"Salvador Alamilla marries contemporary riffs on traditional Mexican and Mexican American dishes with locally sourced ingredients in a festive, light-filled former bank lobby, located in rural Caldwell, Idaho. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, and raised in Southern California, Alamilla partners with his wife and co-owner, Rebecca, to turn out can’t-miss birria tacos and carnitas, best washed down with a michelada. The chef has been a James Beard Award semifinalist three years running. Note: The restaurant plans to move to a new location several blocks away in 2025." - Scott Ki