Native Trails MyTrails 2026 84 Chiapas 10 Restaurant Histórico Café Tostador Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$ In the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the Histórico Café Tostador invites guests to pause in a restored 19th-century colonial building. The café combines traditional Chiapanecan cuisine with the region’s long coffee heritage, one of Mexico’s most important coffee-producing areas since the late 19th century. A highlight is the “Café de Olla,” prepared with cinnamon and piloncillo, an unrefined cane sugar, and served freshly brewed. Homemade pastries, quesadillas with regional cheese, and mole dishes accompany the experience, while the aroma of freshly roasted beans fills the air with warm, spicy notes. 11 Restaurant Las Pichanchas Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$ Las Pichanchas is a cozy restaurant in the center of San Cristóbal de las Casas. The tables in the small, roofed patio welcome you to a relaxed get-together. Every day from 8.45 p.m., the restaurant presents colorful dances accompanied by the sounds of the traditional marimba. The cuisine has specialized in the typical dishes of the state of Chiapas – so you should absolutely not miss the delicious tamales (stuffed corn dough cooked in corn leaves) or pechuga jacuané (chicken breast with a bean stuffing). Leave some room for the chimbos, though, a dessert prepared from egg yolks and cinnamon. 12 Restaurant Jardines de Chiapa Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$ Only several hundred meters from the landing of the boats to the Cañón del Sumidero, you find the pleasant ambience of the Jardines de Chiapa. For more than a quarter of a century, this restaurant has cultivated the typical cuisine of Chiapas, which is rooted in times long past. The choice between the many delicacies of the rich buffet is not easy, but Cochito al horno is one of the specialties of the Jardines and will certainly also tickle your palate. 13 Restaurant Abrecampo Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$ At Restaurant Abrecampo in Chiapa de Corzo, you enjoy regional cuisine overlooking the Río Grijalva. Founded in 1528, the town is one of the oldest settlements in Chiapas and remains closely linked to the fertile lowland basin in the heart of the state; accordingly, the menu is based on ingredients such as corn, the traditional herb chipilín, aromatic highland herbs, and cacao from Soconusco. Typical dishes include chipilín tamales, cochito horneado, and sopa de pan chiapaneca, prepared according to traditional recipes that offer an authentic insight into the cuisine of the Grijalva Valley. 14 Restaurant Los Ángeles Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$ The restaurant Los Ángeles in the homonymous Hacienda has been welcoming guests since the year 2004 and occupies a considerable area in the large district town of Comitán de Domínguez. The proximity to Guatemala, the Lacandon jungle and the upland of Chiapas provides the restaurant with excellent fresh ingredients such as pineapple, coffee and beef for the regional Mexican and international dishes. These are served in an elegant ambience with linen tablecloths, wooden furniture and candelabras, complemented by excellent service. 15 Restaurant Mercado San José Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$ The Mercado San José food court is located in the historic center of Comitán. Just a block from Museo de la Ciudad, this beautiful colonial building features a range of modern restaurants and a cozy seating area in the colorfully decorated courtyard. Here you can stop by to explore the picturesque city and enjoy freshly prepared Mexican and international cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Among the restaurants represented are, for example, the Pizzeria El Punto, the Argentine Tango Grill and the El Puerto Mariscos & Grill, which offers delicious ceviches with fresh seafood. In addition, El Thai serves sushi and Asian soups, or savor the hearty, chorizo-filled tacos of Señor Barriga. For dessert, treat yourself to the sweet works of art of Café Postres para el Alma: delicate crème brulée, lemon tart and mousse de guayaba await you.
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