Jaleo Happy Hour. The Strip

Jaleo suits a group that wants to graze and share, or a couple after something more interesting than another Strip steakhouse. It is Jose Andres' Spanish tapas room inside The Cosmopolitan, loud and colorful with an open kitchen, and small plates built for passing around the table.

The deal here is Sangria Hour, run at the bar and lounge only. Sunday through Thursday it goes 5 to 7pm, and Friday and Saturday it starts earlier at 4:30 and runs to 7pm. There is also a reverse Sangria Hour on Monday nights, 9 to 11pm, if you want a late one. Expect glasses of sangria, wine, and beer alongside signature tapas at friendly prices. The move is to order several plates and split them, which is how the food is meant to be eaten anyway. The patatas bravas and the garlic shrimp are reliable starting points, and the jamon iberico is worth it if you want to spend a little more.

Get there right when the window opens or you will wait, since the bar fills quickly. Dress is nice casual. Validate parking at The Cosmopolitan and budget time to walk through the casino. If you have never had proper Spanish tapas, the staff tends to enjoy walking you through the menu, so just ask.