Dos Jefes

Went last night for a friend's birthday.  Yes, the drinks take 10 minutes and cost 10 bucks.  Yes, its really smokey.  Yes, the bartender sucks.

But what really sucked is when two drunk assholes started a fight while the bartender ignored the problem.  I know it sounds like a story, but the 10 of us were just hanging in the 2nd room playing pool when some random dude that we had never met before started harassing the girls.  We all asked him to leave several time, and the bartender really needed to step in.  He didn't and a friend got sucker punched.  

I will not be going back, and if you don't like being punched or groped, I wouldn't recommend it.  The prices are absurd too.  Especially for a dive bar.  Really absurd.  Cigar prices were crazy too.  $18 for a Hemingway Short Story!?! Go to St. Joe's or any of a dozen other bards.  You'll be happier.

I like Dos Jefes.

For years I have heard how great this place was, but it was never really on my radar. A few months ago several of my friends met here after an elite event and I had a great time.

The main room has several tables and a small stage area. There is a raised back room with an old couch and a pool table. The couch was cloth and well worn. Sitting on it was nice, but the cushions are so worn you sink very deeply which made getting up difficult. The pool table is also fairly close to the couch, so watch out for cues or you may end up needing an eye patch.

The beer selection was very good. I was happy to find Nola Hopitoulas on draft, but it was expensive. Apparently they charge a music tax of $1 extra per drink  whenever a band is playing. I am all for musicians getting paid, but it seems the beer was around $8 or so per pint. There was a wonderful cocktail waitress roaming the room, so I didn't have to fight for the bartenders attention. That was a huge plus and made the entire experience better.

We lucked out that Sunpie was playing on the night we visited. It was even better that during their set break, we were able to hang outside and chat with the band.

If you can live with the smoke and the high cost of drinks, Dos Jefes is worth a visit.

Love the patio (especially the swings) and it's usually a bit less smokey than the inside bar. I know...I know...don't complain about smoking at a cigar bar.  On the other hand, the inside bar has some awesome exhaust fans so that unless someone is stogie-ing it up right next to you, it's really not too bad.  I've always had  quick, friendly and courteous service.

And the fact that Taceaux Loceaux parks out front on Saturday nights. Bonus!