Querétaro
This fun and slightly disheveled Mexican street-food themed place serves up every style of antojito (typical Mexican snacks) known in Mexico. It's busy,…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Central Highlands
La Huasteca Potosina
This relaxed (sometimes rather too relaxed) pub does tasty Mexican food, including a good steak and numerous taco and enchilada iterations. There's also…
San Luis Potosí State
There are several cozy eating areas at the restaurant in this hugely atmospheric hotel, one with a bar and fireplace. The hearty servings of Italian and…
Northern Central Highlands
Simple Italian restaurant filled with character that's tucked away in a room behind a tiny, old-fashioned bakery. It serves wood-fired pizzas and good…
Guanajuato
This old-school cantina-like place is a tale of two stories – literally – on the 1st floor they serve innovative tacos with weird and wonderful fillings…
Zacatecas
Hidden behind a simple exterior is this cozy and surprisingly upmarket restaurant that sells itself as being Greek, but with kofta, couscous, hummus and…
San Miguel de Allende
This fine-dining establishment set within a patio of a colonial building boasts an international menu with occasional Mexican influences, and features…
San Miguel de Allende
This hazy-yellow place a short walk downhill from the old town has just four or five tables and a small selection of well-prepared and tasty enchiladas…
Guanajuato
This tiny Japanese-run deli may not look like much (and is all but hidden in a side street off a pretty plaza), but it serves fresh, light and delicious…
San Miguel de Allende
This cool, artsy spot serves up some good international feeds, including several hearty German classics such as spätzle. There's also an impressive range…
Querétaro
This sweet cafe and bakery has tables scattered over the Plaza de los Fundadores and is a great place for breakfast before a day exploring the old city…
La Huasteca Potosina
This rather dark but mercifully air-conditioned restaurant is housed in a ranch-like building where smart and attentive staff work hard for their tips…
San Luis Potosí
Notes of expensive perfume mingle with the aromas of paella, lechón asado (roasted piglet) and cod fish – just a few of the dishes on this culinary…
Zacatecas
It's all about recipes passed down through the generations and traditional home-cooked food at this bright and boisterous little restaurant. Don't expect…
Aguascalientes State
Until lunchtime, this place has service at La Mestiza Yucateca (open 8am to 2pm), its alter ego next door. Both are located in a former hacienda and both…
Northern Central Highlands
This rather charming pizzeria has a wood-fired oven and a big list of toppings to choose from to create your ideal pizza.
Xilitla
There are wonderful views over the town and distant hills from this place's large terrace. Inside you'll find two brightly colored dining rooms and…
San Luis Potosí
'The caterpillar and the barley' is a large and hugely popular restaurant-bar divided between the downstairs dining room, dominated by a normally busy bar…
Northern Central Highlands
This large garden restaurant (complete with slides and swings to keep the kids occupied) is the most popular place to eat in Jalpan, although it's hard to…
San Luis Potosí
Distinctly different flavors from the Huasteca Potosina are on offer here. Try the likes of zacahuil (a giant tamale cooked for 12 hours), cabuches …
Querétaro
Their friends liked their cooking so much the owners of Biznarga opened their kitchen to the public. It's a rather chaotic and dark place, but it's also…
San Miguel de Allende
This enjoyable eatery gets five stars for its excellent service, Mexican fare, and location near the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Head up a steep set…
Northern Central Highlands
Known for its exceptionally spicy enchiladas (though you'll have to request spice – gringos automatically seem to get a fairly tame order unless they…
San Miguel de Allende
A favorite expat hangout for good reason, Hecho en México is a safe bet for quality Mexican home cooking and boasts a large menu with very generous…
Guanajuato State
This friendly and simple cantina-style place offers a chalkboard menu of Mexican classics such as guacamole con chicharrón (pork belly) and enchiladas…
Xilitla
The vast main dining room of this popular place may be rather charmless, but if you can snag a table on the far smaller and more intimate back terrace,…
Xilitla
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,…
Aguascalientes State
This large, pleasant and popular restaurant is caught in a time warp; specifically 1938, the year it opened. There are white-shirted waiters carrying…
Guanajuato
This tiny spot is one of the cheapest eats for those on a budget. It's a hole-in-the-wall with a few tables and whips up excellent and oh-so-fresh…
Zacatecas
'Cheap and good' is how the locals describe this long-standing, cafeteria-style eatery. This means buffet style (as much as you can eat and as many plates…
Zacatecas
Furnished in the hues of Mexico – bright purples, yellows, pinks and oranges – this casual spot is the place for Mexican cuisine. Come when the locals do…
San Miguel de Allende
This unpretentious hangout is a great choice for home-style Mexican cooking with superb chili sauces. Try the inexpensive set lunch (M$120) or the…
Guanajuato
With a 1st-floor view out over the comings and goings on the square below, this is an enjoyable place to tuck into some reasonable, if not mind-blowing,…
Querétaro
Situated on the pretty plaza, this eatery has been here for a quarter of a century. It's reliable for excellent steaks and a variety of pastas and seafood…
Aguascalientes State
It may be a chain eatery, but this one is in a glorious, old-fashioned salon with good meals (especially breakfast and afternoon teas) and views over the…
San Luis Potosí State
Open all day, this airy, Swiss-run spot is perfect for breakfast, freshly baked cakes and light meals, including excellent crepes. The delightful owners…
San Miguel de Allende
This simple, slightly more than hole-in-the wall place is located in the quaint Callejon Pueblito, and serves up great coffee and excellent breakfasts, as…
San Miguel de Allende
This contemporary-style, trendy bakery bakes all manner of yeast-based delights from choux buns to croissants. A rather more elaborate and upmarket…
San Miguel de Allende
Fittingly creative salads, soups, sandwiches and pizzas in a relaxing courtyard setting in the grounds of Fábrica La Aurora.
San Miguel de Allende
This friendly, colorful and cozy place is a reliable option for Mexican meals and has a lovely rooftop area that's a great place for drinks at at any time…
