La Jolla

Holding it down since 1987, La Jolla is a Hiroo staple serving textbook Mexican dishes from pozole and mole poblano to nopales (cactus salad). Aside from their coat hangers with adorable animal clips or the straw-hat lamp shades, the highlight of this place is its combination menu which lets you mix and match your favourites. The no-brainer choice is the #9 Enchilada, Taco and Burrito monster trio, a sweet reminder of American portions. The litmus test for a good Mexican restaurant is if all the elements on the plate (ie rice, refried beans, cheese etc) melt into each other, and La Jolla passes with flying colours.