Let's be honest: If you make your own guacamole, no one's version will ever be as good as yours. That said, it still stands to reason that a great Mexican restaurant would have great guacamole. Such is the case here. The secret, of course, lies in three distinct areas: the perfectly ripe avocado, texture and heat. The avocados used here are perfect, sporting a radiant hue that could make even kryptonite green with envy. For texture, the dip is strewn with onion strips and diced tomatoes. For heat, there is a live jalapeño that can be mixed in at the user's discretion. (Nice touch.) George Orwell's Big Brother may not have had this in mind, but with guacamole this good, you actually could rule the world.
Runners up:
2. Blanco Tacos + Tequila
2905 E. Skyline Drive, No. 246
232-1007, www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com/blanco.html
3. El Charro Café
Various locations