"Hugo’s is a rite of passage—the historic stunner was built in 1925 and has high ceilings and chandeliers that look like they’re on loan from a castle. At this upscale Mexican restaurant in Montrose, the details matter, including margaritas that get shaken tableside, or personal tableside handbag racks. The place operates with the quiet confidence of an institution. Hugo’s knows how good its tender barbacoa wrapped in banana leaf is. Or, the chapulines with spicy salsa and blue corn tortillas that make you forget your manners when there’s only one left. And it’s not just a dinner spot. Celebrate a birthday or fend off the Sunday scaries at the mile-long brunch buffet with a plate of chilaquiles." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene