Must-see restaurants in Campeche

  • La María Cocina Peninsula

    Campeche

    Despite not looking much different from any of the other Mexicana-heavy old-town restaurants replete with sombreros, national flags and Yucatecan art, one…

  • Mercado Principal

    Campeche

    Campeche’s bustling Mercado Principal, across the street from the Baluarte de San Pedro, offers some good snacks – if you can handle the 'rustic hygiene.'

  • Parador Gastrónomico de Cocteleros

    Campeche

    This is a great place to sample the area's bountiful seafood. Over a dozen thatched-roof restaurants all serve pretty much the same thing: shrimp…

  • Café La Parroquia

    Campeche

    This casual restaurant appeals to everyone with its wide-ranging menu and attentive, long-serving staff. Order everything from fried chicken (M$112) to…

  • Marganzo

    Campeche

    Marganzo is a popular with tourists and locals alike for good reason – the food is great, the portions large and the complimentary appetizers numerous. An…

  • Luan Restaurante y Café

    Campeche

    This breezy and cool place in an old colonial building overlooking the prettiest section of pedestrian Calle 59 serves Mexican breakfast and and brunch…

  • La Pigua

    Campeche

    Campeche's most upscale restaurant can be found just outside the old city walls and is an elegant space with white linen tablecloths. Service is attentive…

  • Luz de Luna

    Campeche

    Carved, painted tables and folksy decor lend a creative atmosphere to this popular restaurant. The menu choices are reasonable – try the shrimp salad,…

  • La Parilla Colonial

    Campeche

    Despite its relentlessly cliché decor that takes in as many national tropes as possible, this is actually one of the best of the restaurants spread out…

  • Sotavento Café

    Campeche

    Nice, clean and quirky, with interesting art and curios around the multicolored walls, this cafe-gallery has tasty espresso drinks, plus a variety of…

  • El Bastión de Campeche

    Campeche

    Don't let the drab exterior fool you – this plaza-side stalwart serves up some good campechano dishes. Cool off with a chaya juice (M$29) before tucking…