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Around the corner and under the same ownership is
Bajo La Luna
(tel. 7761-2242, 8
P.M.-midnightTues.-Fri.),acozywinecellarwithacharmingOldWorldfeelwherethere's
agoodmixofbottledwinesranginginprice$9-50.Therearealsovariouscheesesonoffer.
With wonderful views of Parque Centroamérica from its second-floor terrace,
El Balcón
del Enríquez
(12 Avenida 4-40 Zona 1, tel. 7765-2296, all meals daily) is a good place
to start the day or wind it up with a cup of coffee or cocktail while people-watching over
the plaza below. There are good sandwiches, breakfasts, and pastries. For a quaint coffee-
bar atmosphere, check out
El Cuartito
(13 Avenida 7-09 Zona 1, 11 A.M.-11 P.M. Wed.-
Mon.),servingorganicallygrownfairtradecoffee,tea,andchocolatebeveragesinaddition
to tempting cookies and baked goods. There are topics and board games to keep you enter-
tained, free Wi-Fi and live music some nights.
Asian
Yourmouthwillwater assoonasyousetfootinside
Casa Babylon
(cornerof5aCalle
and 13 Avenida, tel. 7761-2320, 11:30 A.M.- 11 P.M. daily); its ground-floor kitchen ex-
udes the aroma of delicious meals being prepared. On offer are a variety of cocktails, a de-
centwinelist,andnonalcoholicbeverages,includingfresh-fruitsmoothies.Menuitemsin-
clude falafel, salads, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, pita pizzas, pastas, and vegetarian dishes.
There are two more floors, including a nice third-floor lounge; you should call ahead and
reserve onweekends, asittendstogetbusyduringdinnerhours.
El Árabe
(4aCalle 12-22
Zona 1, tel. 7761-7889, noon- midnight daily, $4-10) serves delicious Middle Eastern fare,
including fresh hum-Middle Eastern fare, including fresh hummus and tasty falafel. It's
conveniently situated just off the plaza and can also be a lively place at night.
Indian
Still going strong thanks to its Indian chef,
Sabor de la India
(2a Calle between 16 Aven-
ida and 15 Avenida “A,” tel. 7765-0101, 11 A.M.-9 P.M. Tues.-Sat., 5-9 P.M. Sun., $2-7)
serves delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes in generous portions.
Tex-Mex
Xela boasts an excellent Tex-Mex restaurant in
Dos Tejanos
(4a Calle 12-33, Pasaje
Enríquez, 7 A.M.-11 P.M. daily), where you can dig into authentic Texas barbecue ribs,
chicken, and brisket.
Italian
For authentic Italian food in a wonderful Old World family atmosphere, head to
Res-
taurante Cardinali
(14 Avenida 3-25 Zona 1, tel. 7761-0922, 11:30 A.M.-10 P.M. daily).
There's a large wine selection and various entrées in the $9 range.
Giuseppe's Gourmet
