Lafel

Las Terrenas


A charming Argentinian-Israeli couple run this informal restaurant with outdoor tables in a central mini-plaza. Ignore the modest setting. The chef is serious about his hummus (five types) and falafel. Ingredients are fresh and everything is cooked to order. Great for vegetarians or anyone else looking to mix things up from the ubiquitous 'international' menus.

Worth noting and trying is sabich, an Israeli-Iraqi specialty pita sandwich of eggplant, hard boiled egg, hummus, fries and tahini.


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