La Nacional is a very nice upscale restaurant. The fine tablecloths, the impeccably dressed waiters, 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. read more

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Wouldn't recommend. Frankly the person who issued this place a star ought to be put in front of a court of inquiry. Not awful but not worth the trip and Definitely nowhere near Michelin territory. Service was slow and inattentive. Salmon was over cooked. Asparagus was ok. Beef Chicharron was dry. I would have braised them fried. Don't waste your time or money folks. read more

Went here for dinner with work friends. The waiter said it was the best steak in Mexico, so heck yeah. 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! read more

La Nacional - Pecan pie - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

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In a city full of steakhouses, La Nacional stands apart with a timeless commitment to quality and service. I've dined here twice over the past few years, and each visit has been consistently outstanding. The steaks are top-tier--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The starters are just as impressive, always managing to spark your appetite without overshadowing the main event. And the wine list? Second to none, with options that perfectly complement the food. Add to that the refined, attentive service, and you've got a dining experience that keeps you coming back. If you're in Monterrey and looking for a steakhouse that knows exactly what it's doing, La Nacional is a must. read more

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We went to the location off San Jeronimo (two other spots are in the area near San Pedro and Parque Fundidora). Very hip, bougie ambiance. Service was superb. Felt very well attended to, not forgotten, and boxed up to-go like champs! Here's everything we got - Me: ceviche habanero as appetizer with cortadillo as main course. I loved the appetizer but felt the cortadillo was overpriced for the quantity. Her: queso fundido appetizer with ribeye with chile pique. We both liked the fundido but her steak was cooked closer to rare when she wanted medium well. No "cut test" to see if it's good Dessert: pecan blueberry pie So food okay but a bit of a letdown. read more

The food was good, not great. They have steak, not chicken, which is normal since it's a steakhouse. The service was below the price level. The ambiance was great, and they have a separate bar area glasses in, with football. I've only been there once, and would probably go again. read more

There are LOTS of steakhouses like this in Monterrey. The menu here will look like many others around the city, but the steadiness of quality and service sets it apart. And though this location may not have the flashiest service or best view, it's my favorite in all other ways. It's easy to get in and out of, and there is good parking. Depending on which direction you come in from, you may need to turn left to go right. Be patient with the traffic, it's worth the wait! Make a reservation. Monterrey loves reservations. Though on many days you'll be able to get in just fine, it's better to know before you go, and La Nacional is no different. This is a top spot for business dinners, dates, and family celebrations, so it can be surprisingly busy, even during the week. Think center of the table service. Most dishes here are made to share. If you don't know what to order, ask. The waitstaff here are pros. They will guide you to the right amount of food for your group, and to some of the best options. If you have a smaller group, ask for a cut of meat served a couple of different ways. Consider vegetables as starters. Though this is steakhouse, the vegetables are well-prepared. Artichokes, yes. Beets, yes. Asparagus, yes. Try them all. Save plenty of room for the main event, meat. I recommend their specialty, rock-salt ribeye and if you've got the room for it, go for the grilled octopus. If you've got a large group, try everything. Pass it around and talk about everyone's favorites. Take your time and savor it. t's a fun place to learn how others like to eat and how they think about food. And if after all that you still have room, try some dessert. They're all solid. read more

La Nacional was recommended to me by locals that I was working with saying that's it's a must go to spot if you're in Monterrey and I have to concur! Everything was amazing! It was so good I went two times. First time I ordered the rib eye filet with bone marrow and garlic and it was perfect! The hey roast the garlic whole and squeeze it out at the table. The second time I had tuna ceviche that was super fresh and the portion size was big enough for sharing for multiple people. I ate all of it myself so I just ordered one taco after and it was the Coffin pig taco. It was delicious!. Crispy outside and tender inside. Also tried a special pechuga mezcal recommended by the waiter made with crushed bugs that changes the color to red and it was excellent as well. The service is top notch and the ambiance is very nice! I want to come back and try everything! read more

Wish we made reservations as we waited an hour while the smart locals had reservations and walked right in. My pulpo was stunning In flavor and texture ! Best octopus I've ever had! Also had a surprisingly tasty whole fried cauliflower that was seasoned nicely. Probably the best cauliflower I've ever had also. They serve decent Mexican wines but they seem to lack depth compared to Napa wines. read more

