West of Mexico City
This artsy garden restaurant on Malinalco’s zócalo serves international fare (Nicoise salad or chicken curry) alongside creative takes on traditional…
West of Mexico City
This artsy garden restaurant on Malinalco’s zócalo serves international fare (Nicoise salad or chicken curry) alongside creative takes on traditional…
Valladolid
Wonderfully healthy dishes are served in this gorgeous open-sided space with a peaceful garden right on Parque Sisal. Tortilla chips and three delectable…
Veracruz
Sit on the deck overlooking the river and order one of the restaurant's specialties: manuelitos (locally caught crawfish) in salsa verde or chipotle sauce…
Guanajuato
A Canadian-Mexican husband-and-wife team runs this small cozy, candlelit restaurant. The innovative menu, which runs from tapas plates to full dishes such…
Xalapa
This brightly decorated place attracts a crowd of loyal regulars who come for the inventive Mexican cuisine and great steaks at lunchtime, but it's the…
Veracruz
An unexpected surprise in a quiet residential part of town, Ágora Alta Cocina is indeed high – both in terms of location and the sky-high aspirations. The…
Veracruz
Sample traditional ingredients such as chapulines (deep fried grasshoppers) and escamoles (ant larvae) in a couple of the dishes at this excellent modern…
Loreto
At this locals' favorite, watch this team of heroes press fresh tortillas, and stew and grill the beef and chicken at the open kitchen. Super Burro is…
Guanajuato State
This wonderful patio restaurant around a small fountain inside the Posada de las Minas is the best place for a leisurely meal in Mineral de Pozos. The…
Aguascalientes State
This delightful find is a fabulous spot for a relaxed lunch, with its vegetarian-friendly comida saludable – health food – that is freshly made right in…
Veracruz
The upper floor of the historic Portal de Zevallos claims the prize for Córdoba’s most famous restaurant. It has a wonderful setting – a balcony…
San Miguel de Allende
With a discreet, almost grimy exterior nothing would lead you to think that Tostévere is currently San Miguel's restaurant of the moment. Step inside…
Veracruz
Near the corner with Calle Carranza is Xico's best known restaurant. Dine inside the lovely courtyard and sample the famous local mole (a complex mix of…
San Miguel de Allende
You'll find extraordinarily solicitous staff here at this fabulous little joint specializing in mind-blowingly good Baja-style fish tacos and tostadas…
Barra de Navidad
With a lovely view over the lagoon and welcome breezes, this open-air restaurant with palm-thatch roofing and sand floors produces some really excellent…
Taxco
It's easy to be wooed by the cobblestone arches in the warm lighting of Sotavento's leafy, tranquil courtyard. Classic Mexican dishes such as enchiladas…
Palenque
This very cool bamboo construction has indoor and outdoor seating and is one of the most popular places in town. Has fabulous staff, and serves good…
Tapachula
This classic Tapachula parrillada is a great night out with a group friends. Huge hunks of meat sizzle over the barbecue, cold beers are slapped down onto…
Veracruz
One of four taquerías (taco stands) in a row, this one wins our praise for its extensive collection of fresh salsas, which complement the nine types of…
Veracruz City
In business since 1808, this celebrated Veracruz cafe is the home of the milky coffee lechero. It's a great breakfast and light meal joint, too, with eggs…
Mérida
You'd head to this place even if were you in the Arctic, it's that good. Get your tongue around full-cream, 100% natural gelati with some of the quirkiest…
Veracruz
Satisfying late-night munchies since 1996, this taco stand is a study in nose-to-tail eating, Mexico-style. Watch the guys fry up the tortillas and top…
Central Pacific Coast
On the island's east side, this breezy restaurant has a great lagoon view and is the most reliable of the village's dining options. It's all about shrimp:…
Acapulco
This popular neighborhood taquería does two things, tacos and panuchos (tortillas stuffed with beans) filled or topped with cochinita pibil (spiced pork,…
Veracruz
The Sleepless Shrimp is the standout seafood restaurant in town, briskly serving platters of arroz a la tumbada (seafood rice with a tomato base), garlic…
Alameda Central
These old pros have been churning out delectable tacos al pastor (marinated pork roasted on a spit) since 1959, thus the higher than average asking price…
Chiapas
Thin-crust, wood-fired pizza, washed down with craft beer in Tuxtla? Yep – this is the most frequently recommended pizzeria in town, for good reason. The…
Puerto Vallarta
This family-run restaurant specializes in chicken with mole (a complex, long-simmered sauce that includes chocolate and spices) from a jealously guarded…
La Gloria Chocolatería y Pan 1876
Toluca
You'll probably be the only foreigner at this wonderful, friendly, family-run cafe. It serves a tempting (photo) menu of local cuisine, from tacos al…
Veracruz
It's not every day that you can you sit back and enjoy a coffee and cake on the balcony of a regal cafe that's part of an iron palace designed by Gustave…
Aguascalientes State
You can't miss this family-run, wine-red and very homely restaurant decorated in Day of the Dead skeletons and tiny cacti. The food is traditional Mexican…
Tabasco
An altar to Frida Kahlo presides over this uber-kitschy pizzeria 2½ blocks east of the plaza on Medina. The pizzas and pastas are excellent, and the…
Zihuatanejo
While walking around in Zihua heat, you come to appreciate havens of arctic air-con, such as this split-level, bicycle-themed cafe – ideal for sipping a…
Veracruz City
With dishes such as tuna tataki in a mole sauce, octopus risotto and delicious prawn tacos, Fussion delivers a more contemporary take on Mexican cuisine…
Campeche State
This wonderful open-air restaurant, set amid tropical plants, has the best homemade food in the area. The wide variety of main dishes includes roasted…
Dolores Hidalgo
This unexpectedly snazzy and inviting culinary marvel is hosted by Mónica, the Italian owner, whose team whips up tasty Italian delights such as lasagna,…
Isla Holbox
Mandarina restaurant boasts the best location for dining with an ocean view, filled with warm lighting and rustic wood furnishings right on the Holbox…
Cancún
Offering a lovely view of the lagoon that complements the seafood, the long menu here includes many shrimp and fish-fillet dishes. Stone crab is the…
Isla Mujeres
Overlooking the quieter north side of the restaurant strip, Lola does popular Mexican fusion with dishes like coconut shrimp, plus several vegan, gluten…
Puerto Morelos
One block west and two blocks north of the plaza, this ‘kitchen’ turns out some truly fabulous food. The chef's specialty, though not listed on the…