Loló

"Having a fun night at this Mexican restaurant is like trying to spot a Goldendoodle at one of the city's many dog parks: guaranteed. A buzzy atmosphere and excellent cocktails are givens, and sharing panko-crusted shrimp tacos on jicama tortillas or puffy empanadas with your favorite people is always a solid choice. And, if your birthday happens to fall on a Monday when many of our favorite restaurants in town are closed, Loló is open, and here for you." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

"Bright, energetic, and always a great time, this Mexican restaurant in the Mission does Californian-Jaliscan food right. The panko-crusted shrimp tacos are served on jicama tortillas, fried fish tacos are amped up with a piquin pepper-peanut sauce, and the empanadas are perfect, puffy pockets filled with mushrooms, corn, and cheese. Excellent cocktails and an atmosphere that has more buzz than a deuxmoi rumor drop—a dinner at Loló always adds up to a fun night." - julia chen 1

"The colorful, Jalisco-inspired Cal-Mexican restaurant in the Mission is doing takeout from 3–8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. The offerings are much more portable than the restaurant’s usual sleek small plates — think burritos stuffed with birria or cochinita pibil. It’s also selling cocktails, michelada kits, and meal kits for, say, making your own carnitas at home. Call ahead or order online." - Luke Tsai

"Loló has been a Mission District favorite since its debut in 2007. The restaurant bills itself as serving a “playful interpretation of Jaliscan-Californian cuisine” and it shows with its various takes on the taco. Try the Taco Tropical with spiced panko-encrusted shrimp and chipotle aioli drizzle or the fried chicken taco with coleslaw and pickled jalapenos, or go for the “al pastor” cauliflower tacos if you’re looking for a vegetarian option." - Paolo Bicchieri, Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Lolo is nominated for the Best U.S. Restaurant Bar award in the Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 Honorees." - Paolo Bicchieri