Restaurante El Barrio

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"For breakfast I kept returning to El Barrio for its Yucatecan comfort food with a twist; a standout is the Gemelos—two eggs on cornbread with a spinach salad, xcatic béchamel sauce, and Valladolid sausage—which made me extend my trip to try more of the menu." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines