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Best Latin restaurants nearby. Discover the best Latin food in Monterrey. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Latin restaurants near you.. Monterrey (Spanish pronunciation: [monteˈrei] ( listen)), is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, in Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is the country's ninth-largest city. Monterrey serves as a commercial center of northern Mexico and is the base of many significant international corporations.
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10. El Lingote Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
"El Lingoteâ restaurant forms part of the âAcero Hornoâ 3 museum. From its beautiful terrace, with an outstanding view of the mountains, and the calmness of the impressive industrial and minimalistic arquitecture, you will be able to enjoy delicious food
Reviewed By KhaledIbrahim
First, the place looks expensive but when we tried it, it is as expensive as other restaurants in Monterrey.We ordered seafood. Their food and drinks taste so good. Really great. However, their portions are small.The staff are friendly and fast. The resturant is clean enough not to notice the dirt.
9. Restaurante San Carlos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By 311queenj
My friend and I chose this restaurant because it was one of the few open restaurants close to our hotel on a particularly cold New Year's Day. The decor and ambience was very nice. The appetizer included a small sample of cabritas (baby goat meat) on a bed of refried beans, served with chips and salsa. Cabritas is comida tipica here, and the main draw of this restaurant. The sample was tasty enough.However, I ended up ordering Tlapeño soup and the chicken breast plate. The soup was just ok and not truly characteristic of Tlapeño soup. It was warm, but not hot. It did not have any avocado, cheese chunks, or carrots. The waiter came back to say they didn't have any chicken. The only other option for white meat was the pork plate, so I ordered that. When it arrived, it was a hunk of charred meat drowned in oil. Not sauce. Oil. I'm no stranger to Mexican food, nor am I a precariously healthy eater, but this plate was inedible. I tried two small bites, but it made my stomach turn. I did not eat it. When they came to take my plate away, they asked if there was a problem. I politely said I didn't care for it because there was more grease than I was used to. The waiter flatly stated that this is how it's served. (I subsequently tried cabritos and other main dishes in other restaurants, and it was not anything like that plate). He did not offer any substitutes, which is fine since I did not wish to try anything else there. Not only was the food very disappointing, but the service was terrible. I travel a lot and am accustomed to the relaxed service protocols in Mexico, but this was something else. Because it was so cold, we both ordered hot tea to drink. The waiter seemed to scowl at that... maybe because he snap-judged us to be cheapskates unwilling to spring for good wine...but the service was noticeably lacking afterward. There were only 3 occupied tables in the entire restaurant and about 5 waiters, two of which stood near the wine wall, chatting most the night. If we tried to get their attention, they would saunter out of eyesight. The other three bustled around, but didn't seem to be actually DOING anything. At least, nothing related to serving. They just scurried to and fro from the kitchen to the dining room, but never carrying anything, except napkins to fold and things to organize, etc. It was odd that they seemed preoccupied in getting ready for the next day instead of attending the customers who were physically present. It seemed that The Lazies against the wall were the supervisors, ordering the young pups around. After one encounter, I thought one of the young waiters might grab the nearest steak knife and run Lazy Supervisor #1 through the back with it as he walked away. At least there was entertainment. Another hold up was the very slow computer system they were using. They had 2 computers, both of which responded at the speed of turtle. In addition, the waiters' fingers would just hover over the screen, endlessly searching...as if the one person trained on these computers had called in sick that night. Whatever the situation, service was slow. I asked for a refill on my tea, and received it as we were paying the bill (after searching for 20 minutes for someone to bring it - the bill). When they finally brought the tea, the tea was warm, not hot, and the cup was dirty - some dried food was stuck just inside the rim. I was very thirsty, but dirty dishes are unsettling at best, so I didn't drink it. The entrees here were expensive. On average, 300 - 900 pesos per plate ($17 - $50) - prices the food did not warrant. They did not charge me for my plate, though, so there's that. There are many good restaurants in Monterrey. This is not one of them. Do yourself a favor and steer clear.
