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Best Places for Happy Hour Near SCU

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SCU chapter.

Ever have the urge to go out for appetizers and/or drinks with your friends but then you remember that doesn’t fit your budget? Happy hour is the answer for you. There are countless places in the Santa Clara area that have great deals on quality food that will ensure a great night out. Here are a few of our faves 

  

Closer to campus: 

  

Straits 

333 Santana Row #1100 

San Jose, CA 95128 

(408) 246-6320 

  

Straits has a fancier vibe that turns into a classy bar/club feel when night falls. They have great deals on cocktails that are very popular. Be warned that this place gets extremely crowded on the weekends, but has a very fun and upbeat atmosphere! 

  

La Paloma 

2280 El Camino Real 

Santa Clara, CA 95050 

(408) 247-0990 

  

A fun, cute, and authentic Mexican restaurant with great margaritas. They offer $3 margaritas ($4 for the fruity kind) and $3 taquitos, nachos, and quesadillas!  

  

Little farther away: 

Yuki Sushi 

1140 Lincoln Ave #8 

San Jose, CA 95125 

(408) 287-9854 

  

This family owned sushi spot offers 10% off of ALL SUSHI ROLLS during happy hour! Additionally, they have several appetizer specials and drinks at lower pricing. If you’re sitting at the bar and you’re lucky, you might be handed some free desserts courtesy of the chef if he or she’s feeling nice! This place has a great atmosphere with deals that most sushi places can’t beat. 

  

Tacolicious 

632 Emerson St. 

Palo Alto, CA 94301 

(650) 838-0500 

  

These upscale tacos are unbeatable! During happy hour they offer discounted bar food including tacos, nachos, and quesadillas. Making the trip to Palo Alto is well worth it for Tacolicious 

 

Enjoy Happy Hour Broncos!

 

Victoria is a senior at Santa Clara University and is a History and Spanish double major with double minors in Political Science and Anthropology. A native Los Angelino, she's a huge Kings & Dodgers fan & will defend her favorite teams fiercely. Lover of Netflix, popcorn, & mint moose tracks ice cream. You can basically count on finding her snacking, binge-watching Game of Thrones, or in the library (sometimes all three at the same time).