"When you need to soak in the sun like a lizard, the back patio at this counter-service Mexican spot awaits. It’s a light-filled hideaway off 3rd Street, complete with floral picnic tables for big groups and string lights. It’s also inviting inside, thanks to booths and a huge “Hecho En Bayview” mural. Wherever you sit, just make sure the juicy slow-braised carnitas, or coffee-and-ancho-chili-rubbed salmon covered in chipotle aioli are on the table. Also, on Fridays, satisfying two-taco plates with rice and beans are pay-what-you-can." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway