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Ever been to Hussongs? Most of us have—at least once in our lives. It’s a rite of passage for Southern Californians who turn 18 and don’t want to wait another three years before bellying up to a bar. But Hussongs isn’t just a bar. It’s a landmark ... a legend ... a one-of-a-kind, not-to-be-missed experience. It has this certain mystique. It’s famous. People all over the world know about it. Its popularity has never waned in all these years. It’s also the place where the Margarita was invented—back in October, 1941 by bartender Don Carlos Orozco. He concocted the perfect mixture of equal parts tequila, Damiana (Controy is used now) and lime, served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass for Margarita Henkel, daughter of the German Ambassador to Mexico. Not too many people know that, but it’s the truth. Honest.
Hussongs hasn’t changed much in 110 years. Current owner, Ricardo Hussong, grandson of founder Juan, told me that the only changes he’s made to the building since taking it over in 1979 were to replace the sheet metal ceiling and to add a new ice maker! He’s maintained the family tradition of serving consistently great drinks, using top quality liquor and charging reasonable prices. It’s laid back, friendly, casual and always tons of fun. The dark green interior, wooden floors covered in sawdust and funky art on the wall never change. Mariachis rotate in and out, just like they always have. A guy with a Polaroid cruises by, offering souvenir photos. Another comes in with an electrical box and two cylinders, offering to shock you for a fee. Whenever a song finishes, there’s a round of hooting, hollering and cheering..
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