Gringo Gossip

East Valley Tribune ‘BEST OF 2012′

dosgringos — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:16:22 +0000

It’s that time of year again! The East Valley Tribune is asking readers to tell them which restaurants, places, and people are the BEST OF EAST VALLEY in 2012. And that means that we need you to tell them that Dos Gringos Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa are the best of the best! In the Food & Drink category, you can tell them that we have the ‘Best Happy Hour’, ‘Best Bar Food’, or that we are 2012’s ‘Best Mexican Restaurant’. Or maybe you have a favorite bartender at one of our East Valley locations, so head on over and cast your vote for ‘Best Bartender’! Either way, we need your votes!! The polls are already open, so all you have to do is vote, as many times as once per day, until the end of Sunday, March 4^th. Crack open a Corona and wait for the results, because winners will be announced on Sunday, April 15^th. Make your way to www.eastvalleytribune.com/bestof to cast your votes and give Dos Gringos one more thing to smile about.

Santa Paws at Dos Gringos Chandler

dosgringos — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:55:10 +0000

WHAT: Dos Gringos Doggie Holiday Photos with Santa Paws
A dog-friendly holiday photo and lunch with your favorite canine

WHEN: Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE: Dos Gringos
1361 N. Alma School Road, Chandler
www.dosgringosaz.com
480- 855-3303

WHY: To raise much needed funds and support for Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC).

• Offer a family and dog friendly environment to celebrate the holiday season
• Promote pet adoptions through Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) and New Hope Partners
• Increase community awareness of MCACC’s special programs & need for community support

DETAILS:
Holiday photos and lunch for dogs and people at a dog-friendly venue

Activities include:
• $5 lunch specials for people
• Dog lunches (chicken & rice) $3; dog beer (non-alcoholic) $3; dog lunch & beer combo $5
• $7 pet portrait in a holiday frame and digital photos available for download
$2 from each photo will be donated to MCACC
• Onsite adoptions through MCACC’s New Hope Partners 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

All dogs present at Dos Gringos Santa Paws event must be sociable, on a leash, licensed and current on all vaccinations.

All pets adopted during Dos Gringos Santa Paws event will be spayed or neutered and vaccinated.

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) is a full service animal welfare agency with shelter, adoptions, field services, licensing and education programs. Their mission is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and pets in Maricopa County. For more information on adoptions through MCACC, please visit www.maricopa.gov/pets or call (602) 506-PETS.

Book Your Holiday Party At Dos!

dosgringos — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:13:44 +0000

Tis’ the season! Eat, drink and be merry at your favorite Arizona patio bar! Dos Gringos has everything you need to throw an unforgettable holiday fiesta. Kick back with your co-workers, friends or family and enjoy the atmosphere. Choose from a variety of party platters and menu items to create a custom “All You Can Eat” buffet for your guests. Want to stay at the office? No problem! Dos Gringos will cater to you. No matter what your plans are for the holidays, we’ve got you covered! Call today to book your party & let the fun begin!

Party, Drink and Be Scary!

dosgringos — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:10:19 +0000

Live bands, DJs, drink specials, costume contests…Dos has it all!
Party at any one of our four locations:

Scottsdale
Bust out the leotards and legwarmers, it’s an 80s Halloween Blowout! Party with Dos Scottsdale on October 29th for all the Halloween fun! Great eats, crazy drink specials, and costume contests all night long. Live bands and DJs will keep the 80s favorites pumping while you bust a move! $2 U Call Its on Halloween Monday during MNF kickoff till close.

South Tempe
Tempe Halloween Extravaganza! Join Eric D (101.5 JAMZ ), DJ Erotique, and E-Dawg (MEGA 104.3) for a Halloween Blowout. Costume Contests, Drink Specials and prize giveaways including Stay-cation packages from Wild Horse Pass Casino! Sponsored by Miller Lite. $2 U Call Its on Halloween Monday during MNF kickoff till close.

Mesa
Big hair is the name of the game at Dos Gringos Mesa’s 80s Rock Halloween Party. Enjoy food and drink specials all night long while rocking out with 80s band Hollywood &Vine (on stage at 8pm). Costume contests, games and prizes all night long! $2 U Call Its on Halloween Monday during MNF kickoff till close.

Chandler
Get geeky this Halloween at Dos Gringos Chandler’s Revenge of the Nerds Party! Drink specials, cash prizes and DJ Mr. Eaton dropping beats. Win prizes by bobbing for beers, winning the costume contest or shaking your stuff during the Nerdy Booty Shaking Contest! $500 in cash will be given away. $3.50 beers (including Dos XX) and $5 Drinks (including Captain Morgan). $2 U Call Its on Halloween Monday during MNF kickoff till close.

Howl-O-Ween Party at Dos Gringos Chandler

dosgringos — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:51:10 +0000

Dos Gringos Howl-O-Ween Dog Party : MyFoxPHOENIX.com

Grab your favorite furry friend and head to Dos Gringos Chandler Saturday October 22nd for our first ever Howl-O-Ween Party.
This event will feature costume contests, onsite adoptions, lunch specials and even dog-safe beer!

