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Restaurante Terranova

Pleasantly situated, with outdoor seating downstairs as well as indoor seating upstairs, this reliable restaurant offers a range of traditional Oaxacan dishes. Excellent service.

Address: Portal de Mercederes
Getting there: SE corner of the Zócalo
Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-22:00, Fri Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-22:00
Price: M$75 comida corrida
Website: terranova-oaxaca.com.mx (opens in a new tab)

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