Main thing this has going for it is 2 pool tables & some solid dad rock. The staff . . .changes a lot, and typically cold if not outright rude. The drinks . . .almost all mixer. And can someone do something about the smell? read more

Shelby, Amy, and Anna are the best bartenders there I look forward to coming wed/thursd Friday/saturday and Tuesday they are the best and make this place totally worth it read more

Tonight is clearly not the night to come. Bartender is not friendly kind of a bitch. Typically love this spot but yeah not tonight. Don't come after who knows. It is 12:59 and yeah I have had better service. read more

Another day, another dive, and this is a good one. Falling on the same drunken walking path as their across the street neighbor, Norm's, Chico Club is equally as cool and as hospitable. These places when the crowd is thin are the most charmed of hours as you get to chit-chat with the bartender, let them air out the dirty laundry, and learn all the deep dark secrets baked into the old walls. Is Chico Club a destination? I don't know about that, but it's certainly a neighborhood gem if you're looking for a cold drink with a side of pool, a good juke, and some TVs with sports. I enjoy all of those things so you know, I will be back... probably more often than I should. read more

Best bar EVER sarah is a great manager and the new bartender ryan is amazing!!! been here 2 times with friends snd we definitely came back for sarah best EVER read more

Nice, cool drinks. Good customer service. And Jesse, Best Bartender ever, super friendly

Fun and playful bartenders. 3 pool tables & a really large romantic back patio. Extremely clean dive bar. Best bar in La Mesa read more

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The most exceptional service I have ever received. Ryan was incredibly nice and very helpful. His mixology is off the charts. It's probably the most friendliest atmosphere I have ever experienced. Hands down my favorite bar in town. read more

Ryan is the best bartender here. Hands down the best person and rocks a great beard. He knows how to make great drinks, also has a great vibe read more

Best bar in san diego, Molly is my favorite bartender she makes the best drinks but bob the owner doesnt appreciate good music and takes off all the regulars favorite songs off the jukebox. Hammy and ryan on the other hand know how to maintain the closing shifts and make the best drinks in town so come on over for a great time! read more

My dad used to go there back in the day. I stopped by when I was traveling through. I had a drink fun place.

Great Service, the vibe of this dive bar is awesome everyone is friendly. Drinks are reasonably priced compared to some bars across San Diego. read more

Fun little neighborhood dive. Fun music, good atmosphere. Worth stoping by if your in the area

Without a doubt best damn Dive Bar in East County!! If you haven't been here you absolutely need to check it out... read more

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About a month ago me and my friends went to Chicos club I got charged $30 twice I've went to them three times and they told me that they would give me a refund never got a call back this is going on a month now every time I call my phone number is blocked I am very upset with Chico's club I will be going there soon to handle this matter because this is unacceptable They even offered to just run up a tab of $30 I told them no I want my money suck my card number and did nothing to give me my money back This place is ridiculous read more

Yass girl, Daphne is back so make sure to visit her on Sunday and Monday nights. She's the sweetest and coolest bartender there. So if you're in the mood for good conversation saddle up to the bar at chico club and talk story with Daphne. Protip: Ask her about Miss Phoebe Buffet read more

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From the outside it looks a bit deceiving. Dark area but relatively safe. had been coming here for years and it's always been one of my favorite local dive bars until I moved on temporary assignment for a few years. Now that I'm back its still the same chill vibe, decent crowd and good spot to shoot a little pool and meet a friend or 2 for drinks. Has a patio as well as great service and food when they. are serving. read more

Very low profile dive bar. Not big at all but if you want a chill dark hideout to hangout with your buds over a bear and some pool chicos club is your place to be read more

great bar, great vibes! all of the bartenders are amazing! cannot complain about a single one! happy the old "manager" is gone. she was very hostile and made everyone feel uncomfortable. Ryan, Molly, Rachel, Eric & Grace. cant go wrong any day read more

went to Chico's met This bartender named Eric besides being so welcoming. which I would know hospitality because I run I a club downtown. he literally made me the best margarita i have ever had. read more

