A rambling 19th century complex in Tlaquepaque made up of dozens of small cantinas that all share one huge courtyard occupied by droves of mariachi. From Thursday to Monday, bands battle and jockey for your ears, applause and cash in the central bandstand for about an hour from 3:30pm and then again from 9:30pm
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