This sunny joint near Nishi-ikebukuro Park serves up Americanised Mexican bites with a Californian influence. Signature dishes include hearty carne asada fries – a speciality in San Diego – which come topped with guacamole, sour cream and shredded beef. You can get a full serving for ¥2,380 or a half-serving for ¥1,480. Alternatively, switch the beef for toppings like pollo asado (roast chicken) or carnitas, made by slow-cooking pork until it's irresistibly tender and flavourful. Whichever combo you go for, we recommend starting with the half-sized portion so you’ll still have room to sample the other dishes.
For drinks, don't overlook the Smash milkshakes, which come in five flavours: banana caramel, strawberry, mango, pina colada and maple bacon (make yours boozy for an extra ¥200). For the best bang for your buck, get the Smash Course for ¥4,000 per person, which comes with seven main menu items, including the carne asada fries, the burrito of the day and a choice of tacos. There’s also an all-you-can-drink deal with an unlimited supply of tequila, beer, wine and high balls to guarantee a riotous night with a group of friends.