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Thunderbird Bar
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Thunderbird Bar
7.7
A neighborhood sports bar that happens to serve legit Tex-Mex, with tacos and nachos that avoid the usual bar-food slump. Come for games and agave-forward cocktails, stay because the kitchen keeps pace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Texas-Sized Carnitas Nachos, Skirt Steak Taco, Carnitas Taco
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 6.1
What makes it special: Sports-bar energy with far-better-than-expected Tex-Mex.
Who should go: Game watchers who want tacos and cocktails.
When to visit: During big games or weekday happy hour.
What to order: Carnitas nachos, skirt steak taco, house margarita.
Insider tip: Go early for prime screens and faster food.
Thunderbird Bar
7.9
An agave-loving neighborhood sports bar with a daily happy hour that’s tailor-made for post-traffic decompression. Tex-Mex snacks and playful cocktails pair with skeeball and a high-energy crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
$3 HH Tacos, Nachos, Mezcal Margarita
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 7.8
Atmosphere: 8.3
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Daily HH plus agave-forward drinks and old-school bar games.
Who should go: Tex-Mex snackers and game-watchers.
When to visit: Mon–Fri 4–7pm for bargains and space.
What to order: HH tacos, nachos, mezcal marg.
Insider tip: Challenge your group to skeeball while you wait for food.
Thunderbird Bar
8.0
A West LA sports-bar-meets-agave-den with a Tex-Mex menu and a real happy hour window on weekdays. The food leans indulgent—think saucy tacos and shareables—while the backbar is built for tequila and mezcal drinkers. Great for groups who want margaritas, TVs, and late-night hang time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria-style quesatacos, Carne asada nachos, Spicy shrimp tacos
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Agave-heavy bar program paired with hearty Tex-Mex comfort.
Who should go: Groups who want drinks, TVs, and tacos.
When to visit: Mon–Fri 4–7pm happy hour, or later nights.
What to order: Quesatacos, asada nachos, house margarita.
Insider tip: Sit near the bar for the fastest happy hour service.
Thunderbird Bar
7.8
Old-west-meets-Tex-Mex sports bar with skeeball and a happy hour that includes wings alongside strong margaritas. Wings skew saucy and snackable, best paired with the lively, arcade-tinged atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Happy Hour Wings, Carnitas Nachos, Skirt Steak Taco
Scores:
Value: 7.7
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: A Wilshire hangout where HH wings meet agave-forward cocktails.
Who should go: Trivia nights, sports nights, and margarita lovers.
When to visit: Weekdays 4–7pm happy hour.
What to order: HH Wings, Carnitas Nachos, Skirt Steak Taco.
Insider tip: Ask what’s on the hot-sauce lineup before ordering wings.
Thunderbird Bar
7.8
A neighborhood sports bar with a real happy hour (Mon–Fri) and Tex-Mex tacos that hold their own against the drinks. Carnitas and skirt steak tacos are the move here, especially paired with discounted cocktails in a rowdy after-work setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Taco, Skirt Steak Taco, Carnitas Nachos
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 8.1
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: Solid Tex-Mex tacos inside a true West LA happy-hour bar.
Who should go: After-work crews and game-day locals.
When to visit: Weekdays 4–7pm happy hour.
What to order: Carnitas taco, skirt steak taco, nachos.
Insider tip: Grab bar seats early—happy hour fills fast.