Monterrey

Akbal Lounge

Funky, retro style bar with different types of live music. 80s one night, latin pop the next, reggaeton the night you wish you'd gone out of town. Comfortable atmosphere.

Almacen 42

An oasis of local craft beers awaits the thirsty traveler. Funky shipping container style, live music on weekends, and an assortment of pizza and sandwiches.

Animal Calzada

Lively nightclub that's an odd mix of family friendly and hip nightclub with loud music and extravagant jungle motif decor. Menu includes steaks, burgers, tacos and more.

Daily 13:00 - 01:00·M$1000

Antigua Estacion Del Golfo

Old Railway Station, Casa de la Cultura

Century old train station houses a railroad museum (naturally) as well as a library and offices of the Cultural Ministry. An old wooden caboose is the coolest exhibit, and visitors can enter the caboose and see how train crews would have lived while riding the rails. The railroad exhibit contains numerous exhibits including tools, signals, uniforms, and equipment used to maintain the railway.

Mon-Sat 10:00 - 20:00, closed Sun·Free

Antiguo Palacio Federal

Palacio Correos, LABNL

Monterrey's old federal building was designed by architect Augusto Petriccioli and built between 1928 and 1929. Its distinctive art deco style is one of the few examples of the period remaining in the city. The building was extensively renovated and re-opened as LABNL, a novel workshop for progressive civic projects. The building is known for its frieze on the front facade and for an observation tower that visitors can enter (free of charge).

Wed-Fri 14:00-21:00, Sat 11:00-19:00, closed Mon-Tue·Free

Arena Jose Sulaimán

Older, somewhat run-down arena for Lucha Libre and similar events. No air conditioning, filthy bathrooms.

Arena Monterrey

Large modern arena seating 18,000 fans for indoor sports such as basketball and indoor soccer, as well as major pop music concerts and family shows.

Arena Monterrey

Large, modern indoor arena that serves as a venue for shows and exhibitions, concerts, and indoor sports such as arena football and indoor soccer. It occasionally hosts Bullfighting.

Astro

Popular dance club with a young audience, music is mostly reggaeton.

Atope

Upscale Spanish restaurant that's a great date spot because they have live flamenco dancers during dinner and some shareable plates like paella, served in a traditional large shallow pan, or you can choose your own mix of cold and hot tapas (small plates). The house sangria is a good choice, or they have an extensive wine list and a full bar serving large cocktails.

Mon-Sat 13:00 - 01:00, Sun 13:00 - 18:00·M$300

Auditorio Citibanamex

Indoor concert hall hosting popular music performers. Seats about 8,000.

Autodromo Monterrey

Monterrey's home of NASCAR racing (and various Formula x events).

Bar Coleman

Upscale speakeasy-style cocktail bar with an intimate and elegant atmosphere known for its creative bartenders who are always coming up with something tasty. 28 Artesanal mezcals (and their mescalines are excellent). Bistro style menu offers contemporary cuisine.

M$400

Barrio Galeria y Cafe

Terrace cafe with board games, coffee drinks, baked goods. Quiet and serene when special events are not taking place.

14ː00 - 20ː00

Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Large, modern church dedicated to Mexico's patron saint. Visit in early December to see ceremonial processions with matachines (native dancers) to honor the Lady of Guadalupe.

Bestia Brasa

Upscale Argentinian steakhouse with large cuts of grilled meats and a tempting array of appetizers and side dishes. Full bar with some creative house cocktails.

Daily 13:00 - 01:00·M$700

Bistro Bardot

Offers a delightful collage of seafood and red meat, heavily influenced by French cuisine, it stays in touch with Mexico through their slight spices. Escape the noisy city and enjoy some fine wine.

Black Coffee

Variety of coffee drinks including cold brew, homemade baked goods. The paninis are a good lunch option. Passionate staff who love to talk about coffee.

09ː00 - 19ː00

Bosque Magico amusement park

A few meters from La Pastora Park. It has a zombie ride, mice against police, the king loop fighter, ski flyer, etc.

Botanero Moritas

Classic cantina established in 1939, extremely clean with great ambience, friendly service, and some of the best traditional northeast Mexican cuisine in town. Tacos are distinctive with darker coloring and rich flavors.

Daily 13:00 - 00:00 (01:00 Fri and Sat)

Bull fights

Some people find it bloody and barbaric, but it's an authentic slice of Spanish heritage and the bullfights in Monterrey feature top-tier professional matadors. Bullfights take place in the historic Plaza Monumental bullring, though events are occasionally held in other venues, including at the Arena Monterrey in Parque Fundidora.

Cafe Belmonte Bar

Cozy rustic coffee shop with great coffee drinks and an eclectic mix of international dishes for breakfast or lunch. Try the German breakfast platter with wurst and spaetzle, or the paninis for lunch.

Tue-Sat 09:00 - 00:00, Sun 09:00 - 17:00, closed Mon

Cafeteria Gaby

Bright cheery coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Traditional Mexican cuisine with an on-site El Nopal bakery with fresh sweet breads including huge donuts that can easily serve 2 or 3.

Daily 08:00 - 20:00·M$200

Café Sevilla

A simple traditional restaurant with delicious main dishes for about M$79. They serve for example machacado, a northern Mexican dish for M$65, and chilaquiles.

Café Trece Lunas

Relaxing restaurant-bar with a unique atmosphere, decorated with hand-painted furniture and scribbled walls.

Callejón Cultural

Every Sunday, Mina street is closed to make room for a pedestrian swap meet. Stretching from Padre Jardón to Padre Mier, you can walk and enjoy a vegan snack or a glass of fresh pulque while browsing through antiques, local artwork, handcrafts, and used books, among a myriad of hidden treasures. Street entertainers and strolling food vendors round out the crowd. Vendors also set up along Morelos. Several antique shops are also located on Padre Jardon, just in case the vendors set up on the street don't have enough things you don't need.

Carapan

In business at the same location for more than 70 years, this Monterrey popular art gallery and shop is one of the top 5 galleries for high-end artesanias. The best works from Mexico's top craftsmen in all genres and all regions are represented. You can find authentic black pottery from Oaxaca, Paquime style pottery from Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, a huge selection of outstanding alebrijes from Michoacan, elaborate trees of life from Metepec and hundreds of similar items. This shop is a rare gem for the traveler who wants to take home a gallery-quality piece of artesania.

Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00 closed Sun

Casa de Arramberri

Hamburgers and french fries take backstage to morbid displays commemmorating the building's history as site of one of Monterrey's most grisly murders.

Cenacolo

Elegant dining room with rustic Mediterranean feel. Italian food with homemade pastas, pizzas, and a full bar with creative house cocktails.

Open now · closes 11 pm

Centro Comercial Morelos

The real heart of the Zona Rosa. A stretch of 6 blocks of Morelos street is closed to vehicle traffic and has become a popular pedestrian shopping arcade. It's a great place for people watching, especially on Sunday afternoons when families flock to downtown.