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La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

222 South 9th St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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Awesome Food, Great Atmosphere!

Mt. Vernon's newest Mexican restaurant, La Fuente sits in the heart of Downtown Mt. Vernon. Try the Massive Burrito Challenge, if one person can finish the entire Five Pound Burrito, it's free! Join them for Taco Tuesdays where you can get $1 Beef or Pulled Chicken Tacos. Veggie platters, kids menus, and an array of desserts are also available. La Fuente also participates in many forms of community outreach where they help raise funds for local benefits and charities, also, participate in and sponsor local events.

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