La Nacional - Cauliflower - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

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A colleague of mine (local in San Pedro) took me to this amazing place. First, the interior made me feel I'm in a movie scene. Top notch service and food. See the video how meals being served. Visual and gastro joy. I'd love to visit again! At the end we also had a desert which was awesome too. read more

La Nacional - Octopus - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

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In Monterrey for business, arriving late on Sunday night, and luck would have it that my hotel was a mere block from Nacional. And they had the Sunday night football game on. Was able to secure a table in the bar, and proceeded to order up some "senoritas" tacos which were a fresh, almost crepe like flour tortilla stuffed with carne asada, beans snd cheese, then lightly char grilled. Delicious! Tried the grilled beet & avocado salad which was good, but I found it a bit too rich with the pistachio Mayo "dressing" that accompanied it. Great place, very masculine design and ambiance which was very comforting after a long day of traveling. read more

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Wished I had pictures to show how perfect the food, service and staff was but my phone died. Best octopus , seasoned and cooked to perfection with a black rice as a side. Steaks were paired with a Malbec as a suggestion get only one steak and share it because it was huge. Also main dessert a combination of flan with cheesecake was superb ! Ambiance classy so dress accordingly. read more

Fantastic birthday dinner. The location is elegant and the food is wonderful. I had the grilled octopus over black rice. It far surpassed my expectations. The server was informative and cocktails were unique and fun. read more

Everything was so delicious and the ambiance was great! I was presently surprised by American rick music playing throughout based on how upscale looks. It was pretty cool and the food was awesome. Try the tuna ceviche and the apple pie fritter thing that was beautiful! I wish my camera hadn't died otherwise I would have posted lots of pics! read more

We absolutely loved it. We were supposed to go to La Catarina but they were full and so we ended up here on recommendation from a friend. Glad we did. Loved where we sat, very clean restaurant with great staff. We hardly knew any Spanish and the staff specially Ramires was so helpful. He translated everything for us and made it so smooth for us. We had the tenderloin taco.. best best best taco I ever had.. loved how flavourful and tender the meat was... We also had the chicharron de rib eye. It was good too but lot of food. Trust me just tacos does the job. We also had the latte- tasty Mezcal drink.. forgot the name.. had spiced salt around. I think had pineapple too. Little sweet for our taste- so I will rate this good We had Jose Cuervo reserva de familia single shot - such a smooth tequila We also had don julio reposado - good They gave garden with the tequilas.. just yummm read more

Solid choice. Great selection of food from tacos to steak to salads. Good place for business or date night

This is why yelp needs to allow for exceptions in their rating process. This is definitely one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in the past year - no lie. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was just sick crazy delicious. And, the game was on to boot. Too shelf service, Amazing food - a must try. I'm literally stoned on food right now. read more

Meh, I had high expectations for this place, but the waiter as well as food ruined our the experience , he was first to pushy, then when we asked questions his attitude was really arrogant, we also noticed that he was sick which we were not too happy because managers need to make sure that every person that comes in contact with food to be in good health, meat was over priced and unflavored. Wine was also poor measure. Nah in my opinion I suggest going to Mochomos because was our favorite restaurant in Monterrey. read more

La Nacional - Filete - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

The food here is very good and delicious. 酒店对面找到一家饭店，发现竟然是Yelp附近排名第一，服务员非常好，推荐几个菜式都很不错，环境也很好，会推荐 read more

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Amazing, food, service, and ambiance 10/10. Try the rib eye a la sal and the alcachofa

Pésimo servicio y calidad de los alimentos, lo único bueno fue el pastel de pistache. Fui a festejar a mi madre y se llevó pésima experiencia. Al final pedíamos el pastel y pregunté si podía prender una vela a lo que el staff me comentó "No se puede ya que tenemos reglas contra incendios" ????!!!! Neta? Haha. Lo siento, no volveré y no lo recomiendo. read more

