Must-see restaurants in Sonora

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • La Curva

    Sonora

    Set in the middle of town, this low-key place serves huge plates of traditional Mexican cooking. Try the amazing mariscada (seafood platter) or the carne…

  • Restaurant Dõna Lola

    Sonora

    This fan-cooled, family-run place is both simple and welcoming, with a covered terrace at the rear. The soups are crammed with ingredients and there's a…

  • Rosa’s Cantina

    Sonora

    Paying homage to one of Mexico's revolutionary leaders, Pancho Villa, the walls of this place are decked out in old school sombreros and photos of the man…

  • La Palapa del Pescador

    Bahía de Kino

    A treasure trove of seafood delights including fried whole lobster and raw oysters. With a palapa-covered patio and views of the water, this joint also is…

  • Mexicanadas

    Sonora

    You'll be greeted by high ceilings, whirring fans and watercolor paintings of the local-turned-icon Maria Felix at this locals' favorite. The menu is…

  • Mariscos Lolita

    Sonora

    Spacious and clean, with orange-shirted waiters moving efficiently about, Lolita’s is always a sound choice for seafood and Mexican standards. A popular…

  • Restaurant Dorita

    Bahía de Kino

    Dorita and her daughter turned their front room into a restaurant more than 20 years ago and have been kicking out the best breakfast around since.

  • Restaurant Las Palmeras

    Sonora

    Just northwest of Plaza Alameda, this patio-set Álamos classic serves up fine breakfasts, memorable homemade tortillas and steaks, shrimp and carne asada …

  • Casablanca Restaurant

    Bahía de Kino

    This upscale hotel restaurant is something of a local expat hub, with the famous eggs Benedict always doing a brisk trade at breakfast time. The rest of…

  • La Palapa Griega

    Sonora

    Right on the beach, this long-standing Greek-owned restaurant offers a memorable setting for a meal. Try a sampler (hummus, taramasalata, baba ghanoush),…

  • Blackie’s

    Sonora

    A wonderful intimate surprise on Blvd Beltrones, the best dish at this steak and seafood restaurant is the petite chateaubriand, flambéed at your table…

  • Restaurante Mary’s

    Sonora

    Of the mostly touristic eateries along the Old Port waterfront, breezy Mary’s is the one where locals most often eat. It’s right next to the little fish…

  • Mercado Municipal

    Sonora

    For cheap traditional fare, head to the market where there's a section of food stalls serving up tasty eats at countertop seating. Afterwards, stroll the…

  • Taquería Don Lalo

    Sonora

    Irresistible carne asada (marinated grilled beef) tacos have punters filling the open-air tables here every night. It’s near the west end of Beltrones…