Guiso is one of the best restaurants near the square; it’s a casual, feel-good spot where the Latin American food speaks for itself. On busy nights, their jam-packed sidewalk seating draws people in, as does their “after church” smashburger with smoked cheddar, chipotle aioli, and curtido pickled slaw on a housemade sesame seed bun. We imagine the term “finger-licking good” was coined at places like this because they have turned sauce-making into an art form. The one with five-spice, brown butter, honey, and Calabrian chili they drizzle over fried brussels sprouts and delicata squash will make you want to slurp up anything left in the bowl. The menu also includes shareable tapas-style plates like Cuban sliders, smoked pulled chicken quesadillas, and pupusas that make you feel like you were invited to a family potluck.
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