Fodor's Expert Review El Barrio

Mescal and classic tequila margaritas are the mainstays of this bar—a festive spot to begin or end the evening or to park yourself while waiting for a table at owner Crista Luedtke's nearby boon eat + drink. The Barrio Frances (top-shelf rye, cognac, vermouth, Bénédictine, and bitters) and more fanciful creations also await at this serape-chic watering hole.