Gulf Of Mexico

Good meat restaurant. The location is clean and has air conditioning, a quite good luxury in Villahermosa…

Go and discover this traditional family restaurant, installed under a palapa (palm roof) a few kilometres outside the village. It serves a cuisine inspired by the Tontoac gastronomy, with herbs and plants very original for our palates. The bread is baked in a clay oven. As close as possible to the traditional culture, the place organizes traditional steam baths(temazcal) on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required).

God, it's good... How can I describe this grouper, octopus, sprouted seeds, crispy banana and avocado? The eyes close and we prefer to think of something else... But then your taste buds remember the tostadas de pejelagarto and you regret not going back to taste other preparations that follow traditional recipes. This restaurant is also the place to go for fresh oysters by the dozen. Cevicheria is so successful that it has a second location in Villahermosa.

Here is a superb little restaurant, with subdued lights, which exhibits on its walls and offers on the plate the best and most original dishes in Orizaba. In addition to the Mexican flavours found in the tacos, there are empanadas from Argentina and kushiages from the Land of the Rising Sun, salads and soups, as well as well-prepared tuna, salmon and beef dishes. A refreshing menu, a change from what we are used to seeing. The patio, with its beautiful fountain, is very relaxing.

This is a pleasant little restaurant that is very bright during the day, serving Mediterranean and/or Mexican cuisine, frank and without superfluous pretensions. Its small dishes have been delighting the palates of Xalapa for a good ten years already (the place opened in 2008), without any loss of quality or creativity. Every day, between 2pm and 5pm, a daily menu is offered at a very attractive price. Interesting if you don't mind eating out of order! Nice decor for one of the best tables in the region.

An open terrace on the edge of the estuary. Jorge participates every year in the world record of the fish fillet stuffed with seafood. Very pleasant place, the by the waves of waves and typical Veracruz music, jarocha. Recommended: Crevettes and, if you are several, a nice plateau plateau of the sea.

This is a very good restaurant, with several locations in the area (all equally popular). The place specializes in grilled meats, ideal for lovers of juicy and tender meats. There are plenty of options: arracheras, picanha de las favelas, tacos, cecina, burgers and a black bean cheese dish. The restaurant itself doesn't have much charm, the atmosphere is mostly casual and you go there with your family. A great classic though, for the quality of the meats.

Good option to eat or take a breakfast with a nice panoramic view over the volcano that dominates Xalapa.

Other seafood restaurant. Popular and friendly atmosphere. It is a bit noisy, but we eat it well. And then it is closer to the center.

Casa Bonilla is one of the very first restaurants in the village. It has been open for over seventy years and specialises in seafood. On the menu: octopus with onions, scampi au gratin, fish a la veracruzana. The place is pleasant, with its large open room in warm colours. There is a relaxed and family atmosphere. The prices are a little higher than in other restaurants in the area, but the quality is there. Not bad for getting acquainted with the flavours of the region.

At the river's edge and in the shelter of the forest, arco iris trout are raised in this restaurant and then prepared to your liking: spicy, with lemon... The wooden restaurant has a great charm and a beautiful view on the surrounding nature. The fish is obviously good, of an incomparable freshness and very well seasoned. As for the location, it is very pleasant and also contributes to the popularity of the restaurant. There is sometimes a little wait before being served. In the middle of the geese, you will find a small craft shop.