San Diego Historic Neon salutes Chico Club for the restoration and maintenance of their historic neon sign. Today's business owners have many less expensive options concerning signs for their places. We are thankful to those who appreciate the superior quality neon offers and the unmatched feeling of nostalgia it provides. Establishments that take care of their historic neon are the sort of places that will also take care of their customers. Thanks again the Chico Club for caring about your community and its history. read more

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A new owner has taken over this Caribbean pirate themed bar and his name is Mike. He's the coolest duderino ever. He hooked up my party of SIXTEEN with free shots!.... I need not say more, but I will: - Super Clean - Pool Tables - Juke Box - Sweet Walls - Nifty Pirates - Popcorn & Hot Dog Menu for when your drunk enough - Darts - Clean Bathroom - Deer Hunting Game - Huge TVs - Jello Shots - Outside Smoking Area - Awesome Music - Hottie Bartenders (F) - Chill Security Guy - Parrots ok ok ok, enough is enough. this place rocks! read more

Easy breezy local neighborhood bar owned by a real life Santa Claus! People are always nice. There are a couple of pool tables, life music often. A definite 'dive bar' however, it's NOT dirty by any means. read more

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Best dive bar around. Brandie is the best bartender. Wish her hours were later in the day. Always have a great time when she is there.

Jeff is a game changer. To whoever is the owner.. he's the best. Honestly bro, pay him well he's worth it.

Chico's is a good bar to check out when you aren't fooling around and just want to get shit faced in La Mesa. I like the somewhat cheesy island pirate theme and the Big Buck Hunter game is great when you are tipsy. It's always fun to cap innocent animals in the face over a beer or vodka tonic. There are certainly some characters at this place. I occasionally hit Chico's up with coworkers after working graveyards at my job and you see some pretty down and out old drunks here- dudes with the morning shakes who mellow out the more they drink. Yeah, this is THAT kind of place. I think some of the regulars from Pete's Place head here when they are slumming it up... I still really like this bar for all it's seedy charm, and will always grab a drink here given the chance. The barmaids are always super cool too and I always get a good poor. Cheap booze, cheap old drunks, video games and pool = solid 3 stars. read more

Lots of friendly regulars, awesome bar staff.... really awesome dive. I hear they also have really high quality wine tasting events on occasion, the regulars couldn't stop saying how impressed they were. read more

So, I was a dive bar virgin until I came here last week...and, I think I want more! One of my husband's employees is in two bands who were playing back-to-back here (one a Phish tribute band...yeah!), so we headed here with some friends. Sitting in this place is like being inside an 'I Spy' book...here's what I spied if I rotated my head around 45 degrees in both directions: (1) digital jukebox (1) ATM machine (1) change machine (1) screen with live Lotto betting (2) pool tables (1) padded vinyl bar (to cushion your fall?) (10+) neon signs (1) pirate statue and tons of pirate paraphernalia Several gambling machines (in addition to to the aforementioned Lotto machine) (2) video games Numerous palapas (8) TVs (1) stage (3) surfboards (30+) eclectic patrons (some new to their second decade in life, some who probably made it to Chico Club's Grand Opening last century) Very cool place...and drinks won't set you back a day's work. I can't remember the last time we spent $4 on a Malibu & pineapple juice and $3 for a HUGE beer... read more

If you are one of those people who only opens tabs at bars and never brings cash, this is not the bar for you. Unless you want to be forced to drink more and/or give away shots when you're already hammerblasted. There is a $10.00 minimum for all ATM/credit card transactions at the Chico Club. No big deal, right? You'll spend that in an hour. WRONG. See how long it takes you to spend ten bucks here, I dare ya! The beers are gigantic, and cheap. When you go to close out your tab, the bartender will probably say something like, "You're at 8 bucks buddy, what else can I get you?" I don't know, maybe I'm just a lightweight, but my suggestion to the non raging drunks (if any of you are out there) is to bring some cash. If you have some left over, brush up yer shootin' skills on Big Buck Hunter. read more

