Fodor's Expert Review La Joya

Soaring stained-glass windows, a fountain, artwork, and beautiful furniture from the central part of the country lend drama to this restaurant. The food is both traditional and creative, with dishes like grilled Tampiqueña-style beef or sea bass wrapped in maguey leaves. The chicken mole and cactus leaf with roasted grasshoppers from Oaxaca will appeal to adventurous eaters; for something less exotic, try the sampler of mini cochinita pibil–style tacos. Performances by a 10-piece Mariachi band add to the ambience.