VFW Post 1774 "The Ship" in La Mesa is your typical VFW hall. It is old, dark and the furnishings…read morewill remind you of your grandma's living room. Tables on one side of the room, bar on the other, dance floor/stage in between. Our friend's band was playing at the VFW (a gig's a gig, right?), so we thought we'd check it out. Upon entering we quickly realized that we were easily two of the youngest people in the place - awesome! Everybody was so nice and welcoming. We were made to feel comfortable right away. For a requested $5 donation we could've enjoyed a pork roast dinner with mashed potatoes and all the fixin's. We opted not to, but it looked delicious. Homemade for sure Drinks were incredibly cheap! $3.50 for a bottle of Pacifico or a Bud Seltzer. Trish was our outstanding, super friendly bartender. We loved Trish! Good times aboard The Ship.

Everyone's very nice and open. They're friendly so you can easily start up a conversation with…read moreanyone of the members and they'll be happy to converse with you. Their activities are fun too

I stopped in this Post for a Sunday breakfast. It's a nice post located in a small strip mall. The…read morespecial for the day was the Pork Chop and Eggs breakfast. I asked for my eggs over medium and the meal also came with house breakfast potatoes and toast. I had rye toast and the meal cost $8 donation. The lady in the kitchen hit the eggs right on the money and they came with a slow run yolk and were partially cooked through. The eggs were lightly seasoned but I did add some black pepper. Pepper and eggs are my thing. The pork chops was thick, very tender, and tasty. However, I do recommend that they render the fat along the edges better, not to get rid of it, but to elevate the texture and give it a some crunch or crispiness, not to mention some color. The potato cubes were good. They had nice color, tender, and offered a nice crisp edge. They were also seasoned well. They rye toast was good. They went a little heavy on the butter for my taste, but then again, I like to spread my own butter on my toast. Lisa, the young lady on the floor that morning was very nice and helpful. Good service.

I've been coming to this particular VFW for a couple years now. I come here because a friend sings…read morehere regularly. A lot of his fans are friends of mine so it's good to see friends, have dinner and listen to music I remember from childhood. I am actually surprised that I haven't joined a VFW. I'm qualified to be a member. I usually Join an organization after I've been to 3 or 4 events. The usually have dinners along with the music. You can usually choose between about 4 entries or so. One thing I've been forgetting is to memorize my table number to give to the gal that takes orders. So I had to go look up my number. I wonder how many stars I'd earn as a customer? I'm bassing my review several past visits. If I was rating for tonight only I give it 2 stars for food and service and add a star for the entertainment. First, I was charged 10 bucks for my dinner. It clearly stated in easily readable type that my meal was 9 dollars. When I asked about it she informed me it went up in January. I remembered it going up from 8 to 9. Rather than make a scene I quietly decided that she just tipped herself. My soda was only a dollar for a 12 once can plus a buck tip for excellent service. So I spent 12 for a meal and entertainment for the evening . Not bad at all in today's economy. Ooops, as I'm writing I realize I didn't tip the band. Remind me to tip them double next time. Back to food. My salad arrivedcreally fast. A nice green salad with lettuce cucumber onions and a little tomato with just the right amount of thousand island. I was afraid that since my salad arrived so quickly my main dish would too. I really get annoyed when a server brings out my main dish too early. If you don't believe me just refer to some past reviews. You'll see. Nothing could have been further from the truth. I started to get worried about it so I went to check on my order. I politely enquired about my dinner. In a less than friendly way I was informed that they were busy and I'd get my meal when it was finished. I told the gal that I wasn't complaining I was just enquiring. So after a bit of time My dinner arrived. I think my server ate most of my cauliflower and broccoli on the way from the kitchen, or perhaps it rolled off my plate in transit. I don't know what else could explain the lack of veggies on my plate. The chicken breast was of reasonable proportion, medium sized at best. One look it it and I could knew why it took so long to arrive at my table. It had been cooked about 15 min too long. It was kinda tough and VERY DRY but the taste was good. The baked potato was perfect. Even perfecter when I added butter and sour cream. The meal included a small piece of cake, which was just enough. Over all an enjoyable evening. Oh I should mention that I'm many occasions the parking lot fills up fast. When this happens you can usually find close street parking..

