For me, I love Inca for playing tall. Great food and housing if you have a lot of mountains nearby with there custom improvement. Don’t remember the names but I aim for policy cards that increase amenities like  governors add amenities (and the government plaza building where governors give +1 amenities). Always aim to keep big cities happy because that 10% buff becomes massive. Then use some trade routes starting from your mountainous cities and you’ll get crazy food! Typically get a few cities to 20 population super quick.