Chiapas and Tabasco Restaurants
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1. Café de Yara
$ | |There's something refreshing about this two-story corner café; maybe it's the doors flung open to catch the breeze, or the walls painted the colors of lemons and limes. Good choices include the pollo a la pasilla con nopales (boneless chicken breast cooked in a chili sauce and covered with bits of cactus) and the filete de res a la pimienta (beef simmered with peppers). Make sure to end your meal with a cup of organic coffee, the specialty of the house.
Av. Hidalgo 66, Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–0269Restaurant Details
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2. Caminito
$$$ | |The presence of an authentic Argentine steak house confirms Tuxtla's status as a cosmopolitan city. The dark, elegant room is appropriate for the serious meat and wine list, which includes good Argentine and Mexican selections. Rich, tender mollejas (sweetbreads) are a good bet for starters. The steaks are grilled by parrilleros (grill masters) in the front of the restaurant.
Av. Central Poniente 1440, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, 29000, Mexico961-614–7148Restaurant Details
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3. El Asador Castellano
$$$$ | |Spanish dishes are the specialty at this lovely little restaurant west of the center. The most popular dish is lechón a la segoviana (succulent baby pig), which is considered a regional specialty, and this is a great place to try it. The wine list favors Spanish wines hard to find in Mexico City, let alone Chiapas. The restaurant itself is hard to find, as it's behind a bank.
Blvd. Belisario Domínguez 2320-A, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, 29000, Mexico961-602–9000Restaurant Details
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4. El Desván
$$ | |Through a pair of graceful arches you can gaze down on the main square from this second-story restaurant. There's a certain rustic charm imparted by the wrought-iron wall sconces and the rough-hewn tables and chairs. The menu begins with simple dishes like quesadillas and enchiladas and moves on to more substantial fare like pollo a la mexicana (chicken simmered with tomatoes and onions). They also serve a number of different pizzas, which are thick, greasy, and ridiculously cheesy.
1 Av. Sur Oriente 10, Ocosingo, Chiapas, 29950, Mexico919-673–0117Restaurant Details
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5. El Fogón de Jovel
$$ | Centro |El Fogón de Jovel, spread across a lovely colonial courtyard, strikes a balance: it caters to tourists but is still popular with locals. Order the parrillada chiapaneca for a sampling of regional specialties of Chiapas. They also serve a large selection of tamales, such as the tamal untado, which is stuffed with chicken and mole. In keeping with local ways, they serve a margarita made with posh (the local firewater).
Av. 16 de Septiembre 11, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29200, Mexico967-678–2550Restaurant Details
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6. El Huachinango Feliz
$$ | |The location of this two-level restaurant, just next door to the Hotel Xibalba, has made it a favorite with tourists, but locals frequent the place, too. The plates are big, and the food is varied and delicious. The freshness of the seafood is a big part of what makes dishes like the chilpachole de mariscos (a slightly spicy tomato-based seafood soup) delicious. The filete de pescado (a shrimp-stuffed fillet of fish baked in a banana leaf) is another delicious option.
Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–4642Restaurant Details
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7. El Titanic
$ | Barrio de San Ramón |The name "Titanic" may refer to the amount of food you'll get at this restaurant on the edge of the city. Sit down and just say "surtido," and you'll be brought a sampling of obscure local specialties, often including unusual parts of the pig. The food doesn't stop coming. You'll enjoy multiple courses in rapid succession, ranging from lengua (tongue) to the more pedestrian pollo en mole (chicken in mole). If you’re feeling less adventurous, you can also just order off the menu. The out-of-the-way location has kept the place supremely local (you'll want to go by car or taxi), and you'll probably be the first foreign visitor in weeks.
Calle Tabasco 1, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29240, Mexico967-678–4972Restaurant Details
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8. Emiliano's Moustache
$$ | Centro |It's named for revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata, which explains why sombreros and rifles serve as decorations. The place is filled with locals, who appreciate the good-natured kitsch. The tortillas here are made fresh by hand throughout the day, so the taco platters are especially good (try one of the big combinations, or the regional specialties on the table tents). It's a good place to stop for lunch (there are cheap specials), or late in the evening (the dining room is open until 1 am). Take a seat under the huge wrought-iron chandelier or in the dark upstairs bar.
Av. Crescencio Rosas 7, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29200, Mexico967-706–6780Restaurant Details
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9. Expendio de Café Fino
$$ | Centro |This small café, which is just across the street from the main plaza, has some outdoor seating under its archways and a pleasant interior with high ceilings and plenty of fresh air. You can enjoy a meal here as you watch the people go by—they are open from breakfast through dinner. The sopade tortilla (tortilla soup) and enchiladas are both tasty options. They sell regional fresh bread, muffins, and delicious coffee all day.
20 de Noviembre 8, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29200, Mexico967-674–5783Restaurant Details
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10. Jardines de Chiapas
$$ | |Though it's touristy—it's a popular lunch stop for tour groups—this place serves a variety of regional dishes. Everything is set up buffet-style, so you can afford to experiment. Try the tasajo (sun-dried beef served with pumpkin-seed sauce) and the chipilín con bolita, a soup made with balls of ground corn paste cooked in a creamy herb sauce and topped with cheese. The restaurant closes at 6.
