Must-see restaurants in Campeche State

  • La María Cocina Peninsula

    Campeche

    Despite not looking much different from any of the other Mexicana-heavy old-town restaurants replete with sombreros, national flags and Yucatecan art, one…

  • Il Giglio

    Ciudad del Carmen

    In a classic, old-time, elegant building that used to be a pirate's house, this truly Italian restaurant with checkered floor tiles has a reputation for…

  • Río Bec Dreams Restaurant

    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…

  • Mercado Principal

    Campeche

    Campeche’s bustling Mercado Principal, across the street from the Baluarte de San Pedro, offers some good snacks – if you can handle the 'rustic hygiene.'

  • Parador Gastrónomico de Cocteleros

    Campeche

    This is a great place to sample the area's bountiful seafood. Over a dozen thatched-roof restaurants all serve pretty much the same thing: shrimp…

  • Café La Fuente

    Ciudad del Carmen

    This classic, open-fronted waterfront cafe is a busy gathering place for families and friends. It’s an excellent spot to sample treats such as pibipollo …

  • Café La Parroquia

    Campeche

    This casual restaurant appeals to everyone with its wide-ranging menu and attentive, long-serving staff. Order everything from fried chicken (M$112) to…

  • El Timón Restaurant & Bar

    Campeche State

    One of the town's smarter bar-restaurants, this large, modern spot is the place to munch on camarones (shrimp) on a deck jutting over the water. It also…

  • Restaurante El Marino

    Ciudad del Carmen

    This large, open-air restaurant overlooks the water and affords terrific views of the Zacatal Bridge and local birdlife – there's even occasional faraway…

  • Marganzo

    Campeche

    Marganzo is a popular with tourists and locals alike for good reason – the food is great, the portions large and the complimentary appetizers numerous. An…

  • Luan Restaurante y Café

    Campeche

    This breezy and cool place in an old colonial building overlooking the prettiest section of pedestrian Calle 59 serves Mexican breakfast and and brunch…

  • La Pigua

    Campeche

    Campeche's most upscale restaurant can be found just outside the old city walls and is an elegant space with white linen tablecloths. Service is attentive…

  • Luz de Luna

    Campeche

    Carved, painted tables and folksy decor lend a creative atmosphere to this popular restaurant. The menu choices are reasonable – try the shrimp salad,…

  • La Parilla Colonial

    Campeche

    Despite its relentlessly cliché decor that takes in as many national tropes as possible, this is actually one of the best of the restaurants spread out…

  • Sotavento Café

    Campeche

    Nice, clean and quirky, with interesting art and curios around the multicolored walls, this cafe-gallery has tasty espresso drinks, plus a variety of…

  • Panadería La Huachita

    Campeche State

    One of the famous bread shops here, La Huachita has been around more than a century. Flags fly and the shelves are filled with a variety of comestibles…

  • Chujuc Haa

    Campeche State

    It's nothing special to look at, but this popular restaurant serves regional cuisine such as poc-chuc, the local pork steak (M$52) that comes with rice,…

  • El Bastión de Campeche

    Campeche

    Don't let the drab exterior fool you – this plaza-side stalwart serves up some good campechano dishes. Cool off with a chaya juice (M$29) before tucking…

  • Genesis

    Campeche State

    A very basic spot that churns out antojitos (little bites, or snacks) plus sandwiches, hamburgers and tacos. A good spot to buy takeout meals for Calakmul…

  • Panadería El Pan de Pomuch

    Campeche State

    Tasty bite-sized morsels in apple or cheese, loaves with a variety of fillings, and cheerful (if busy) staff.

  • Sazon Veracruzano

    Campeche State

    Even though this casual place has a bright orange exterior and even more vibrant plastic tablecloths, it's as smart as you'll get in Xpujil. It offers a…

  • Pelicano's

    Campeche State

    This clean, modern, family-friendly seafood restaurant is on the coastal road about 2km from the market.