Must-see restaurants in Mexico

  • Emiliano

    Central Pacific Coast

    Tepic's best restaurant, Emiliano serves mostly regional fare in a stylish courtyard setting. Breakfast is very popular: fresh juices, coffee and the…

  • Panadería El Boleo

    Southern Baja

    Since 1901 this has been an obligatory stop for those in search of Mexican pastries and, more unusually, French baguettes in a weirdly Wild West…

  • Santana del Mar

    Coyoacán & San Ángel

    The best-value seafood restaurant in CDMX appears pricey with a designer, nautical-themed dining hall roomy enough for groups to linger. For the price, it…

  • Birriería las Nueve Esquinas

    Guadalajara

    Many restaurants in the village-like Nueve Esquinas (Nine Corners) neighborhood specialize in birria, meat stewed in its own juices until very tender…

  • Las Ranas

    Puebla

    This local institution is the place to try one of Puebla’s great dishes: the taco árabe. Unbelievably moist al pastor (shepherd-style) pork is marinated…

  • La Norberta

    Cholula

    A cantina is a traditional Mexican bar with food, but Norberta forgoes saloon doors to welcome in families and young, discerning diners to eat mole…

  • Nakú Restaurante Papanteco

    Veracruz

    This touristy restaurant, a couple of kilometers northeast of town, has traditionally dressed waitstaff serving supposedly authentic Totonac cuisine …

  • Casa Bonilla

    Veracruz

    Claiming to be the 'most famous corner in Coatepec,' Casa Bonilla has been in business since 1939 and certainly knows what it's doing when it comes to…

  • La Maga Café

    Cuernavaca

    The colorful buffet (till 5pm) at La Maga features multitudes of glazed pots filled with salads, pastas, fruit, vegetables, and daily specials such as…

  • Restaurante La Gruta

    Teotihuacán

    Set in a vast, cool cave a short distance from gate 5, this tourist-centric restaurant is unapologetically gimmicky but definitely unique and kitsch fun…

  • Taquitos Casa Blanca

    Chiapas

    One of a number of earthy, budget eateries around this neighbourhood, Taquitos Casa Blanca has made a name for itself for serving no-frills, filling,…

  • Rosa Amaranto

    Taxco

    The roof terrace of Pueblo Lindo hotel is one of the most spectacular spots for panoramic views of Taxco over a lunch of enchiladas de jamaica (chicken-…

  • Los Colorines

    Tepoztlán

    Inside the pink exterior of this buzzing restaurant, the hearty traditional Mexican fare bubbles away in cazuelas (clay pots) – try the regional chiles…

  • Yerbabuena del Sisal

    Valladolid

    Wonderfully healthy dishes are served in this gorgeous open-sided space with a peaceful garden right on Parque Sisal. Tortilla chips and three delectable…

  • Restaurante Nachita

    Veracruz

    Sit on the deck overlooking the river and order one of the restaurant's specialties: manuelitos (locally caught crawfish) in salsa verde or chipotle sauce…

  • Los Campos

    Guanajuato

    A Canadian-Mexican husband-and-wife team runs this small cozy, candlelit restaurant. The innovative menu, which runs from tapas plates to full dishes such…

  • La Candela

    Xalapa

    This brightly decorated place attracts a crowd of loyal regulars who come for the inventive Mexican cuisine and great steaks at lunchtime, but it's the…

  • Ágora Alta Cocina

    Veracruz

    An unexpected surprise in a quiet residential part of town, Ágora Alta Cocina is indeed high – both in terms of location and the sky-high aspirations. The…

  • Trogon

    Veracruz

    Sample traditional ingredients such as chapulines (deep fried grasshoppers) and escamoles (ant larvae) in a couple of the dishes at this excellent modern…

  • Asadero Super Burro

    Loreto

    At this locals' favorite, watch this team of heroes press fresh tortillas, and stew and grill the beef and chicken at the open kitchen. Super Burro is…

