"A birthday dinner involving red leather booths and Kardashian sightings would generally cost you half a month's rent. But not at Casa Vega. This 60-year-old Mexican spot in Sherman Oaks is one of those magical LA places where A-list celebrities and regular locals co-mingle without much fanfare. The walk-in-only dining room is loud, the margaritas are particularly strong, and the lobster quesadilla is a gooey, savory masterpiece." - nikko duren