Location: Jalpan de Serra
Top Restaurants in Jalpan de Serra
Where to Eat in Jalpan de Serra: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Jalpan de Serra (Spanish (help·info)) is a town in Jalpan de Serra Municipality located in the north of the state of Querétaro, Mexico. It is located in the heart of an important ecological zone called the Sierra Gorda. It is also the site two of five Franciscan missions, including the first one, to have been built in the mid-18th century, and declared a World Heritage Site in 2003. The municipality is also home to a small but important indigenous group called the Pame. However, the municipality has been losing population since the mid-20th century even though recent events such as the town being named a Pueblo Mágico have worked to create a tourism industry.
Things to do in Jalpan de Serra
1. El Aguaje Del Moro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Jodi T - Queretaro, Mexico
Went on the basis of great reviews. It's close to centro, maybe a block out, easy to find. The Terrace is nice, over looking the soccer field and Mountains. They're famous for their enchiladas with Cecina, so that's what we had. We like spicy; my whole family is Mexican. But wow, when you have to drown the enchiladas in crema because it is so spicy... no. On the bright side, Cecina was tasty and the beer ice cold.
2. Las Carretas
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By pumpermum - BC
We had a very enjoyable experience dining at Las Carretas.
We sat outside on the patio and were served by a very efficient and professional waiter. Totopos and salsas to start were excellent. We both had shrimp in mojo de ajo (104 pesos) and they were fantastic. Served with rice and a very nice array of vegetables.
I had a good Sangria and my daughter said her pina colada was excellent. We really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend to travellers.
3. Restaurant Tequila
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By tomshort003 - Jalpan de Serra, Mexico
Love the area all around Jalpan, but the town suffers in restaurant options. Even though Tequila was highly rated here and by the locals, the only positive I found was the very good Tequila shot they offer upon arrival. Service - terrible. I arrived at 5:30PM today, and there was one other man dining. The waitress forgot to bring two items that I ordered with my acamaya (crawfish) dinner. After I had to remind her, they came but my dinner was finished. The crawfish were a total waste of money. The only flavour they had was the garlic spice. They were two or more day old catch and were "mushy". I lived many years on the Gulf Coast of US, so I am familiar with this delicacy. Prices - very inflated. And I have lived all over Mexico for 28 years. There are much better restaurants in Jalpan where the locals eat, and you will pay a fraction of the pesos. This place is overrated on this site. Diner Beware!
4. Tapanco'S Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Alejandra R
My brother and I visited this restaurant Thanksgiving break (Nov 2017). I was pleasantly surprised. The food was really good. My brother ordered cecina (like a steak that's common in here) with fries (made from scratch!), and I ordered enfrijoladas, which is a Mexican dish that consists of cheese tacos covered in a bean sauce. It was delicious! Staff was very attentive, the view and the ambiance was really nice and the drinks were really good. Best michelada I have drank in a long time. I thought the courtesy drinks they offer you when you first get there (which can be a Tequila shot or a beer) was a really nice gesture. And thank goodness for the Wi-Fi! Over all, quite a nice experience.
5. Pepe Pastes
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By AECC - Queretaro City, Mexico
Es el típico Paste de Hidalgo con papa y Carne , aunque también hay otros sabores como Mole con Pollo, Queso con Zarzamora, Manzana etc lo importante es que también hay empanadas de sabores diverso y es bueno distinguir las masas, es un buen lunch carretero .buena atención de la encargada Micaela Chavez .
