Adobe Cantina, Agoura Hills

Adobe Cantina remains faithful to its name by providing guests with a lively, casual space to enjoy regionally inspired Mexican cuisine. Chefs stay true to the classics by preparing items such as handmade tamales and creamy, melty queso fundido featuring imported Mexican cheese and piquant crumbles of housemade chorizo. At the same time, the menu also includes dishes that balance Californian and Mexican influences. Crab-stuffed tacos feature chopped bell pepper and a lobster cream sauce, and slow-cooked pork sandwiches arrive with a glaze of chipotle- or habanero-spiced barbecue sauce.

A handful of tables beckon cantina visitors indoors. However, the restaurant also features ample outdoor seating. A covered patio protects diners from the sun's glare, and in the garden section, guests can savor meals while surrounded by lush greenery, blooming flowers, and sentient vines bussing the tables.