Tampico Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Tampico

January 3, 2018 Madelene Haan

Tampico is a city and port in the southeastern part of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is located on the north bank of the Pánuco River, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and directly north of the state of Veracruz. Tampico is the fifth-largest city in Tamaulipas, with a population of 314,418 in the city proper and 929,174 in the metropolitan area.
Things to do in Tampico

1. Kurai

Agua Dulce 305, Tampico 89110, Mexico Delivery, Seating, Waitstaff Chinese, Japanese, Sushi, Asian Dinner, Lunch, Late Night HK$78 - HK$118 +52 833 213 8617
Excellent
46%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 117 reviews

Kurai

Reviewed By ReyVas - Madrid

After visiting countless Japanese restaurants around the world (that are, presumably, too, only adaptations of "real" Japanese cuisine), on can only wonder how Kurai can call itself a sushi place or an Asian restaurant at all. From putting cream cheese in virtually every roll and throwing in random pieces of meat and chicken into rice rolls that are always falling apart, this place is one big mess. As if that wasn't enough to make any sushi lover recoil in horror, they also fry many of their rolls, which results in rolls dripping in OIL being served to the customer. As a result, every roll tells exactly the same and makes for one really messy and unsatisfying experience.

2. El Asador

Calle 5 # 106 | Col. Los Pinos, Tampico 89139, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Mexican, Latin Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +52 833 210 3125
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 200 reviews

El Asador

Reviewed By Angélica R

Nice place to have breakfast, clean and good service. The food is good too. I personally didn't like the decoration, looking at dead animals while eating is not my thing, but overall it was a good experience.

3. El Itacate

Calle 10 No. 215, Tampico, Mexico Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible Mexican, Latin Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner +52 833 216 2030
Excellent
45%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 169 reviews

El Itacate

Reviewed By guilloguzman - Tampico

El Itacate is a local bakery and restaurant famous for its sweetbread and Mexican/regional food. Lomas de Rosales is its nicest location (and only one with parking). Despite tough competition from national chains it remains a locals' favorite for breakfast, dinner or just having a coffee or tea. I really like their chilaquiles and enpipianadas (a kind of non-spicy enchilada). It can get really crowded during peak hours and that can make service slow.

4. El Porvenir

Avenida Hidalgo 1403 | Frente Al Cementerio, Tampico 89170, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover Mexican, Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +52 833 213 0568
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

El Porvenir

Reviewed By PingoWis - Wisconsin

This place has some of the best seafood in town. The cheese tortillas are unique never have seen them elsewhere. Don't miss if you visiting. Local landmark. BETTER THERE THAN ACROSS THE STREET says the sign on the front (the grave yard is a cross the street)

5. Jardin Corona

Av. Hidalgo No. 1915, Tampico 89240, Mexico Reservations, Waitstaff Seafood, Latin, Spanish Lunch, Dinner +52 833 213 9383
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 74 reviews

Jardin Corona

Reviewed By laislapr - Houston, Texas

Right on the Hidalgo Avenue this place is almost a landmark in Tampico. It has been here for years, and the quality of the food and service will never dissapoint you.
Try the seafood combination for appetizer, or the empanadas argentinas, the bife is fantanstic and seafood is always fresh. Do not miss the "alfajor"
You will not go wrong here,

6. La Dolce Vita

Tampico, Mexico Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout Italian, Mediterranean Dinner, Lunch, Late Night
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 103 reviews

La Dolce Vita

Reviewed By Sergio G - Huixquilucan

if you find yourself in Tampico and are craving for a truly italian dish, head for one of La Dolce Vita's two locations... one is across the street from the airport and another one on Avenida Universidad...
If you don't see anything on the menu that catches your fancy, worry not... just instruct the waiter about your dish and he/she will relay your wishes to the kitchen...
¡Magnifico!

7. 360 Grill & Bar

Avenida Hidalgo 4713 | Loma de Rosales, Tampico 89100, Mexico Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible Late Night +52 833 226 9058
Excellent
39%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 92 reviews

360 Grill & Bar

Reviewed By George E - Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Excelent selection of local and international food dishes, like no other in town, good quality, huge quantity, for reasonable prices, definitely the place to enjoy in every visit to Tampico, Mexico. At night, this restaurant moves to a sensible sparking side with live music and all kind of bar options that take place along with friendly convivence and spectacular joy of fun. Don´t miss it.....

8. Basilico

Avenida Hidalgo No. 5820 Local 28 | Lomas del Chairel, Tampico 89360, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +52 833 228 3702
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 283 reviews

Basilico

(833) 228 3702

Reviewed By netacajeta - Mannheim, Germany

Delicious Italian inspired food .- Pizza, Pasta and highly recommended Desserts. Make sure you try the Clericot!

9. El Muelle de Tampico

Avenida Cuauhtemoc 3417, Tampico 89160, Mexico Serves Alcohol Seafood Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$126 +52 833 217 4720
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

El Muelle de Tampico

(833) 217 4720

Reviewed By guilloguzman - Tampico

El Muelle is always packed in the weekends and that's for a good reason. It offers a large menu of local seafood dishes and even things like lobster. The place is brand new and well maintained, it has A/C too, just be careful with the floor, it's really slippery!! The food is great, fresh ingredients, and nice dish presentation. The prawn cocktail was plentiful and the fish fillet tasty. Prices are on the high end but justified by quality and size of the dishes. Cards accepted and no problem invoicing. I will surely return to try other dishes.

10. Los Curricanes

Calle Mexico # 411, Tampico 89329, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mexican, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +52 833 217 0217
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 536 reviews

Los Curricanes

Reviewed By Angel H - Df

The only thing I could say is that this place is great! Very fresh seafood and very creative options.

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