas which were big and tangy. The $3 food menu looks great too, with offerings like quesadillas, empanadas, nachos and not-so-Mexican fare like garlic fries. When a few other friends joined us we ordered a few. It's a great deal and the food is tasty - especially the carnita plate - but the apps are small. They really are $3-sized. The quesadilla seemed particularly tiny. But for the price, you could order two!

The other nice thing is that happy hour extends till 7:00 so even Carolyn was there in time to take advantage of the deal! Apparently Azucar turns into a club on weekend nights, so come early if that's not your cup of tequila.

Azucar is at 1616 J Street.