Hungry, but don’t know where to eat well? Here is a guide to restaurants in the neighborhood of Santa María la Ribera; they are reliable options to pamper your palate and give a twist to the same old places. Take note.
1. Xuva’ Restaurant
A kitchen headed by chef Juan Anquino. Xuva’ is a Oaxacan food restaurant that focuses on exalting pre-Hispanic techniques, ingredients and recipes. Especially the Tecuate people (descendants of the Mixtecs).
Through the dishes, and the design of the place, you will feel like you are in a little corner of Oaxaca. Here you will taste traditional dishes such as tlayudas, mole negro, barbacoa costeña and more. There is also a variety of cocktails and lots of mezcal.
Salvador Díaz Mirón 128, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
2. Don Lazaro the traveler
craving for traditional Mexican food? Don Lázaro el viajero is a restaurant that cooks under the motto“if it’s not exquisite, you don’t pay“. Here they will conquer you with mole, pancita, chicharrón and the specialty: caldo de gallina (chicken broth).
You will also enjoy seasonal dishes such as romeritos, cod and the traditional chile en nogada to celebrate the national holidays; this dish is one of the most famous… it weighs a kilo! You can consult the complete menu here.
Circuito Interior, Instituto Técnico Industrial 241, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
3. Pelican Smoked Products
The kings of the embers: Pelican Smoked. If you are a lover of meat and monchosa food, this restaurant will become your favorite. The specialties are fine cuts of meat; pork and beef.
Pork belly, bone-in short rib, brisket, pork shoulder, sausages, hot dogs roasted potatoes, mac & cheese and more. The beverage menu has alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. You can consult the menu here.
Jaime Torres Bodet 204, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
4. Tencüi
can you imagine a kitchen where the main ingredients are mushrooms? It exists and it is Tencüi. This restaurant in Santa María la Ribera is known for extolling the fungi kingdom and taking advantage (and flavor) to traditional and unknown species.
This place, run by chef Mario Espinosa, not only offers an experience of flavor, but one of knowledge. Here there is a fruiting chamber where diners can learn more about mushroom breeding and development.
Eligio Ancona 191, Sta María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
5. Road to Comala
If you feel like enjoying good coffee or are looking for a nice place to work, the recommendation is Camino a Comala. Here you will find specialty coffee, as well as hearty breakfasts to start the day or brunch.
You should know that this site promotes the production and consumption of Mexican coffee, so you will find products from Chiapas, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Puebla and Guerrero. Accompanying it with a sweet bread is always a good decision. Complete menu here.
Amado Nervo 3, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
6. María Ciento 38
Among the most popular restaurants in Santa María la Ribera is María Ciento 38. In the courtyard of an old mansion hides an Italian food place with terrace and romantic and instagrammable spaces.
At any time of the day you will find traditional dishes from the island of Sicily. Pasta, calzones, lasagna and other Mediterráneo specialties. Also, they have El pan de María, an attached bakery where you will taste recipes fresh from the oven.
Santa María La Ribera 138, Cuauhtémoc.
7. Chiaroscuro Beer Garden
Beer, relaxed atmosphere and tasty food at Claroscuro Beer Garden. This garden is a must for an outing with your friends or your partner. You should know that the star of the house is the craft beer.
Here you will have a good time chatting; there is live music, DJ and even special events to promote the chela. The menu features burgers, ribs, sandwiches, salads and snacks to satisfy your cravings.
Eligio Ancona 33, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
8. Coyota
A new restaurant is located in the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood. Coyota fuses Mexican gastronomy with contemporary cuisine. Best of all, the dishes are presented in a very fun concept.
The menu’s dishes are changing and inspired by emblematic elements and figures of Mexican culture. For example, dishes and cocktails in honor of Juan Gabriel. You should know that this place is a good option to drink pulque and kombuchas.
Jardín Mascarones, Santa María La Ribera 12-Local 9, Cuauhtémoc.
9. Barra California Sur
Delicacies from the sea could not be left out of this list. The star products at Barra California Sur are the oysters; versatility is not a problem as there are different options of sauces and preparations.
Prepare belly because this place will make you feel down under with its ingredients that come from that region. Of course, these dishes would not be as enjoyable without a beer with clamato… yum!
Fresno 168, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
10. The black sheep
restaurants in Santa María la Ribera for those down days? The black sheep is the option. In this place you will pamper your palate with pancita, carnitas, barbacoa and mixiotes Tulancingo style. We love that the tortillas are handmade.
We assure you that the consommé they serve here will bring you back to life in your moments of hangover. However, if you want to get the party started, they have a well-equipped wine cellar to have a good time with family, friends or your sweetheart.
Sabino 213, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.