Location: Monterrey
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Top 10 Steakhouse food in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Reviews on Steakhouse food in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Monterrey (Spanish pronunciation: [monteˈrei] ( listen)), is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, in Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is the country's ninth-largest city. Monterrey serves as a commercial center of northern Mexico and is the base of many significant international corporations.
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10. El Castor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By CarolDM1900
This place, a local favorite that's been around for decades (many adult patrons who bring their children here came with their parents when they were kids), offers a casual atmosphere and very well prepared typical "carne asada" (grilled steak) that can be bought by the portion, by the kilo, or by the "parilla" featuring a variety of steak types (including the "arrachera" or skirt steak that is popular here) to feed 4 or 5 people. Prices are modest and quality is very good. Come early because this small restaurant fills up quickly, especially on weekends, when it is really lively.Don't be afraid to come here even if you don't speak Spanish. You'll generally find someone with enough English to explain the dishes. Do bring a good appetite, as portions are generous and you will also want to sample side dishes like "frijoles charros," pinto beans stewed with onion, garlic, bacon, tomatoes and other tasty ingredients, a favorite of the "charros" or traditional Mexican horsemen, the ones favoring those amazingly ornate costumes. Guacamole is also good, as are the refried beans. Nicely spiced bean soup is included with steak orders. Adults and kids alike seem to enjoy the giant fish-bowl like glasses of lemonade with a big dollop of sherbet. But, if you prefer, you can order beer, tequila, and other alcoholic beverages.The inside decor adds to the fun, with walls hung from table top to ceiling with pictures of local cultural and artistic celebrities, some going back many years, others more contemporary. They're great to look at while you're munching on tasty chips and salsa, awaiting the main course. The red and white checked tablecloths, wooden platters showing years of burn marks, and artisanal pottery salsa bowls overflowing with spicy goodness all combine to make things feel friendly and welcoming. These things also suggest the local character of the place: you'll know you're not in Kansas anymore. For a night out with family or friends to enjoy a convivial evening of traditional food that will fill your stomach and not empty your wallet, you really can't go wrong with "El Castor." It's a little hard to find, and traffic can be pretty fierce, so get a map or get instructions if driving, or just take a cab. All the cab drivers know the place. ENJOY.
9. Nueve Fuegos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
We are a Restaurant of International Cuisine and Argentine Grill, in the best area of San Pedro Garza Garcia.
Reviewed By Ruths4
Ate here while staying at the Grand Fiesta Americana. Great location and ambiance. Very well stocked bar with some imaginative cocktails. Beware the steaks! They are huge unless you order a half portion. Great sides and probably one of the most diverse menus in the area.
8. La Nacional
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By DiBruccolino
This review is for the Nacional in the center of town. This place should be atop of the list in MTY restaurants. Itâs got everything: Great atmosphere, Iâve been both at the lower and upper levels. My preference is the lower part of the restaurant. Luckily there may be a band during dinner time and then the place becomes a fiesta.Great food, the food here is fantastic. Meat base as in all of Monterrey.Fantastic service and extremely affordable.Always on my list.
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7. Mr. Pampas Monterrey
Overall Ratings
4 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By DonCesar
In case you are once of us that want to try everything in the menu, this is your place. Good quality cuts and fast service. Pretty much a Brazilian experience.
