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Eating and drinking
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Finding somewhere to
eat
in Taxco is no problem at all, with several enticing places around the zA?calo that make wonderful spots to watch the world go by. They tend to be expensive, and by sacrificing a little atmosphere you'll do better along some of the streets which lead away from the centre. All except the cheapest of the hotels have their own dining rooms, and for rock-bottom prices, the
market
has a section given over to food stalls, which are better than they look. In the evening everyone gathers around the zA?calo to see and be seen, to stroll or to sit outdoors with a coffee or a drink at one of the bars.
Bar Paco , Plaza Borda 4. Directly opposite Santa Prisca and with excellent views, especially if you can get one of the prized window seats. It has been the place to come since 1937 and remains the spot for sipping a beer or tucking into one of their fairly pricey but well-prepared meals. Bertha's , Plaza Borda 2. Traditional meeting place almost next to the church, and one of several places in Mexico claiming to be the original home of the margarita. Here it is a tequila and lime mixture known as a Bertha. CafA© Sasha , Juan Ruiz de AlarcA?n opposite Hotel Los Arcos . Excellent upstairs cafA© with no view to speak of, but an intimate atmosphere with comfy sofas, artesanAa decor and even some English-language books for sale. Reliably good and modestly priced food, extending to pizzas, tortas, salads, garlic bread and daily specials (always including a vegetarian option), all washed down with speciality coffees. Local musos turn up most evenings making this a relaxed place to drink. El Adobe , Plazuela de San Juan 13 (tel 7/622-1683). Atmospheric restaurant where excellent Mexican food is served for moderate prices either in the cosy interior or at a couple of outside tables.
La Concha Nostra
, Plazuela de San Juan 7. Primarily a bar with live rock on Saturdays (no cover), but also serving meals throughout the day and pizza at low prices. Other useful information
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