Where to eat in Tampico

16 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Tampico. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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AZOTEA 42
Enjoy a cocktail while gazing out over the Carpintero Lagoon.
Daily 14:00-23:00
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Jardín Corona
An elegant Argentinian restaurant on the pricier side. Excellent seafood and empanadas.
Daily 13:00-23:00
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La Sevillana
A bar and restaurant serving local specialties such as jaibas de rellenas.
Daily 10:30-17:30M$120-$200 mains
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Los Curricanes
Los Curricanes has fantastic... you guessed it! Seafood. The service is fantastic as well.
Daily 12:00-18:45
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Mercado Municipal de Tampico
Tons of cheap dining options inside the market. Take your pick.
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Restaurante Don Churrasco
A buffet restaurant where you can drink a beer with a great view of the Plaza de la Libertad. However, service can be slow and the food... questionable.
Tue-Sun 08:30-19:30
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Restaurante El Porvenir
Some of the best seafood in the city. A sign on the building declares "better in here than in front" (the city cemetery across the street).
Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-20:00
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Restaurante Puesta Del Sol
A seafood restaurant sitting atop a dock that extends out over the Pueblo Viejo lagoon.
M$130-$170 mains
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Super Cream
Another solid breakfast spot. Makes a decent burger later in the day.
Daily 08:00-21:00
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Tacos & Tortas "El Güero"
This is a food cart but they also have an indoor seating area and a bathroom. Get the tacos (or torta) de cecina (cured beef).
Daily 16:00–04:00
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Tacos Mazatlán
A very local restaurant, located in the north of the city. Try the papa asada, a delicious stuffed baked potato.
Tue-Sun 07:00-23:30M$30-$100
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Troles Estrella
A food cart whose speciality is a cup of corn, cheese, mayonnaise and a lot of butter. Yes, it is as rich as it sounds.
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El Gran Pipián
A great spot for breakfast. Good enchiladas as well.
Daily 08:00–18:00
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El Muelle
Another excellent seafood restaurant. Very busy on weekends.
Daily 12:00-20:00
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Tacos Ana
A locally-famous chain. Order the breakfast tacos.
Tue-Sun 07:00-15:00
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Tortas René
Established in 1928 and famous for its torta de la barda.
M$40 for a torta

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tampico (CC BY-SA 4.0).