Sazón

For more bang for your buck this Cinco de Mayo (and beyond), head over to Sazón, where flavors move effortlessly between Puebla, Yucatán, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Mexico City. Two of the most distinctive offerings are the Pipian Verde con Pollo (toasted pumpkin seed sauce, poached chicken) and Alambres de Red (grilled beef tenderloin with vegetables), both coming in at less than 15 bucks total. Keep your flip-flops and stretchy pants on—things here are both laid back and Texas-sized.
How to book: Stop by for first-come, first-served seating and takeout.