The tendency of many chefs is to overload the menu with dishes, especially when there are hundreds from which to choose. However, chef August Churchill turns the compact small-plates menu at the Albany restaurant to his advantage, so he’s able to perfect each of the 20 items, which include quesadillas with mushrooms and epazote; roasted chanterelle mushroom tacos with pumpkin seeds; and classics such as tortilla soup. Owners Haig and Cindy Krikorian, who also own Lalime’s, Sea Salt and T-Rex, have created a modern two-story interior with high loft ceilings.

 
Specialties: Duck and pomegranate tacos; grilled calamari; various tamales; grilled rack of lamb with chimichurri; grilled skirt steak with manchego onion rings; mango slices with lime; warm chocolate cake.

Hours

Lunch 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, dinner 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. daily.

Cuisines

• Small Plates
• South American/Latin

Features

• Corkage ($15)
• Credit Cards: Accepted
• Disabled Access
• Full Bar
• High Chairs
• Open Late
• Parking: Easy
• Parking: Street
• Seating (100)
• Brunch (Saturday-Sunday)
• Reservations: For Large Parties