Saturday October 22nd 11am-1pm Dos Gringos Chandler 1361 N. Alma School Rd Chandler 480-855-3303

Dog Contests Start at 11:30 AM

Best Dog Costume
Best Owner & Dog Costume
Most Creative Dog Costume
Looks Most Like Owner
Tail Wagging Contest
Dog Pie Eating Contest (chicken & rice)
Halloween Treat Bags for Dogs!

Onsite Adoptions 11AM -1PM Featuring:

AZ Chihuahua Rescue www.azchihuahuarescue.org
New Hope Cattle Dogs www.newhopecattledogs.com
Mixed Up Mutts and Shepherds Too www.mixedupmutts.net
MCCAC Adoption Information

Specials Include:

Dog lunches (chicken & rice) $3
Dog Beer (non-alcoholic) $3; Dog Lunch & Beer Combo $5
Selected Appetizers
$2 PBR
$4 Captain Morgan
$4 Smirnoff
$5 Crown Royal
$6 Don Julio

Free Taco Day at Dos Gringos

dosgringos — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:18:19 +0000

Dos Gringos, Tres Agaves Tequila and College Times are celebrating National Taco Day on Tuesday, October 4th, with free tacos for all! To honor the holiday, all Dos Gringos locations will be giving away one free taco per person, with the purchase of a beverage (does not include fish or shrimp), from 11am until 2am.

Guests may choose any style taco they like (flour, street style corn, or TexMex) and fill it with tasty options like grilled chicken, grilled carne asada, pork chile verde, shredded chicken or shredded steak. Patrons will also be able to take advantage of Dos Gringos’ already popular Taco Tuesday food and drink specials.We’ll be serving up discounted drinks, $2.50 Coronas and $6 Premium Tres Agaves Margaritas all day and all night!

Happy National Taco Day!

Dos is Hiring

dosgringos — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:21:43 +0000

We are looking for a passionate GENERAL MANAGER for our Old Town Scottsdale location. You must have at least two years management experience the restaurant/service/hospitality industry, have knowledge of food, beverage and service. We NEED someone who knows how to market themselves and the business in Tempe and Old Town Scottsdale.

- At least 2 years of management experience in a full service restaurant

- At least 2 years of bartending experience in a full service restaurant or bar

- Must maintain a strong work ethic and a positive attitude

- Ability to lead and motivate a team

- High energy and able to work nights and weekends

- Ability to build and increase sales over previous year’s sales

- Maintain and improve employee and guest satisfaction

- We prefer candidates have experience with the Tempe or Old Town Scottsdale bar scene.

- REQUIREMENT!!! YOU MUST HAVE FUN AT WORK AND OUTSIDE OF WORK! WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH THAT PROVEN PERSONALITY!!

- We love candidates who market themselves, please include any social media sites you belong to. (ie: Facebook)

Interested? Email: job-4dx4w-2574357573@craigslist.org

Save The Date!

dosgringos — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:35:40 +0000

Howl-O-Ween at Dos Gringos in Chandler Saturday October 22nd 2011 11am-1pm
Dog costume party featuring food, fun, and pet adoptions through Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Partners. Win prizes and enjoy lunch for pets and people!

The 1st Annual Gringo Games Are Coming…Are You Ready?

dosgringos — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:06:46 +0000

Get ready for the 1st Annual Gringo Games coming to Dos Gringos Chandler September 4th 2011 from noon-6pm. 5 person teams will compete in bags, flip cup, beer chug, beer pong, darts, pub quiz, quarters, and rock/paper/scissors for great prizes. All participants will receive a goodie bag, awards prizes and medals, free taco and nacho bar and access to great drink specials. All guests will enjoy $2.50 Coronas, $3 Gringoritas, $4 Captain Morgan, $4 Smirnoff Flavors, $6 Don Julio Margaritas, and $6 Don Julio shots. Sign your team up today and party for a great cause! Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club.

Battle of the Bands Unplugged

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:03:06 +0000

Dos Gringos and 2 Know Music have teamed up to present the Battle of the Bands Unplugged, an acoustic concert series at Dos Gringos South Tempe. Sixteen local bands will showcase their music talents over the eight week series. Two bands will perform each Thursday night at 8pm September 1^st through October 27^th. The bands will compete for a cash prize of $1,000 and a chance to be crowned a nightly performer at Dos Gringos. The winner will be based upon live performance, fan attendance, Dos Gringos staff and online voting.

Keep connected with Gringo Gossip to access the complete list of bands. In the next few weeks, interviews by 2 Know Music, band performances, and songs will be showcased on the Battle of the Bands Unplugged Facebook Fan Page where fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite band based upon each bands’ live performance. Online voting will also take place on the Fan Page where you can listen to songs and connect with the bands.