Before customers receive their mouth-watering Mexican fare with a twist from Xtreme Tacos, they meet the always-delightful Sophie, who greets every hungry patron that walks through the tiny restaurant’s doors. I can’t prove that Sophie’s warm welcome makes your food taste better, but I can’t say that it doesn’t, either. —Chris Fasick

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