El Brou

Top choice in Xalapa


Housed in a delightful high-ceilinged colonial lounge, El Brou gets it right on all counts. The varied menu offers a delicious and arty take on Mediterranean, Lebanese and Mexican cuisine, and the modern touches to its traditional decor give it a chic look and feel. Settle in for a memorable meal of tuna tartare, tabbouleh and Greek-style moussaka.


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