Locomal

Led by chef Jose Oviedo, this Mexican restaurant in the 11ème is bustling and warm. The whole kitchen is open so you can watch the action from the bar if you’re solo. Their classic margarita is my favorite cocktail, the ceviche is a must-order (the thin radish slices look like perfect cherry blossom petals + there is chopped cherry in the dish too), and the beef taco with the crispy potato sticks on top shouldn’t be skipped. I wish I could eat the habanero salsa from the salsa trio every day.