La India Bonita

Top choice in Cuernavaca


Set in a lush courtyard, Cuernavaca’s oldest restaurant also has some of its best traditional Mexican food – from brocheta al mezcal (skewered meats marinated in mezcal) to chile en nogada (poblano pepper in walnut sauce) – with the occasional enticing twist. India Bonita operates a tasty bakery-cafe next door.


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