For those inevitable moments when you wish you were in Mexico, there’s Taqueria Monchy’s, a counter-service taco spot in the East End. Monchy’s doubles as a bus station (a decision of pure genius), so you can take your homestyle rajas con queso and a sweet sandía agua fresca to go, if need be.We suggest trying both the homemade flour and corn tortillas, both of which are equally fluffy and soft. Breakfast tacos, like eggs with ham or potato, go quickly, but you can get barbacoa any day of the week. Don’t skip the refried beans, which are creamy and melt into the tortillas, or the chile de arbol salsa, which will make you feel alive again. 

photo credit: Liz Silva