La Nacional is a very nice upscale restaurant. The fine tablecloths, the impeccably dressed…read morewaiters, and the fine leather seating are all evocative of a steakhouse. But the place is also hip: we were there on a World Cup day, and there were many fans watching the game. It was festive and lively. The food is outstanding. We got the fried cauliflower, the arranchera (strip steak), the suckling pig (as tacos), and the creme brûlée flan. The steak was deliciously marbled, and cooked to perfection. It melted a bit on the tongue. The suckling pig tacos were dynamite. The meat was tender, and topped with a crispy piece of chicharron. The presentation was impeccable. The flan was also really tasty, and made for a light, sweet, and to a delicious meal.

Went here for dinner with work friends. The waiter said it was the best steak in Mexico, so heck…read moreyeah. Had multiple apps, all were good...especially the carpaccio. The ribeye was fantastic! WOW! Pecan pie may have been the best I have ever had. Chateau Talbot wine there as well, which was a great treat!

Very cool and very Mexican place. Well worth a visit. It is in an actually cool neighborhood with…read moreinteresting shops nearby. I ordered a trollebus and want to try an elote next time.

El Cafelito was a quick stop for my buddy and I. We had just gotten done walking around downtown…read moreMonterrey, and we were tired due to the intense heat that day. We decided to stop into this coffee shop, as it is located right next to the lot in which we parked. The coffee shop is small, but we were able to get a table nonetheless. Their menu seems small, but I assure you, their drinks are worth it. I opted for an iced tea, and my buddy got a mocha. I got a pastry as well, and munched on it while the baristas brought us our drinks. The pastry was pretty good, I could tell that they made it with quality ingredients. My tea was delicious, while my buddy's drink was strong. The vibe in this coffee shop is relaxed. It looks pretty well hidden, away from the main avenues in the downtown area. However, it is a good find.

The coffee is excellent and the staff is friendly. However looking at the mildew ceiling with water…read morestains is not appealing.