My boyfriend wanted to try this place our last day in Monterey - this place was just pure awesome in every sense of the word. We ordered more food than we normally do - the taco and the rib eye was just an explosion of deliciousness, man we still talk about it to this day! We also tried the octopus and I do not know how they cooked it, but it was the melt in your mouth kind - till next time La Nacional... read more

When I think about a classic, classy Mexican dining room, I think of La Nacional as the quintessential Mexican experience. I have been to many hip, authentic, and classic places in Mexico City and Monterrey and hands down this place wins. The service is old school, something like the quality you would find in an old school American Steakhouse. Upon dining here, I had the best margarita I have ever had in my life, they perfectly mixed Grand Marnier and likely Herandura o Don Julio to perfection. Everything on the menu looked great. We had some variety of BBQ Pork and a Steak for 2. Both were outstanding. Between, great food, great drinks, great service, and an awesome atmosphere La National takes the cake. When in Monterrey it is a must to go here. read more

Amazing restaurant. Great service. Food kept on coming. The beef chicharrones (fried rip eye) sits on top of the best guacamole I've ever had. The beets were seriously tremendous and unforgettable. I'm still full nearly a week later. read more

Excellent food with the sommelier coming around to suggest a great bother of wine. Steak was of very high quality and perfectly cooked. Cool thing is there a open air lounge to wait for your table and they serve you free beer, with a guy to polish your shoes right outside. Definitely one for the occasion. read more

The best place to have a business meeting, have a drink with friends, or enjoy a good beer accompanied by the best food in northern Mexico. Excellent quality cuts, the marinated ribs are delicious. Excellent service. Tasteful facilities and a quiet atmosphere. read more

Went there for dinner and had the Rib-eye and the asparagus. The ribeye was cooked to perfection and it was a big portion(500g). The asparagus were also cooked well and tasted great, especially once I added the butter that comes on the side. I finished with the Banana Foster dessert and it was probably the best one I've ever tasted. Really recommend this place when in Monterrey. read more

La Nacional - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

Best restin Mty hands down. Special meats and great variety of grilled ites. Careful service will not disappoint.

10/10 Get the black pastor/ piquín salsa and the stuffed/charred onion taco. The local wine is excellent as well read more

Wow, the meal we had here was simply outstanding, I strongly recommend the Ribeye steak, it was fantastic and cooked perfectly. I am from Kansas City and know something about steak. They served it with fresh tortillas, The other plate we shared was the Salmon, it had great flavot. I also loved the atmosphere, very nice. The quality of the food made the place a real value, I will eat here every time I'm in Monterrey. Wash it all down with some Don julio, or Mexican wine! read more

La Nacional - The Ribeye steak - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

If you visit Monterrey, this restaurant is a must. Its delicious of course, but most importantly: it really shows what modern mexican food FROM THE NORTH is all about (cause there's a difference)... It is pricey, but worth every peso.. service, food, decor, everything is top notch, but don't expect candles and a romantic setting... its modern sophistication, simple yet up to date.. Trust me, Just go: you will love it, recommend it, miss it and go back whenever you visit. Oh- and the deserts are TO DIE FOR.- read more

Food quality is outstanding. There are some real world class chefs here. Every dish has exceeded my expectations. That's how good this place is. Reservations are strongly recommended to avoid a long wait. The outside area can get very hot despite the water spraying fans. Inside is best to really enjoy your meal. read more

La Nacional - Chicharrón de Ribeye - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

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Simple menú with the right dishes great sirloin a la sal and tacos de lechón always order it with michelada and tequila or mezcal Amazing Chile pikin salsa I absolutely love this place I can eat here every weekend expensive but it's all worth it don't forget cake for desert! read more

We didn't expect to end up somewhere so fancy, but we did and were taken by surprise with the food. My wife had a steak. It was too salty for my taste but she loved it. I had the bone-marrow tacos and they knocked me out of my chair. They were amazing. We also had a pistachio cake after that was decent too. It feels unlikely we were get to return here but the memory of that meal sticks with us a year later! read more

This place is AMAZING. The service is impeccable, and the prices are good for the quality that you are getting. I didn't have a single complaint. The steak I had was great, and huge! Also, I strongly recommend getting the guacamole. It's big enough for the whole table and is amazing! read more

