"The chile colorado at Elena's is your microwave's new best friend. This Mexican spot’s menu is full of gargantuan dishes, but the massive plate of guajillo pork stew masquerades as that night’s dinner while hiding its true identity as a week's worth of leftover meals. Just make sure to just grab some extra tortillas. They’re open all day, but getting a table typically requires a wait during both lunch and dinner. Come by in the mid-afternoon or late evening for your best chance at a short wait. Otherwise, reservations are released on OpenTable three months in advance." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, patrick wong