Among all the Mexican places popping up around town, Frida stands out.
Went here with some friends because they were walking by and being huge Frida Khalo fans, loved the name. Inside, there are tons of pictures of Khalo. But the decor is mostly clean and simple, with deep blues creating a relaxing vibe. The atmosphere is definitely more upscale than the usual Mexican restaurants (e.g. Las Margaritas).
The food is fantastic. Excellent quality for very reasonable prices. You feel like you are at a fancy restaurant, but most entrees are between $10-20 for dinner. Our server brought tortilla chips and 2 kinds of salsa to our table. We ordered guacamole as an appetizer and it was divine! Smooth, fresh, with just the right amount of spices. Tortilla chips too were fresh and crisp, never stale/soggy as they can be in some places.
I had the mushroom and bean quesedilla which was hearty and filling. My friends had the tostadas de pollo (amazing! a cold dish, but very refreshing!) and tacos con carne. We shared a piece of cheesecake which was rich and creamy, but I'm not a huge cheesecake fan so I can't really comment.
Good wine/cocktail selection. Attentive and knowledgable staff (good at giving suggestions. I hate it when you ask a server for suggestions and they just say everything is good! our server was very helpful).
Frida takes classic Mexican dishes and steps it up a notch with interesting combinations and quality ingredients. Highly recommended!