This is universal. Eat where the locals eat. Eat at family run food businesses, not money spinners. I have done this in Europe, Asia the USA and locally at home on the highway. The food is better and better value. Tourist traps can cut corners that otherwise compromise return customers. It also gets you memorable meals of local delicacies you tend not to find in “safe for tourist tastes” menus.
At home, an example of the difference is between a generic burger sitting ready made in a Bain Marie and a freshly made “burger with the lot” with tasty patty, fresh salad and whatnot.
