Credit: John Anderson

From the migas to the inexpensive breakfast tacos to the ample parking options: Be still our beating heart, Tamale House East. Operated by Carmen Valera (granddaughter and namesake of Tamale House founder Carmen Vasquez) and her siblings, the Tex-Mex hot spot hosts pop-up dinners and a diverse selection of events. Enjoy an agua fresca on the expansive outdoor patio. – Anna Toon

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