PUJOL
Read moreAccording to several rankings, this restaurant owned by chef Enrique Olvera is one of the best restaurants in the world. The ability of this avant-garde and deeply Mexican cuisine to reinvent itself is surely the key to its enduring success. The dishes on the tasting menu vary according to the seasons and the chef's desires. The restaurant also offers an omakaze menu of seasonal tacos with daily produce, so that the person ordering this menu has no idea what he or she is about to enjoy, along a central bar that seats 15 people.
KOOKABURRA
Read moreVery good reference. Superb view over the bay. An original combination of Mexican ingredients with French know-how. It's one of the most expensive in the city.
EL MANGLAR
Read morePleasant restaurant, lost in the mangroves of Playa La Ropa. The decor is paradise, the original kitchen. Taste the shrimps with coconut and nuts, they are delicious. Wi-Fi internet.
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.
LU COCINA MICHOACANA
Read moreThis restaurant is located inside the Casino Hotel. Here, the traditional ingredients of Michoacan cuisine (avocado, corn, cheese, peppers, tomatoes) are used to create bold dishes, in tune with the air and techniques of the time. Breakfast features delicious Uruapan hot chocolate, omelets, chilaquiles and other original dishes. For lunch or dinner, try the trout dishes from Zitacuaro, the mole blanco (a real innovation) or the purepecha dish Atápakua de flor de calabaza.
LAS TROJES
Read moreThis restaurant specialises in regional cuisine in Michoacán and enjoys a very good reputation with the locals. It is built on a troje, the traditional wooden houses of the Purepechas Indians, hence its som.
CENADURIA LA LUPITA
Read moreIn a colourful décor, this restaurant offers tamales, pozole, or, enchiladas, and other Mexican antojitos. Open only in the evening - the word cenaduría comes from the word cena, dinner-it is a nice place to eat cheap and discover some of the inescapable dishes of Mexico without being afraid to fall ill.
SUPER TORTAS GIGANTES
Read moreExcellent, very rich and economical sandwiches, natural fruit juices, one regret: the fruit is frozen. We advise you the Italiana with pierna and melted cheese. You are asked if you wish to "con todo", so if you do not like the lawyer, onion, tomato, pepper or mayonnaise, say "No! '.
LAS JUQUILEÑAS
Read moreFor those who decide to venture more than 200 meters from the beach to discover what the popular center of Puerto Escondido looks like, a small gourmet break is just what you need in this small restaurant: traditional Mexican at its best! It serves the regional specialities of the state of Oaxaca: mole, tlayudas, huaraches, etc. Everything is excellent and cheap. The local atmosphere changes considerably from the more touristy restaurants on the seaside. For a gourmet and authentic stopover.
PORTAL DEL MARQUES
Read moreRestaurant of Hotel Marqués del Valle. For breakfast, lunch or dinner with a breathtaking view of the Zócalo. On the menu, international cuisine and specialities from the region at very affordable prices.
PIZZA NOSTRANA
Read moreSmall Italian restaurant near Santo Domingo: good ingredients and good location.
LOS DANZANTES
Read moreLocated in a renovated patio and surrounded by beautiful shops, Los Danzantes offers contemporary Mexican cuisine in a superb decor that is half lounge, half nature where you are surrounded by greenery. We appreciate the original combination of flavours and the accuracy of the cooking. For a classic of the region revisited, do not miss the shrimp tlayuda . The mole, which you can taste, is excellent. It's beautiful and it's simply good! The restaurant is a branch of the restaurant of the same name located in Coyoacán, in the capital.
HOSTERIA DE ALCALA
Read moreLocated opposite the Santo Domingo church in the heart of the th century San Bartolomé college, there are excellent regional and international dishes. El platon Oaxaqueño or the moles dish, among others, are excellent. The shaded patio is beautifully decorated with flowers, the colour tables make the place very cool and very pleasant. The ideal place to blend the past and present and enjoy the oaxaquenienne architecture. Excellent value for money.
FINCA ANDRADE
Read moreRegional restaurant on the main square of Coatepec. Good service and very reasonable prices.
