Must-see restaurants in Tabasco

  • Cocina Chontal

    Tabasco

    Run by the larger-than-life, traditionally dressed Nelly Córdova, this delightful open-air restaurant is located near the archaeological site (ask to cut…

  • La Cevichería Tabasco

    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…

  • La Galería

    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…

  • La Dantesca

    Villahermosa

    Locals enjoy this lively trattoria for its fantastic brick-oven pizzas, house-made pastas and scrumptious desserts. Most folks come for the pizza, but the…

  • El Bellote

    Tabasco

    El Bellote isn't so much a single restaurant as an 'eating zone' with dozens of little waterfront restaurants of varying type and quality serving up…

  • Coctelería Rock & Roll

    Villahermosa

    A maelstrom of heat, swirling fans and blaring TVs. Everyone’s here for the large and delicious seafood cocktails (though it also has good ceviche and…

  • Mar & Co

    Villahermosa

    A little out of the center, on the strip known as Paseo Tabasco, but worth coming for its outstandingly good seafood. Culinary highlights are the octopus…

  • Café del Puerto

    Tabasco

    The bright, air-conditioned Café del Puerto has the best ambience, with well-prepared seafood, Mexican staples, strong coffee and a decent breakfast.

  • Restaurante Madan

    Villahermosa

    It’s not glamorous, but this reliable hotel restaurant, two blocks west of the river, has fair Mexican dishes and slow, but friendly service.