Villahermosa
It’s not glamorous, but this reliable hotel restaurant, two blocks west of the river, has fair Mexican dishes and slow, but friendly service.
Must-see restaurants in Mexico
Ixtapa
A touristy restaurant-bar serving up buckets of beer along with familiar North American and Mexican fare such as ribs, burgers and tacos.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
For picnic fixings or a tasty snack, scoop up some crusty French breads (the pecan is divine), chocolate croissants or a savory pastry.
Chiapas
On the plaza-facing veranda of the Hotel Central, this restaurant has big portions and good breakfasts and brilliant people watching.
Barra de la Cruz
The community-run beach comedor is good for breakfast and lunch. Try its excellent sopa de mariscos (seafood soup).
Restaurant at Sima de las Cotorras
Chiapas
Serves scrumptious tamales and handmade tortillas. Due to the remote location prices are understandably a little inflated.
Xalapa
Located at the north end of Revolución, this untouristed market has several basic eateries offering regional food on the cheap.
Oaxaca City
Does a good range of breakfasts, light meals, teas and coffees next to Hotel Casa Arnel.
Veracruz
Just off the main square, two-tiered Las Acamallas is a sure bet for breakfast, enchiladas and chicken cooked a dozen ways.
San Miguel de Allende
A wonderful place to get your sugar hit: French pastries that you can enjoy in a cozy environment over tea and coffee.
El Cuyo
Try the delicious crispy shrimp served in a coconut (M$130) at this large fan-cooled eatery on the plaza's west side.
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Near the plaza, Super Willy’s is a small supermarket with a big variety of groceries and household items.
San Miguel de Allende
This has good produce stands and market cafes. It’s centrally located, but light years away from the gringo scene.
Todos Santos
Coffee-conscious travelers can consume cappuccinos with savory pastries, mammoth muffins or great main dishes.
Northern Central Highlands
Handily located on the plaza, this reliable place caters to hungry souls for any Mexican meal of the day.
Southern Baja
Lattes, pies, pastries and occasional impromptu salsa performances make this small cafe well worth a stop.
Mercado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Chetumal
Mercado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano has a row of small, simple eateries serving inexpensive Yucatecan food.
Campeche State
This clean, modern, family-friendly seafood restaurant is on the coastal road about 2km from the market.
San Miguel de Allende
A cute, cozy place with a community feel, delicious sandwiches, good coffee and freshly baked cakes.
Inland Michoacán
Angangueo's best restaurant on the main square serves homemade dishes at affordable prices.
Tulum
Handicrafts mall at the Tulum archaeological site with coffee, ice cream and taco shops.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Self-caterers can stock up at the centrally located Super Más market.
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
A decent spot to fuel up and do a bit of people-watching.
Dolores Hidalgo
A cheap and convenient stop for filling sandwiches, natural yogurts and hearty breakfasts. Skip the coffee.
Mercado Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
A different take on traditional market food courts, the handful of eateries here offer an array of dishes such as chilaquiles (fried tortilla strips in…
Guanajuato
Follow your nose to La Carreta, an unpretentious local eatery lined with wagon wheels, whose street-front grill 'spins' out a superscrumptious pollo asado…
Celestún
There's nothing special about this small cafe on the plaza other than the fact that it is the only spot open before 10:30am. Come here for simple Mexican…
Zacatecas
Almost abutting the cathedral, this reliable bakery-eatery has excellent sinful treats – pan dulces (pastries), pizzas and tortas (sandwiches). Offers set…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Visitors descend on the communal tables at this market-corner place to devour shrimp tacos, fried whole fish, oyster cocktails and the namesake pulpo …
Hierve El Agua
Above the pools at Hierve El Agua is a number of simple comedores serving basic local dishes including tlayudas (grilled tortillas), tacos and memelitas …
Dolores Hidalgo
A central and OK place serving set breakfasts (from M$80) and lunches (M$100), as well as meat dishes, pasta and antojitos (typical Mexican snacks:…
Centro Histórico
Tasty, though tiny, tortas de pavo (turkey sandwiches) with avocado are served hot off the griddle at this old-school greasy spoon.
Aguascalientes State
One of three local year-round markets that morph seemingly into one, selling everything from household items to cheap eats.
Northern Central Highlands
On the main road, Restaurante Carretas serves up a reasonable Mexican feed; one of the the best of a limited lot.
Northern Central Highlands
Hotel Jardín is a fairly typical Mexican cantina that is well priced for its location, right on the plaza.
Cancún
Inexpensive Mexican food can be found at the food stalls on the northern corner of Parque de las Palapas.
Aguascalientes State
One of three local all-year-round markets that morph into one, and sell cheap eats plus household items.
