Fonda El Limoncito

Top choice in Monterrey


Set in a century-old house, this atmospheric spot serves deliciously authentic, home-style Mexican cooking that would make your abuela (grandmother) proud. There's no menu, but the dishes change by day, and the kindly English-speaking owner can happily accommodate vegetarians; kids eat free. There's occasional live music.


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