Ditroit

This stylish backdoor taqueria in the Arts District serves gourmet tacos by way of chef Enrique Olvera, best known for Mexico City’s Pujol and New York’s Cosme. Though the tacos come at a premium, each one is made with the same delicate, housemade tortillas and fresh salsas served at its more upscale full-service sibling, Damian, for the kind of quality and freshness you can taste in every bite. I like the carnitas and suadero options well enough, but my favorite is the fish flauta, which features a rotating fish filling tucked into a crisp, extra-long rolled tortilla. Each one arrives dressed with crema, salsa verde, cabbage slaw and a sprinkling of cheese. My advice? Skip the regular tacos and go for a flauta or tamal, then chase your meal with the churros con chocolate, a cup of soft-serve or one of the impeccably constructed fruity paletas. Linger in the lush, greenery-filled alleyway and enjoy your meal.