About to turn 90, Mexico City cantina and temple to mariachis still vibrant

*It’s considered the home of mariachi, and it’s about to celebrate its 90th year. Anyone of you been there? VL


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By Tim Patterson, Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The singer pumps the room full of his baritone voice, two trumpets cry out, and guitarists strum a steady, stringy beat while the guests drinking tequila whistle their loud approval.

[pullquote]”This is considered to be the home of mariachi.”[/pullquote]

It’s a Wednesday evening in the mariachi temple known as Salon Tenampa. In the chaos of sound, a grinning couple spins on the dance floor and the musicians sweat in their dark blue uniforms adorned with gold and silver.

Located in Mexico City’s Plaza Garibaldi, the Salon Tenampa has attracted visitors for 90 years from across Mexico and from around the world. To mark this year’s anniversary in November, the restaurant has opened a small bar that overlooks the plaza, a traditional gathering spot for mariachi bands where musicians sometimes play cards or check their cellphones as they wait for potential customers.

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