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"A vibrantly pink, plant-filled space — somewhere between a school cafeteria gone Barbie and a Mexican jungle — sets the stage at Huaraches. Chef René Andrade (of Bacanora fame) brings a more accessible option than its sister restaurant, though the scene is still lively with thumping music, tendrils of grill smoke, and a steady rush of diners. The open-fire, Sonoran-style cooking shines in the pollo asado platter (priced at $58 for two to three people), a fiery feast of grilled chicken, esquites, crispy potato disks, frijol dip, tortillas, and roasted onions and jalapeños. A refreshing jícama salad with cucumber and tomato can temper the heat. Among the bar’s cocktails, the De La Tierra riffs on a Negroni with mushroom fat-washed bacanora and herb-infused amaro. Though tables are slightly easier to grab here than at Bacanora, securing reservations remains a smart move. Best for: High-energy meals with loud music, big portions, and rowdiness in all the right ways." - McConnell Quinn