The Baja Sol Tortilla Grill plans to open numerous locations in the Chicago area, and this one is the first. Baja Sol ("under the sun") opened in Minneapolis in 1995, and has since spread its south-of-the-border cuisine to sun-starved Midwesterners in 14 other locations (the fresh guacamole and genuine spice don't hurt either). So if spring break in Cancun isn't in your immediate plans, at least stop by for a delicious Mexican meal.

Start with a meat, veggie or fish taco and take advantage of the bottomless chips-and-salsa bar (between $5 and $7.50). If you still have room in your estomago, feast on a barbecue, fajita or chicken burrito ($6), a sierra sandwich wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla ($6.50), a quesadilla or enchilada ($6-$8).

Baja Sol offers an affordable kids menu for tykes under 10 ($3.50). And make sure to wash down your meal with a delicioso smoothie. The beaches of Playa del Carmen won't feel too far away.

Average cost: <$10

Centerstage Reviewer: Jacob Wheeler