La Nacional - Mexican Near Me - Monterrey, NLE

Maybe - no, probably - the best steakhouse in Monterrey/SPGG. No need to go anywhere else. Sure, I could mention the great appetizers, the superb service, the pleasant ambiance (I like the San Jeronimo location a bit more than Gomez Morin, but who's counting), but all that matters is that you will have one of the greatest steaks in your life. Go. read more

If you are going on a business trip to Monterrey, this is the place to take your clients/costumers/providers to eat. They have a little bit of everything regarding Northern food. The ribeye is mind blowing cooked to perfection, the fideos secos is the most delicious thing, the guacamole, queso fundido, asado de puerco, really any dish is amazing, rich in flavor and mouth watering. Please do yourself a favor and order Tuetanos! Every time I go back to Monterrey I long to visit this place. Atmosphere is very elegant and sober. Drinks are always good and waiters are very attentive. Desserts are a must here. read more

* Disclaimer: this was one of the best meals I've ever had * ** Top 10 Global Elite ** Having been logging my culinary experiences via Yelp for some five years now, I've had some truly fantastic meals. Some of those fantastic meals have warranted five star reviews, but they're often so few and far between that I think "yeah, five stars is plenty". Every so often, however, a meal comes along that truly changes my perspective on food, and it's in those very rare moments that I think "man, I do wish that I could identify this establishment as something worthy of more than just five stars that are so commonly overgranted these days". Monterrey's "La Nacional" is one of those establishments, and it's where I had a truly perspective changing meal. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I'm fortunate enough to work in a very diverse office, and so I took the reactions from my Mexican co-workers very seriously when I told them I was going to Monterrey for business, which would include a business dinner. "La Nacional" was the first thing both of them said, and it turns out that was their gut reaction for very, very good reason. The atmosphere and service at La Nacional is top notch, and when I say top notch I mean it's very much akin to what you might find in the uppermost echelon of dining in the United States. A highly trained and attentive but not overbearing staff compliments a welcoming atmosphere with seating both indoors and out. For a non (or rather minimal) Spanish speaker like myself? No problem, as the staff were able to communicate just fine and make use of English menus. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Okay, so I was so caught up in the glory that was this meal that I forgot to log specific prices, and I can't find my itemized receipt nor prices online. However, know this - my party of six ordered the following. All of it: Appetizers: Roasted Artichoke Caesar Salad Guacamole and Rib eye fajitas (with fresh flour and corn tortillas) Mains: Two orders of the Salted Rib eye Grilled Fish Flank Steak Desserts: Two dishes of ice cream with caramel Molten Chocolate Cake with ice cream Non alcoholic beverages The grand total? $336 USD. Anywhere in the United States this would have very easily been $600 worth of food or more, but the prices were more than reasonable for such a high end restaurant. I do recall that the Salted Rib Eye, which is a full 2.2 pounds of meat, was $58. A bargain if ever there was one. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Like I said, this was absolutely perspective changing food. Do I normally like artichoke? I don't, but this appetizer (and the sauce!) was divine. It's no surprise they sell the sauce separately to take home if you wish. Do I love salad? I don't, but I could have eaten this salad with amazing croutons and honey mustard dressing all day long. The tortillas? Divine, both flour and corn. As for the Salted Rib Eye that I ordered as a shared main. My goodness gracious. As quality a cut of meat as you'll ever see cooked to absolute perfection with a sea salt that could make a piece of cardboard taste like Filet Mignon. Wonderful. By the end of it all I didn't think I could stomach even another bite, but the molten chocolate cake blew me away even though I'm often not a cake person. This entire meal was life changing. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Without question or hesitation. This was one of the best meals I've ever had. Period. Star Granted. read more

If you want to have a great lunch or dinner, with family, customers, with your friends, or even with your other half; La Nacional will deliver. Great place and atmosphere. Highly recommended!! read more

Superb. Great service. Chicharrones de rib-eye are a gem. Must eat. Rib-eye was awesome. The only issue is that while waiting outside you are supposed to get complementary wine. And the lady serves you a sip of wine. She said that it was "to sample only". Seriously? A tiny sip of wine? Because of that issue I won't return. Retrain your "sampling" employee. read more