Must-see restaurants in Copper Canyon & Northern Mexico

  • Mercado Divisidero

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    At the foot of the train station sits the Divisidero market with stall-upon-stall of eateries selling mostly tacos, burritos and gorditas (stuffed thick…

  • Teresita's

    Sonora

    It's quite amazing that somewhere as small and remote as Álamos boasts this simply outstanding bakery-cum-bistro. There's an open kitchen and a changing…

  • Fonda San Francisco

    Monterrey

    Knock on the metal door to gain access to this quirky and creative eatery, run by the iconoclastic master chef Adrián Herrera. It's a casual, pretension…

  • Il Mercato Gentiloni

    Northeast Mexico

    This shimmering new gastronomic complex houses some of Saltillo's best restaurants. Here you'll find gourmet Mexican fare, creative sharing plates,…

  • Sunset Bar & Grill

    Sonora

    Overlooking a gorgeous stretch of beachfront, this open-sided gem serves up some of San Carlos' best seafood, Enjoy fantastic sunsets while tucking into…

  • Las Delicias de Mi General

    Northeast Mexico

    Everywhere you look, this place has Mexican art and nods to those who create it. Murals of revolutionary heroes and film stars, life-sized catrinas (paper…

  • Mansión de los Orrantía

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    A short hop from the main plaza, the Mansion Orrantia serves up some of El Fuerte's best cooking. Feast on beautifully prepared plates of lobina (black…

  • La Galería Café

    Monterrey

    Popular with a young and affluent crowd, this hip and contemporary restaurant-bar is a very popular pre-clubbing dinner and cocktail spot. It serves…

  • Fonda El Limoncito

    Monterrey

    Set in a century-old house, this atmospheric spot serves deliciously authentic, home-style Mexican cooking that would make your abuela (grandmother) proud…

  • Restaurante Barranco

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Built over a gob-smacking fissure in the canyon walls – and with floor-to-ceiling windows and plexiglass flooring to prove it – the views from this…

  • Boye's Burger Joint

    Sonora

    Huge juicy burgers, fresh and made to order, are served at this hopping restaurant. You'll find 15 varieties – everything from classic to pineapple – and…

  • Chef Mickey's Place

    Sonora

    Eponymous chef Mickey has been cooking up a storm here for years, and you'll be hard pressed to find better quality and innovation elsewhere in town…

  • Colibrí

    Sonora

    A wide-ranging quality menu, friendly service and an easy-going setting (with an umbrella-shaded terrace) make a great combination at this popular spot on…

  • Madre Oaxaca

    Monterrey

    One of the Barrio Antiguo's best restaurants, this charmer is set in a historic building and decked out with an extraordinary collection of handicrafts…

  • Bonifacio’s

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    A swanky restaurant within Torres del Fuerte hotel, Bonifacio's is the go-to for a special meal. Fine cuts of meat and lobina (black bass) are the…

  • Restaurant Plaza

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This excellent, family-run restaurant offers fine food with real home-cooked flavor. The specialty is aguachile – a soupy, spicy shrimp cocktail full of…

  • Soggy Peso Bar & Grill

    Sonora

    With sand floors and loungers on the beach, this lively and popular seafood restaurant makes for a fun and informal seafood lunch. It's on the north end…

  • Restaurant Carolina

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Rifles on the walls, pickles in jars and local scenes captured in paintings sum up this family-run restaurant a block beyond Batopilas' main plaza. Choose…

  • Gorditas

    Northeast Mexico

    A mom-and-pop eatery with plastic tables and chairs, Gorditas specializes in just that – gorditas, small thick tortillas stuffed to the brim with all…

  • Cantina El 40

    Northeast Mexico

    A swanky restaurant-bar with a colonial-meets-coyboy theme, Cantina El 40 serves up top-notch Mexican dishes with flair. Think gourmet street tacos and…

  • Taqueria y Carniceria La Mexicana

    Monterrey

    Done up like a Mexican party dress, this eatery/butcher shop is an explosion of colors – think Talavera tiles and piñatas. Tacos de Canasta (steamed tacos…

  • Taller Vegánico

    Monterrey

    A variety of healthy plant-based meals – Mexican dishes, sandwiches and Mediterranean delights – are offered at this 2nd-story restaurant in the Barrio…

  • Café Luz del Sol

    Sonora

    In a region cruelly deprived of decent coffee shops, this colonial cafe is a better find for caffeine-starved travelers than any silver mine. Devour…

  • Trece Lunas

    Monterrey

    If you like your decor eclectic, your spaces multicultural and your food purposefully slow, this innovative Barrio Antiguo place may just be right for you…

  • El Lingote

    Monterrey

    This amazing-looking restaurant inside the Horno3 museum is well worth a splurge. The cooking puts a modern twist on Mexican classics with fare such as…

  • Pabellón M

    Monterrey

    This new ultra-modern complex has a soaring atrium dotted with enticing midrange restaurants devoted to Italian fare, Asian noodle dishes, sushi, tapas…

  • Charisma Restaurant

    Sonora

    The menu changes often at this artful restaurant, but typically delivers big with traditional Mexican dishes as well as lamb, steak au poivre and truffled…

  • La Misión

    Northeast Mexico

    La Misión serves up some of the best meals in town with quality ingredients and made-to-order care. The menu is mostly traditional Mexican, but there are…

  • Tortas y Tacos Cri Cri

    Northeast Mexico

    As the name suggests, this hole-in-the-wall serves up mouthwatering tortas (Mexican sandwiches), tacos and – surprise! – hamburgers too. Sitting on Plaza…

  • El Pargo Rojo

    Bahía de Kino

    This thatch-roofed shack is the most popular place in Kino Nuevo and is often full of regulars enjoying delicious fish dishes and hearty Mexican…

  • Maria's

    Sonora

    A great anytime spot, Maria's whips up tasty traditional fare, with an appealing menu of sopa de tortilla (tortilla soup), breaded mango shrimp, and fish…

  • Flor y Canela

    Northeast Mexico

    A welcoming cafe with a boho ambience, Flor y Canela specializes in homey breakfasts, weekday set-lunch specials (three courses for M$120), paninis and…

  • Taco Stands

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    A row of taco stands, set up in stand-alone concrete huts, do brisk business in all manner of grilled meats, from al pastor (seasoned pork) to cabeza (cow…

  • SU-FÓ Sushi & Cocina Bistro

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Popular SU-FÓ serves up an eclectic menu of sushi rolls (most with signature cream cheese), rice bowls, hamburgers with hand-cut fries and even fancy…

  • Max's Cafe

    Sonora

    Max's serves up solid Mexican eats, hamburgers and sandwiches in a setting reminiscent of a cozy railcar. Located steps from Playa Bonita, it's a…

  • Kaffee Haus

    Sonora

    A long-standing favorite, this local institution draws crowds for its enormous breakfasts, served daily until 2pm. Juicy burgers, steak sandwiches, blue…

  • Cabañas Díaz Eatery

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Tasty home-cooked meals are served at long communal tables at this family-run establishment. There's no menu, just a daily special, freshly made. Service…

  • Simple

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Big sandwiches, made-to-order burgers, salads, yogurt with fruit, and a variety of crepes are offered at this tiny cafe, just steps from the central plaza…

  • The Blue Marlin

    Sonora

    At the swankier end of the dining spectrum, the Blue Marlin specializes in seafood, serving everything from simple fish tacos to hearty coconut shrimp…

  • Me Muero de Hambre

    Monterrey

    A few steps from lively Calle Morelos, this three-story building has a casual spot devoted to delectable tacos, another for antojitos (snacks) and…