Mexican (7)
City Market, Onion River Co-op (Downtown Burlington)
82 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 802-861-9700
People of all stripes converge at Burlington’s downtown grocery cooperative. Buy some kale, get a sandwich fresh-made at the deli or peruse the hot bar.
El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina
189 Bank St., Burlington, 802-497-1668
The Farmhouse Group’s hip taqueria keeps it fresh and fun in a revamped 1950s diner car. Go for tacos, burritos and killer margaritas.
Park Squeeze
161 Main St., Vergennes, 802-877-9962
The hip neighborhood joint has exposed brick walls, metal sculptures, beet flatbreads and tangy barbecue ribs.
Agave Taco and Tequila Casa
28 Walnut St., Williston, 802-876-7129
In a chic industrial-style space, Tex-Mex tacos and carnitas burritos meet modern marvels such as avocado toast. Check out the long list of fine tequilas.
Tres Amigos & Rusty Nail Stage
1190 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 802-253-6245
The Mexican fare includes hibiscus-glazed chicken and ancho-rubbed steak, along with enchiladas and tacos. Find dozens of tequilas at the bar — and bands onstage several nights a week.
City Market, Onion River Co-op (Burlington’s South End)
207 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 802-540-6400
The South End location of Burlington’s grocery cooperative offers a robust selection of marinated meats and spit-roasted birds in addition to groceries and prepared foods.
El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina (Winooski)
5 E. Allen St.,Winooski, 802-540-0052
The Farmhouse Group’s hip taqueria keeps it fresh and fun on the Winooski traffic circle. Farm-to-table tacos, burritos and killer margaritas are staples here.
