Top 5: Restaurants in Southern Mexico

Mexican cuisine is famous around the world, with classic dishes such as burritos and quesadillas now firm favorites in many countries. If you’re in southern Mexico, here are five of the best places to find out what Mexican food is like when it’s at home.

Calabicitas Tiernas, Oaxaca

This vegetarian restaurant serves up a menu which changes with the seasons, using locally sourced ingredients. It always seems to be busy and it isn’t hard to see why.

El Mural de los Poblanos, Puebla

Splash out on some fine dining in Puebla, the seat of Mexican gastronomy. El Mural combines traditional cooking techniques with modern ingredients, served up in the shadow of murals by celebrated artist Antonio Alvarez Moran.

Restaurante LUM, San Cristobal de las Casas

Well designed and trendy with a cool outdoor area, this restaurant serves specialties from the Chiapas, Veracruz and Yucatan regions. It is found inside the Hotel Bo, San Cristobal’s first designer hotel.

Aroma Divino, Puerto Escondido

Take in the sunset after a long day surfing at this atmospheric beachside spot. It’s cheap and cheerful, with vegetarian food dominating the menu.

Entre Tierras, Puebla

Puebla deserves its reputation as a hotspot for foodies, and Entre Tierras is part of that. It’s a great little place, with a sophisticated atmosphere and a menu that takes you on a tour of traditional ingredients and dishes.