1. 1. Dos Caminos Third

   825 Third Ave., at 50th St.; 212-336-5400

   Stephen Hanson’s third (and largest) guac-slinging cantina spices things up with new empanadas and a tequila-tasting flight.

2. 2. Gyu-Kaku

   805 Third Ave., at 50th St., second fl.; 212-702-8816

   A second New York outpost for the Japanese yakiniku chain, where everything from Wagyu-style beef to tofu is grilled over “smokeless” ceramic coals.

3. 3. I-Chin

   247 E. 50th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-223-4959

   A classy setting for Indo-Chinese fare like crisp-fried okra sticks and soy- tamarind-glazed lamb.

4. 4. Tunisia Restaurant

   303 E. 50th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-317-4844

   North African specialties like couscous and grilled lamb served from a storefront steam table.

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