Big Lola's Taqueria

You'll smell the masa before you see the tiny shopfront – that's your first clue that this isn't another pale imitation of Mexican food. The handwritten specials board changes based on what's good that day, and the tacos arrive two at a time on proper corn tortillas that have weight and character. The carnitas falls apart at the gentlest touch, while the fish comes with a proper kick of chipotle that builds as you eat. Skip the sides and just order more tacos – the al pastor with its charred pineapple edges or the surprisingly excellent vegetarian options that don't feel like afterthoughts. Service moves at its own pace, which gives you time to appreciate that someone's actually doing this right.