Fonda El Refugio

Frommer's Review

More than 40 years of tradition have shaped the service, food, and atmosphere here, making this a special place for authentic Mexican dining. It's small and unusually congenial, with a large fireplace decorated with gleaming copper pots and pans. The restaurant manages the almost impossible task of being both refined and informal. The menu runs the gamut of Mexican cuisine, from arroz con plátanos (rice with fried bananas) to enchiladas con mole poblano, topped with the rich, thick, spicy chocolate sauce of Puebla. For a main course, I recommend the huachinango a la veracruzana (Veracruz-style red snapper with tomatoes and olives). Or if you're in a spicy mood, the chiles poblanos stuffed with ground beef or cheese. For dessert, opt for the coconut candy or the mouth-watering flan. The tortillas are handmade, and the margaritas are potently delicious. Fonda El Refugio is very popular, especially on Saturday night, so get here early.

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