Mexican

Editors’ Choice Sin-a-loa Tacos + Tequila, Salisbury Grab a fistful of napkins—you’ll need them—or just lick your fingers after consuming overstuffe...

FOOD TRUCK

Editors’ Choice  Butter “UR” Biscuit, Beverly  Julissa and Dwayne Walker’s food truck—they also have a brick-and-mortar space by the same name—is an...

FRIED CLAMS

Editors’ Choice  Seaport Grille, Gloucester The waterfront location—the restaurant overlooks the harbor—is only one reason to visit this Gloucester ...

GASTROPUB

Editors’ Choice  Elm Square Oyster Co., Andover  Executive chef Michael Sherman’s attention to culinary detail comes through at Andover’s Elm Square...

General Excellence

Editors’ Choice (upscale) Pellana Prime Steakhouse, Peabody For a special occasion or just a singular evening out, it’s hard to match the combinatio...

Gluten-Free

Editors’ Choice NU Kitchen, Newburyport  Nearly all the offerings at this stylish counter-service spot are naturally gluten-free or can be made so, ...

BREAKFAST

Editors’ Choice  Red’s Kitchen + Tavern, Peabody  With its plentiful, affordable menu, Red’s Kitchen + Tavern in Peabody remains a North Shore favor...

BURGER

Editors’ Choice  The Blue Ox, Lynn Open since 2009, this casual American spot in Lynn serves far more than superlative burgers. But it is, in fact, ...

CAKE

Editors’ Choice  Mayflour, Essex This small-batch, organic bakery produces buttercream layer cakes, specialty cakes to order, and ready-to-purchase ...

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Editors’ Choice  The Cheese Shop of Salem, Salem A Salem stalwart since 2015, this ode to cheese and wine in historic Salem sells a compendium of in...