Mi Cocina-Highland Park Village

This permanently buzzing cantina has been a Tex-Mex go-to spot for over two decades, not only for area locals but for A-list celebrities as well. The attraction? Undoubtedly the place turns out an impressive spread of tacos, nachos, fajitas, enchiladas and the like. And there's something to be said about its mind-blowing queso blanco and endless servings of homemade salsa and chips. But the big draw here is the Mambo Taxi, a frozen margarita swirled with brandy-laced sangria. Word is that if you drink more than two of them you'll need a taxi to get you home. Did we mention there's an amazing rooftop lounge here too?