Chiapas Gastronomy & Restaurant Guides

Cocoliche is a restaurant that gathers different ideas in a single menu. The international techniques blend with local and traditional Mexican ingredients to seduce the most demanding
palates. The result is always original and delicious offering surprising flavors combinations. Their philosophy is “a little bit of each country, a little bit of each town”. It is a small and cozy place with an emblematic Mexican decoration. At night Cocoliche features local musicians, DJs and cabaret
performers.

This is a regional cuisine restaurant located in a grand house in the Historic Center.   It is the ideal space to promote the cuisine of Chiapas and taste rescued recipes of the region. In Tierra y Cielo, they offer unforgettable experiences that contribute to the sustainable development of Chiapas while providing world-class service. The chef and her staff focus on presenting traditional recipes and regional products dressed in a creative and contemporary way. Fair trade and sustainability are policies that govern all their processes.

Frontera is a place for coffee lovers. They are passionate about coffee and honest food, obsessed with
knowing all the secrets behind the micro-origins and producers they work with. The menu is inspired by travels and places in Mexico and the world, and is based in the community. Food supplies are fresh and they try to offer products with high nutritional content, which allows you to eat in a healthy and conscious way. The menu changes regularly according to the freshest products available. The food is prepared at the moment, to give the best flavor of the menu.

LUM, which in Tzotzil means earth, is an inviting place that reflects the colors of San Cristobal de las Casas while paying homage to the three other classical elements that are essential to life: air, water and fire. In the kitchen, the intrinsic value of each ingredient is respected to create original dishes that reference classic international flavors, aromas and textures while preserving and celebrating the distinct Mexican culinary culture. The team brings to your table freshly made dishes and personalized service, reflecting our love and passion for food.

The design and ambiance of 500 Noches make guests feel integrated in Hispano-American history and culture and the music at this place is an essential part of the experience. In this restaurant the art, wine, coffee and food have special meaning and is expressed through every part of their menu. They also have a wide variety of Mexican crafted beers. The entire staff is committed to offering the best service possible.

In Carajillo, coffee is prepared with the care and caress that it deserves: the beans are roasted and ground in small quantities every day, and the drinks are prepared in view of the diners. Carajillo serves only organic coffee grown in the Altos de Chiapas; there is also Mexican wine, chocolate, tea and mixology. Among its culinary offering this place has the traditional chilaquiles and enmoladas and delicious apple strudel. The specialty is the slow brewed coffee, made in chemex, cold brew or Turkish.

Jardines de San Cristobal opened in 2005 as a house at the bottom of the mountains that offers typical food of Chiapas. The owners always envisioned being able to rescue the families richest recipes of the region and today it is something they fully accomplished. Their food reflects respect for the original recipes, like the chipilin con bolitas and lengua almendrada. This restaurant has a large beautiful garden accompanied with great service that makes every guest feel the warm hospitality of  Mexico.

El Fogón de Jovel, spread across a lovely colonial courtyard, strikes a balance: it caters to tourists but is still popular with locals. Order the Parrillada Chiapaneca for a sampling of regional specialties of Chiapas. Also available is a large selection of tamales, such as the tamal untado, which is stuffed with chicken and mole. In keeping with local ways, they serve a margarita made with posh (local firewater). The atmosphere us softly harmonized with beautiful marimba music and all the staff wear proudly traditional indigenous clothe in a way to express the authentic Mexican spirit.

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