This Upper East Side Mexican restaurant is expensive, but many people think it is worth the cost. While there may be much better restaurants of its kind elsewhere in the country, this is not a city known for its Mexican food. Nevertheless, specialties such as their guacamole (prepared at your table) are worth coming for, and the pomegranate margaritas alone are worth a visit to the bar.
Other locations: 51 Columbus Ave at 62nd Street (+1 212 977 7700); 9 East 18th Street (Open in August 2005).
• Hours: 5p-11:30p daily