In this city we adore our taquerias and Mexican food trucks, though, for many of us, the first time we picked up a refined taco off elegant dishware was at an Ivy Stark restaurant. What is it?

Go: 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel; bell.works/new-jersey/bar-bella. This Mexican restaurant's Cinco de Mayo House Party features street food-style snacks, DJ music and dancing from 2 to 9 p.m.