Haydee herself works the bar at her festive neighborhood haunt. The restaurant and small bar has a charm all its own, with Christmas-style decorations year-round. Come for authentic Mexican and Salvadorian dishes and the football (soccer) game on a huge screen. Margaritas could be stronger, but classic dishes, one-of-a-kind atmosphere and lengthy happy hours keep locals coming back.

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