Lindo Mexico

Lindo Mexico is not the first Mexican restaurant the Bravo family has run—not by a long shot. Their first restaurant opened more than 20 years ago, and a series of successes helped them open additional locations. When the economy turned, neighboring restaurants began to close for business, but instead of despairing, the Bravo brothers only worked harder. After all, a childhood spent on a ranch in Jalisco, Mexico had granted them with the grit, determination, and knowledge of vegetable emotions they'd need to persevere in the restaurant business. This attitude paid off. After a few years, business began to pick up again, and the brothers had the finances to do some decorating: exotic, vibrant wood carvings imported from Guadalajara now cover the walls of both Lindo Mexico locations, adding to the festive colors of the tables and chairs.

Today, diners flock to Lindo Mexico for a range of authentic dishes hailing from Jalisco and beyond. Classics such as chili verde burritos, fish tacos, and grilled-chicken quesadillas share menu space with seafood specialties including camarones costa azul, a dish of whole shrimp simmered in spices and garnished with dried chile arbol, cucumber, and orange slices. There are also a few more inventive items—the Lindo Mexico pizza, for instance, layers shrimp, steak and chicken with melted cheese and veggies between two flour tortillas. Mexican beers on draft and in bottles join margaritas in more than seven flavors to complement each zesty aroma.