Spanish Guitar, Little Bees and 3 Other Reasons Not to Miss Our Santa Ana Social Hour

Live La Vida Loca With Spanish Guitar Music, a Complimentary Cocktail and Savory Bites!

Written By: Deanna Nguyen Social Hour at El Mercado

Ready to spice up your spring with hot plates of Mexican cuisine? Join us for LOCALE Social Hour at El Mercado Modern Cuisine on Thursday, March 14 from 6-8 p.m.! For only $10, you get to kick off the fiesta and indulge in mouthwatering appetizers and refreshing drinks, one being a complimentary cocktail! Not only that, but there will also be live music to accompany your delicioso meal! Here are five reasons why we’re counting down the days to this lively social hour:

Social Hour at El Mercado

#1 | I Salud You!

Nothing cools you down from a warm dish than a complimentary cocktail! The Little Bee Cocktail, a concoction of Milagro Tequila Blanco, Granada Vallet, mandarin, shrub yucatan honey and zesty lime juice, will freshen up your palate and pair nicely with the delectable appetizers.

#2 | Let’s Taco ‘Bout It

If your stomach is growling at the mention of Mexican cuisine, then get ready for tacos, sliders and more! The event menu will present Crostini with goat cheese, basil oil, balsamic vinaigrette caviar and assorted flowers; Chef’s Choice Mini Sliders; Mini Vegetarian Tacos; and Mini Brussel Sprouts. A balance of healthy and hearty, these dishes will fill you right up while leaving room for seconds!

#3 | Guitar Pleasure

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You can’t go to a fiesta without Spanish guitar music to get you clapping and dancing on your feet. Musician Scot Taber will strum your heartstrings with his intimate solo guitar as you sip, savor and party the evening away!

#4 | Wind Down

Photography Provided By: Christian Sosa

Located in the historic district of Downtown Santa Ana, El Mercado Modern Cuisine exudes modernism with sleek granite walls and floors, hanging light bulb fixtures and greenery trailing across the walls and ledges. Whether you’re coming with a date or a group of friends, the contemporary vibes will have you immersed in conversations throughout the event.

#5 | A Helping Heart

Better than the savory food and tasty drinks is knowing that all proceeds from the event will go to CHOC Children’s! Helping out the community by eating, drinking and socializing sounds like the best opportunity—we’ll say gracias to that!