Fat Sal's

Fat Sal's downtown is legendary for two things: absolutely massive sandwiches that could feed three people, and $1 beers on Tuesdays. Yeah, you read that right—one dollar. For a beer. In downtown Vegas. This isn't some loophole or fine-print situation; they actually just charge you a buck for beer every Tuesday and watch the chaos unfold. It's simultaneously the best and worst idea, depending on your liver's current relationship with you.

The Tuesday Takeover

$1 beers on Tuesdays transforms Fat Sal's from a popular sandwich spot into an absolute shitshow of humanity united by the universal truth that dollar beer is impossible to resist. The beer's not some no-name swill either—these are actual beers you'd willingly drink at regular prices. The deal runs all day, which means you can start at lunch and technically still be going at dinner (again, not medical advice). Expect crowds, expect lines, expect people making terrible decisions in the best possible way.

The Sandwich Situation

While you're there getting dangerously drunk for the cost of a candy bar, you should probably eat something, and Fat Sal's sandwiches are aggressively large gut bombs that serve this purpose perfectly. We're talking overstuffed creations with names like "Fat Texas BBQ" and "Fat Buffalo" that combine multiple meats, sauces, cheeses, and usually some form of fried thing all crammed between bread. One sandwich easily splits between two people, or it's your entire meal if you're properly hungry or drunk.

The Energy

Tuesday nights at Fat Sal's have a party energy that other nights don't match—everyone's there for the same reason, everyone knows they're getting an absurd deal, and the collective good mood is infectious. It's loud, it's crowded, it's chaotic in that fun way where you end up talking to strangers about nothing important. The staff moves fast trying to keep up with orders, the music's bumping, and the whole place feels like a college party except everyone has jobs.

The Strategy

Go early if you want to avoid the worst crowds, or go later if you thrive in chaos. Bring cash because the line moves faster. Order food early because drunk you will forget to eat and regret it. Pace yourself because $1 beers make it way too easy to accidentally drink 10 of them and wonder why the room's spinning. Set an alarm on your phone to remind you that you have work tomorrow and probably shouldn't still be here.

Why It's Essential

Fat Sal's $1 beer Tuesdays represent Vegas's democratic spirit—everyone's welcome, rich or broke, and we're all equal in our appreciation of absurdly cheap beer and sandwiches that could feed a small army. It's become a weekly tradition for locals and a bucket-list item for visitors who hear about it. Is it classy? Absolutely not. Is it unforgettable? Completely. Sometimes the best Vegas experiences cost a dollar.