Cantina La Dominica

This decades-old cantina in the Centro Histórico delivers the real deal: cheap beer, well-poured drinks, and traditional botana service that kicks in after your second round. Expect sopa, stuffed squash, and the house specialty quesadillas de requesón (ricotta quesadillas) and pata de res a la vinagreta (veal foot in vinaigrette). The jukebox is well-stocked, and there's often a trovador on hand for impromptu singalongs.

The space wears its age honestly — old tile, time-worn walls, and a certain lived-in grit that some read as atmosphere and others as overdue for a refresh. Prices are accessible, service is friendly and efficient, and it accepts credit cards. Show up on a Saturday afternoon for the full cantina experience.