Matriarch of Creole cooking, Mama Fefa usually runs out of lunch by noon (though you can linger longer). Cheap and cheerful, these huge comidas típicas (regional specialties) include meat or fish, rice, salad and a drink. Devotees share the space at a few outdoor tables. Follow the side street opposite the landmark supermarket for two blocks. It's on the right.
Fonda Mama Fefa
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