8. Los Arcos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By aghyba
Went there this weekend with friends, by their recommendation. I had the shrimp ceviche tostada, very good and their shrimp consome. My friend ordered the "pan de elote" dessert, very good. I have eaten corn bread, mom from Memphis, TN, but not as a dessert, flan style. All dishes that we ordered were good and excellent service.Thank you for your comment. It´s very important to us to know our customer's experience in Los Arcos. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the food and the service. We hope to see you soon!
7. La Buena Barra MTY
Overall Ratings
4 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By GerardoFoodie
Visited this location for lunch...from hostess, through food and impeccable service, Buena Barra is DEFINITELY a must while in town! All steaks, from Rib Eye, Arrachera outside and salt-Rib Eye cooked to perfection, juicy and NICELY sized portions!!!!!Kuddos, Buena Barra!!!
6. Gallo 71
Overall Ratings
4 based on 588 reviews
Reviewed By pacon958
Probably the best steakhouse in Monterrey but thereâs other great things on the menu : chicken, scallops, interesting salads and probably the most expensive tacos as well: Tenderloin with one marrow. The price tag wonât be cheap but itâs the kind of restaurant thatâs worth for the quality you get. Not an everyday place but once you go for the first time, you will crave for it.
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5. Los Hidalgos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By 728rubensa
The speciality of restaurant is meat, but they have a great variety with a diverse types of sides that you certainly will enjoy.The service is great, the attention is great also and the environment is perfect for business, families and any other event.The desert was a cake with ice cream with caramel sauce divine.I recommend !
4. La Catarina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 359 reviews
El restaurante La Catarina es un digno exponente de la GastronomÃa Mexicana en el Norte del paÃs. En el menú se encuentran ingredientes y preparaciones icónicas como botanas prehispánicas, tacos de gusanos, escamoles, chapulines, cabrito, pulpo crujiente,
Reviewed By FDG44
Many of our suppliers are from outside of Mexico, and we have found that the service, food, drinks and deserts are excellent choices for someone who wishes to know more about Mexican dishes.The noise level is quite adequate, which allows you to have a good conversation without having to raise your voice or have a hard time hearing. Early dinner is of preference, for there is less of a crowd and you can have more time to enjoy. Make sure you tell your waiter the speed you want your dishes served, some times it makes sense to have time to talk and enjoy the food.I am sure you will not be disappointed.
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3. Fonda El Limoncito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 256 reviews
Fonda El Limoncito is located in a century-old house, with bare stone walls and tall wood beam ceilings, in the heart of the Old Town (Barrio Antiguo de Monterrey). We strive to create an enjoyable experience so that each one of our visitors feels at home
Reviewed By Theresatucson
I was in Monterrey for one week and visited twice, once for breakfast, and then for lunch on Sunday. Everything is homemade and especially tasty. I highly recommend a visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The icing on the cake for those who don't speak Spanish is the owner, Juan Pablo, is fluent in English.Thanks for your kind comments. We strive each day to create a memorable experience for all of our visitors. We hope to see you again soon.
2. La Nacional - San Jeronimo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1594 reviews
A rare find, find out what local yuppies have been enjoying for generations, very simple food, exquisite steakhouse style meat cuts, lots of pork. A diamond in the dessert. La Nacional team usually rescues recipies from small towns and delivers them to yo
Reviewed By PRIJAHN
Excelent food!!! I simple love the truffled French fries they serve there. Also the meat is really good! But if you do not want to wait hours and hours to be seated in a dinner, does not matter which day of the week, do your reservations previously
1. El Gaucho Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1198 reviews
Reviewed By melanie f
El Gaucho came recommended to us from many people. We ordered the $110.00 dinner for two which was plenty of food for two adults and two children. The presentation of food was fun as it came out on a small grill to our table. Steak, chicken, chorizo were all fantastic! Came with two sides, a bottle of house wine and dessert. There was a guitarist coming to each table which we could hear the music from where we were seated but he didnât come in our room. Cab ride from Marriott S. Casino was about 15 min and $14 each way.
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