"Pitmaster Esaul Ramos Jr. can build a memorable brisket bark at this Michelin-recommended restaurant, but the Tex-Mex touches get the pachanga started. Pair pork ribs and brisket with chicharron-topped macaroni and cheese, pickled nopales, or a sausage link spiked with serrano peppers and Oaxaca cheese. The colorful spot doesn’t serve alcohol, but a few cold ones have been clocked on the outdoor picnic tables." - Brandon Watson