Wow, I haven’t heard anyone mention Naked Lunch in a long time! I’d love an update as I remember them being very good.
Gallardos is the place to go for birria. I haven’t explored their menu beyond that.
If the menu at El Buen Comer appeals, I think they are quite good for sit down Mexican, and the higher price is justified by ingredient quality
La Torta Gorda had chiles en nogadas a few weeks ago, probably still does (I’d call ahead), which paired with a small Torta Rajas con queso was a great meal.
For a lunchtime mission crawl, or a snack, if you are not limited to sit down Mexican, my recommendations would be:
- A Cheese and Loroco pupusa at La Palma Mexicatessen
- Cecina or buche tacos at Belmar la gallanita; spend the extra $.65 for a handmade tortilla
- If on a weekday, Carnitas or chicharron taco at Gallo Giro truck
- ceviche at cholo soy (well, Peruvian and several blocks away, but why not?
IIRC, El Huarache Azteca has some items with blue corn masa, which isn’t too common, at least not on the more inexpensive places (Nopalito, a block from Taichi jianbing has a blue corn quesadilla that’s very good).
