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What to order at La Fonda on Main
- Must order
- Cheese enchiladas, mole poblano and a margarita on the hacienda patio.
- Editor tip
- Ask for a table on the covered patio. The mole poblano is the dish to order if you want something beyond Tex-Mex.
CuisineMexican
Price$$
Neighborhoodtobin-hill
HoursLunch and dinner, closed Monday
Phone2107330621
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Must order: Cheese enchiladas, mole poblano and a margarita on the hacienda patio.
Tip: Ask for a table on the covered patio. The mole poblano is the dish to order if you want something beyond Tex-Mex.
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