Central North MexicoRestaurants

Other restaurants in Central North Mexico

  1. A

    Botero’s

    Botero’s is brightly contemporary in both its adventurous Chihuahua-meets-Europe cuisine and its bi-level, window-walled design. Steaks, seafood and pasta (in sauces, such as smoked salmon and vodka) head up the menu; lighter options include salads with ingredients such as mango and goat cheese, and some truly tempting tentaciones (temptations). It does a big M$90 breakfast buffet, too.

    reviewed

  2. La Cueva del Indio

    This lovely cave-themed spot has a highly original design inspired by the ancient structures of the region, T-shaped door and all. Trout is the specialty of the house, but there’s a big selection of meat dishes too, and you might consider vestigios de la cueva, a delicious pre-Hispanic–style meat, bean and chili stew. Good breakfasts too, including a vegetarian omelet.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Restaurant Playa Azul

    Fish and shrimp don’t immediately leap to mind in an inland city such as Durango, but this seafood specialist is one of the best restaurants in town. Service in the colorfully decorated 18th-century patio is professional, and you can choose from 20 ways of preparing grouper fillets or a range of seafood cocktails, including the six-ingredient Molotov.

    reviewed

  4. Marioneta

    This pub-like restaurant/café with six different rooms serves up tasty tacos, quiche, steaks and queso fundido (melted cheese with tortillas), to the accompaniment of varied live music (Tuesday to Saturday nights) and an ample range of cocktails, smoothies and beers. It’s near the Alameda park, 2km east of the Plaza de Armas.

    reviewed

  5. Al Gusto Restaurante

    This air-conditioned surprise, just across Puente Francisco Villa from Plaza Principal, serves up carefully prepared dishes from burgers and salads to fish and excellent fajitas, in four separate rooms with a tranquil ambience. The introductory chips come with two great, original cream-cheese and chili dips.

    reviewed

  6. Los Farolitos

    Clean and cheerily decorated, Los Farolitos provides great-value breakfasts and satisfying enchiladas, chicken in mole poblano (rich, chocolate-based sauce) or bisteck ranchero (steak with tomato, chili and onion sauce) for lunch. One block east of the Plaza de Armas.

    reviewed

  7. C

    La Casona

    The city’s top out-to-dinner experience is at this 19th-century mansion once owned by prerevolutionary potentate Luis Terrazas. Polished waiters in black ties and waistcoats serve up steaks, seafood, pasta and an ample wine list in a fairly formal atmosphere. Breakfasts are great.

    reviewed

  8. Nevería Chuchy

    Chuchy’s classic lunch counter is the perfect place to enjoy cheap, filling fare, from tortas (filled bread rolls) to licuados (milkshakes), plus a side of warm chat with Chuchy, the friendly old-timer who has owned the place for nearly three decades.

    reviewed

  9. Restaurant La Fuente

    Happy yellow walls and big windows add to the warm ambience at La Fuente, a local favorite a block off Plaza Principal, where you’ll find a good range of dishes including steak, chicken, enchiladas and a fine garlic soup.

    reviewed

  10. Mediterráneo

    This surprisingly slick café/restaurant serves up tasty pasta, pancakes and salads with imaginative ingredients such as mozzarella, spinach, kiwi and, of course, the local apples. It has a variety of coffees, too.

    reviewed

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  12. Rancho Viejo

    Good ol’ Mexican food: choose from shrimp, steaks, enchiladas and other traditional options at this homey log cabin with a country-and-western soundtrack. Apple pie finishes off the meal with style.

    reviewed

  13. Restaurant Constantino

    Opposite the main plaza, popular Constantino has served fresh, tasty meals since 1954. The enchiladas verdes (enchiladas in tomatillo sauce) can’t be beat.

    reviewed

  14. D

    Los Equipales

    Los Equipales serves up satisfying meaty meals, whether they be tacos, a gringa (large tortilla topped with cheese and grilled meat), ribs or a steak.

    reviewed