Happy hours are at their absolute happiest when celebrated at Maya's. Coming in through their refreshing courtyard will cleanse you of your work-a-day woes and get you off that freeway madness that becomes 2nd Street. You'll be greeted by Mayan masks in all their humbling glory, exquisitely carved wood, a theme of vines and leaves, and festive Latin beats that'll have you dancing in your seat in no time.

Climb into their high chairs and feel like royalty as you down some of the city's best frozen, name-your-fruit margaritas ($7) and complimentary sampler botanas (appetizers) delivered to you on a 2-, sometimes 3-tiered cast-iron rack Get there before 7pm and you're golden. Of everything in this sampler feast, you'll be pleasantly surprised that the best part is the tortilla chips (warm, crisp, and made on the premises) and a black bean dip that will make you want to get religious. -- Michelle de Grasse