Must-see restaurants in Copper Canyon & Northern Mexico

  • Las Parras de Santa Maria

    Northeast Mexico

    Amid massive wood doors, 18-foot ceilings and whitewashed walls, this colonial beauty serves Mexican classics, as well as an excellent paella that comes…

  • Doña Mica

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Run by Velia and her husband, this place hits the spot for hearty home-cooked meals. Served in the front room of their house, there’s usually no menu,…

  • La Curva

    Sonora

    Set in the middle of town, this low-key place serves huge plates of traditional Mexican cooking. Try the amazing mariscada (seafood platter) or the carne…

  • Mercado Barrio Antiguo

    Monterrey

    Monterrey's new culinary destination is a photogenic food hall with communal tables ringed by over a dozen vendors selling street food and desserts. There…

  • Meson de Garcia

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    If you can get over the fact that it's in the Best Western, this is a lively spot for a meal. The restaurant serves good Mexican fare, steaks and thin…

  • El Rey del Cabrito

    Monterrey

    This local institution is synonymous with Monterrey and serves up its most famous dish: cabrito (goat). It's a masterwork of kitsch with an extraordinary…

  • El Tapanco Restaurante

    Northeast Mexico

    One of the most elegant restaurants in town, this family-run place has an atmospheric interior and courtyard seating accented by a gurgling fountain. The…

  • Gorditas El Borrado

    Northeast Mexico

    This no frills eatery serves up tasty gorditas (thick stuffed tortillas) hot and fast. There are 13 fillings to choose from, including eggs with ham,…

  • Restaurant Dõna Lola

    Sonora

    This fan-cooled, family-run place is both simple and welcoming, with a covered terrace at the rear. The soups are crammed with ingredients and there's a…

  • Rosa’s Cantina

    Sonora

    Paying homage to one of Mexico's revolutionary leaders, Pancho Villa, the walls of this place are decked out in old school sombreros and photos of the man…

  • Patros Burger

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Despite the name, the showstoppers at this colorful place are the tortas (Mexican-style sandwiches) and tacos. Offering entirely meat-based meals, the…

  • Restaurante del Centro

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    The entrance of this sleepy restaurant is through a knickknack shop, but the spacious dining room is bright and pleasant, with long family-style tables…

  • La Palapa del Pescador

    Bahía de Kino

    A treasure trove of seafood delights including fried whole lobster and raw oysters. With a palapa-covered patio and views of the water, this joint also is…

  • Mexicanadas

    Sonora

    You'll be greeted by high ceilings, whirring fans and watercolor paintings of the local-turned-icon Maria Felix at this locals' favorite. The menu is…

  • Restaurante Diligencias

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This restaurant inside Hotel La Choza is a good choice for breakfasts (around M$80), with typical Mexican dishes and free coffee refills served up under…

  • Tío Molcas Restaurant

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    One of Creel's most reliable eateries, Tío Molcas offers solid Mexican standards in a handicraft-filled dining room. Locals and out-of-towners alike file…

  • Mariscos Lolita

    Sonora

    Spacious and clean, with orange-shirted waiters moving efficiently about, Lolita’s is always a sound choice for seafood and Mexican standards. A popular…

  • La Esquina del Marisco

    Northeast Mexico

    Seafood in the desert? You'll find just that at this inexpensive and informal place in the center of town. The menu includes a delicious cokteles de…

  • La Lupita

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This brightly decorated thee-room space with plastic coverings on the tablecloths is run by a team of friendly locals who are well used to travelers…

  • La Noria

    Northeast Mexico

    The restaurant at Hostal El Farol has tables in its smart dining room and outside in a lovely colonial courtyard. It's pleasingly formal, with white…

  • Restaurant Dorita

    Bahía de Kino

    Dorita and her daughter turned their front room into a restaurant more than 20 years ago and have been kicking out the best breakfast around since.

  • Restaurante Francisco Villa

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Modest, but spacious and clean, Francisco Villa, 200m north of the train station, does a great vegetarian chile relleno (chili stuffed with meat or cheese…

  • Mercado Juárez

    Monterrey

    Monterrey's main downtown market has many fondas (family-run eateries) with good home cooking.

  • Restaurant Las Palmeras

    Sonora

    Just northwest of Plaza Alameda, this patio-set Álamos classic serves up fine breakfasts, memorable homemade tortillas and steaks, shrimp and carne asada …

  • El Mesón del General

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    A traditional, formal restaurant that specializes in fish and seafood, with several styles of pulpo (octopus) and combo plates of various river delicacies…

  • Casablanca Restaurant

    Bahía de Kino

    This upscale hotel restaurant is something of a local expat hub, with the famous eggs Benedict always doing a brisk trade at breakfast time. The rest of…

  • La Cabaña

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    One of the fancier places in town, La Cabaña serves a good tampiqueña (steak accompanied by several side orders), as well as tasty salads, grills and…

  • La Palapa Griega

    Sonora

    Right on the beach, this long-standing Greek-owned restaurant offers a memorable setting for a meal. Try a sampler (hummus, taramasalata, baba ghanoush),…

  • Blackie’s

    Sonora

    A wonderful intimate surprise on Blvd Beltrones, the best dish at this steak and seafood restaurant is the petite chateaubriand, flambéed at your table…

  • Restaurant La Puntada

    Monterrey

    This large upscale diner offers a long list of Mexican faves, plus sandwiches and steaks, at fair prices. It's had a loyal following since 1955. An easy…

  • Restaurante Mary’s

    Sonora

    Of the mostly touristic eateries along the Old Port waterfront, breezy Mary’s is the one where locals most often eat. It’s right next to the little fish…

  • Mercado Municipal

    Sonora

    For cheap traditional fare, head to the market where there's a section of food stalls serving up tasty eats at countertop seating. Afterwards, stroll the…

  • El Méson de Don Evaristo

    Northeast Mexico

    In the middle of town, this friendly courtyard restaurant serves up meals on tables surrounding a small fountain. You'll find reliable Mexican fare, juicy…

  • Taquería Don Lalo

    Sonora

    Irresistible carne asada (marinated grilled beef) tacos have punters filling the open-air tables here every night. It’s near the west end of Beltrones…

  • Restaurant Verónica

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Famous for its huge portions, the signature dish here is el norteño, a cheesy, beefy mess served in a cast-iron skillet that you eat with tortillas.

  • Cafeteria El Indio

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This is a simple outdoor restaurant with plastic tables and chairs, set on a porch enclosed with chain link fence. Meals are basic – scrambled eggs with…

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