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El Meson de la Corregidoro: Location! Atmosphere!

We ate here often because the prices were the most reasonable of any of the restaurants on this plaza, the food was consistently good, as well as the drinks, always live music - singers, and we love the atmosphere on Plaza Corregidora. Average meals run 45 pesos.

Favorite Dish: Quessidila Courizo is very good!

Address: Plaza Corregidora

Comparison: less expensive than average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Mexican

Cantina Monument Plaza: El Torro!

You can't miss this place. This atmospheric bar is filled with bullfight memorabelia including at least 20 stuffed bull heads. It's mainly a bar that I guess has a fixed lunch. We got it, we ate it, but there was absolutely no English spoken, although everyone was extremely friendly and glad to have us there. We asked for a menu and there was none. As the waiter rambled off some foods, we said yes when we recognized one or two, but we ended up getting a 4 course lunch that was delicious for practically nothing. I think they basically serve the same set menu for a fixed price and everything is included. For lunch the 2 of us each got soup, 2 taquitos, 2 shredded beef with saft tacos, and rice, popcorn and for dessert - ground beef salad. We also had 2 margaritas and 2 beer between us and the bill came to 120 Pesos total (about $10.50).

Favorite Dish: The shredded beef.

Address: 159 Calle Independencia, La Selva Tourina

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: From Convent Santa Cruz walk toward the Mirador/Acueducto on Indepndencia. It's about 1 block on the left.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

El Naranjo: Great cappucino and pastery

I frequented El Naranjo, with it's pricey, but delicious cappacino, at 25 Pesos. They are known for their spiced coffee (spiced with liquor) that goes for 40 Pesos. They offer breakfast and snacks. 4 tables outside on Guerraro Plaza and a few indoors. I just liked relaxing on the plaza and watching life go buy and this is a great place to do it!

Address: Guerraro Plaza

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: 2 blocks down Madero from Plaza Zenea

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Coffeehouse

La Hacienda de Don Ramon: Mariachis every night!

This place is known by all the locals in Queretaro who come to hear the excellent mariachi bands. Its a large lively place, very Mexican modern and upscale. The food was great, but the Mariachi band was the real highlight, great performers! Wonderful atmosphere!! One of the only places that offers nightly mariachi music. Out of the center, but just a 20 Peso taxi ride from the center. Reasonable prices for the entertainment and atmosphere. Waiters and management speak English.

Favorite Dish: I had the "ram," believe it or not, but it was superb, must have been slow roasted all day, cooked Mexican style.

Address: Blvd. Bernado Quintana No. 171, Lorma Dorada

Comparison: about average

Phone: 213-47-84

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Mexican

San Miguelito: For a night of romance and fine food don't miss

The setting can't be beat. It is in the newly renovated house of 5 patios, completely restored and adorned with museum quality pieces including art work, buffets, chairs, etc. Truly elegent!! Reservations are definitly needed on weekends. We were there on a night of some kind of a culminating dinner for a large group (about 60) of US college students. Entertainment included live music, mainly singers, but more as background music, so you could still enjoy conversation. They serve enormous margaritas, so what out for them! My one night eating non-Mexican was here as they offered choose your own addins for pasta and it looked great. I wasn't disappointed. It was wonderful and only 75 pesos. My husband got a Mexican beef dish (forgot the name), but he was very pleased. They serve a good selection of mexican dishes, as well as steaks, seafood and pasta. Our appetizer was also wonderful. With 2 margaritas, 3 beers, and appetizer and 2 main dishes, our bill was 505 Pesos, or $45. We couldn't have eaten at a place like this in the US for double the amount. The service was excellent despite the fact that most of the waiters were waiting on the group and our waiter had about 7 tables. Our only complaint was having to wait 90 minutes for the bill. Literally! Many customers got up and stormed out after the same frustration intrying to get a bill. We spoke to the management about it afterward and he explained that the group had insisted upon individual bills for all which really overwhelmed them, especially since only one employee is allowed to make out the bills on the computer. Although my husband still fumes about it, I'd give them another try considering what they have to offer. They have a truly magical bar area, which has to be seen to be believed, but they do charge a cover, I think 60 pesos to gete in.

Address: Andadore 5 de Mayo No.39, Historic Center

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Right in the historic center.

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 5

Theme: Diner