Fiesta Restaurant & Lounge, Washington

Fiesta is about celebration. That's evident not only in its spirited ambiance and modern murals of masks and trees, but also in its diverse menu of Latin-inspired dishes designed to evoke the bustling life of the American Southwest. Decorating the tables are multicolored runners and jazzy plates of steaming Tex-Mex tapas revved up with spicy lime, mango purée, and orange-cardamom beurre blanc. Patrons can sip on margarita pitchers and sangria while noshing on authentic mexican tacos and enchiladas, or offer themselves congratulatory chest bumps in one of the eatery's many full-wall mirrors.