Empellon Al Pastor

Unlike its posher sister locations, this spot has an urban cantina vibe with big, rough, communal tables. There’s a graffiti wall mixed into the south-of-the-border decor. The short rib pastrami taco with pickled cabbage and mustard seed salsa is the mash-up of Jewish and Mexican cuisine you didn’t know you were missing out on. All five of their creative margaritas are excellent, but my favorite is the Spicy Cucumber with Pueblo Viejo Blanco, fresh cucumber, jalapeño tincture, and chile salt.