5 Burro Cafe is a festive, perennially packed Mexican restaurant that’s been a Forest Hills institution for more than 30 years. The food, especially anything involving steak, is solid, but the atmosphere is what makes it really special. With red chili pepper string lights, license plates from around the world, and an impressive collection of beer-themed pinatas, this place perfectly straddles the line between family-friendly and divey. From the jars and pitchers of frozen margaritas circulating the dining room, you can deduce that this is a fun place to drink, and a particularly fun place to day-drink. Whatever you order, the service will be fast fast, the portions are generous, and—best of all—the chips and salsa are free.