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Monica's Aca y Alla

The heart and soul of Deep Ellum is in the dining room of this immensely popular Mexican spot. Owner Monica Greene offers Sunday-morning breakfasts, half-price dinners on Tuesdays, and 75-cent margaritas on Wednesdays.

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