Mazatlán
Comfortable and with polished service, this is the praised venture of a popular local chef. Dishes such as seafood carpaccio, homemade pastrami, tasty…
Must-see restaurants in Mexico
Guadalajara
Guadalajara’s most inventive restaurant is this super-chic eatery west of the center. Sleek and industrial though the setting is, it’s the food people…
Mazatlán
Come evening, the breezy dining area of this taquería becomes fragrant with smoke from the grill and the plastic chairs fill up with hungry customers. The…
Condesa
Seafood is the star attraction at this stylish dining hall with a seaside ambience and impeccable service. The specialty is tuna fillet Contramar-style –…
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…
Morelia
Self-dubbed a mercado gastronómico (gastronomic market), La Cantera is a sleek, modern affair in what once was a nunnery’s courtyard. Inside, a dozen…
Valladolid
Take a cab to reach this superb place, your best opportunity to eat Maya cooking in Valladolid. Its knowledgeable English-speaking staff will help you…
Isla Holbox
Very tasty French pastries and morning breakfast selections make this a welcome spot if you're craving something other than Mexican morning food. Coffee…
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…
Puerto Vallarta
Maybe you've never tasted tripe before, or maybe you didn't like it until you've rocked up at this taquería and they presented you with a taco de tripa,…
Isla Cozumel
Putting a gourmet twist on Mexican classics, this chic bistro is one of the best restaurants on the island. The Midnight Pork Ribs are a tried-and-true…
Zihuatanejo
You're sitting so close to the sizzling spit of carne asada (marinated grilled beef) that sweat runs down you in rivulets. You watch, transfixed, as the…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
This golden cafe-restaurant looks plucked from belle epoque Paris with glorious patisserie and bakery treats as part of the Rosetta Panadería empire. The…
San Luis Potosí
This simple spot is a breakfast institution and at times queues of locals form outside the doors waiting for them to open in the morning. The delicious…
San Miguel de Allende
This gorgeous place with friendly English-speaking staff has some of San Miguel's best contemporary Mexican and European cuisine. Try its signature dish,…
Puerto Vallarta
If you only dine out in one fine establishment in Vallarta, make it Tintoque. Chef Joel Ornelas dazzles when it comes to creative, beautiful reimaginings…
Cancún
Peter’s Restaurante has a homey charm and some of the best cooking in the city. Dutch chef Peter Houben has blended European, Mexican and international…
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…
Barra Galería de Arte & Restaurant
Barra de Navidad
Imagine a courtyard where secluded tables peek from behind a riot of greenery and fairy lights twinkle as evening falls. Owner Robert's photography adorns…
La Paz
Often – and rightfully – packed with locals, this casual restaurant serves heaping plates of the most delicious seafood in La Paz. Try the molcajete…
La Hostería del Convento de Tepotzotlán
North of Mexico City
Housed within the monastery’s impressive bougainvillea-walled courtyard, La Hostería serves traditional brunch and lunch fare – chiles tolucos …
Central Pacific Coast
A local fixture since 1953, this famous seafood eatery seats 1000 and opens every day of the year. Strolling mariachis entertain the crowds, kids frolic…
Chetumal
Yucatecan snacks such as panuchos (fried tortillas topped with beans, chicken and pickled onion) and salbutes (puffed deep-fried tortillas filled with…
Tapachula
Held in high regard by locals, this Italian restaurant has a sophisticated and softly lit indoor dining room and an outdoor patio cloaked in dramatic…
Sayulita
A cute taco stand helmed by a team of no-nonsense ladies, where tortillas are stuffed with your choice of sliced poblano peppers, potatoes, green beans…
Condesa
It always seems sunny in this convivial stylish bistro, which takes Mexican flavors and matches them with European freshness. Part of the Rosetta…
Xalapa
Housed in a delightful high-ceilinged colonial lounge, El Brou gets it right on all counts. The varied menu offers a delicious and arty take on…
Akumal
A popular breakfast spot, this appealing cafe slings a wide variety of gringo comfort food ranging from breakfast burritos to eggs Benedict. The lunch and…
Mazatlán
Five mornings per week, El Veneno (The Poisoner) and his son El Venenito do a brisk business in tacos dorados (crunchy tacos) topped with stewed machaca …
Mérida
This contemporary restaurant with black-and-white tiled floors, Edison light bulbs, designer chairs and an open kitchen is a magnet for the local smart…
Cuernavaca
Set in a lush courtyard, Cuernavaca’s oldest restaurant also has some of its best traditional Mexican food – from brocheta al mezcal (skewered meats…
Zihuatanejo
From his curbside barbecue, grill master Mauricio Cancino cooks up fresh fish (usually tuna or mahi-mahi with grilled veggies) to perfection, then he…
Mérida
The stunning historic home, at the end of Paseo Montejo, sets the scene for what's to come: a high-end, gourmet meal that will end up setting a very high…
San José del Cabo
Pair flavorful, unique tacos – including Mediterranean octopus, duck mole or miso fish – with mezcal cocktails, amazing margaritas, live music and an all…
Querétaro
Being hidden away on the fringe of the old town and discreetly signed inside the entrance to a building means that this is one of those 'in the know' kind…
Roma
Serving up classics like tom yum (hot and sour soup), gai satay (skewered chicken in peanut sauce) and pad thai (noodles in tamarind sauce), Galanga does…
Villahermosa
A stellar seafood place just over the river from downtown. With bright murals inside and out and a friendly neighborhood vibe, this busy, and slightly…
Monterrey
Set in a century-old house, this atmospheric spot serves deliciously authentic, home-style Mexican cooking that would make your abuela (grandmother) proud…
Guadalajara
This narrow, barnlike restaurant on a delightful Zapopan side-street of pastel-colored houses is bedecked with sunny colored textiles and specializes in…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Built over a gob-smacking fissure in the canyon walls – and with floor-to-ceiling windows and plexiglass flooring to prove it – the views from this…
