Monica's Aca Y Alla Restaurant   

Monica's recipe for an exquisite restaurant: 50-cent margaritas on Wednesday, a lot of salsa, mambo and cha-cha on Sunday, and heavy on the live Latin jazz Friday and Saturday. The menu is well-versed in health-conscious Tex-Mex favorites and Mexico City fare. The entree presentation is gourmet and the portions adequate. Be prepared to hang out at the well-appointed bar and sip on a daiquiri if you're sans reservation on Friday or Saturday night -- the place is filled with the hip, young and beautiful. On Sundays, Monica's feature a fantastic brunch including everything from beef enchiladas to Mexican migas with corn tortillas, eggs, veggies and cheese. Monica is usually around making sure everything is up to her high standards. Don't be surprised if she pays a visit to your table. -- John Vega