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No reservations are required at Cocina Consuelo, a neighborhood spot from a husband-and-wife team known for its 15-hour birria and live music.
The vibe: In shades of sunny yellow and bright blue, it’s the kind of unfussy spot where you can bring the fun—or at least find it. Stop by for live music or just to see what’s on their menu, which is updated with the seasons.
The food: After being braised for 15 hours, the birria bone marrow is served with salsa roja and onions, best eaten with their homemade tortillas. Pair them with a shaved fennel salad with chayote and pickled grapes, or impossibly sweet roasted candy-cane beets.
The drinks: Every beer on their menu comes from Mexico, including a white ale, an IPA and a Helles-style "Axolotita" lager. The wine list is a love letter to the country, too, with a handful of orange wines and easy, approachable reds.
Time Out tip: There’s only one dessert on the menu here, and you’re ordering it. The tres leches cake is made with heirloom corn, Mexican vanilla and topped with seasonal fruit to lighten and brighten every thick-and-creamy spoonful.