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El Ciruelo

Zaragoza 17, Tepoztlan, Mexico
(739) 395-1203
Ranked #1 of 17 restaurants in Tepoztlan
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 41 AUD
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: El Ciruelo serves excellent traditional Mexican cuisine. Located in the center of Tepoztlan, the restaurant offers a view of Tepozteco Mountain. Restaurante con excelente comida mexicana tradicional en el centro de Tepoztlan. El restaurante ofrece una vista primordial hacia la montana del Tepozteco.
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Mexico
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

ubicated in Tepoztlan at 40 minunes from Cuernavaca this famous restaurant pleased me a lot . i have lunch and breakfast there and the food is very good, service excellent and a nice view over the mountains around. Price is Fair More

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Dili, East Timor
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I spend a very nice lunch (and after lunch) experience in a very nice space, wonderful views of the surrounding mountains, live music and unforgetable good f mexican food (with some fusion food also!) More

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Cuernavaca, Mexico
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

The fresh made tortillas and the Mexican fine Cuisine. More

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Mexico City
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Everybody recommends this restaurant, its a win! If your stay is short, its a good bet, and should plan to eat here. Wide variety of mexican food and good service. We requested a dish for a family member who stayed at the hotel and they kindly fixed something we could take. Location is centric, the views are great, the kids... More

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New York City, New York
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We go to Tepoztlan almost everytime we are in Cuernavaca and always to El Ciruelo, this one of our favorite restaurants in Mexico, the place is behind the cathedral if you are around you most eat here, this is a place that is asking for one to be daring and try real mexican delicacies, you will know when you read... More

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Cuernavaca
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Although my previous review (3 star) is generally still valid - OK if overpriced food - this restaurant now gains a star for having installed an excellent kid's play area in a far area of the property. The best part is that there are tables right by the area, and the incredible view of the mountains is preserved, if not... More

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Toronto
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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This restaurant is a bit on the expensive side but it is so worth it. Went there for lunch and it was just delicious. It is a bit more dressy bur it has a great view on the Tepozteco I recommend the lemonade with sparkling water, very tasty and you must have the mini chalupas More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

The place is simply amazing. You get a giew of the Tepozteco directly from your table. The food is good, but its as expensive as the expensive places in DF. The service is ok. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011

Mexican food with wonderfull creativity. Best view of the Tepozteco. More

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miami,Fla
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2011

The. View is very nice the food and beverage overpriced for its quality. Service is average More

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