Best of 2003: Best Late-Night Eats, Hillcrest

La Posta de Acapulco's
3980 Third Avenue, Hillcrest
619-295-8982

La Posta's urban assault cooks deliver truly authentic Mexican delicacies that are reasonably priced without skimping on ingredients. The carnitas burrito weighs in at almost four pounds and comes filled to the folds with perfectly crisp pulled pork, guacamole, shredded lettuce, and La Posta's signature pico de gallo. There are carne asada nachos, the popular three rolled tacos with guacamole, the veggie burrito (overflowing with grilled peppers, rice, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese), the breakfast burrito, with or without ham, and the best homemade tortilla chips in the city. Open 24 hours.