"Otra is the most fun restaurant in the neighborhood. The calaveras on the wall and bright blue papel picado add brightness to the dark and sultry space. It's lively, thanks to a dining room always packed with friends, first dates, and anyone in need of solid Mexican food once the sun goes down. The one dish that makes a trip here worth it is the melt-in-your-mouth carnitas on amazingly corny homemade tortillas. Many of the other dishes on the vegetarian-friendly menu are hit or miss, but if you grab those carnitas, and a margarita, you'll have a great time." - ricky rodriguez, lani conway, julia chen 1