"Think of Dos Santos as the opener before the big act. It’s the perfect hype spot to get a birthday group in a party state of mind, and there’s a pretty great slate of Mexican dishes here to boot. A lot of the party vibe at this Wedgewood-Houston Mexican spot can be chalked up to the strong Miami influence—from the loud, thumping rap to the flamingoes and Miami Vice-themed logos on their merch. But the very shareable plates of perfectly crisp poke nachos, pork-stuffed quesadillas, and barbacoa tacos are great for a group that’s getting ready for a long night. Oh, look: the Flamingo Cocktail Club is right down the street." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak