Tampico & The HuastecaRestaurants

Restaurants in Tampico & The Huasteca

  1. Ambar de Dona

    This cozy restaurant decorated with art and dark wood tables looks over the mountains and has patio seating. It offers a menu of pizzas, tasty sandwiches, whole-wheat bread, steaks and salads, beside the regular Mexican favorites. Take your pick of coffee, fresh juice or wine.

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  2. Las Tortugas de Xilitla

    Plop onto a cushy green barstool at this popular, cheap sandwich spot and watch the cook whip you up a sandwich with fresh ingredients. The torta huasteca (M$25) comes decked with cecina,chorizo and shredded cheese.

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  3. La Flor de Café

    Run by a co-op of Nahua women, this simple place offers local specialties, including zacahuiles (huge tamales), as well as delicious aguas frescas (sweetened fruit water).

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  4. Todo Light

    This eatery on the plaza has whole-wheat goodies, salads, sandwiches and fresh juices. The Vigor smoothie mixes spinach, orange and pineapple juice.

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  5. La Troje

    This popular café connected to Hotel La Piña has friendly service and plentiful, delicious Mexican food.

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  6. Torta Don Max

    A to-the-point sandwich joint and a locals’ choice.

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  7. El Kiosko

    This café serves sandwiches, smoothies and coffee.

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