Is a good view of the city center worth a bill of almost 4,500 pesos? A user on Twitter reported that she had to pay that amount in a Historic Center restaurant. Now for excessive charges, the Federal Consumer Protection Office (Prophesy) will review the terraces and premises of the area.
The problem was the exaggerated prices. For example, each order of flank steak tacos was priced at 420 pesosan order of guacamole 480a 1 liter Victoria beer 385one in the middle 265a lemonade in 135 and to top it off, being on that terrace had a price of 200 pesos.
They saw the face of a tourist in my own country, what a disappointment”,
wrote in Twitter next to a photo of the note.
At a press conference, the head of government of Mexico City, claudia sheinbaumexplained that the head of the Historic Center Authority, Manuel Olopezais already coordinating with the Federal Consumer Protection Officeto make the respective revisions to the denounced establishments.
We are working with Profeco so that the revisions are made and that there is no abuse”,
Sheinbaum said.
In addition, she called for businesses to give a fair price so that tourism in the area can be increased. Also, she commented that the first step is to provide guidance, so as not to immediately close down a sector that has already been severely affected by the pandemic. But, if the scenario does not change, a suspension of activities will come.
It is not the first time that denounce this type of abuse in the area. In June another user shared his experience. When the bill came and he asked about the cost, he explained that he was intimidated by the waiters.
The Profeco will review the terraces and it is expected that there will be a good response. Do you think it will work?
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