Originally Posted by JMK1K
I highly recommend 112 Eatery and Chino Latino.
112 Eatery is a fairly small restaurant (~50 seats) with terrific food. The menu is filled with comfort food with an interesting spin (cauliflower fritters, one of the best cheeseburgers anywhere). They serve food until 1 a.m. every day they are open (Tue - Sat?)
Chino Latino specializes in food from near the equator. Large, eclectic menu with many good dishes. The crowd is young and trendy.
Chino Latinos. Yes, I end up being taken there quite often and generally am very well taken care of by the staff there. I find the food eclectic and very interesting and tasty. I am there with such good company that -- if I pay, and that is a big IF -- I tip more than my bill there and still end up saving money.
Word of caution: have a reservation and/or expect a wait at prime eating times for dinner at Chino Latino.
And word of souvenir: grab one of the free Chino Latino magnets on your way out of the restaurant.