LUPITA
Read moreMore traditional and local, there is not in the region! Here, the room is not folklorized, and you are welcomed as at home from morning to evening. In the evening, as the temperatures drop fiercely, there's nothing like a good big bowl of soup or meat soup to start the feast. Then why not go for something typical: quesadilla, entomatadas, enchiladas, chilaquiles with a little guacamole to refresh the palate. The burrito de deshebrada is also to die for. Excellent address.
RESTAURANT Y CAFETERIA EL DEN
Read moreHere is a cafeteria whose decor evokes the great North American spaces: you sit on good swivel chairs and the colour palette is cheerfully 1970s. There are no surprises on the menu, all the classics are there: tacos, American-style meat dishes, more traditional Mexican dishes and the unshakeable machaca con huevo. It's not the most refined cuisine, but it does the trick.
BURRITOS EL ARRANCON
Read moreIf you didn't see the façade, many people would make the mistake of passing by without stopping. If you come in the early morning, you can already see a few silhouettes waiting impatiently for the opening. The workers come here to take strength based on burritos and montados that could not be more unctuous and copious, with the soda that goes well. Plenty of animal protein. It's tasty and extremely cheap, so don't hesitate.
LOS MAGUEYES
Read moreThis is a very charming place, made of stone and wood, where you can sit outside as well as inside, depending on the seasons. Here, Señora Vanesa concocts a real local cuisine, including a memorable breakfast: choose between beans with cheese, egg dishes or chilaquiles, coffee and juice included. After such a meal, you'll be ready for a good day of walking! During the day or in the evening, you can enjoy enchiladas, fish, stuffed peppers and chicken cutlets on the menu.
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.
SORSTIS
Read moreThis Italian chef set up shop in the pleasant courtyard of an old building and, although relatively new in the local gastronomic world, the place has quickly become a must. It must be said that the Mediterranean cuisine offered here meets all expectations. The dishes are refined and inspired: fresh fish and seafood of the day, salads and vegetables accompany small dishes with a colorful and neat presentation. Everything is refreshing and elegant at the same time. Desserts are not to be missed.
TRE GALLINE
Read moreThis restaurant offers a terrace with a refined décor overlooking the countryside. The views are panoramic and restful; you can admire the vineyards below you. The dishes are inspired by Italian family cooking and are as delicate as you could wish for: beef carpaccio, meat and fish with vegetables, fresh pasta and splendid desserts to top it all off. Upon tasting the dishes, one quickly understands that the chef is indeed from Italy. A simple and personal welcome for a real southern lunch.
AMAYA
Read moreThe work of chef Jair Tellez, this industrial-style space (brick and metal beams, coloured by a beautiful fresco on the back wall) is an ode to good living, since almost everything is a tribute to good wine. There's a brasserie-style menu (tartar as a starter, slightly sophisticated salads), vegetarian options and a tendency to favour seafood (ceviche, crab, scallops), although there are two dishes based on rabbit and lamb. Profiteroles, crumble and panna cotta to finish off your last glass of wine.
LA CONSPIRACIÓN DE 1809
Read moreIn the main square, both a restaurant and a chic cantina (on the terrace, under the arcades of this historic building), chef Cynthia Martinez prepares slightly gourmet botanas whose recipes are drawn from the local popular imagination and dishes more suitable for a table dressed with a white tablecloth. The menu is similar to that of a Mexican brewery: uchepos, beef tongue, chamorro (pork shank), tarasque soup, garlic soup served with serrano ham and a mole with a very special interpretation.
ORIGEN
Read moreThe land, its farmers and fishermen, is at the centre of this proposal which invites travellers to discover a true gastronomic tradition, from the Central Valleys to the Pacific coast. Here, everything is impeccable and the names of the dishes and concepts are avoided. In the end, this is what you expect when you come to discover a region: to taste the aromatic herbs, peppers, sauces and key products used in the preparation of dishes that are certainly sophisticated, but not too far from their family origins either.
GRAN CAFE DEL PORTAL
Read moreOpened in 1929, it is an iconic venue in the city with an extensive menu. Visitors are greeted in a spacious room with very high ceilings, which has not changed much since the café opened in the late 1800s. The place is known for its economical breakfasts and delicious lechero coffee (coffee with milk). At lunchtime, the establishment offers a menu that includes appetizer, main course, and dessert. Try the delicious jericos, cheese, chorizo, chicken or potato puffs. Very traditional.
