Where to eat in Monterrey/Western suburbs

Where to eat in Monterrey/Western suburbs

1. Eat

   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

2. Eat

   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

3. Eat

   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

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   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.

5. Eat

   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

6. Eat

   Cuerno Calzada

   Upscale restaurant featuring grilled, marinated meats and seafood. Full bar with innovative cocktails.

   Mon-Sat 13:00 - 01:00, Sun 08:00 - 00:00·M$1000

7. Eat

   Gallo71

   Traditional northern Mexico cuisine, specializing in grilled meats. The ribeye is a whopping 500g (about 18 ounces). The tostadas are grilled the way abuela used to make them. Good selection of artesanal tequilas and local craft beers.

   Open now · closes 12:30 am tomorrow

8. Eat

   Koli

   Regional cuisine of northeast Mexico, modernized and taken up to the level of fine dining. Awarded a Michelin star. Very small intimate dining room, welcomes reservations but charges M$1800 per person for no-shows (so make sure your plans are firm before reserving).

   Tue-Sat 13:00-16:00 19:00 - 00:00, closed Sun Mon

9. Eat

   Los Curricanes

   Casual seafood restaurant with full bar, outside terrace dining.

   Open now · closes 11 pm

10. Eat

    Mar del Zur

    Delicious fusion of Mexican and Thai cuisines which the chef describes as "Mexithai". Served in an elegant space with top-flight service. One of Monterrey's top restaurants, so reservations are well advised.

    Mon-Sat 13:00-01:00, Sun 13:00-18:00

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    Mochorros

    Part of a chain of elegant, upscale restaurants throughout Mexico. This location is a sleek, modern dining room serving grilled steaks, chicken, seafood and more. The sides are generous and creative. Service is top-notch.

    Daily 12:00 - 01:00·M$1000+

12. Eat

    Mon Paris

    Local chain of French coffee shops, another location is near Fashion Drive in Metropolitan Center. Pleasant outdoor dining area, casual atmosphere and a more affordable option compared to the myriad nearby restaurants that cater to the expense account crowd. Crepes for breakfast (or anytime), panini sandwiches at lunch.

    Open now · closes 11 pm

13. Eat

    Pangea

    Upscale dining, contemporary decor, modern Mexican cuisine meets steakhouse. Awarded a Michelin star. Reservations recommended.

    Open now · closes midnight tomorrow·Expensive: M$500 for fish of the day, M$1700 for the Wagyu New York strip

14. Eat

    Señor Bigotes

    In the mood for pizza? Señor Bigotes serves rustic style pizzas from an Italian wood fired oven. Pastas, salads, paninis also available. Delivery available.

    Open now · closes 11 pm·pastas from M$165, medium pizzas from M$185 (Nov. 2022)

15. Eat

    Señor Tanaka

    Elegant Japanese steakhouse with attentive service. Sushi and sashimi available in addition to perfectly grilled steaks.

    Daily 13ː00 - 01ː00, Fri-Sat 13ː00 - 02ː00·M$1000

16. Eat

    La Torrada

    Upscale steakhouse that cooks over a wood fire. Expensive.

    13:00 - 22:00 (open til 02:00 Fri-Sat)

17. Eat

    Taquitos Mode

    Cheap eats, specializing in breakfast tacos.

    Open now · closes 3 pm

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Monterrey/Western suburbs (CC BY-SA 4.0).