Caffe Trieste, Berkeley

At Fonda, it's not uncommon to see Mexican-style tacos plated alongside Spain-born dishes such as patatas bravas. That's because the chefs creatively blend south-of-the-border staples with Spanish dishes to create a unique menu featuring the likes of sweet corn tamales, chicken flautas, and rock cod ceviche verde. But this boundary-crossing approach isn't just relegated to the food—there's also an extensive list of out-of-the-box cocktails concocted with anything from elderflower to creme de cassis.