6. Restaurante San Carlos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By 311queenj
My friend and I chose this restaurant because it was one of the few open restaurants close to our hotel on a particularly cold New Year's Day. The decor and ambience was very nice. The appetizer included a small sample of cabritas (baby goat meat) on a bed of refried beans, served with chips and salsa. Cabritas is comida tipica here, and the main draw of this restaurant. The sample was tasty enough.However, I ended up ordering Tlapeño soup and the chicken breast plate. The soup was just ok and not truly characteristic of Tlapeño soup. It was warm, but not hot. It did not have any avocado, cheese chunks, or carrots. The waiter came back to say they didn't have any chicken. The only other option for white meat was the pork plate, so I ordered that. When it arrived, it was a hunk of charred meat drowned in oil. Not sauce. Oil. I'm no stranger to Mexican food, nor am I a precariously healthy eater, but this plate was inedible. I tried two small bites, but it made my stomach turn. I did not eat it. When they came to take my plate away, they asked if there was a problem. I politely said I didn't care for it because there was more grease than I was used to. The waiter flatly stated that this is how it's served. (I subsequently tried cabritos and other main dishes in other restaurants, and it was not anything like that plate). He did not offer any substitutes, which is fine since I did not wish to try anything else there. Not only was the food very disappointing, but the service was terrible. I travel a lot and am accustomed to the relaxed service protocols in Mexico, but this was something else. Because it was so cold, we both ordered hot tea to drink. The waiter seemed to scowl at that... maybe because he snap-judged us to be cheapskates unwilling to spring for good wine...but the service was noticeably lacking afterward. There were only 3 occupied tables in the entire restaurant and about 5 waiters, two of which stood near the wine wall, chatting most the night. If we tried to get their attention, they would saunter out of eyesight. The other three bustled around, but didn't seem to be actually DOING anything. At least, nothing related to serving. They just scurried to and fro from the kitchen to the dining room, but never carrying anything, except napkins to fold and things to organize, etc. It was odd that they seemed preoccupied in getting ready for the next day instead of attending the customers who were physically present. It seemed that The Lazies against the wall were the supervisors, ordering the young pups around. After one encounter, I thought one of the young waiters might grab the nearest steak knife and run Lazy Supervisor #1 through the back with it as he walked away. At least there was entertainment. Another hold up was the very slow computer system they were using. They had 2 computers, both of which responded at the speed of turtle. In addition, the waiters' fingers would just hover over the screen, endlessly searching...as if the one person trained on these computers had called in sick that night. Whatever the situation, service was slow. I asked for a refill on my tea, and received it as we were paying the bill (after searching for 20 minutes for someone to bring it - the bill). When they finally brought the tea, the tea was warm, not hot, and the cup was dirty - some dried food was stuck just inside the rim. I was very thirsty, but dirty dishes are unsettling at best, so I didn't drink it. The entrees here were expensive. On average, 300 - 900 pesos per plate ($17 - $50) - prices the food did not warrant. They did not charge me for my plate, though, so there's that. There are many good restaurants in Monterrey. This is not one of them. Do yourself a favor and steer clear.
5. Mochomos Monterrey
Overall Ratings
4 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By Redbullx2
Queso fundio n' mochomos special dish and some spicy prawns....what could be better?The service and staff are top notch!! Excellente! The ambience is very cool....smoking is allowed on the patio...crazy busy on a weeknight ....there must be magic in da kitchen.
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4. Los Hidalgos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By 728rubensa
The speciality of restaurant is meat, but they have a great variety with a diverse types of sides that you certainly will enjoy.The service is great, the attention is great also and the environment is perfect for business, families and any other event.The desert was a cake with ice cream with caramel sauce divine.I recommend !
3. La Torrada
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By AlexanderD33
No reservation, but still got a nice table. Large innovative menu (mainly meat), with dishes and cuts I have never seen. First dish was bone marrow "tacos". Incredible!! Then I had the "gaoneras", soft marbled meat tacos, enough for two, and finally a great dessert, lemon pie. BTW my son had an excellent white fish!!. Certainly will go back whenever in Monterrey!!!!
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2. La Nacional - San Jeronimo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1594 reviews
A rare find, find out what local yuppies have been enjoying for generations, very simple food, exquisite steakhouse style meat cuts, lots of pork. A diamond in the dessert. La Nacional team usually rescues recipies from small towns and delivers them to yo
Reviewed By PRIJAHN
Excelent food!!! I simple love the truffled French fries they serve there. Also the meat is really good! But if you do not want to wait hours and hours to be seated in a dinner, does not matter which day of the week, do your reservations previously
1. El Gaucho Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1198 reviews
Reviewed By melanie f
El Gaucho came recommended to us from many people. We ordered the $110.00 dinner for two which was plenty of food for two adults and two children. The presentation of food was fun as it came out on a small grill to our table. Steak, chicken, chorizo were all fantastic! Came with two sides, a bottle of house wine and dessert. There was a guitarist coming to each table which we could hear the music from where we were seated but he didnât come in our room. Cab ride from Marriott S. Casino was about 15 min and $14 each way.
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