Nice little dive bar. Jeff is the best bartender for this bar. It's cheap and just chill. You can come here and relax in a judge mental environment. I like to come here during the week when Jeff is here. They have well priced drinks and the place is just greet. It looks a bit creepy from the out but don't let that disuade you. It's awesome up in here. Come on by, enjoy a drinks and relax. It's super cool. Highly recommend. read more

Crowd consisting of mostly people in their 40's and 50's... you know the kind that wish you could still smoke in bars? Speaking of smoking, I wish the bartender had noticed my empty beer before stepping outside to light up. Not cool, that she didn't wash her hands upon coming back in to fill me up. I'm not the biggest fan of tobacco infused saliva. read more

We absolutely love the Chico Club. Every time we go there we have a blast. The drinks are reasonably priced and good pours. Everyone is very friendly; from the bartenders to the customers. They keep the bathrooms really clean too. We've gone when there was a band and when there's karaoke. We always have a good time! Nice neighborhood bar. Highly recommend! They also have 2 pool tables if you like to play! read more

Since I do happen to live rather close... I frequent the Chico Club pretty often... The big ass beers used to be $2.50 now they have been raised to $3.25... BOO on the recession- BUT still reasonably priced. The bartender, Maria can usually be seen there on Thursdays- she's cool, friendly, and nice to look at :) The owner, Mike is super chill and usually serves Nachos with the football games- HECK YEA- like last night when I happened to swing by and watch the Pre-Season game of Eagles vs. Colts... Anywho... A fun and relaxed atmosphere with 2 pool tables, darts, popcorn! and video games that you wouldn't see anywhere else... Come and have a beer or cocktail NOW. :) read more

I came here a few times in the past and People here are always nice. The bartender Jeff...all i can say is classic. I think the chico club went through an ownership change in the last couple years so, its better than it used to be. read more

Pirate Bars Rule!!! OK, I have a few biases towards this place. One of my girlfriends works here. And two, it's a frickin' pirate bar!!! Double WHHHHHHHHHHHaamiee!! I'm still buzzed from being there today. I got off work and thought why not watch the San Diego Chargers whoop some ass?! Well the Chargers tried but the Chico Club delivered! The Chargers may be out of the super bowl this year, the Chico will be scoring you touchdowns year round. With Ms. Mercedes and Ms. Valerie behind the bar, you can't go wrong. Everyone feels like a regular. Mike's mom even makes charger gear for raffles (how cool is that?).The bathroom is super clean. They have free food for the games and tons of big screens to watch the game from. They get a solid four stars from me. I just regret that I didn't take a picture with the pirate!! read more

First visit to Chico Club, found the bartending staff to be very welcoming and not "click-ish." I'll definitely will return -- when in the area -- and spend time exploring! read more

Cool little dive. I see a lot karaoke here (but the fun stuff). Heidi is the best, she's one of the most down to earth bar maids I've ever meet. Just whatv you what at a dive. read more

It's a crazy drunken pirate's life for most chico club goers. This is a shitty little hole-in-the-wall dive where you decide to stop in and drink for one of three reasons. 1. You know a bartender and they'll get you hammered for about $10. 2. You want to giggle at old drunks who have been there since 6 am. 3. You decide you could use a beer to wash down that taco shop you just had from down the street. It's fun. It's shady. It's a pirate-themed boozing hole. read more

Pool Tournaments, Dart Tournaments, Karaoke 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, Chill DJ's on the weekends. Great Prices! Awesome atmosphere! Good place to just chill. Definately no "downtown" dress code. read more

This place is what it is and doesn't try to be something it is not. What it is...very old school La Mesa watering hole with an eclectic mix of white/blue and retired-collared folks, plus the occasional SDSU kids drinking beer, watching sports and playing pool/darts/strip video poker. Live music that is varied and often surprisingly good. Karaoke, which is often surprisingly bad (which is the point). There is almost always free grub (wings, etc.) and during football season Mike's mom makes special dishes for the faithful fans. 10am away games are awesome with some spicy chorizo but night games are well-coordinated with carne asada! What it is not...a bar in the Gaslamp. No glitter, glam or ropes. It is also the only place in the vicinity of 5500-7500 El Cajon Blvd. where I feel safe drinking and don't worry about less-savory patrons. read more