Must-see restaurants in San Cristóbal de las Casas

  • Santo Nahual

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Even before you've tasted the food, this wonderful new venture impresses with its glass-roofed courtyard dining area filled with worn timbers, smooth…

  • Restaurante LUM

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This swanky indoor-outdoor restaurant in San Cristóbal's first designer hotel serves up exciting blends of Chiapas, Veracruz and Yucatán cuisine fused…

  • El Secreto

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Possibly San Cristóbal's best choice for fine dining and one of the best value places this side of the equator. High end gourmet cuisine in a color palate…

  • Ooh La La! Pasteleria

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Bite into these authentic, fresh French pastries and you might have to recalibrate your location; a whiff of Paris comes with a sugary hit. There's pain…

  • Trattoria Italiana

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Set inside a pastel-colored colonial building and with some tables outside under the trees, this Italian-run local delivers in Tuscan style, right down to…

  • El Caldero

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Perfect for a cold day, simple, friendly little El Caldero specializes in delicious Mexican soups – pozole (shredded pork in broth), mondongo (tripe) and…

  • L'Eden

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This smart, colorful restaurant has a tempting and reliable European and Mexican menu that includes an authentic fondue suiza (Swiss fondue), sopa azteca …

  • Namandí

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Nattily attired staff serve baguettes, pastas and good coffee at this large cafe and restaurant, but the fresh-off-the-griddle crepes are the main draw…

  • Plaza San Augustín

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This wonderful food court, housed in a refurbished two-storey colonial building, is chock-a-block with food options for all budgets and tastes, from Thai…

  • Restaurante Belil

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Run by a passionate owner who promotes not only indigenous artworks and textiles (without taking a monetary cut), but also delightful tastes of Chiapas…

  • TierrAdentro

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    A popular gathering point for political progressives and coffee-swigging, laptop-toting locals (not that they’re mutually exclusive), this large indoor…

  • La Casa del Pan Papalotl

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This attractive and relaxed restaurant-bakery is the place in San Cristóbal for vegetarian, vegan and bio dishes and there's an emphasis on using local…

  • Comida Thai

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    For a little extra spice pop by this very simple Thai place. The family who runs it make just three or four different dishes a day, but they're all made…

  • Il Piccolo

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Run by an Italian father-and-son team, Piccolo's has a a wood-fired pizza oven and kids' trampoline in a huge back garden with dynamite views. The menu…

  • El Meson del Taco

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Satisfy your taco cravings at this plastic-table joint, which grills up mountains of tacos al pastor. Locals love the meaty sarape, heaving with beef,…

  • La Lupe

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This very popular cafe has farmhouse decorations splayed across the walls and good, authentic Mexican country fare served in clay pots or on wooden boards…

  • Pizzería El Punto

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Forget the cardboard crap that passes for pizza in some parts, these crispy slices are the best in town, bar none. The central branch of this excellent…

  • Sensaciones de Chiapas

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Inside the Hotel Ciudad Real, this is a great place to try authentic Chiapas cuisine including a great range of mole (chili sauce) dishes and the house…

  • Kukulpan Panadería Artesanal

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This artisanal bakery and vegetarian hotspot has a few seats on a tiny plaza. Bites here are perfect for a quick lunch (or take out) and include organic…

  • La Salsa Verde

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Meat sizzles on the open-air grill and TVs blare at this taco institution (more than 30 years in business), with tables of families and club-goers packed…

  • Ooh La La! Pasteleria

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    A hole-in-the-wall version of its sister pasteleria in San Augustín Plaza, this handy spot sells delectable French pastries. Great for a sugary pick-me-up…

  • El Tacoleto

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    The name and taste on everyone's lips, it seems. Great quality tacos – with all the toppings you can ever desire – in a fun, casual eatery. Check it out…

  • Te Quiero Verde

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    If you've ever doubted that a vegan burger can be truly tasty, you need to head here. The soups and salads are OK too, but the burgers and homemade fries…

  • Alebrije

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    A fun, economical and busy cocina popular (popular kitchen) across from the Mercado Municipal, Alebrije serves freshly prepared food like enfrijoladas con…

  • 100% Natural

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Like the name implies, fresh, healthy meals are the draw at this airy and contemporary skylit dining room. The menu is huge, with sandwiches on whole…

  • Ana Banana

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This long-time tortas (sandwiches) and juice joint on a pedestrian street is a cute and good-value choice for typical Mexican food and no-frills…

  • El Horno Mágico

    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.

  • Super Más

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Self-caterers can stock up at the centrally located Super Más market.