Summer weekend in Monterrey
How locals do summer in Monterrey — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Monterrey
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.
Barrio Antiguo
NightlifeCentro
Colonial-era streets that turn into the city's nightlife strip on weekends.
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.
Live & on stage
Festival Internacional de Cine
Cineteca Nuevo León · Aug 22–30 · Film
Festival Internacional Santa Lucía
Paseo Santa Lucía · Oct 15 – Nov 4 · Arts / Mixed
Machaca Fest
Parque Fundidora · Jun 13 · Rock / Latin
Pa'l Norte Festival
Parque Fundidora · Apr 3–5 · Festival
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Paseo Santa Lucía, Parque Fundidora, Cerro de la Silla. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Monterrey and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.