GRAN TEOCALLI
Read moreGood restaurant, located near the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán (5 min drive). Ideal for a little hunger after the pyramids visit. Good regional and economical cuisine. Among the specialties of the house: Aztec lasagna, prepared based on maize and piments tortilla, Teotihuacán soup and flower enchiladas in Jamaica.
FONDA LA MEXICANA
Read moreThis is a very nice restaurant founded in 1956, in this 19th century house with a nice patio. It serves full breakfasts(omelet huasteco), Puebla specialties( greenpipián , mole) and Mexican dishes(pechuga al ajillo), all at moderate prices. Very good option to taste the local cuisine, at any time of the day, and they even serve aperitifs, wines and cocktails. A traditional foundation that has evolved with the times. The setting, reminiscent of a flowery courtyard, is particularly pleasant.
CHALUPAS LAS CARMELITAS
Read moreAnother typical restaurant in Puebla. The specialty of the house is, of course, chalupas, corn tortillas fried with chicken and sauce go down.
LA GRUTA
Read moreSince 1906, this beautiful restaurant located in an underground cave has been offering a pre-Hispanic inspired dining experience. The menu includes indigenous ingredients such as xoconoxtle (cactus fruit), escamoles (ant eggs), quelites (aboriginal plant) and chinicuil (chili worm). Various personalities have passed through this mythical place: Charles de Gaulle, John F. Kennedy, Emperor Akihito, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and María Felix. Oh, and a nice surprise awaits you at the end of the meal. A must-see.
ECOTURISMO PIEDRA RAJADA
Read moreThis cooperative is run by a committee of village women who take turns over three years to bring this place to life after your visit to the archaeological zone. The buildings are charming and the place is well maintained. It is an essential break after your visit, to enjoy a fresh orange juice or a small ice-cold beer, without forgetting to spend the day in the fresh water pools. As far as food is concerned, you will have a hard time finding more typical dishes, as they only serve a very nice home cooking of the region.
EL MADRIGAL
Read moreAway from the hustle and bustle of San Diego Avenue (itself crowded with restaurants), this hacienda-style building opens onto an oasis of greenery and offers its well-to-do clientele a fine Mexican cuisine revisited with an international twist: huachinango with mustard and ceviche with mango (fish), soups, salads and grilled meat dishes. A nice stop for a quiet afternoon. The place is cosy and also has a large garden and a huge playroom for the kids. One of the best addresses in town.
LOS VIRREYES
Read moreFacing the square, it is a traditional restaurant divided into several areas; its terrace (the most formal and elegant of all) offers a beautiful view of the church and the convent. The buffet, which offers a choice of about thirty dishes, is crowded every weekend; the service can be a bit chaotic, but this is nothing considering the opportunity to try so many typical dishes: sopa de tortilla, pancita, pescado al mixiote, pecho de ternera, chiles en nogada, rabbit in sauce, steamed vegetables and desserts.