Francisco Laria Saldaña
Jun 24, 2026"The food might be completely unhealthy, but as far as street food goes, it was delicious. I went there with people from Tampico and they swear it was exactly like back home. I'll definitely come back."
Mexican Restaurant 4.6· 2,881 reviews $100–200
El Paisa de Tampico
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Simple Mexican cantina in Monterrey serving tortas, tacos, burritos & comfort food. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery available with casual, cozy atmosphere.
4.6 / 5
Guest rating
2,881
Reviews
Mexican Restaurant
Cuisine
Nuevo Leon
City
$100–200
Price level
Closes at 4:00 PM
Overview
About El Paisa de Tampico
El Paisa de Tampico is a casual Mexican restaurant located in Monterrey’s Centro district, known for its straightforward menu featuring tortas, tacos, burritos, and other traditional Mexican comfort dishes. The setting offers a cozy and quiet atmosphere, appealing to college students, groups, and tourists alike.
Meals here typically take between 20 minutes to an hour, making it suitable for quick bites or relaxed dining. Popular items include Torta de la Barda, Tacos de Cochinita, and Agua de Horchata. Service options feature dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Quick bite Breakfast Casual atmosphere Groups & solo dining Credit & debit cards Table service Mexican food
Quick facts
- Ignacio López Rayón 716A, Centro, Monterrey, N.L.
- +52 81 8342 2365
- Price range: $100–200 MXN
- Typical visit: 20 min to 1 hr
- Offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in
- Free and paid street parking available
- Child-friendly with high chairs
- Restrooms available
On the menu
Top picks at El Paisa de Tampico
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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Amenities & features
What's available at the restaurant
Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at El Paisa de Tampico.
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- No Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- No Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Hours
Opening hours
When El Paisa de Tampico is open during the week.
Closes at 4:00 PM
- Monday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location
Location & Nearby Places
Central Nuevo Leon, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
Photos
Photos of El Paisa de Tampico
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of El Paisa de Tampico.
Reviews
Reviews for El Paisa de Tampico
What recent guests say after dining at El Paisa de Tampico.
4.6/ 5
Based on 2,881 guest reviews
Torta De La Barda Bocol Pork Rinds In Sauce Cochinita Tacos Scoundrels Cachetadas Tampico Food Jovito Water Fried Plantains Typical Food From Tampico
ralkee
Jun 15, 2026"Great taste, its like a little tampico in monterrey downtown. Excelent place."
Isaac Tays
May 31, 2026"Delicious traditional food from tamaulipas. Torta de la barda is a must!"
shirish kamat
Apr 03, 2026"Had been here since it was walking distance from US visa fingerprint office. The chicken street tacos were great, perfect in all ways. Real street food from Monterrey"
Rafael Aguilar Z.
Mar 08, 2026"Ufffff! Mother of baby Jesus! If you want to taste the Tampico flavour this is a most, best Tortas de la Barda ever in Monterrey!!!"
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about visiting and dining at this Mexican cantina.
Traditional Mexican comfort food including tortas, tacos, burritos, and small plates inspired by Tampico flavors.
Reservations are not accepted, so seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The parking lot does not have designated wheelchair-accessible spots, which may affect accessibility.
Payments can be made by credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment options.
Yes, the venue is child-friendly and provides high chairs for young diners.
Service includes dine-in, takeout, and delivery, catering to various dining preferences.
There is free and paid street parking close by, offering convenient access for visitors.
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