This corner storefront Ecuadorian restuarant serves up beef, lamb, chicken, seafood and pork. The restaurant takes its name from tamale-like formed masa dough filled with cheese and perfectly topped with salsa, red onions, chilies and tomatoes. You'll also find empanadas Chilenas with beef, a Greek-like house salad, rice served with thinly sliced steak or sauteed shrimp. The daily lunch special goes for $5.95. Check out the tapas and live Latin music on the second floor.

Average cost: <$10