VFW

It was a nice spot for simple parties and the bartender was great.  He was very friendly.

Every once in awhile the whole family goes to the post to show our support to our veterans (Usually because my grandma says we're going so we're going... lol)

To be honest... I really thought the VFW would be the least desirable place to go out for dinner, considering I'm 23 and the average age of the crowd had to be in their 60's.

It actually turned out to be pretty cool. On Monday nights they serve (huge)cheeseburgers w/ fries for only 5 bucks... and if for some reason 1 patty isn't enough, you can make it a Mike & Ike which is a double cheeseburger that barely fits in your mouth for a dollar more I think.

If you're a steak person then definitely check it out on Thursday nights. For the same price they serve either New York or Sirloin steaks w/ corn and a baked potato.

In my opinion, the best part of coming here for dinner is the alcohol. The drinks are something crazy cheap like $3 a mixed drink... Albert W. wasn't exaggerating either when he said the drinks are strong. You definitely get your moneys worth at the bar. (if for some weird reason your against strong drinks you should probably make sure to mention it to the bartender lol... because my Jack and Coke is literally 80-90% Jack.

They have a dart station, pool table, and a Juke Box that has pretty much any song your looking for... the only catch is all 3 cost a couple quarters.

Overall for the price your paying I really do believe it is as good as it gets ! lol... Especially if you go with the intentions of getting hammered.

Our out of place hero came out to El Cajon to party it up with veterans of foreign wars for the Paddy Bash 2010 concert headlined by Dannicus Live featuring The Dateless Losers and The G String Daddies.  Man, can those veterans throw down.  They have a large and dingy main hall that is a bit poor on acoustics, but a full bar attached to the back of it as well.

Awkward conversations were had with some of the veterans here.

Veteran: Hey, let me buy you boys a drink.
Our hero: It's okay, I'm still working on my beer.
Veteran: What are you having?
Our hero: Stella.  I don't think I can keep up with you though.
Veteran: Why's that?...
Our hero: Well, I'm sure you have a lot more drinking experience than I do.
Veteran: So just cuz I'm a veteran, you think I'm a drunk.
Our hero: Ummm... (awkward silence).  NO.  You just look like the kinda guy that could drink me so far under the table I'd wake up in China the next morning.
Veteran: Haha!  Have you been to China before?
Our hero: Uhhh... NO.
Veteran: That's ok, I'm just fuckin' with ya.

Such interactions with our nation's finest war heroes were probably spurred by the super strong drinks served at the bar here.  Our hero's friend ordered a Monster and vodka to keep him awake that he hoped would be 80% Monster energy drink and 20% vodka, but ended up being the other way around.

PROS:
- They sell dinner here every night and you don't need to be a veteran to stop in for a bite (or a drink).
- The drinks are hella strong.

CONS:
- The mess hall is a bit dated and old.
- The drinks may be too hella strong.