For three generations and counting, the Jimenez family has welcomed guests to El Mariachi Restaurant. There they prepare plates chock-full of traditional Mexican cuisine and house specialties infused with the flavors of cilantro, lime, and jalapeños. The molcajete showcases a mound of carne asada, shrimp, and grilled cactus served in a stone bowl, and the grilled salmon is doused in a bright sauce made from tequila and lime.

However, the restaurant also gives diners a feast for the eyes. The eatery is awash in hand-painted murals of life in Mexico, which sprawl across virtually every inch of wall space that's not already covered by gleaming wood paneling. Carved wood pillars support the roof when its psychiatrist isn't available, and strings of holiday lights reflect off stained-glass windows, making them glimmer with life.