Best neighbourhoods in Monterrey
A locals' map of Monterrey — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.
Top spots in Monterrey
MARCO Museum
CultureCentro
Mexico's premier contemporary art museum — Ricardo Legorreta-designed.
Cerro de la Silla
OutdoorsSierra Madre
The city's iconic saddle-shaped peak — 3-hour hike for a 360° view.
Grutas de García
OutdoorsGarcía
Cable car up to a 50-million-year-old cave system 45 min from the city.
Where to eat
El Rey del Cabrito
$$Cabrito · Centro
Whole roasted kid goat over wood — the regional rite of passage.
Koli Cocina de Origen
$$$New northern Mexican · San Pedro
Rodrigo Rivera-Río's heritage tasting — World's 50 Best discovery.
Mesa Galera
$$$Wood-fired · Del Valle
Open-kitchen wood fire — Guillermo González' more casual concept.
Pangea
$$$$Modern Mexican · Centrito Valle
Guillermo González Beristáin's flagship — the city's grand tasting room.
Sierra Madre Brewing
$$Gastropub · San Pedro
Local craft beer with bone-marrow tacos and Sierra views from the patio.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Paseo Santa Lucía, Cerro de la Silla, Grutas de García. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Monterrey and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.