There is a group of us (sometimes 6 to10), who eat Breakfast most every Sunday after church, (about…read more10:20am.) at Encanto VFW. The prices are reasonable, and there is always some variety choices, and a special of the day. We are not members of the VFW....although two of us are veterans. They are open for anyone wanting to eat....and everyone is so friendly, not only the staff, but the other people also eating. They talk to each other, even across the isles, and so we now know many of the people ...who seem to be regulars there for breakfast. Mostly Seniors, also Some families with children and some singles. We think It's a great place. Get your own coffee ...Casual. We have also been there on occasion, for Taco Thursdays, or for fish, or steak night....excellent food. Sometimes the wait does get a little long before the food gets to you during the Breakfast time....even 30 minutes...once in a while. But we have learned to sit back, visit, and have another cup of coffee. They are really busy, Volunteers...and sometimes maybe not all the kitchen help showed up, so maybe the tickets get a bit mixed up, and they get a little stressed... but, you'll get your order. For the most part it is a casual, enjoyable, like a mom and pop type of place to have breakfast. (Our favorite is always the Biscuts and Gravy.) Sunday breakfast, is not a quick in and out place....It is a come on in, ..order,... sit relax...have a cup of coffee... and visit a while,... and eat, type of place. We look forward to Sunday breakfast at the VFW. They have a small parking lot, which gets full ...as people tend to stay awhile, but street parking on Federal Ave., is easy. Check it out sometime. Terry & Mark

Just became a SAL (Sons of American Legion) member. I ended up becoming a member at the National…read moreCity Hall. this hall is right next to my house. I stooped on by and was greeted by the bartender. I forgot her name at the moment but she was very nice. This particular location has only been open for about 3 or 4 years. The inside is very nice and there are screens all over the place. If you are a member the drinks are about 3 or 4 dollars. I will definitely be stopping by here, as I live in Lemon Grove. Thank You grandpa for initiating me to become a member, and for serving our country.

Lemon Grove American Legion is the best club i have ever been in. The people and the staff are…read moretruly the best around. Very clean and everyone gets along. I always enjoy stopping in and getting a couple beers or something to eat which is delicious by the way. Joys bloody Marys, and Josies good food. What more can you ask for?

You can expect to enjoy yourself with friendly people, and for those who do kareoke, you can visit…read moreSundays starts at 5pm. Parking is limited so arrive early to have close by Parking choices.

I was returning home from Columbus, Ohio on 8/14/25 after burying my father yesterday. My father…read morespent 10 years serving in the Navy as a Seabee. He was stationed all over the world during his tenure, including Vietnam. While in the airport, I met a young man who had also served in Vietnam as a Seabee and met two wonderful veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They were from Don Diego VFW Post 7420. During our discussion, they were kind enough to present me with a coin, which stated "Wecome Home Vietnam Veteran". I can not express the gratitude I felt receiving this coin. It helped me put a little bit more closure to my father's death. I will forever be grateful for our fateful passing in the Columbus Airport (of all places). Thank you to all of the veterans who served so bravely to defend this great country of ours. And a special Thank You to the two veterans that made my day. I will carry this coin with me always, remembering both my father and especially the veterans that presented to to me. Thank you to all Veterans, Allen Nutter

Love all the events they have. They have different groups that host events through out the week…read more Check them out Friday nights, Saturday for lunch & Sunday for breakfast. A bunch of friendly folks very welcoming. The drinks are very reasonably priced and make sure to tip the volunteer bartenders! Writing a review for

I played BINGO for the 1st. Time, I met so so many nice people. I have a broken back and EVERY ONE…read morehelped me and did not judge me. I will be going every Wed. Night.

Watch out old ladies! I am coming after your bingo spot starting immediately…read more For under $20 bones you can get a few good hours of BINGO madness on Wednesday's here starting at 7. Come early and grab a seat up front! A few bonuses about this bingo spot: Small, so your chances of winning are big. They let you borrow daubers if you don't have your own. They were super nice & helped my bingo challenged friends understand the game while I dominated. AND they even do a drawing during intermission where you can win more bingo games, daubers and other fun prizes!! Plus, I totally won a special round AND a second place! Paid for my bingo and the beers I had afterwards. Looking forward to coming back! Bingo players do it till they blackout!