Morelia offers a varied and tasty cuisine to the visitor, since it still preserves the ancestral shades inherited by the descendants of the tarascas (natives of the region), which further on merged with the Spanish cuisine; with the arrival of the conquerors, new techniques were added to the recollection, the hunting and the fishing, like cultivation of almonds, and other plants; raising animals like pigs and cattle. This way, over a solid native platform, the dishes that distinguish Michoacan's cuisine were slowly created.
Among the dishes that have made Michoacan's cuisine famous, you will find Patzcuaros delicious white fish, its fine meat is exquisite and it almost melts in your mouth; the "uchepos", little tamales made of fine corn accompanied by beans and grated with cheese; or the "corundas" which where known as "palace bread" in the colonial times, these are tamales wrapped with corn leaf, they have an irregular polyhedron shape and they are stuffed with a mole made of beef and vegetables. We cannot miss the "olla podrida" (rotten saucepan), a famous dish made of several meets and European vegetables. To finish the journey through Michoacan's cuisine, we only need to mention the drinks such as the "charanda" (sugar cane liquor); the desserts, the candies and of course, the ice creams.
La Casa del Portal
This is the perfect place to try the most exquisite regional dishes, such as the "corundas" and the "uchepos", while enjoying the gorgeous view of the Cathedral from the second floor of the restaurant. La Casa del Portal is a very traditional restaurant and without a doubt it's one of the best restaurants in Morelia. Do not forget to visit the bazaar and the antique house you will find here.
Emiliano's
This is an elegant restaurant located in the zone of great businesses of the city of Morelia, Emiliano's is an interesting option to enjoy your evening, finding the perfect balance between elegance, casual cuisine and a rustic touch beautifully managed to be nicely merged with the exquisite dishes that you can accompany with the best national and international wines.
Las Trojes
The best regional cuisine and a typical Michoacan ambience are found, without a shred of a doubt at Las Trojes. Since almost two decades ago, this place has become a symbol for the people of Morelia; it was constructed over a "troje", a wooden house made by the natives of Michoacan (purapechas) and it dates from the 19th century. Come and enjoy delightful dishes, a casual ambience, and an unsurpassable service. Las Trojes is one of the best restaurants to dine in Morelia, do not miss the chance to visit it.
San Miguelito
We invite you to eat at San Miguelito restaurant, a delightful place that also has a bar, a gallery and a museum where most of the pieces can be bought. Each of its areas has a well defined atmosphere, like the "Rincon de las Solteronas" (the area of the old maids), which has made this restaurant famous due to the 520 statues of Saint Anthony turned upside down, waiting for their 13 coins and a prayer to fulfill de miracle of finding a husband. Besides, a delicious menu of dishes, a kind service and an unsurpassable ambience are waiting for you.
Los Mirasoles
Los Mirasoles restaurant is located in a big house of the 17th century that used to belong to a noble family. Right in the historic center of the city, with a gorgeous patio, a private dinning room, a nice bar, and an unparallel wine selection in Mexico, Los Mirasoles rises as an excellent dinning choice. This fabulous restaurant has monolithic pillars and handcraft furnishings in a nice original atmosphere, also offering authentic regional cuisine with homemade pastas, salads and excellent meet cuts. Bring your family or enjoy an unsurpassable evening with your loved one at an elegant restaurant with an impeccable service.