Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

"$1 Ghia Old Fashioneds during a special happy hour at a Southeast Mexican spot." - Emily Venezky

"Mexican eatery with all-day happy hour and tapas specials on snow day." - Tierney Plumb

"This Barracks Row spot is celebrating Day of the Dead from Halloween to November 3 with a special Día De Los Muertos menu. Food items include a charred octopus with coconut butternut squash ($25) and shrimp ceviche bathed in a charcoal peach broth with blackberry, cherry tomatoes, and dehydrated mole ($22). A mandarin cordial and charcoal salt dress up the margarita de jus recuerdos, ($14) and don’t forget to grab pan de la muerte with hot chocolate ($8) for dessert." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Emily Venezky

"Capitol Hill’s modern taqueria puts a Mexican spin on Thanksgiving with takeout meals comprised of mole negro-dressed turkey breast, heirloom corn tortillas, queso mac, and more ($148 for four or $264 for eight). Or load up on options for eight to 10 like roasted salmon filet ($74) or blue cornbread with whipped chipotle butter ($32) and bottled cocktails. Order by Sunday, November 21." - Tierney Plumb

"Capitol Hill’s modern taqueria celebrates Cinco all week long (through Sunday, May 9) with a three-course Mexican tasting menu for $35." - Tierney Plumb