Villa Sombreros
Ocean between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel, (831) 574-8991, villasombreros.com
Yeah, Villa Sombreros. It sounds like it was conjured by a marketing firm looking to open a Tex-Mex chain across the northern Midwest. But have you ever seen frida sincronizada on an Americanized menu? Carnitas Jerezanas? How about an epazote huarache? Villa Sombreros may have an unfortunate name, but this is the flavor of Mexico – sauces produced from different regional ingredients and imported chilies, house-made tortillas, the works. It may be the most underestimated place on the Peninsula.