Mezcali

Raise a Toast to Bartenders With Tequila Cocktails at These NYC Bars | Eater

"When all your friends from SoCal kvetch that there’s no great Mexican cuisine in New York, they’re really saying there’s no Cali-Mex that evokes their fondest food memories. Correct their misconception with a trip downtown to FiDi’s Mezcali, a place so on point it was founded by two skateboarders from LA. Order up the ranch water, which combines Teremana with aloe liqueur, lime, cucumber, and sparkling mineral water for a sampling of the tequila-forward drink menu. Beyond tasty cocktails, the restaurant dares to tout “The best tacos in NYC!” — happily test that bold claim with the birria dumplings, which offer an interesting twist on the xiao long bao formula." - Brendan McGinley