We travel to walk, explore and find hidden gem local eats. Finding this Taqueria Orinoco was like…read morehitting the jackpot. The array of sauces and salsas was wonderful. The Res tacos were perfection. The Pirata was so good we had to order another. The Hibiscus Guava Aguq Fresca was delicious and exactly what we needed on a hot day. This taqueria is a must-visit for us in Monterrey-- and should be for you too. :)

Eating tacos almost anywhere in Mexico is like eating pizza in NYC, every taco is just super yummy…read more We tried the chicharon (crispy pork belly-tender, but crunchy), pastore (rotisserie pork-like a giant gyro, well-seasoned, juicy), gringa (cheese and beefsteak, scrumptious). Apparently this place is so famous that Adidas makes an "Orinoco" sneaker collaboration. All served with chili sauces of varying degrees of heat. Not sure what makes every taco we tried in Mexico (taco Chula CDMX !) extra delicious, but just like NYC pizza, never experienced a bad one here.

These are not the best tacos in Monterrey, but they are very good and consistent, and busy! This is…read morea newer location and it is bright and airy, even when it's busy. I love the tacos with the chile de queso and chile de carne. Adding a simple corn tortilla to lightly battered stuffed pepper is perfect. Who knew? I add red salsa to the chile de carne and green to the chile de queso for a hot mouthful of delight. Their mushroom taco is very good, though sometimes they mushrooms for nopales (not my thing). And the other tacos are good to round out your order or support people who don't love the flavor explosion of the chile tacos.

Attention here was spectacular, waiter was super friendly and accommodating. The meat in this place…read moreis superb! Corn tortillas are handmade, refried beans are a bit too greasy for me, but they are tasty. Fries are seasoned, not spicy. When we first arrived, they brought us real, thick, corn tortilla nachos, super crispy. They also brought about 5 different kinds of salsas to dip the nachos in. I loved them all! Watch out and make sure you have a drink before you try them. I recommend this place for sure!

Walking distance from my hotel and it was a pleasant surprise. The food options are vast and the…read morebeer is cold. Sauces are delivered in a round serving tray and they are spicy. I enjoyed the Cabo tacos and XX Amber beer. There was plenty of food and the service was excellent. I have two more days here and I will stop by one more time. Perfect!

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.

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.

It's not a trip to Monterrey without visiting Orinoco. I tend to go early (American Lunchtime) and…read moreit's always quiet and quick. Staff is super friendly and works with my lack of español. Food is incredible every time cooked to perfection and seasoned amazingly. And the ambience is low key and chill. Feels like home away from home. I will be back to Monterrey again which means I definitely will be back to Orinoco again. Thanks for Everything Guys. You Rock

Went here after watching several YouTubers rave about the food. Pastor was cold to the touch…read more Potatoes were bland. My gringa felt like it had been made previously and was left sitting for awhile as the tortilla was hard. It takes a long time for a flour tortilla to get hard. The salsas were delicious but that's about it. Overrated food. Highly disappointing. Definitely won't return and don't recommend.

Lovely little place. Unexpectedly trendy for the location. Great service. Interesting & tasty…read moretraditional food. Must try the lamb soup (available only on weekends though). & tlayuda. & OMG! The costilla taco! Everything is Yummy!! Warms the soul! Had lunch here again. Was let down by the soup. Looks like they've changed the recipe/flavors. This time it was bland & oversalted. Tasted more like a vegetable broth with barely any mutton/sheep flavor. & had rice & chickpeas in it, that took away from the flavor even more. A really pity! The previous version was flavoursome & rich. The ribs were oversalted too. Management, please take note!

Delicious and food is natural and fantastic. Good for groups and service is fantastic.read more

When I tell you this place has the best tacos OMG. They have like a short rib taco that is AMAZING…read more This is a guaranteed spot to hit when I am in Monterrey. The pan de elote is sooo good. The service is always good and depending on the location, it can get lively.

This is a classic! My local friends come here all the time for a comfortable relaxing evening. We…read moresat out back for four hours and let time fly by as we caught up with good snacking shareable food, great service, and fun atmosphere. There are many indoor spaces that range from soothing to raucous so you can choose your own adventure. I'm a fan!