"It’s hard not to be even a little impressed in the presence of a 20-inch quesadilla. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at this casual Mexican spot. While part of the fun is the novelty of working through a massive griddled corn tortilla full of cheese, the namesake machetes (called such because they look like a sword) are actually delicious. Each one comes with at least two toppings, and everything from chicharron with salsa verde to squash blossom is great. But they also have smaller junior and baby machetes if the full-grown, adult machete is too intimidating. Make sure to also stock up on salsas and fresh garnishes at their sauce bar." - john ringor, adrian kane