Salsa is like urban living—it brings ingredients from a variety of backgrounds into close proximity and can foster messy pileups when attentions are focused on parking-related arguments. Indulge in city symbolism with today's Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of Mexican fare at Taco Palenque on Northeast Loop 410.

Taco Palenque, a southern Texas chain that has expanded to 14 locations, dishes out authentic Mexican fare with a menu of artfully crafted favorites. Their specialty fajita plate slings a mouthwatering medley of rice, beans, and tortillas adorned by one of seven delectable salsas ($10.99). Chicken quesadillas ($4.39), enchiladas ($7.99), and soups sate hearty appetites all day, and early-morning risers and those allergic to sleep can enjoy a variety of breakfast tacos and plates, such as chilaquiles ($4.99) and huevos rancheros ($4.49).

For entertaining small groups of friends and fending off hungry coyotes, Taco Palenque also boasts fajita and sirloin parrilladas designed to feed up to four. Wash down tongue-tickling bites with sips from a selection of frozen margaritas ($5.99) and sudsy beers ($2.95).