Last checked: October 14, 2026.
Taste & Thirst in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has two different happy hour menus: afternoon discounts on drinks and selected food, followed by a late-night list with fixed drink and snack prices. Taco Tuesday adds its own taco and tequila offers. Keep the menus separate when choosing what to order.
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Quick Answer: Taste & Thirst lists half off drinks, $3 off beers, $4 chicharrones and $5 lemon pepper fries for its afternoon offer. The commonly listed schedule is daily 3–8 p.m., with late-night specials 8 p.m.–midnight. The official site confirms the menus but does not state those times, so confirm the schedule before visiting.
Taste & Thirst happy hour food
The official menu gives fixed prices for two afternoon snacks and dollar-off discounts for three other food choices. Prices and participation can change; tax, tip and additions are extra. A dollar-off amount is not the final price of the dish.
| Food | Listed offer | How to read the price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicharrones | $4 | Fixed happy hour price |
| Lemon pepper fries | $5 | Fixed happy hour price |
| Carnitas plate | $2 off | Deduct $2 from the current regular price |
| Quesadillas | $2 off | Deduct $2 from the eligible quesadilla’s current price |
| Boneless wings | $1 off | Deduct $1 from the current regular price |
The carnitas and quesadilla discounts are useful if you want a larger dish than a snack, but the official menu does not supply their current base prices. Ask for the final happy hour price before ordering. Do not use an old menu’s base price to calculate today’s bill.
The regular food menu includes chicken and steak quesadillas. Chicken quesadilla is described with tomato, guacamole, sour cream and cheeses. Confirm which current quesadillas qualify for the discount and whether additions cost extra.
Afternoon drink discounts
| Drink offer | Advertised discount | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks | Half off | Ask which current drinks and pours are eligible |
| Beers | $3 off | Separately stated beer discount; do not assume discounts stack |
The venue advertises half off all drinks alongside $3 off all beers. That wording does not explain whether beer receives only the separate $3 discount, or whether any exception applies to a premium order. Confirm the charge with the bartender; do not assume half off plus another $3 off.
For a simple calculation, half off an eligible $12 drink would be $6. A $9 beer with a $3 discount would also be $6. These are examples of the discount math, not verified prices for particular drinks at Taste & Thirst.
Late-night happy hour menu
Late-night drinks
| Drink | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Fireball | $6 |
| Goose Island IPA | $6 |
| Topo Chico | $6 |
| Jameson | $7 |
| Skyy Vodka | $7 |
| Don Julio Blanco | $8 |
| Green Tea Shot | $8 |
| AMF | $9 |
| Long Island | $9 |
| Selected pitchers | $25 |
The late-night list is a fixed-price selection, not a continuation of the afternoon half-price offer. Ask which Topo Chico product and pitcher choices are included; the official listing does not specify a pitcher size. A $25 selected pitcher does not mean every pitcher or any unlimited refill is included.
Late-night food
| Snack | Price |
|---|---|
| Chips & salsa | $3 |
| French fries | $5 |
| Nachos | $9 |
The late-night fries are listed as French fries, while the afternoon offer names lemon pepper fries. Treat them as separate menu listings. Likewise, $9 late-night nachos are not proof that all afternoon nachos cost $9.
Taco Tuesday menu
| Tuesday item | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken taco | $3 each | One taco |
| Carnitas taco | $3 each | One taco |
| Steak taco | $3 each | One taco |
| Tuesday Plate | $15 | Two chicken, two carnitas and two steak tacos |
| Mexican draft beer | $4 | Ask which draft qualifies |
| House Margarita | $5 | House selection |
| Don Julio Blanco | $6 | Tuesday-listed selection |
The official menu identifies all six tacos included in the Tuesday Plate. Six individually priced $3 tacos would total $18, while the listed mixed plate is $15: a $3 difference before tax and tip. That comparison does not establish unlimited substitutions or extra fillings.
Don Julio Blanco appears at $6 on Taco Tuesday and $8 on the late-night list. The difference is tied to the offer being ordered, so confirm the correct menu if you arrive near a session change.
Happy hour times
| Offer | Commonly listed schedule | Confirmation note |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon happy hour | Daily, 3–8 p.m. | Official site lists offers but omits times |
| Late-night happy hour | Daily, 8 p.m.–midnight | Confirm current late-night availability |
| Taco Tuesday | Tuesday, 3–8 p.m. | Confirm Tuesday timing before visiting |
Detailed local listings agree on these windows, but the official site currently leaves the promotion times unstated. Restaurant opening hours are not happy hour hours: being open at 1 p.m. or until 2 a.m. does not make either discounted menu available for that entire period.
The venue’s current regular opening hours are Monday–Wednesday 1 p.m.–1 a.m., Thursday 1 p.m.–2 a.m., and Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–2 a.m. These are operating hours, not an extension of the specials.
For a seafood-focused alternative in the same city, compare the San Diego section of our Nobu Tanoshi Hour guide. Its verified window, prices and seating restrictions are different.
Order examples and costs
| Order | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Afternoon chicharrones + lemon pepper fries | $9 |
| Late-night chips & salsa + Goose Island IPA | $9 |
| Late-night fries + Jameson | $12 |
| Late-night nachos + Long Island | $18 |
| Tuesday: two $3 tacos + House Margarita | $11 |
| Tuesday Plate + Mexican draft beer | $19 |
These are sums of the listed prices, not extra bundle promotions. They exclude tax, tip and paid additions. Afternoon drink and entrée totals depend on the current base price and eligibility, so they are not presented as fixed-price combinations.
Gaslamp location and visit details
| Detail | Current official listing |
|---|---|
| Address | 715 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Phone | 619-955-5995 |
| Monday–Wednesday operating hours | 1 p.m.–1 a.m. |
| Thursday operating hours | 1 p.m.–2 a.m. |
| Friday–Sunday operating hours | 11 a.m.–2 a.m. |
Use the official phone number above: some directory pages display a different placeholder-style number. Ask about current happy hour seating, any event exclusions and whether a discount applies to takeout before placing an order. The accessible official promotion does not establish a universal takeout discount.
Quesadillas, fries toppings and nachos can include dairy, sauces or other ingredients relevant to allergies. Ask staff about substitutions and shared preparation equipment.
If you want to compare another bar menu with food and cocktails, browse our Bar Louie happy hour guide. Check the individual location’s schedule rather than carrying Taste & Thirst’s times across to it.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Taste & Thirst happy hour?
The commonly listed afternoon session is daily 3–8 p.m., followed by late-night specials 8 p.m.–midnight. The official site currently confirms the offers but does not publish their times, so call to confirm.
Are the drinks half price all night?
Do not assume that. The afternoon offer advertises half off drinks, while the late-night menu lists specific fixed-price drinks.
How much are the happy hour wings?
The current offer is $1 off boneless wings. A reliable current base price is not supplied on the official menu, so the final amount must be confirmed.
What is included in the Tuesday Plate?
The $15 plate lists two chicken tacos, two carnitas tacos and two steak tacos. Drinks are separate.
Is the $25 pitcher offer unlimited?
No unlimited refills are advertised. The offer says selected pitchers, without specifying sizes on the accessible menu.
Does Taste & Thirst have weekend happy hour?
Current detailed listings include Saturday and Sunday in the afternoon and late-night schedules. Confirm with the restaurant because the official site omits promotion times.
