Mixiote

When you’re working in the Financial District and noon rolls around, it’s easy to resign yourself to the Mendocino Farms line for the fifth time this week. Go to Mixiote instead. The counter-service Mexican spot does straightforward bowls that won’t send you into need-a-nap territory during your 2pm all-hands. Just pick your base (the turmeric rice is nice and fluffy) and a protein, like the guajillo pepper sauce-coated chicken (there’s also roasted poblano with melted cheese for vegetarians). And be sure to nod yes when they offer the free bag of chips and salsa on the side. There are a few tables, but we prefer taking our bowls on a quick walk to Salesforce Park.