Neighborhood: Italian Market - Southwark
Parking: Street and lot parking only.
Not wheelchair accessible.
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Cuisine type: Mexican
Meals Served: Dinner
Alcohol:
An array of quality tequilas - served in carved cucumber cups - is the highlight. There is also a smart selection of wines by the glass, original cocktails (try the Barriga), and a zippy frozen beer spiced with tomatoey sangrita.
Hours: Dinner Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, until 11 p.m.
Prices:
$20 to $25
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