1 MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritas here pack such a powerful punch that diners are limited to three per meal, and those who don’t eat can only order one. But it’s not all about the tequila — there are also specialties like caldo de res, a hearty beef stew.

Ojeda’s

4617 Maple

2 TEX MEX WITH A TWIST

Offers tried and true Tex Mex dishes, as well as unique creations, such as the pollo pipian, a chicken breast topped with a sauce blend of pecans, ancho chiles, mild Mexican spices and broth.

Luna De Noche  

7927 Forest

3 THE REAL DEAL

Mexico City-style food, including authentic street tacos, which means the meat is cut from large roasts, served on small corn tortillas and topped with lots of fresh lime, cilantro and onions.

Taco Diner

4011 Villanova

4 A FANCIER FIESTA

Lesser-known gourmet Mexican dishes such as filete cantinflas, beef tenderloin stuffed with fresh cheese from Chihuahua, or fajitas de cabrito, fajitas made with shredded goat meat and sautéed onions.

Javier’s

4912 Cole

5 PICK AND CHOOSE

Pick from a balanced mix of Tex-Mex dishes, such as queso-laden flautas, and traditional Mexican dishes, such as mole, chicken topped with a sauce made from dark chocolate and chili.

Avila’s

4714 Maple