"Like Minneapolis and St. Paul,Popol VuhandCentromay be joined at the hip, but their looks and personalities are wholly fraternal. James Beard Award–nominated chef Jose Alarcon oversees both kitchens, so which direction I turn after passing through the street art–laden entrance depends on my mood: I make a left for Centro when I want to gulp down fish tacos and mezcal-spiked guava kombucha slushies in a festive dining room. I make a right for Popol Vuh’s more refined experience—hand-pressed red tortillas slicked with squid ink aioli and topped with chorizo, papas, and a curl of blackened octopus. Either way, I win." - ByAshlea Halpern
Photo by Ashley Sullivan
