"A massive Oaxacan restaurant in the South Bay (with locations in Palms and West Hollywood as well), Madre is the ideal place for dinner with someone you’re just hooking up with. First, there’s a massive list of mezcal and tequila to help you get over the fact that the waiter just said you two make an adorable couple. There’s plenty of space between tables, so you won’t get side-eye from neighbors if things go south and you have to make up an excuse about your parakeet’s fear of being home alone. And if things go well, there are a whole bunch of great things to share here: queso fundido, pork ribs in mole, and tlayudas." - nikko duren