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Tampico

Tampico is a city of 315,000 people (2015) in Tamaulipas. The city is famous for its architecture as well as for its food.

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Eat
16
Drink
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16 places match

  1. Eat

    AZOTEA 42

    Enjoy a cocktail while gazing out over the Carpintero Lagoon.

    Daily 14:00-23:00

  2. Eat

    Jardín Corona

    An elegant Argentinian restaurant on the pricier side. Excellent seafood and empanadas.

    Daily 13:00-23:00

  3. Eat

    La Sevillana

    A bar and restaurant serving local specialties such as jaibas de rellenas.

    Daily 10:30-17:30M$120-$200 mains

  4. Eat

    Los Curricanes

    Los Curricanes has fantastic... you guessed it! Seafood. The service is fantastic as well.

    Daily 12:00-18:45

  5. Eat

    Mercado Municipal de Tampico

    Tons of cheap dining options inside the market. Take your pick.

  6. Eat

    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

  7. Eat

    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

  8. Eat

    Restaurante Puesta Del Sol

    A seafood restaurant sitting atop a dock that extends out over the Pueblo Viejo lagoon.

    M$130-$170 mains

  9. Eat

    Super Cream

    Another solid breakfast spot. Makes a decent burger later in the day.

    Daily 08:00-21:00

  10. Eat

    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

  11. Eat

    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

  12. Eat

    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.

  13. Eat

    El Gran Pipián

    A great spot for breakfast. Good enchiladas as well.

    Daily 08:00–18:00

  14. Eat

    El Muelle

    Another excellent seafood restaurant. Very busy on weekends.

    Daily 12:00-20:00

  15. Eat

    Tacos Ana

    A locally-famous chain. Order the breakfast tacos.

    Tue-Sun 07:00-15:00

  16. Eat

    Tortas René

    Established in 1928 and famous for its torta de la barda.

    M$40 for a torta