The small yellow house on 17th Avenue home to a consignment shop for years has just spiced things up.

The owners have moved into the restaurant biz with the newly opened Los Chilitos Taco and Tequila House. Serving authentic Mexican dishes, the well-edited menu has the all the classics: burritos, tacos and tortas (Mexicans subs). The tostadas ($6.95) are a lighter option and choose from six different types of salsas including pico de gallo, verde and avocado.

The 35-seat indoor space is cozy but when summer hits, the 70 extra spots on the double-tier patio are sure to be packed with margarita-sipping and tequila-shooting Calgarians.

Los Chilitos Taco and Tequila House, 1309 17th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-228-5528.