Diners' Choice: Contemporary Mexican restaurants in Monterrey

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Koli Cocina de Origen

4.8

4.8 (365)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

KOLI is a multi-award winning gastronomic concept recognized for exploring the cuisine of northeastern Mexico, its flavors, culture and traditions, transforming them into a tasting menu full of premium ingredients, creativity and uniqueness. It is created by the Rivera-Río brothers, young people with a promising trajectory in national and international gastronomy.

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RogerGold

Dined on Oct 11, 2026

Opening the doors to this almost non descriptive building blasted us with happy professional faces and a cool vibe! Every couse (we did the 13 each) was an informative experience with happy banter about how the chef interpreted each spectacular dish! We enjoyed everything and everyone!! Very creative and delicious!! Thank you so much!

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La Nacional - Gomez Morin

4.8

4.8 (961)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

A Mexican SteakHouse based on thick Cuts, grilled t High Temperatures. You will find the local flavor on the Sides of the Menu. and a Flavourfull touch with our salsas.
Our NO FISH Policy is an oximoron stating our focus on Meats. We do have Fish but on a limited scale, since we promote freshness above all.
The Ingriedient is the King.
Hope to be your temple for business meetings. We will excel at making your stay comfortable and professional.

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EnriqueGold

Dined 3 days ago

Great place. A bit overpriced but worth the visit.

Meza

4.7

4.7 (213)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

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Victor

Dined on Oct 10, 2026

Want to recognize excellent service provided by Jorge and Miguel during our dinner, the whole family enjoyed the good as well as the service and excellent ambience. Very recommended.

La Madalena San Pedro

4.8

4.8 (1436)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

NUESTRA CARTA TU PLATILLO FAVORITO

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Brandon

Dined on Jul 31, 2026

Great service, food and drinks were amazing. Great place to have dinner.

La Embajada

4.6

4.6 (415)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

La Embajada, the new concept of contemporary mexican cuisine, gives you a taste of a 100% mexican restaurant. Its decoration, style and unique ambiance invites you to enjoy an exquisite dinner or a delicious cocktail on its eclectic bar.

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monicaGold

Dined on Jan 4, 2026

I wish more people would broaden their dining experiences to local places. We had the most amazing wonderful dinner here at this little hidden gem. Their empanadas are literally out of this world! The ribeye steak and potatas Bravos (spicy potatoes) yum! Salad with papaya dressing and I recommend the Rioja 🍷 Please help keep them thriving!

Mochomos -Monterrey

4.7

4.7 (1716)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

Mochomos _ Monterrey provides a comfortable, fine dining experience. Its menu includes numerous seafood and steak recipes. Somewhat upscale, it offers dishes like octopus medallions, kawi steak, oysters and shrimp tacos. Each recipe uses fresh ingredients and comes on stylish china with decorative garnishments and sauces. Mochomos-Monterrey also serves a variety of gourmet desserts and stylish cocktails including mojitos, tequilas and its chocolate ball sweet treat. It offers a chic, contemporary d_cor with a terrace that has ceiling to floor windows for better views. Mochomos _ Monterrey is a great place for birthday, anniversary or other celebrations.

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HarinderGold

Dined on Jun 19, 2026

Amazing food, amazing service and awesome ambiance.

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Bodegon San Agustin

4.4

4.4 (95)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

Somos un bodegón que celebra la forma de comer en Monterrey: todo al centro, fuego encendido y la mesa siempre llena. Tapeo, mariscos, tacos y cortes para compartir, con coctelería clásica y vinos que acompañan la plática.

Tatemate

4.6

4.6 (585)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

Tatemate presents Mexican cuisine through a contemporary, fine-casual lens, while bringing vibrant excitement and adventure that is sure to enchant even the most traveled foodies.

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Aline

Dined on May 2, 2026

Great food, Mexican fusion and prehispanic dishes

Lazaro y Diego

4.6

4.6 (526)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

About the restaurant

Lazaro y Diego specializes in homemade Mexican cuisine. Its menu features various traditional dishes such as enchiladas, tacos and burritos along with grilled steak, fish and chicken entr_es. Add flavor and spice to your meal with its fresh guacamole or salsa. An extensive list of beers, wines and specialty cocktails are included on the menu at Lazaro y Diego. Enjoy a warm and casual ambience when dining at Lazaro y Diego. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a weekend brunch, the dining room�s d_cor showcases globe lighting, wood ceiling panels and live plants throughout.

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EmilianoGold

Dined on Oct 4, 2026

My breakfast was delicious! I would recommend to use natural Nata for the Conchas, the one they have tasted very artificial and it’s not as good and delicious as the natural one.

Pink Burrito

4.6

4.6 (15)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San Pedro Garza García

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