Puebla
This blessing for vegetarians is an excellent place for lunch, just moments from the zócalo. The draw is the popular daily buffet from 1pm to 6pm in the…
Must-see restaurants in Around Mexico City
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Puebla
Set back from the street in a gorgeous, plant-filled colonial courtyard, El Mural de los Poblanos serves excellent, traditional poblano dishes in an…
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Puebla
Talk about hitting all the right notes. The contemporary Mexican dishes at Nelhua highlight the complex flavors of mole – from smoked poblano on turkey to…
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Toluca
Gourmet delights have arrived for Toluca's foodies. Creative, exquisite dishes include mole de coco (chicken rolled around garlic shrimp in a coconut…
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Tepoztlán
Set in a courtyard with impressive views of the cliffs and pyramid, this long-standing favorite serves an upscale menu of dishes from pechuga con plátano…
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Restaurante Hacienda de Cortés
Cuernavaca
Situated within Hotel Hacienda de Cortés, a 15-minute drive southeast of central Cuernavaca, this elegant but unpretentious hotel restaurant serves an…
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Tepoztlán
High on a hill above town, the restaurant at Posada del Tepozteco has gorgeous views of the valley below. With surreal cliffs and a pyramid overhead, the…
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Cuernavaca
Set in a lush courtyard, Cuernavaca’s oldest restaurant also has some of its best traditional Mexican food – from brocheta al mezcal (skewered meats…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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-…
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Tepoztlán
Inside the pink exterior of this buzzing restaurant, the hearty traditional Mexican fare bubbles away in cazuelas (clay pots) – try the regional chiles…
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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…
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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…
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East of Mexico City
This ultra-popular breakfast and lunch spot serves quintessential tlaxcalteca food, like huaraches (an oblong, fried corn base with a variety of toppings)…
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Cholula
This cavernous gem gives a nod to Frida Kahlo's home in Mexico City. Mexican handicrafts (plus the artist-owner's murals) are splashed throughout the…
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Puebla
Set in the delightful colonial patio of the Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía hotel, this is an elegant place for a meal of authentic mole and creative…
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East of Mexico City
Beautifully decorated with plants, antiques and ancient jukeboxes, Yoloxóchitl has views over the cathedral and a selection of salads, antojitos (tortilla…
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Puebla
The restaurant at La Purificadora, one of Puebla’s chicest boutique hotels, is set in a spare, loft-like space with unfinished walls and long, narrow wood…
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Puebla
Comal is your old dependable in Puebla. Come for flavorful, good-value poblano dishes like mole (spiced chocolatey sauce on chicken), cemitas (overloaded…
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Puebla
Chef Angel Vázquez has brought international flavors to Puebla in other ventures, but with Augurio he creates gourmet experiences in an intimate space out…
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Taxco
As you traipse through a jewelry store to this hidden spacious restaurant, the last thing you might expect are 180-degree views of the town from its…
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Cuernavaca
The restaurant and bar of Cuernavaca’s most famous hotel, Las Mañanitas, is a luxurious splurge that's open to all. The expansive menu has a heavy French…
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Cholula
Healthy-eating delights in dishes made from organic, locally sourced ingredients. The seasonal vegetarian menu includes elaborate salads (mango, fig and…
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Taxco
Offering an extensive menu of traditional Mexican dishes (including house-made jam in the morning and a 20-ingredient, house-made mole in the afternoon),…
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Taxco
This sushi restaurant in the lobby of Hotel Emilia reflects modern Taxco with its designer furniture but casual vibe. The sushi is fresh and finished…
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Cuernavaca
Directly opposite the Palacio de Cortés, with a great terrace and upstairs balcony, this popular restaurant attracts a well-heeled crowd of local…
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Tepoztlán
A splendid grassy garden makes a wonderful evening out of the already artful meals at this boutique-hotel restaurant in the quiet backstreets of Tepoztlán…
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Taxco
This place doesn’t have the zócalo views, but the interior is charmingly decorated with B&W photos of everyone from Pancho Villa to Elvis, and the cute…
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Valle de Bravo
Dishes at sleek Punto are so stylish they are hardly recognisable. The enchiladas include stuffed tortillas but they go easy on the mole and artfully…
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Valle de Bravo
Soleado calls itself cocina del mundo and indeed there is a dish and a dessert from many a 'kitchen of the world' on offer. Admittedly, most dishes, from…
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Toluca
On the northwest corner of the arcades, smoked hams and huge green-and-red sausages hanging over the deli counter signal first-rate tortas. Try a messy…
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Tepoztlán
The chaotic market hides a stall with mostly vegan pre-Hispanic food. Mainly this means tortita (croquette) taste bombs wrapped up as tacos or with rice…
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Teotihuacán
A short walk from gate 3, behind the Pirámide de la Luna, this homey restaurant serves excellent home cooking at comparatively reasonable prices. The…
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East of Mexico City
This family-run restaurant west of the zócalo, decorated with photos of the town’s annual festivities, is extremely popular with locals for its large…
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East of Mexico City
Jaque's is just a few steps from the zócalo, but the Mexican fare is much better here than elsewhere in the area. Plus you still have the white…
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East of Mexico City
Near Huamantla's sights, Xuni is set around a colorful courtyard and serves Mexican dishes such as tacos gobernador (shrimp and avocado tacos) and…
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Tepoztlán
This spacious bar-restaurant has a long covered terrace to enjoy the excellent dishes, from the Mexican standards to an entire list of Argentine steaks…
