Larger than its William Cannon sibling, the quality at MR II starts at its loaded, spice-a-rific salsa buffet and marches into the expanding menu. Tacos to drive across town for, and, after sampling the entire menu, the authentic taste is muy rico, from pork with green sauce and excellent tamales to the surprisingly good burgers. – Mick Vann

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