Restaurants in Mexico - Queretaro

Mexican gastronomy is like a rainbow of flavors, textures, colors and smells. The gastronomy of Queretaro includes many dishes that have been prepared in this region since the XVI century when the Spanish conquered Mexico and many still keep the same flavor today. The majority of the restaurants in Queretaro integrate regional ingredients such as corn, chili pepper, nopal cactus and many regional fruits to create splendid dishes. Queretaro’s cuisine is strongly related to civic festivities, religious traditions, harvest times, the celebration of Santa Cruz (the Patron Saint), the Holy Week and the Day of the Dead.

El Meson de Chucho el Roto: A classic in Queretaro. You will find this popular restaurant in Plaza de Armas, offering a wide variety of specialties from Queretaro. Enjoy, year round, the wonderful climate of the city by dining at the outdoor tables while savoring the mouth-watering dishes.

El Arcangel: The historic center of the city is home to the cozy El Arcangel restaurant. This homely place, with only a few tables, is great for a chat in an intimate warm atmosphere. The service is friendly and fast, and, of course, the regional food from the state of Queretaro is outstanding. Enchiladas, pacholas (made with ground beef) and the house steak are just some of the many delicious dishes on offer. And for those of you with a sweet tooth, you must try the array of traditional Mexican desserts.

5DMayo Experimental: The name says it all! 5DMayo Experimental is a restaurant where the entire menu is anything but traditional and changes constantly, allowing the top chefs of the area to experiment with dishes and ingredients from the region and the world. Reservations are required.

Caserio: Caserio restaurant, located on Constituyentes Avenue in an old hacienda called Casa Blanca, is a renovated construction that still retains its original walls. A mix of modernity and history are united in this wonderful restaurant that offers delightful dishes adapted from traditional Spanish cuisine. The Segoviano suckling pig, fish baked in salt, and the cured Spanish ham, can all be paired beautifully with a good wine from their extensive cellar.