"Nido’s Backyard is Oakland’s best place to kick back in a colorful acapulco chair, lick salt off a margarita rim, and channel your inner sunbathing reptile. The entirely outdoors Mexican restaurant and self-proclaimed margarita garden is big enough to fit an ice rink, complete with umbrellas and heaters if the weather isn’t cooperating. Go in on a spread of fall-apart carnitas and slow-roasted duck enchiladas, and keep the mezcal and tequila coming. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
