Fresa's

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The wood-fired chicken gets most of the attention at Fresa's, but the happy hour is the real play. Monday through Friday from 3 to 6, everything drinkable drops $2: margaritas, aguas frescas, beer, wine. The food side follows the same structure with $2 off all botanas.

That means you're getting solid margaritas for well under $10 on South Congress, which is harder to find than it used to be. The aguas frescas are the sleeper pick here. They rotate flavors, and at $2 off they're worth trying something you wouldn't normally order.

Fresa's happy hour pulls a steady after-work crowd from the surrounding neighborhood. The patio fills first, the inside counter seats go next. The vibe is quick, colorful, casual. You can be in and out in 45 minutes or stretch it. Nobody's hovering. It's a Mexican spot that prices its happy hour like it actually wants you there during the slow hours, and that honesty comes through.