LA CASA DE LA ABUELA
Read moreSantiago, as a day-trip destination for Monterrey residents, offers every imaginable cuisine - like this cozy restaurant that offers most of the local and national cuisine, including the famous asado de puerco (pork in sauce), and small desserts like pay de elote (corn cakes) are very well made. The advantage is that you can order your dishes in half portions if you have a small appetite or if you just want to try several and share them.
GORDITAS DOÑA ALEJA
Read moreDoña Aleja started preparing the famous gorditas (corn cake filled with different preparations) in 1957, before leaving us in June 2019, at the age of 89. A true icon of the city, the state of Durango and the entire country, people hurry from far away to taste his legendary preparations, since his family has taken up the torch: picadillo cerde o rojo (minced meat), huevo con chile, chihcarrón prensado... everything is very spicy but absolutely delicious. A small restaurant that is worth a visit on its own.
FONDA EL LIMONCITO
Read moreThis is a very good little restaurant, located in a house with exposed stone walls, which allows you to see the country through traditional dishes: asado de puerco (typical of the region), albondigas (meatballs) in sauce, chicken with mole, tostada de tinga, fish fillet and nopal salad, among other rather classic proposals, but very well prepared. You can't get enough of it, as the menu changes every day. Warm and authentic atmosphere guaranteed, we love it (and the locals too!).
LA TABERNA
Read moreIn this old-fashioned building, both elegant and casual, restaurant and brasserie, chef Gerardo Arriaga has been offering antipasti and carpaccios to the most discerning palates for over twenty years. If you leave him the time to prepare your dishes on the spot, there's no reason to be disappointed: try theFraddiavolo langostinos ... Fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas, tiramisù for the incorrigible. A good address with a warm atmosphere and, to make matters worse, a breathtaking view of the lake.
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.
MAISON BELEN
Read moreJust a stone's throw from Parque Lincoln, this pretty little restaurant with its colourful and eclectic decor offers a varied menu with an emphasis on Mexican dishes, with chilaquiles, enchiladas and enfrijoladas in the lead. In the morning, the menu features eggs: Benedict, Norwegian style with smoked salmon or poblanos. There are also a few French-inspired dishes, including a good croque-monsieur or a croissant topped with turkey ham and cheese. The fresh fruit juices are excellent. Good address, especially for breakfast.
AMARISA
Read moreFor a Western-style breakfast, which almost makes you feel like you're in California, there's nothing like stopping by this pleasant little café-restaurant. You can start with the pastries, especially the croissants, which are quite good. As for the dishes, you can start with a hearty omelette, scrambled eggs with bacon or a sandwich. Also on the menu are excellent smoothies and fresh fruit juices, perfect for a refreshing drink.
The place has a terrace and a nice beachy bohemian decor. Great for wifi, too!
MERCADO DE COMIDA DE COYOACÁN
Read moreThis is the neighborhood market, which includes a multitude of puestos , each more appetizing and authentic than the next. You will be solicited from all sides by the vendors and will not know where to turn. Here you can eat delicious quesadillas and exquisite gorditas and tostadas. Trust your sense of smell, you can't go wrong anyway! Not a bad place to eat without breaking the bank after visiting Coyoacán.
LA CLASICA COZUMEL
Read moreLa Clasica is a place where you can eat well, where the portions are generous and the prices remain very low. There are dishes to share, including tostadas for those who are a little hungry and other more hearty dishes like burritos. You can have a good time drinking a corona and listening to the music. It is a young and lively place, perfect to enjoy your stay in Cozumel. You can also go there just to have a drink with friends. Definitely a friendly place that we recommend!
ALFONSINA
Read moreLocated on the outskirts of the city, the Alfonsina restaurant, named after the maternal grandmother of chef Jorge León (also known as El Moles), was established in her family home. You guessed the main course! Mole (Spanish for "sauce") is a typical Oaxacan dish made with roasted chiles, cocoa, tomatoes, nuts and chocolate, which is pounded in the Molcajete, the traditional Mesoamerican mortar. The one from León is definitely worth the detour, especially when you know that he would have spent 6 years in the kitchen of the emblematic Pujol, in the Mexican capital.
