"This place lives up to its name in spades. Alma is Spanish for “soul,” which emanates from every inch of the earth-toned decor, every interaction with the thoughtful staff, and every inspired bite of Mexican food that chef-owner Johnny Curiel and his team painstakingly present over the course of a meal here — be it diver scallop crudo in serrano ponzu and tomato butter, enmoladas de pollo, or Sakura pork belly with frijoles charros and salsa verde. Aeats at the chef’s counter may be the hottest ticket in town." - Ruth Tobias