Av. Francisco I. Madero 395, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, 29160, Mexico961-616–0070Restaurant Details
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11. La Carreta
$$ | |The scent of sizzling steak wafts from the door of this open-air restaurant. Portions are huge; the mixed grill for two, four, or six people comes with beans, tortillas, and salsa—a super deal. A beautiful wooden staircase leads to the second-floor terrace that overlooks the marimba players who entertain most afternoons. To see the floor show on Friday and Saturday nights, make reservations in advance.
Blvd. Belisario Domínguez 703, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, 29000, Mexico961-602–5518Restaurant Details
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12. La Ceiba
$$$ | |Polished wood, crimson carpets, and hanging lanterns are the backdrop at this restaurant inside the Hyatt; some entrées, like tamarind duck, have an Asian flair. But the food here is better termed international, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. Start with the paper-thin carpaccio before the garlic shrimp.
Av. Juárez 106, Villahermosa, Tabasco, 86050, Mexico993-310–1234Restaurant Details
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13. La Paloma
$$ | Centro |This cozy café is inside a former home of city founder Diego de Mazariegos. But that doesn't mean it's a musty museum. It's surprisingly modern, with a curved bar surrounded by vegetation. Start with sopa de flor de calabaza (squash flower soup) or ensalada de nopalitos (cactus salad), then move on to the tongue-twisting albóndigas enchipotladas (meatballs in chili sauce). There's live music most nights at 9.
Calle Hidalgo 3, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29200, Mexico967-678–1547Restaurant Details
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14. Las Delicias
$ | |This restaurant, with a balcony overlooking the central plaza, serves up hearty home-style cooking . Try the delicious caldo tlalpeño, a tasty broth with chicken, tortilla, avocado, and cheese, that comes with a plate of chili chipotle that you can use to spice up the soup. At dinner there's also a large plate—that's perfect for sharing—with grilled beef, fried chicken, fresh cheese, guacamole, and beans with tortilla chips.
Av. Central at Calle Central 5, Ocosingo, Chiapas, 29950, Mexico919-673–0024Restaurant Details
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15. Las Pichanchas
$$$ | |This downtown spot has an outstanding variety of regional dishes, including pechuga jacuané (chicken breast stuffed with black beans and smothered with an herb sauce). Red-sashed waiters hoot and holler when someone orders pompo, a punch made with mineral water, pineapple juice, lemon juice—and lots of vodka. The big draw is live marimba music in the afternoon and evening. From 9 pm to 10 pm on weekends folk dancers take to the floor.
Av. Central Oriente 837, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, 29000, Mexico961-612–5351Restaurant Details
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16. Los Corredores
$$ | |For fairly authentic chiapaneca cuisine in a lovely environment, try this restaurant on the corner of the main square. The best seats are in a cute garden in the back. The tasajo (a soup made of cured beef) is an interesting preparation. The food won't blow your mind, but it's pleasant.
Av. Francisco I. Madero 35, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, 29160, Mexico961-616–0760Restaurant Details
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17. Madre Tierra
$ | Barrio de Santa Lucía |In an old house with a pleasant patio, this vegetarian restaurant is a favorite of locals and tourists. Almost everything on the menu is homemade, including the daily baked bread. For breakfast, don't miss the muffins and fruit salad with fresh yogurt. You also can't beat the fresh pastas and pizzas or their soups and salads. Going on a day trip? You can buy pizzas, breads, muffins, and preserves to go.
Av. Insurgentes 19, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29250, Mexico967-678–4297Restaurant Details
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18. Maya
$$ | |Billed as Palenque's oldest restaurant, Maya opened for business some six decades ago. It sits so close to the main square that you can hear the birds that come home to roost each sunset. The tables in the dining room, swathed in magenta fabric, always seem to be crowded. The three-course set menus at lunch are a good deal. Dishes served à la carte include medallions of róbalo, a local fish that is equally tasty fried or breaded. The coffee drinks are among the best in town.
Av. Independencia at Av. Hidalgo, Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–0042Restaurant Details
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19. Maya Cañada
$$ | |This thatch-roof restaurant in the La Cañada neighborhood on the south side of town is one of the prettiest in Palenque. Grab a table amid the fragrant gardens, and listen to musicians play softly (evenings) as you choose one of the regional dishes like pollo en mole chiapaneco (chicken in a local version of the dried-chili classic) and a soup of chipilín (a local herb). Skip the dry shrimp and go for the whole fried fish. Maya, the downtown restaurant, is owned by the same people, but has a different vibe.
Calle Merle Green s/n, Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–0216Restaurant Details
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20. Papalotl La Casa del Pan
$ | Centro |The scent of freshly baked bread is the first thing you'll notice, tempting you to skip the restaurant altogether and just grab a few of the warm rolls and a jar of locally made preserves. But the so-called "House of Bread" serves a fabulous, if leisurely, breakfast. For lunch, try the tasty tamales chiapanecos (with a spicy cheese filling) or the mild chilies stuffed with corn and herbs. Round out your meal with bean soup and one of the best salads in town.
Calle Dr. Navarro 10, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29200, Mexico967-678–5895Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Credit cards accepted
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