Flavors, aromas, spices and colors heighten the pleasure of eating. Tuxtla offers a great variety of dishes which will satisfy even the most demanding palate. They are famous for their sweet confections, which they continue to make in the tradition of their ancestors. Some of the culinary highlights of Chiapas include cochito horneado or roast pork, chipilin tamales, stuffed with a tasty leafy vegetable, tasajo con pepita, or beef in dried pumpkin seed sauce, and pozol and tascalate which are delicious traditional beverages made with ground corn and cocoa.
The restaurants in Tuxtla offer a variety of dining options, such as regional, Mexican, and international. They range from simple, traditional restaurants to more sophisticated, elegant ones. All over Marimba Park, there are lots of stands, inexpensive small restaurants and coffee shops, which are perfect for sampling the delights of Chiapanecan cuisine.
Las Pichanchas
Las Pichanchas is highly recommended by most locals. Dine while you listen to beautiful marimba music, heard as soon as you walk into the restaurant. Experience the cozy atmosphere and friendly service, as you ring the bell on your table to call the waiter over and order your next delicious dish.
Perhaps order a 'pumpo' (the house drink) as an appetizer, while you wait for your meal and hear the waiters shout "The pumpo is ready", "There goes the pumpo", or "The pumpo is here" while the customers ring the bells on their tables. Then at 9:00 p.m. the customers are handed a rattle and a performance of folk dancing begins. As the group of dancers performs the audience makes clattering sounds with their 'chinchines' or rattles. You may even feel like dancing yourself, so don't hesitate and go right ahead.
El Campanario
This restaurant is located in Chiapa de Corzo, just a 15-minute ride from Tuxtla Gutierrez. El Campanario features an extensive menu of authentic Chiapanecan cuisine and traditional beverages. It has ethnic decor and displays wonderful samples of regional Parachicos and Chiapanecan costumes. These are used every January, in the yearly reenactment of a popular legend from the time of the Spanish colony and it is the most important holiday for the locals. Also on display are several black and white, as well as color photographs depicting the transformations the city has undergone throughout the years.
Las Canteras
Las Canteras, located in downtown Tuxtla Gutierrez, serves regional cuisine and an array of Mexican and seafood specialties. Besides the excellent food, the restaurant also displays a splendid collection of paintings on the walls. The delicious cuisine and their excellent service are this establishment's highlights.
Mi Viejo Pueblito
Mi Viejo Pueblito is located north of the city and serves Mexican cuisine, specializing in Pueblan delicacies. Savor delicious dishes as you listen to soft music and admire the beautiful view of the mountains that surround the city. You can't miss going to this restaurant.
Le Chat de la Nuit
Dining at Le Chat de la Nuit will be one of the most memorable experiences you have in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Specializing in French cuisine, Le Chat de la Nuit has an elegant atmosphere, French style decor, and cozy lighting. This beautiful restaurant offers fine dining and excellent service and is the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening. They have a great variety of national and imported wines and beverages and also complimentary wireless internet access. Come and enjoy a memorable a delicious, memorable meal at Le Chat de la Nuit.