My latest Mexican find is positioned on a busy stretch of Clark Street. Set up like a Mexican chop shop graced with the obvious touch of a woman's hand (bright paintings on the butter yellow walls, ocean blue button-top bar stools, paper menus attached to thin wooden backings), I knew something good was going on in the kitchen. When someone puts such care into a small taco joint, the food has to be a step above the norm.

Not only were my huevos rancheros a delicious find, the rest of the breakfast menu is delightful. Breakfast items (served all day) include huevos rancheros with steak, huevos con chorizo (three eggs scrambled with peppery sausage) and a killer huevos ala Mexicana.