"Oaxaca is no less celebrated for its mezcal production, and this South Broadway sibling to Adelitas Cocina y Cantina does the culture surrounding the agave spirit proud. Not only is the selection exceptional, but the staff is well-versed in its every detail. Palenque serves food too — including, with any luck, tlayudas on special: Think of them as Oaxaca’s oversized answer to tostadas. (Bonus: you can also try pulque, a refreshing beverage fermented from agave sap, just down the block at Dos Luces Brewery.)" - Ruth Tobias