El Vez

A Starr Restaurant Group production in Midtown Village that leans all the way into the spectacle, from the velvet Hollywood booths to the low-rider bike hanging above the dining room. The food is 'Mex-Eclectic,' meaning you'll find birria asada fries topped with braised lamb and queso mixto alongside tlayuda de camarón and carnitas taquitos, all served family-style. The bar has one of the largest tequila selections in the city, and the margaritas, made with hand-squeezed lime juice, come by the glass or pitcher. Loud, colorful, and unapologetically festive.