Restaurants in Monterrey
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Fonda San Francisco
A bit away from the center in the suburb of San Pedro, this restaurant is unique. Most of the recipes in this inviting little bistro, which is patronized by the chic upper crust, are inspired by pre-Hispanic cooking. English-speaking chef Adrian Herrera will guide you through the menu, which is ripe with delights like molito de hongos (mushroom mole with chicken) and pavo en pipián de cacao (turkey with pumpkin-seed and chocolate sauce). It’s located just south of Avenida Vasconcelos; if you take bus 130 get off by the Super Roma. A taxi is M$60 to M$70.
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El Infinito
Highly enjoyable culture café set inside colonial premises with gorgeous tiled floors, high beamed ceilings and walls adorned with art. Musically, things are kept tranquil with ambient and classical music on the hi-fi and Friday-night live jazz on the rooftop terrace (called the Aire Bar). It offers high-priced sandwiches, cheese plates, pizzas, fruit frappés, mango martinis and properly made espresso. There are books to browse and occasional art-house movies. Ask Pepe, the amiable owner, about his desert tours.
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Luisiana
Tuxedoed waiters and all the trappings of high-end dining are available at this classic. The meat and seafood menu is a mix of old and new, Mexican and Continental, with choices like cabrito, beef stroganoff, Indian curried shrimp and pato al hono al'orange (duck a la orange).
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Novum
Walking into this slick, yet cozy, Argentine restaurant in Barrio Antiguo, prepare to pick a bottle of wine from the cellar, eat scrumptious pizza, or dig into a hunk of Argentine beef. It’s an excellent place to get romántico or to laugh around a table with rambunctious friends.
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La Zanahoria
Simple little vegetarian place run by yoga fanatics serving food like beregena gratinada (eggplant baked with breadcrumbs and tomato and cheese) and mock-meat milanesa (thin slices breaded and fried). All dishes include wholemeal bread, soup, salad and a drink.
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La Casa de Maíz
A bohemian place specializing in corn-based comfort food from southern Mexico, including memelas (thick tortillas with black beans topped with cheese and more), plus quesadillas and tostadas (sandwiches), all served on hand-painted tables.
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Iannilli
Seriously elegant and expensive Italian restaurant with intimate dining rooms and formal service. The extensive menu includes risotto with porcini mushroom, gnocchi, shrimp dishes and pizza. The attached Mexican restaurant, Madre Oaxaca, is also very good.
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El Rey del Cabrito
Huge landmark restaurant, complete with a revolving crown on top. Your goat arrives at the table still sizzling on a bed of onions, with a large salad and tortillas. Start things off with the principio de fritada (fried blood).
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Las Monjitas
The waitresses are dressed as nuns and nearly every inch of space is covered in colorful tiles at this bizarre chain restaurant. The food is only so-so, but it’s a fun experience. And, yes; it serves beer.
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El Siciliano
Authentic, intimate little Italian restaurant on the eastern edge of the Barrio Antiguo. Great pasta and stuffed calamari are served up on gingham tablecloths and there's a good wine selection.
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Como En Casa
Popular for the price, of course, but the food isn’t bad. You have a choice of eight mains plus soup, salad, beans, rice and a drink. Closing time can depend on when the food runs out.
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Restaurant Gran Plaza
If you get hungry while exploring the Gran Plaza, this popular Chinese-owned Chinese restaurant a block off Explanada de los Héroes will fill you up fast.
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Mi Tierra
If you like mole (a type of chili sauce), you’ll love this open-fronted place on the pedestrian mall, or its other locations around the Zona Rosa.
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Restaurant La Puntada
This large, simple place with a long list of Mexican items, plus steaks, at fair prices has had a loyal following since 1955. The food is fantastic.
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Basiko
Another chef-driven place, this one known for mixing in flavors from the owners' native Ensenada.
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Mi Pueblito
Enjoy filling Mexican standards in this cute little place while using the free wi-fi.
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