VALS

VALS is a Mexican restaurant and bar on Freret Street serving tacos, queso fundido, quesabirria, shrimp ceviche and a Tijuana-style Caesar salad. The menu leans on tacos with fillings like barbacoa, conchinita pibil, fried fish and cauliflower, and the bar pours tequila and mezcal margaritas alongside Mexican beers and a short list of wines by the glass.

Reservations can be booked through Resy, and the restaurant runs a daily happy hour from 4 to 6 PM with discounted margaritas and tequila drinks. A 20 percent service fee is added to each check, and gift cards are available on the website. The restaurant is open daily from late morning into the evening, with later hours on Friday and Saturday.