Toluca
Gourmet delights have arrived for Toluca's foodies. Creative, exquisite dishes include mole de coco (chicken rolled around garlic shrimp in a coconut…
Must-see restaurants in West of Mexico City
West of Mexico City
This artsy garden restaurant on Malinalco’s zócalo serves international fare (Nicoise salad or chicken curry) alongside creative takes on traditional…
La Gloria Chocolatería y Pan 1876
Toluca
You'll probably be the only foreigner at this wonderful, friendly, family-run cafe. It serves a tempting (photo) menu of local cuisine, from tacos al…
West of Mexico City
Pick fresh trucha (trout) from the tank at this family restaurant, or fish it yourself at the nearby criadero (fish farm) for cooking here. Then have your…
Valle de Bravo
Dishes at sleek Punto are so stylish they are hardly recognisable. The enchiladas include stuffed tortillas but they go easy on the mole and artfully…
Valle de Bravo
Soleado calls itself cocina del mundo and indeed there is a dish and a dessert from many a 'kitchen of the world' on offer. Admittedly, most dishes, from…
Toluca
On the northwest corner of the arcades, smoked hams and huge green-and-red sausages hanging over the deli counter signal first-rate tortas. Try a messy…
West of Mexico City
The ample, semi-outdoors seating, murals and colorful wooden tables give this converted 'Old House' courtyard vibes. It's an inviting casual restaurant…
West of Mexico City
After the tiny bridge as you leave the zócalo for the ruins, this atmospheric restaurant is set around a colonial dining room and a great back garden…
Valle de Bravo
A large restaurant with colorful indoor spaces and a great terrace with excellent wide-angled views of the town and lake. Mexican favorites include…
West of Mexico City
Popular weekend bistro-restaurant near the zócalo with spaces to suit every mood, from courtyard to cosy nook or stylish space for live classical music…
West of Mexico City
The only casual, classy and clean place serving set-menu breakfasts and lunches midweek. Mexican classics such as enchiladas and pozole make it on the…
Valle de Bravo
Restaurante Paraíso has fantastic lake views and a sprawling menu of seafood specialties, plus excellent and imaginatively prepared local trout. Come…
Toluca
A meal or a wine in the courtyard of Mecha makes for a pleasant escape from shopping frenzy of central Toluca. European bistro-style dishes feature,…
Valle de Bravo
This friendly outdoor terrace across from the wharf is a popular local hangout. The shrimp empanadas are delicious. Choose from three sizes and 10 degrees…
