Must-see restaurants in 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…

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.'

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…