Tlayudas Metate — Restaurant in Mexico City

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Metate Restaurant on the Zocalo in Mexico City has great views and good food, but they have deceptive practices as follows:

They said they would only accept cash when I went to pay the bill, despite the fact that there are no signs posted, no indication on the menu and no indication given in advance by the seater or server of this requirement.

They converted US dollars to pesos at the rate of 16 to 1. All other establishments use 18 to 1. When challenged that their rate was ridiculously low, the boss wanted to negotiate with me to 17 pesos.

Their menu clearly states, in Spanish, that leaving a tip is not obligatory. However, my bill had an automatic 25% tip added on. We were only two people.

So, in summary, great views, good food, and multiple deceptive practices. There are many other restaurants around the Zocalo that I would suggest trying before...

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