The style of cooking in Nuevo Laredo is heavily influenced by that of the neighboring state of Nuevo Leon and consists mainly of delicious tacos made from grilled meat, juicy baby goat ''al pastor'', flour tortillas, and ''machacado'' which is scrambled eggs with tasty Mexican-style beef jerky. Soups and stews are also common in this Northern border city, especially those cooked with pork. A taco should always be covered in hot sauce, and the people of Nuevo Laredo definitely follow this rule, with red, green, orange and even brown sauces decorating the dishes and spicing up the flavors of the city. Seafood in Nuevo Laredo is not as common as poultry, baby goat, pork and beef; nevertheless, there are a few restaurants that offer delicious dishes prepared with fresh seafood brought directly from the Mexican Gulf.
Chilitos
Great quality steaks are a staple at ''Chilitos''. Here you will find: steaks grilled to perfection, BBQ ribs, fish fillets, shrimps with chipotle (smoked jalapeno pepper), shrimps with mango sauce, coconut shrimp, among a whole host of other tantalizing dishes.
El Rincon del Viejo
If you are looking for a great place to try the delightful regional food, "El Rincon del Viejo" is the perfect place to do so. This restaurant is open every day of the week and it has a capacity for up to 250 people, it has live mariachi music and a bright, airy atmosphere.
Mandinga
Simply the most amazing seafood in all Nuevo Laredo is found under one roof at "Mandinga" restaurant. This delightful restaurant presents a wonderful a la carte menu in addition to banquet services and delivery.
Paseo Colon
Come and enjoy delicious International cuisine in a casual atmosphere. "Paseo Colon" restaurant offers a breakfast buffet and an a la carte menu for lunch. Come and discover why "Paseo Colon" is one of the most popular restaurants in Nuevo Laredo.
Rancho Su Majestad el Taco
With a gastronomical tradition dating back more than 30 years, this intriguing restaurant is committed to presenting visitors with the most exquisite Mexican cuisine. As expressed in the name, the specialty of this restaurant is the world famous Mexican taco, which can be filled with chicken, beef or spicy pork.
Rancho Su Majestad el Taco also features many traditional soups and stews from different towns in Mexico, such as Pozole, Birria, Aztec and Tlalpeno, among many others. We must also mention that this restaurant has its own Tequila, ''El Rancho", distilled in Jalisco following the highest standards of quality.