Maybe it's the margarita talking, but this atmospheric Mexican chain does everything right: sharp service, low and romantic lighting, top-shelf tequila, Mexican beer on tap and guacamole made fresh tableside. From downtown, it's a 15-minute drive south along S Cleveland Ave to Bell Tower Shops.


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