In the old San Diego Police Headquarters, this vibrant eatery serves modern Mexican street food that knocked our zapatos off. Start with some creamy guacamole before moving on to innovative tacos: chicken in hibiscus-chipotle sauce with avocado and pineapple-habanero salsa in a blue-corn tortilla. Sit on the spacious patio or inside amid murals and floating potted plants.
Bonus: cocktails by the bottle! The art on the tall walls is almost as interesting as what's on the plate, and upstairs or outdoor seating offers great people-watching.