Northeast Mexico
Seafood in the desert? You'll find just that at this inexpensive and informal place in the center of town. The menu includes a delicious cokteles de…
Must-see restaurants in Copper Canyon & Northern Mexico
Northeast Mexico
The restaurant at Hostal El Farol has tables in its smart dining room and outside in a lovely colonial courtyard. It's pleasingly formal, with white…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Facing the central plaza, this upscale restaurant serves classic Mexican dishes with flair. A beautiful plate of tacos, a bowl of spicy tortilla soup,…
Bahía de Kino
Dorita and her daughter turned their front room into a restaurant more than 20 years ago and have been kicking out the best breakfast around since.
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Modest, but spacious and clean, Francisco Villa, 200m north of the train station, does a great vegetarian chile relleno (chili stuffed with meat or cheese…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Big windows, rustic wood tables and upbeat grooves set the scene for Durango's best vegetarian eatery. Standouts include grilled ciabatta sandwiches,…
Monterrey
Monterrey's main downtown market has many fondas (family-run eateries) with good home cooking.
Sonora
Just northwest of Plaza Alameda, this patio-set Álamos classic serves up fine breakfasts, memorable homemade tortillas and steaks, shrimp and carne asada …
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
A traditional, formal restaurant that specializes in fish and seafood, with several styles of pulpo (octopus) and combo plates of various river delicacies…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This surprisingly slick cafe/restaurant serves up tasty pasta, pancakes and salads with imaginative ingredients such as spinach, kiwi and, of course, the…
Bahía de Kino
This upscale hotel restaurant is something of a local expat hub, with the famous eggs Benedict always doing a brisk trade at breakfast time. The rest of…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
One of the fancier places in town, La Cabaña serves a good tampiqueña (steak accompanied by several side orders), as well as tasty salads, grills and…
Sonora
Right on the beach, this long-standing Greek-owned restaurant offers a memorable setting for a meal. Try a sampler (hummus, taramasalata, baba ghanoush),…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
An upbeat and colorful restaurant with hanging curios and a street-front patio decked out with plants. Dishes range from hamburgers and salads to pasta…
Sonora
A wonderful intimate surprise on Blvd Beltrones, the best dish at this steak and seafood restaurant is the petite chateaubriand, flambéed at your table…
Monterrey
This large upscale diner offers a long list of Mexican faves, plus sandwiches and steaks, at fair prices. It's had a loyal following since 1955. An easy…
Sonora
Of the mostly touristic eateries along the Old Port waterfront, breezy Mary’s is the one where locals most often eat. It’s right next to the little fish…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This old school cafe on the central plaza is the perfect place to enjoy cheap, filling fare, from tortas (filled bread rolls) to licuados (milkshakes)…
Sonora
For cheap traditional fare, head to the market where there's a section of food stalls serving up tasty eats at countertop seating. Afterwards, stroll the…
Northeast Mexico
In the middle of town, this friendly courtyard restaurant serves up meals on tables surrounding a small fountain. You'll find reliable Mexican fare, juicy…
Northwest Mexico
Middle-class Mochis descend on this excellent burger, steak and shrimp restaurant, oddly popular with both families and the young and beautiful. Chips are…
Northwest Mexico
A simple, quite popular place with a warm welcome and delectable quesadillas, burritos and tacos with carne asada (grilled beef) or machaca (spiced,…
Sonora
Irresistible carne asada (marinated grilled beef) tacos have punters filling the open-air tables here every night. It’s near the west end of Beltrones…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Famous for its huge portions, the signature dish here is el norteño, a cheesy, beefy mess served in a cast-iron skillet that you eat with tortillas.
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Serves traditional cooking out of the guesthouse of the same name.
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This is a simple outdoor restaurant with plastic tables and chairs, set on a porch enclosed with chain link fence. Meals are basic – scrambled eggs with…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Breakfast heartily among Chihuahua’s Mennonite residents in this American-style diner that has been hard at work since 1982. You’ll find a good selection…
