La Hacienda is an Eastie spot with both Mexican and Salvadoran dishes. The fajitas, in particular, are excellent.

Himalayan Kitchen is an excellent Nepali restaurant in Somerville’s Union Square.

Tu y Yo is a very good Mexican spot near Tufts where everyone should order some tamales.

State Park is a laid-back restaurant in Kendall Square that serves all sorts of fried chicken.

Taiwan Cafe is a relatively small restaurant in Chinatown with a not-so-small menu of delicious things.

Winsor Dim Sum is a small dim sum spot in Chinatown that makes some great cheung fun.

East Ocean is a Chinese restaurant in Revere that has a lot of great seafood options.

Thmor Da is an excellent Cambodian restaurant in Revere that you should visit as soon as possible.

Rhythm ’n Wraps is a vegan spot in Brookline that serves a variety of things like mac & cheese and fried “chicken” sandwiches.

Taipei Cuisine is a Taiwanese spot in Quincy with great beef noodle soup.

Sumiao is a Kendall Square restaurant that serves some great Hunan food.

Maná Escondido is a counter-service Puerto Rican restaurant in the South End with great sandwiches.

Taquería Jalisco is a Mexican restaurant in East Boston with good tamales, tacos, and pozole.

Olé is a Mexican restaurant in Inman Square with good food and a lunch time take-out counter.

Casa Portugal is a Portuguese restaurant in Inman Square that serves a lot of good seafood dishes.

Gracie’s Ice Cream is an ice cream store in Union Square serving great scoops of seasonal flavors.