Manzanillo
Under a tiled roof with an open-air rustic style, this steakhouse throws prime cuts of meat on the grill just long enough to sear, while fresh tortillas…
Must-see restaurants in Mexico
Mazatlán
This wildly popular street taco stand specializes in carne asada, grilled beef served on a corn or flour tortilla with your choice of salsas. Regulars…
Western Central Highlands
The pizzas are huge and the pasta dishes savory (especially the seafood linguine), but we come to this Italian eatery up the steps from the Museo Regional…
East of Mexico City
Near Huamantla's sights, Xuni is set around a colorful courtyard and serves Mexican dishes such as tacos gobernador (shrimp and avocado tacos) and…
East of Mexico City
Jaque's is just a few steps from the zócalo, but the Mexican fare is much better here than elsewhere in the area. Plus you still have the white…
El Merkadito Seafood & Beach Club
Puerto Morelos
The Little Market is a beachfront restaurant near the town square that greets guests with vibrant ocean views in a relaxed open-air setting. Seafood…
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…
Isla Cozumel
An excellent and popular restaurant with a garden at the back, La Choza offers regional Mexican cuisine, with classics like chicken in mole poblano (a…
Xalapa
Elegant, but certainly not pretentious, Vinissimo offers imaginative dishes made from fresh market produce. The often-changing menu takes its risottos and…
Puerto Vallarta
In the heart of the Zona Romántica, this low-lit bistro has a growing fan base for its refined and delicious preparations that draw on both Italy and…
Laguna Bacalar
A local fave for more than 20 years, this simple eatery does excellent carne asada (grilled beef) and chicken sopes (tortillas with a layer of beans,…
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…
Mexico City
Yucatecan snacks such as panuchos (refried tortilla topped with shredded pork), cochinita (shredded pork) tacos and sopa de lima (lime soup with tortilla…
Oaxaca City
Ask where to get the best tlayudas in town and locals will often point you in the direction of El Negro, where large grilled tortillas are filled with…
Veracruz
This hippie-styled place is part cafe-restaurant, part used bookstore (spot some vintage Lonely Planet guides here), part gallery and part arty gift shop,…
Sayulita
An old-school beach bar – at over 50 years old, it's definitely the daddy of Sayulita – where tables are sunk in the sand beneath a palapa roof. Prices…
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…
Troncones
Good at any time of day, this breezy restaurant is particularly inviting at night, when it twinkles with fairy lights and the menu's creative elements…
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…
Puerto Vallarta
Just off the strip, but unnoticed by passers-by, this place is highly recommended for quality, well-presented cooking without a hint of pretension. Sip a…
Cancún
This place gets the thumbs-up from locals and visitors alike. It’s all good, but the chicken dishes – with goat cheese sauce and mole poblano (a sauce of…
San Miguel de Allende
Trust San Miguel to turn the humble taco into hipster Instagram fodder! This stylish little restaurant serves wildly creative, fully vegan tacos that will…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
About three blocks south of the plaza and a block in from the coast, Silvia’s serves mostly Yucatecan snacks, fish fillets and ceviche (seafood marinated…
Cancún
Tucked away on an alley off the trendy Avenida Náder, this tiny Japanese restaurant is beloved for its delicious noodles and baos (dumplings). Start with…
Mazatlán
Behind an unobtrusive facade, this surprisingly capacious restaurant is something of a local favorite and it's easy to see why. A casual menu runs from…
Loreto
Serving simply awesome breakfasts, this friendly, funky alfresco cafe and bakery offers big omelettes served with beans, avocado, local cheese and fresh…
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…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Run by a passionate owner who promotes not only indigenous artworks and textiles (without taking a monetary cut), but also delightful tastes of Chiapas…
Guadalajara Region
Ajijic’s most popular restaurant is never less than crammed with locals, resident expats and visitors, all here to enjoy the excellent steaks (it is an…
Chiapas
There's always a fun family atmosphere and lots of checked tablecloths at the Restaurant Nora, one block east from the plaza (behind the Hotel Galilea),…
Ensenada
You can’t go wrong at any of the seafood stalls across from the mercado de mariscos (fish market), but this popular one has plenty of seating and a superb…
Chiapas
The wraparound windows make this one of the better people-watching eateries around the Jardín de la Marimba, and its garish pink-and-blue interior is…
Mérida
While the cuisine is French, the influence is Yucatecan, and locally grown, organic products are used where possible. The small menu varies but includes a…
Guadalajara
This eccentrically decorated place requires a sharp double-take with its wall of ceramic pigs, a giant swordfish and lots of kitsch, fun touches. The…
Mazatlán
What do you get when you combine the talents of a Mexican named Carlos and a Cuban-born chef named Lucía? A vibrant, colorful little restaurant serving…
Zihuatanejo
Tucked onto a concrete patio under a bamboo roof fringed with Christmas lights, this unpretentious corner joint is popular among long-term gringos thanks…
Oaxaca City
A popular local haunt for more than 50 years, this is the classic Oaxaca market-food experience. There's no printed menu, so you might try the salsa de…
Querétaro
This is what happens when a local artisanal brewer joins forces with a good chef: a casual drinking spot that serves fabulous brews, from honey IPAs (miel…
Puerto Vallarta
The menu may change, but Asian fusion is always served at this elegant, urbane restaurant. Savory fish roasted in a banana leaf is a worthy option; the…
Tepoztlán
This spacious bar-restaurant has a long covered terrace to enjoy the excellent dishes, from the Mexican standards to an entire list of Argentine steaks…
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