Puebla offers some of the most extraordinary food I’ve had in Mexico. In addition to being the root of many traditional Mexican foods like Mole and Chiles en Nogada, Puebla is a hub for Mexican fusion. It’s probably also the one place in Mexico where you can get food from any Mexican state!
Comedor 360
You can’t win ’em all. While the presentation and setting were wonderful, the food at Comedor 360 wasn’t impressive. Bland soup, tough steak.
El Anafre Rojo
Our favorite and most visited was El Anafre Rojo. The service, ambiance, presentation, and quality were all exceptional. The best part is that it is not well known so we didn’t have to fight crowds for a seat!
Marrow
We chanced upon this place on its opening day, and it was exceptional. With the World Cup going on, it was hard to find even an elegant restaurant without the game blaring in the foreground. Marrow has it all, ambiance, taste, presentation, and service! I’m sorry to report that Marrow has since closed.
Salón Mezcalli
We stopped by here on an epicurean food tour. Salón Mezcalli specializes in Mezcal, which unfortunately, I don’t really care for, but they did have some decent Tequila.
Maizal
Without question, Maizal had the best presentation of all the restaurants we visited. Unfortunately, the presentation superseded the taste.
Ciudad Sagrada
Ciudad Sagrada is actually located in Cholula, right next to Puebla. It makes the perfect spot to fuel up before heading out to climb the pyramid. It’s a very beautiful courtyard setting with a view of Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios.
Cafe y Tocino
How can you go wrong with a place called coffee and bacon? Cafe y Tocino was all about comfort foods and they came through on the thick cut bacon!
Ojo de Agua
I found out later that Ojo de Agua is a chain, but there’s nothing wrong with a chain that serves consistently healthy food and drinks. Throw in a Ferris wheel, and you’ve got a well rounded experience!
El Mural
Probably the most famous restaurant for traditional Pueblan cuisine is El Mural de los Poblanos. The walls are painted with some of Puebla’s most significant citizens, and the food is traditional from the region but served in a non-traditional way.
Overall, we were more impressed with food in Puebla than anywhere else we’ve eaten in Mexico. Sometimes it’s nice to get beyond Mexican street food, and it doesn’t cost a whole lot more.
