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Gaspachos La Merced
In the city of Morelia you can enjoy an inexpensive and delicious meal as the locals do. Unlike the similarly named gazpacho, a cold Spanish soup, a Morelia gaspacho is a mixture of finely chopped fruits and vegetables ordered to taste. Fresh mango, papaya, watermelon and other fruits are combined with cucumber and then doused or dusted with your choice of condiments, including lime or orange juice, chile powder, hot sauce, or even onions and cheese.
If you’re not in the mood for a drawn-out, sit-down meal, order up at this popular storefront and take your prize to nearby Jardin de las Rosas, in front of the Ex-convent and Music Conservatory for which it is named. Enjoy a nice snack in the sunshine. It’s the perfect antidote to too many heavy, fried meals.
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City: Morelia
State: Michoacán
Region: Central Mexico
Who: Gaspachos La Merced
What: Chopped fruit mixed with optional vegetables, cheese, and condiments
Where: : Calle Quintana Roo #192, historical center
Tel. 443/312-0828
When: : Daily 10AM to 8PM
Why: Great alternative to a restaurant for a healthy snack or light meal
How: Centrally located in the historic center by La Merced Church
Cost: About 20 to 40 pesos (US$2 to US$4)
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