Urbano 116

"One of the best places for brunch in town is the bright, colorful, always-packed Urbano 116, which serves vibrant Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes against the backdrop of a giant Frida Kahlo mural. Convince your friends to wake up early for their excellent chilaquiles and brunch fajitas, plus a plate of breakfast tacos. If a round of Micheladas for the table sounds like child’s play, there’s the option to order a massive, 56-ounce margarita. Happy Hour, which runs from 3-7pm Monday through Friday, is also a great time to come by." - madeline weinfield

"Recently retooled from Modern Mexican to Tex-Mex, Urbano offers 32-ounce or 64-ounce portions of margaritas that pair well with chicken enchiladas or shrimp fajitas." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Urbano 116 is a Mexican restaurant in Old Town that has been operating for a year. It is set to open a second location in the Mosaic District in Fairfax. The flagship location is undergoing a major menu overhaul, shifting from traditional Mexican dishes to Tex-Mex plates. The restaurant will temporarily close for a brief period for a menu reboot and a light refresh of its design." - Tierney Plumb

"Lots of lucha Libre masks, lights glowing in neon green and pink, and a tile mosaic floor that crawls up the side of the bar all make for a fun setting to enjoy chef Alam Méndez Florián’s Oaxacan-inflected cooking. — G.H." - Gabe Hiatt, Tierney Plumb

"Chef Alam Méndez Florián, who splits his time between Virginia and Mexico City, just rolled out an atypical brunch menu at his new neon-lit Old Town eatery. His favorite hangover helper? Caldo de gallina, or hen soup with peppermint, cilantro, chayote, potatoes, carrots and green beans. “It’s the perfect cure for any ailments,” says Florián." - Tierney Plumb