Things to do in Monterrey this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Monterrey this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
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.
MARCO Museum
CultureCentro
Mexico's premier contemporary art museum — Ricardo Legorreta-designed.
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
- Locals' favourites right now: Paseo Santa Lucía, Parque Fundidora, Cerro de la Silla. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.