Tamales La Pasadita

Tamales La Pasadita is the no frills Mexican restaurant on The Plaza, next door to Grey’s Diner. It serves some of the best Mexican food in the city, with the menu entirely in Spanish and a counter where you order before taking a seat. It operates under the name Taqueria Gaviota Latina, which is what the sign and the receipt both say.

What to know

• Three tamales with rice and beans run under $10.
• Fillings include pork, chicken, cheese and sweet versions.
• Tortas, tostadas, huaraches and breakfast plates fill the rest of the menu.
• The red sauce is hotter than the green.