Trompo

They say you can't always judge a book by its cover, and this family-run taco joint is further proof of that. But don't take our word for it, take Bon Appétit's, which named Trompo one of 50 finalists on the 2016 America's best new restaurant list. And considering this no-frills, counter-service only eatery boasts just a few tables and chairs, it might be a stretch to call this place a restaurant. But what it lacks in aesthetics it more than makes up for it with the food. The small menu consists of three or four types of Monterrey-style street tacos and open-faced quesadillas filled with the likes of bistek (beef), pork, and poblano chili with paneer cheese. You can't go wrong with any choice, but you'd be remiss to not try the restaurant's signature taco, the Trompo. Named for rotating vertical spit it's cooked on, these handheld beauties feature succulent roasted pork loaded up on griddled corn tortillas and topped with onions, cilantro and a splash of homemade green salsa. Bon Appétit declared this taco one of the best in America and we're inclined to agree.