"Salsa singer/Latin icon Marc Anthony is no stranger to the hotel industry, so it makes sense the West Hollywood steakhouse he co-owns feels like a high-end resort in Mexico. MXO, from the Ka’Teen and Guerilla Tacos chef, is full of people in Rococo Sand dresses and features a bumping bar area with flashy agave cocktails, all in a dining room that looks like a millionaire’s dude ranch. The shareable menu is perfectly fine—there are mesquite-grilled steaks with flour tortillas, chicharron-topped guacamole, and yellowtail aguachile with asian pear—but we think MXO works best for a boozy, snacky night out with friends, especially ones who aren’t on a budget. Even a few chipotle margaritas with their impressive (free) chips and salsa spread can run up a decently high tab." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder
