El Cuatro 20

Centro Histórico


If you simply can't live without fútbol (soccer in US gringo-speak), this downtown drinking establishment is the go-to place to get your sports fix. The Mexican draft beer, tacos al pastor (spit-grilled pork) and quesadillas with poblano chili never disappoint, even on that rare occasion when there's no match on the tube – or your team is losing.


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4. Museo de la Tortura

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5. Museo del Calzado El Borceguí

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6. Catedral Metropolitana

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