Save the salutes, though. Traci des Jardins’ sleek Mexican is big, buzzy, informal (no rezzies), with lovely patio area. Tightly edited menu showcases venerated chef’s dazzling creativity: roasted squash, epazote, parsley, cilantro, onions, poblanos, queso fresco and caramelized pork shoulder, orange-serrano ‘pico de gallo’, cabbage salad. Brunch is happening; try the mushroom and epazote quesadilla.