Tobalá: Restaurant, Bronx, NYC

Scented with palo santo, this Riverdale dining room balances dim lighting and clay pottery with upscale regional plates and mezcal cocktails. Diners share generous portions of duck confit enmoladas, large tlayudas, and corn esquites alongside passionate recommendations. While prices skew high, the warm, inviting atmosphere accommodates both casual returns and meaningful celebrations without feeling overly formal.