Xochitl, Las Bugambilias, Lolita--which do you prefer?

[myra]

the title is the message--choosing a Mexican or Mexican-inspired restaurant., and hoping for recommendations.

Thanks.

[PhillyA]

I haven't been to Lolita (although if you go, please report back - I've been MEANING to go for years).

I've actually liked my food a little more at Bugambilias, but I've enjoyed Xochitl more. I don't generally really care about atmosphere (honestly, I'd probably prefer a tacqueria to either of those, and neither was bad), but the general vibe in Xochitl has just been a lot more vibrant when I've been there and it definitely affected my overall impression of the 2 places.

[Gorp512]

Distrito if it was a choice, but Xochitl out of what you listed. Lolita is good but much more mexican inspired than actually mexican

[Boognish]

You could throw Distrito in there too.

[mazza3]

i've only been to xochitl, but it is excellent.....

[Beulah]

I've been to all three -- only once to Bugambilias -- and like Lolita best, Xochitl 2nd and Bugambilias 3rd.