Central Pacific Coast
Tepic's best restaurant, Emiliano serves mostly regional fare in a stylish courtyard setting. Breakfast is very popular: fresh juices, coffee and the…
Central Pacific Coast
Tepic's best restaurant, Emiliano serves mostly regional fare in a stylish courtyard setting. Breakfast is very popular: fresh juices, coffee and the…
Southern Baja
Since 1901 this has been an obligatory stop for those in search of Mexican pastries and, more unusually, French baguettes in a weirdly Wild West…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
The best-value seafood restaurant in CDMX appears pricey with a designer, nautical-themed dining hall roomy enough for groups to linger. For the price, it…
Guadalajara
Many restaurants in the village-like Nueve Esquinas (Nine Corners) neighborhood specialize in birria, meat stewed in its own juices until very tender…
Puebla
This local institution is the place to try one of Puebla’s great dishes: the taco árabe. Unbelievably moist al pastor (shepherd-style) pork is marinated…
Cholula
A cantina is a traditional Mexican bar with food, but Norberta forgoes saloon doors to welcome in families and young, discerning diners to eat mole…
Veracruz
This touristy restaurant, a couple of kilometers northeast of town, has traditionally dressed waitstaff serving supposedly authentic Totonac cuisine …
Veracruz
Claiming to be the 'most famous corner in Coatepec,' Casa Bonilla has been in business since 1939 and certainly knows what it's doing when it comes to…
Cuernavaca
The colorful buffet (till 5pm) at La Maga features multitudes of glazed pots filled with salads, pastas, fruit, vegetables, and daily specials such as…
Teotihuacán
Set in a vast, cool cave a short distance from gate 5, this tourist-centric restaurant is unapologetically gimmicky but definitely unique and kitsch fun…
Chiapas
One of a number of earthy, budget eateries around this neighbourhood, Taquitos Casa Blanca has made a name for itself for serving no-frills, filling,…
Taxco
The roof terrace of Pueblo Lindo hotel is one of the most spectacular spots for panoramic views of Taxco over a lunch of enchiladas de jamaica (chicken-…
Tepoztlán
Inside the pink exterior of this buzzing restaurant, the hearty traditional Mexican fare bubbles away in cazuelas (clay pots) – try the regional chiles…
Valladolid
Wonderfully healthy dishes are served in this gorgeous open-sided space with a peaceful garden right on Parque Sisal. Tortilla chips and three delectable…
Veracruz
Sit on the deck overlooking the river and order one of the restaurant's specialties: manuelitos (locally caught crawfish) in salsa verde or chipotle sauce…
Guanajuato
A Canadian-Mexican husband-and-wife team runs this small cozy, candlelit restaurant. The innovative menu, which runs from tapas plates to full dishes such…
Xalapa
This brightly decorated place attracts a crowd of loyal regulars who come for the inventive Mexican cuisine and great steaks at lunchtime, but it's the…
Veracruz
An unexpected surprise in a quiet residential part of town, Ágora Alta Cocina is indeed high – both in terms of location and the sky-high aspirations. The…
Veracruz
Sample traditional ingredients such as chapulines (deep fried grasshoppers) and escamoles (ant larvae) in a couple of the dishes at this excellent modern…
Loreto
At this locals' favorite, watch this team of heroes press fresh tortillas, and stew and grill the beef and chicken at the open kitchen. Super Burro is…
Veracruz
The upper floor of the historic Portal de Zevallos claims the prize for Córdoba’s most famous restaurant. It has a wonderful setting – a balcony…
San Miguel de Allende
With a discreet, almost grimy exterior nothing would lead you to think that Tostévere is currently San Miguel's restaurant of the moment. Step inside…
Veracruz
Near the corner with Calle Carranza is Xico's best known restaurant. Dine inside the lovely courtyard and sample the famous local mole (a complex mix of…
San Miguel de Allende
You'll find extraordinarily solicitous staff here at this fabulous little joint specializing in mind-blowingly good Baja-style fish tacos and tostadas…
Taxco
It's easy to be wooed by the cobblestone arches in the warm lighting of Sotavento's leafy, tranquil courtyard. Classic Mexican dishes such as enchiladas…
Palenque
This very cool bamboo construction has indoor and outdoor seating and is one of the most popular places in town. Has fabulous staff, and serves good…
Tapachula
This classic Tapachula parrillada is a great night out with a group friends. Huge hunks of meat sizzle over the barbecue, cold beers are slapped down onto…
Veracruz
One of four taquerías (taco stands) in a row, this one wins our praise for its extensive collection of fresh salsas, which complement the nine types of…
Veracruz City
In business since 1808, this celebrated Veracruz cafe is the home of the milky coffee lechero. It's a great breakfast and light meal joint, too, with eggs…
Mérida
You'd head to this place even if were you in the Arctic, it's that good. Get your tongue around full-cream, 100% natural gelati with some of the quirkiest…
Veracruz
Satisfying late-night munchies since 1996, this taco stand is a study in nose-to-tail eating, Mexico-style. Watch the guys fry up the tortillas and top…
Central Pacific Coast
On the island's east side, this breezy restaurant has a great lagoon view and is the most reliable of the village's dining options. It's all about shrimp:…
Acapulco
This popular neighborhood taquería does two things, tacos and panuchos (tortillas stuffed with beans) filled or topped with cochinita pibil (spiced pork,…
Veracruz
The Sleepless Shrimp is the standout seafood restaurant in town, briskly serving platters of arroz a la tumbada (seafood rice with a tomato base), garlic…
Chiapas
Thin-crust, wood-fired pizza, washed down with craft beer in Tuxtla? Yep – this is the most frequently recommended pizzeria in town, for good reason. The…
Puerto Vallarta
This family-run restaurant specializes in chicken with mole (a complex, long-simmered sauce that includes chocolate and spices) from a jealously guarded…
La Gloria Chocolatería y Pan 1876
Toluca
You'll probably be the only foreigner at this wonderful, friendly, family-run cafe. It serves a tempting (photo) menu of local cuisine, from tacos al…
Veracruz
It's not every day that you can you sit back and enjoy a coffee and cake on the balcony of a regal cafe that's part of an iron palace designed by Gustave…
Tabasco
An altar to Frida Kahlo presides over this uber-kitschy pizzeria 2½ blocks east of the plaza on Medina. The pizzas and pastas are excellent, and the…
Zihuatanejo
While walking around in Zihua heat, you come to appreciate havens of arctic air-con, such as this split-level, bicycle-themed cafe – ideal for sipping a…