For you Tequila connoisseurs and Texas barbecue lovers, here are a couple of ways to beat the June gloom.

 

 

Shots from South of the Border: Bubba Diegos Open now
The staggering list of tequila here — 68 varieties long — makes carne asada and house-made chips seem like sideshows.
2927 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (National Blvd.), West LA (424-832-7301)

 

Best Texan: Crossroads BBQ Open now
Meat is what Texas does right, and this joint puts beef brisket, hickory burger, baby back ribs, pulled pork, and meatloaf on the menu.
2927 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (National Blvd.), West LA (424-832-7300)