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. El Desván
$$ | |Through a pair of graceful arches you can gaze down on the main square from this second-story restaurant. There's a certain rustic charm imparted by the wrought-iron wall sconces and the rough-hewn tables and chairs. The menu begins with simple dishes like quesadillas and enchiladas and moves on to more substantial fare like pollo a la mexicana (chicken simmered with tomatoes and onions). They also serve a number of different pizzas, which are thick, greasy, and ridiculously cheesy.
1 Av. Sur Oriente 10, Ocosingo, Chiapas, 29950, Mexico919-673–0117Restaurant Details
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3. El Fogón de Jovel
$$ | 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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4. El Huachinango Feliz
$$ | |The location of this two-level restaurant, just next door to the Hotel Xibalba, has made it a favorite with tourists, but locals frequent the place, too. The plates are big, and the food is varied and delicious. The freshness of the seafood is a big part of what makes dishes like the chilpachole de mariscos (a slightly spicy tomato-based seafood soup) delicious. The filete de pescado (a shrimp-stuffed fillet of fish baked in a banana leaf) is another delicious option.
Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–4642Restaurant Details
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5. Expendio de Café Fino
$$ | 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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6. La Ceiba
$$$ | |Polished wood, crimson carpets, and hanging lanterns are the backdrop at this restaurant inside the Hyatt; some entrées, like tamarind duck, have an Asian flair. But the food here is better termed international, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. Start with the paper-thin carpaccio before the garlic shrimp.
Av. Juárez 106, Villahermosa, Tabasco, 86050, Mexico993-310–1234Restaurant Details
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7. La Paloma
$$ | 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. Maya Cañada
$$ | |This thatch-roof restaurant in the La Cañada neighborhood on the south side of town is one of the prettiest in Palenque. Grab a table amid the fragrant gardens, and listen to musicians play softly (evenings) as you choose one of the regional dishes like pollo en mole chiapaneco (chicken in a local version of the dried-chili classic) and a soup of chipilín (a local herb). Skip the dry shrimp and go for the whole fried fish. Maya, the downtown restaurant, is owned by the same people, but has a different vibe.
Calle Merle Green s/n, Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–0216Restaurant Details
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11. Papalotl La Casa del Pan
$ | Centro |The scent of freshly baked bread is the first thing you'll notice, tempting you to skip the restaurant altogether and just grab a few of the warm rolls and a jar of locally made preserves. But the so-called "House of Bread" serves a fabulous, if leisurely, breakfast. For lunch, try the tasty tamales chiapanecos (with a spicy cheese filling) or the mild chilies stuffed with corn and herbs. Round out your meal with bean soup and one of the best salads in town.
Calle Dr. Navarro 10, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29200, Mexico967-678–5895Restaurant Details
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12. Restaurant L'Eden
$$ | Centro |People rave about the dishes—especially the steaks—at this chalet-style restaurant in the Hotel El Paraíso. The interior has eight candlelit tables and a cozy fireplace. Swiss delights include classic raclette and several different types of fondue. The service is doting but not distracting. The intimate bar is known for its creative, strong cocktails.
Calle 5 de Febrero 19, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29210, Mexico967-678–0085Restaurant Details
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13. Restaurant Las Tinajas
$ | |The coffee is good at this sunny corner café, but it's also a great place to stop in for a meal. (Just be prepared for leisurely service.) The menu includes a wide variety of Mexican dishes, including the delicious sopa de ajo (garlic soup). The pechuga de pollo en chipotle al gratin (chicken breast with chipotle and topped with cheese) is also tasty, but if you're looking for a simpler dish, you can also order more American fare—including burgers and fries.
Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–4970Restaurant Details
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14. TierrAdentro
$$ | Centro |This big, airy Zapatista-affiliated café is a great place to linger over a cup of coffee or enjoy the simple prix-fixe meal (there are plenty of vegetarian options) that includes juice, soup, a main plate, and rice. The restaurant is surrounded by small boutiques, including Nail Ch'en, where you can buy neat handmade blouses, and Mono de Papel, where you can find books and magazines (with some titles in English), including several titles on the Zapatista movement. You can also buy a requisite T-shirt with the image of Subcomandante Marcos.
Calle Real de Guadalupe 24, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29200, Mexico967-674–6766Restaurant Details
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15. Trotamundos
$ | |A sign in front trumpets that the place is "Economico," and, indeed, you will get a bargain meal here. This place is always packed, and usually with locals—a sign that the food is great. One woman makes tortillas at the entrance to the restaurant, while another slices fruit at a different station. A cheap 70-peso comida corrida (set-price lunch menu) is available. A torta (sandwich) of tender cochinita pibil (a pork dish) is excellent, and for breakfast, try the showstopping chilaquiles con carne.
Palenque, Chiapas, 29960, Mexico916-345–5127Restaurant Details
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