EAST. Clean-lined Western style mixes with a warehouse setting in this warm, rustic restaurant. Glowing with light and patinated woods, Eldorado transports patrons to the Southwest of days gone by. Even the menu is infused with Mexican and Spanish influences. It features grilled lamb loin with lime cream sauce, blackened catfish, chicken-fried steak with pasilla chile gravy, and lobster, crab, and shrimp enchiladas. Fresh fish, fajitas, and chalupas also make appearances, and an extensive tequila menu keeps with the theme as well. Sunday brunch and outdoor dining, too.

EAST. Popular with locals, this festive Mexican establishment delivers all the zesty dishes you've come to expect from south-of-the-border eateries. Sizzling fajitas feature steak, shrimp, or chicken, and fish tacos are dressed with chipotle tartar sauce. Enchiladas, tamales, chimichangas, and burritos are infused with fragrant spices and also boast tasty vegetable accompaniments. Plus, you'll find combination plates and options for gringos in your group as well. Don't forget to sample the margaritas!

DOWNTOWN. Gracious and sophisticated, this restaurant has risen steadily in the eyes of patrons and critics since its much-anticipated premiere and is lauded for both cuisine and nightlife. A refined setting serves as apt backdrop for Nuevo Latino fare, which includes elk tenderloin medallions, grilled calamari steak, black pepper-sesame-encrusted ahi tuna, lamb sirloin, and delicious Argentinian beef. Local, seasonal ingredients boost the cuisine's quality, and an enviable tapas menu features ceviche, scallop stew, Spanish serrano ham, and blue potato frittata. A full bar, live jazz nightly, and strong prospects for dancing also add appeal to Magnus. Fantastic desserts and incredible wines, too. Tapas average about $10 each. Advance reservations a must, especially for weekends.