The margaritas at this East Side restaurant are killer, so you'll definitely want to order some of their top-notch food, lest you find yourself too tipsy to stand up. The Salmón Al Chile Limón–rubbed with ground red chile and lime and pan-seared–is moist and perfectly cooked; it comes with a tangy, spicy tomatillo, jalapeño and lime juice sauce. Vegetarians can dig into Calabacitas Con Queso–zucchini with corn and cheese sautéed with tomatoes, scallions, jalapeño chiles and cilantro–or the colorful Ensalada Tropical–field greens, orange slices, jicama, red onions and cotija cheese, tossed with citrus vinaigrette.
If you find yourself with room for dessert, the Flan De Piña–flan with caramelized sugar and served with fresh pineapple or the Cheesecake "Oaxaca"–a creamy mexican pumpkin cheesecake served with maple walnut sauce and clove scented whipped cream are both divine.
953 2nd Ave between 50th and 51st; 212-644-6740; 6 to 51st St.
