"Bar Flores is the cocktail bar Echo Park didn’t know it needed. Located above Lowboy, this Latin spot is like stepping into a different, much better world. The drinks are strong and involve ingredients like Jamaican flowers, raspberry-infused Iwai Japanese whiskey, and something called schisandra berries, and the house sangria deserves some sort of international award. The patio in the back is gorgeous and serves great tamales on the weekend. Plus, we have no clue what’s in the air, but it smells better than an Aesop showroom in here. Sure, you’re dealing with the usual Eastside crowd of NPR shirts, but all things considered, this is a truly excellent bar." - Brant Cox, Kat Hong, Brett Keating