Reforma Modern Mexican + Mescal + Tequila, 4310 N. Campbell Ave. in at St. Philip's Plaza; reformatucson.com
Three things about Reforma, which draws its influence from central Mexico, that make us drool:
• Margarita Monday: All day, every Monday, you can sample Reforma's tasty array of house margaritas for $6 a pop. There's the house margarita with Sauza Silver, a blood orange take with Milagra silver and blood oranges; the tamarindo margarita infused with tamarind; and the mysterious fresh muddle margarita of the day bartender's choice.
• Happy hour: From 3 to 6 p.m. daily, get discounted beer and cocktails. And make it a meal with two for $5 tacos. We're not talking ground-beef-and-cheese tacos, either. Check this out for tasty takes: the Ropa Vieja de Pollo with chicken, sweet peppers and radish; Hongos y Rajas vegetarian with mushrooms, poblano chiles and fire-roasted salsa; and a pork taco with the pork braised in orange and cinnamon.
• Side dishes/appetizers: The menu dances from the usual — nachos, quesadillas, a tangy cheese dip — to the truly inventive — ahi tuna tartare tostada, Mexican street corn bowl with charred corn and a shrimp and octopus ceviche.
