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BEST HAPPY HOURS
The Armadillo Grill
When is it not happy hour at Armadillo? Even mid-day drinking is a steal, with daily changing specials such as Thursday’s $1.75 well drinks. This old-fashioned, dusky bar has been around forever, thanks to its pool tables, convivial Cheers atmosphere, and honest bar food zipped with a bit of variety, meaning you can munch on half-price Cajun-spiced fried pickles, a pound of wings, or loaded potato skins (all $3.50). 1904 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-287-0700, myarmadillogrill.com. Happy hour drink specials start at 11 a.m., plus food and drink specials from 4-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-2 a.m. daily; lunch and dinner daily. $-$$

Bombay Spice Grill & Wine
You had us at henna. For $10 during happy hour on the first Thursday of every month, this colorful Indian eatery offers a custom-designed, plant-based ink temporary tattoo plus a glass of wine. There’s plant-based food, too, on a new vegan menu to go along with the already tempting, delightfully seasoned vegetarian and meat options. Nibble on $1-$3 samosas, chicken tikka and mango salad, and sip on $4 house wine or a 22-ounce bottled beer. 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, 602-795-0020, bombayspice.com. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. Tu-F, 3-9 p.m. M; lunch and dinner daily. $$

Christopher’s Restaurant/Crush Lounge
Happy hour here is oh-so-classy, dahling, and a near-scandalous steal for owner Christopher Gross’ extraordinary French cuisine. Eat at the chef’s counter overlooking the kitchen for half-off all plates (generally $5.50-$9) including gourmet pizzas, fancy cheeseburgers, imported charcuterie and handcrafted pastas. Quaffs are equally ooh-la-la, at half-price for all of the 40-plus wines by the glass, beers and premium well cocktails. For a higher energy option, slide next door for similar specials at the sexy Crush Lounge. 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-522-2344, christophersaz.com. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily; lunch and dinner daily. $$-$$$

Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
Juicy, tender chipotle-marinated chicken tacos for $1.50 each. Need we say more? How about half-priced, made-to-order house margaritas, $3 Dos Equis lagers and ambers, and half-priced appetizers like the zippy jalapeño-shrimp ceviche? Owners Bob Schulken, Roque Jimenez and Wyatt Siegal also entice with “Taco Tuesdays,” when those $1.50 beauties brim with shredded beef, while Tecate cans are $2 and Patron Silver shots are just five smackers, all day long. 7228 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, 480-970-9002, cienagaves.com. Happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily; lunch and dinner daily. $-$$

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