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Restaurante Mama Mia

An open air patio restaurant with a stage and an exterior/second floor patio. The restaurant has traditional Mexican dishes, but specializes in pizzas and pastas. An always packed space, this is an amazing place to eat with a clean kitchen, and a lively bar.

Address: Umaran 8
Getting there: S of the Jardín, half a block from the Parroquia
Hours: Sun-Thu 08:00-03:00, Fri Sat 08:00-05:00
Website: mamamia.com.mx (opens in a new tab)

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