Vida Verde

Few places are more festive than Vida Verde, a Mexican spot in Midtown. Every possible color (and a giant disco ball) is present in a dining room that's filled with neon signs, rainbow umbrellas, and strings of lights. There’s more seating upstairs, and a rooftop with a huge Frida Kahlo mural. The menu mostly consists of solid burritos and enchiladas—order the shredded brisket birria tacos with a pleasantly bitter and rich consommé or shrimp quesadillas with a green tomato pico de Gallo and, end your meal with the tres leches topped with pineapple whipped cream. Keep in mind that if you’re not here to drink and yell at your friends over loud music, you might feel out of place.