"The Paseo Arts District got a boost five years ago with the addition of the chic, modern Frida Southwest, where chef Quinn Carroll spins interpretations of Southwest cuisine like queso fundido, short rib empanadas, and a pepita-crusted chile relleno. The expansive patio might be the loveliest spot for brunch or dinner in the city, and the only place to find sugarcane-skewered scallops and “Santa Fe-spiced” bone-in pork chops." - Dave Cathey