Old Town Mexican Cafe

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7 / 10

6 expert reviews

“Among the better Mexican diners in Old Town, where the crowds queue up for the likes of pozole soup and carne asada tacos; apart from at breakfast, you’ll probably have to wait for a table.”

– Rough Guide

Frommer's Frommer's
"This place is so popular that it's become an Old Town tourist attraction in its own right." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Watch the famous “Tortilla Ladies of Old Town.” People line up to try the café’s grilled pork carnitas and chilaquiles, a delicious tortilla strip casserole."
Gayot Gayot
12.0
"Margaritas, mariachis and Mexican fare in Old Town." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"“What people expect in a Mexican restaurant: bustling, loud, but it’s not just enchilada plates.”—Robin Kleven Dishon, contributing restaurant critic, San Diego Magazine. Tortillas are..." Full review
Where Where
"This Old Town staple is famous for its handmade tortillas, which you can see being made fresh daily through the restaurant’s front window." Full review


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