I have visited the Casona de la China Poblana on numerous occasions and I think it's probably the best option for sleeping and dining in the city. It's location cannot be beat, the rooms are lovely, the service is truly outstanding and I find that the food is some of the city's best. Forget the Fonda de Santa Clara (the McDonald's of "poblana" cuisine) and head to the lovely interior courtyard of the China Poblana, located in an old building once home to Puebla's famous Catarina de San Juan, also known as the "China Poblana". They have a LA Cetto Cabernet at 180 pesos a bottle and it's wonderful, they have chalupas and other typical fare, but also more elaborated and "modern" moles to choose from. The salads are FANTASTIC -- no iceberg lettuce here! Check it out and you will see -- I know Mexico very well and live and work in the area.
