There’s a '70s feel to this little orange-and-cream cafeteria-style restaurant, which has cheap breakfast combinations and a good variety of Mexican dishes, all served ultra-efficiently. Try the chicken in dark, rich mole sauce. It's the type of reliable place you'll keep returning to.
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