TEOCINTLE TIKA'AYA
Read moreThis restaurant was created by nine students from the province of Mixteca (northwest of Oaxaca) straight out of culinary school. Their main objective is to bring their guests to appreciate the delicacies of the indigenous cuisine through a service of seven seasonal dishes. It's like eating in a Michelin star restaurant, but without pretension or extravagance. Delicate and attentive staff. Many guests will leave the place saying that it was one of the best meals they have ever had. A rare gem.
LA MATATENA PIZZERIA
Read moreWith an Argentine mother and an Italian father, Chef Mateo quickly understood that he had to continue the gastronomic legacy of his predecessors by offering pizzas of unparalleled quality to the people of Oaxaca. Accompanied by his wife Sarai, it was in 2016 that he began selling pizzas with chorizo, hibiscus flower and even chapulines (grasshoppers), harmonizing with his seasonal herbs and vegetables. Perched on the small balcony, one delights as much in the thin dough and succulent crust as in the authentic cachet of the pizzeria.
CARMELA Y SAL
Read moreIts menu, separated like a symphony, with its preludes, interludes, climax and grand finale (appetizers, entrees, main courses and desserts) makes every guest drool with the delicate composition of its ingredients: smoked cheese and honey-roasted peppers, lamb with candied orange peel, or fettucinni with shrimp, chiltomate and Xtabentun (a honey-based liqueur with an aniseed taste). Chef Gabriela Ruiz plays with the flavors and products of the state of Tabasco, her home province, preparing spectacular dishes.
SUD 777
Read moreChef Edgar Nuñez, a fervent lover and defender of natural and tasty ingredients, offers colorful and contemporary dishes that he describes in a very brief way in his menu. You'll have to arrive with an open mind and the intention of being surprised by the boldly elaborated plates: cod with pears and cedar, mushrooms, baby potatoes and pine and roasted quail with levisticum herbs. The restaurant itself is beautiful, adorned with greenery and natural materials. A place to savor with all your senses.
MEROMA
Read moreChefs Rodney Cusic and Mercedes Bernal had dreamed of opening their restaurant since they were kids. It was in 2016 that they opened Meroma, after working for several years in New York and then in London. Since its opening, they have been able to boast of having a street-front location, given the high traffic of the place. Built on two floors in a modern decor with a retro touch, the restaurant offers a seasonal menu with sought-after flavors. We appreciate its foie gras, its beef tartar and its quail marinated in harissa.
EL ARMADILLO
Read moreL'Armadillo is a love story between a Californian chef and a French-Moroccan hotelier who, convinced of the importance of offering excellent organic ingredients, decided to crystallize their project and open a cutting-edge, multicolored vegan fusion restaurant. Their menu is composed of traditional dishes inspired by Moroccan and Mexican gastronomy. It is with dedication and enthusiasm that the waiters bring you tagines of huitlacoche, pastillas of hearts of palm and irresistible colorful cocktails.
FAUNA
Read moreBefore serving you anything, young chef David Castro Hussong wants you to know this message: "We apologize in advance, because we never really know what we're going to serve you, but that's when the fun begins, the thrill of cooking what's at hand." But no matter which touski you choose, whether it's the duck, lamb, or even the chayote salad, you'll leave wondering if this was one of the best experiences of your life (for your taste buds).
EL PARIÁN
Read moreWhen visiting Guadalajara, you cannot miss the "biggest cantina in the world", with its excited bankers, eager waiters and troops of musicians singing at the top of their voices. The atmosphere is one of good humor and hilarity, day and night. Between the trays dripping with hot sauce and beer and the horde of dancers crowding around the pavilion, it's like being in a musical with the soundtrack of guitars, violins and the sweet voices of mariachis.
TRATTORIA CATANZARO
Read moreSuccumb to the dolce vita in the mountains of Chiapas: raviole, pizze, osso buco, fettuccine pomodoro and a whole host of truly Italian specialties. Pure art. The irresistible aromas emanating from this Calabrian-run restaurant make your mouth water and promise a culinary experience to match. But be warned, with only six tables - fewer than there are members of the Corleone family - it's best to book in advance if you want a chance to savor these delights.