Las Parras de Santa Maria

Northeast Mexico


Amid massive wood doors, 18-foot ceilings and whitewashed walls, this colonial beauty serves Mexican classics, as well as an excellent paella that comes with loads of shrimp, clams and fish plus a glass of sangria, and even tapas. Come hungry!


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