Wine may get all the attention when it comes to food pairings, but it's about time to show beer a little love. Certain beers have deep and complex flavor profiles that pair perfectly with everything from spicy tacos to rich paella—and yes, we are talking about Negra Modelo. Below, find our picks for the hottest spots across the country to grab a delicious meal and sip on a Negra Modelo.
Red-Hot Spots To Grab a Bite and Negra Modelo
El Toro Blanco
Hunker down in a booth at Josh Capon's red-hot El Toro Blanco and wash down delicious guacamole and gooey queso fundido with a Negra Modelo.
Empellón Taqueria
Alex Stupak continues his exploration of Mexican cuisine at Empellon Taqueria, and it's pretty hard to go wrong with specialities like beer braised pork tongue taco.
Takito Kitchen
Enjoy David Dworshak's Mexican inspired farm-to-table menu, with small plates like roasted winter squash that are perfect for sharing.
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
Run by renowned Spanish chef José Andrés, Oyamel offers sophisticated Mexican fare that spans that country's many regional cuisines.
Frontera Grill & Topolobampo
Head over to these iconic Rick Bayless spots for authentic Mexican cuisine. Experience a high-end meal at Topolobampo, or settle down at Frontera Grill and order dishes from the hardwood grill.
La Hacienda Taqueria Mexican Restaurant
This colorful Nashville restaurant might seem like a ho-hum Americanized Mexican restaurant, but, thanks to menu items like tripe and beef tongue tacos and goat stew, this place is a lot more authentic than it looks.
Tacolicious
Mission Mexican joint Tacolicious serves up some of the finest fish tacos in the Bay Area—made with local cod—but don't miss the albacore tuna tostadas.
Comida @ The Source
Comida, which started as a pink taco truck, is now serving up Mexican fare at The Source. Chill out on the patio and order camerones a la diabla tacos—spicy shrimp over jalapeño grits
Petty Cash Taqueria
Based around a menu of Mexican street food, this off-beat warehouse of a restaurant serves up tacos galore alongside some more adventurous fare, like raw pork ceviche.
Huahua's Taqueria
Set on Miami Beach's Lincoln Avenue, this hot new taco restaurant is the brainchild of chef Todd Erickson. The casual spot would be the perfect place for a beer and a late-night snack.
Nuestra Cocina
Chef Benjamin Gonzales' Nuestra Cocina may not be the newest restaurant on the block, but it's still one of the coolest. Churning out consistently good food, head here for shareable plates and plentiful beverages.