  • El Balcón del Zevallos

    Veracruz

    The upper floor of the historic Portal de Zevallos claims the prize for Córdoba’s most famous restaurant. It has a wonderful setting – a balcony…

  • Tostévere

    San Miguel de Allende

    With a discreet, almost grimy exterior nothing would lead you to think that Tostévere is currently San Miguel's restaurant of the moment. Step inside…

  • Restaurante Mesón Xiqueño

    Veracruz

    Near the corner with Calle Carranza is Xico's best known restaurant. Dine inside the lovely courtyard and sample the famous local mole (a complex mix of…

  • Baja Fish Taquito

    San Miguel de Allende

    You'll find extraordinarily solicitous staff here at this fabulous little joint specializing in mind-blowingly good Baja-style fish tacos and tostadas…

  • Sotavento

    Taxco

    It's easy to be wooed by the cobblestone arches in the warm lighting of Sotavento's leafy, tranquil courtyard. Classic Mexican dishes such as enchiladas…

  • Café Jade

    Palenque

    This very cool bamboo construction has indoor and outdoor seating and is one of the most popular places in town. Has fabulous staff, and serves good…

  • La Jefa

    Tapachula

    This classic Tapachula parrillada is a great night out with a group friends. Huge hunks of meat sizzle over the barbecue, cold beers are slapped down onto…

  • Taquería Los Nuevos 4 Vientos

    Veracruz

    One of four taquerías (taco stands) in a row, this one wins our praise for its extensive collection of fresh salsas, which complement the nine types of…

  • Gran Café de la Parroquia

    Veracruz City

    In business since 1808, this celebrated Veracruz cafe is the home of the milky coffee lechero. It's a great breakfast and light meal joint, too, with eggs…

  • Pola

    Mérida

    You'd head to this place even if were you in the Arctic, it's that good. Get your tongue around full-cream, 100% natural gelati with some of the quirkiest…

  • Mr Taco Segovia

    Veracruz

    Satisfying late-night munchies since 1996, this taco stand is a study in nose-to-tail eating, Mexico-style. Watch the guys fry up the tortillas and top…

  • La Alberca

    Central Pacific Coast

    On the island's east side, this breezy restaurant has a great lagoon view and is the most reliable of the village's dining options. It's all about shrimp:…

  • Taquería El Cheff

    Acapulco

    This popular neighborhood taquería does two things, tacos and panuchos (tortillas stuffed with beans) filled or topped with cochinita pibil (spiced pork,…

  • El Camarón Desvelado

    Veracruz

    The Sleepless Shrimp is the standout seafood restaurant in town, briskly serving platters of arroz a la tumbada (seafood rice with a tomato base), garlic…

  • Florentina Pizzas

    Chiapas

    Thin-crust, wood-fired pizza, washed down with craft beer in Tuxtla? Yep – this is the most frequently recommended pizzeria in town, for good reason. The…

  • El Mole de Jovita

    Puerto Vallarta

    This family-run restaurant specializes in chicken with mole (a complex, long-simmered sauce that includes chocolate and spices) from a jealously guarded…

  • La Gloria Chocolatería y Pan 1876

    Toluca

    You'll probably be the only foreigner at this wonderful, friendly, family-run cafe. It serves a tempting (photo) menu of local cuisine, from tacos al…

  • Gran Café de Orizaba

    Veracruz

    It's not every day that you can you sit back and enjoy a coffee and cake on the balcony of a regal cafe that's part of an iron palace designed by Gustave…

  • La Galería

    Tabasco

    An altar to Frida Kahlo presides over this uber-kitschy pizzeria 2½ blocks east of the plaza on Medina. The pizzas and pastas are excellent, and the…

  • Cuattro Cycle Café & Té

    Zihuatanejo

    While walking around in Zihua heat, you come to appreciate havens of arctic air-con, such as this split-level, bicycle-themed cafe – ideal for sipping a…

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