3 Best Restaurants in Cholula, Side Trips from Mexico City

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We've compiled the best of the best in Cholula - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Antojería Nacional

$ Fodor's Choice

Decorated with brightly colored papeles picados and tables with Talavera tile tops, friendly and traditional Antojería Nacional is a bit of a contrast with the many hip and modern spots in this neighborhood of Cholula close to the campus of Universidad de las Americas. The specialty of this hugely popular spot is traditional street food—tortas milanesas, chicken pelonas, chorizo gorditas, and more.

Calle 10 Oriente 210, Cholula, 72810, Mexico
222-934--4492
Known For
  • Refreshing, and spicy on request, michelada cocktails
  • Artfully prepared, boldly flavored renditions of classic Mexican snacks and street foods
  • Lively multigenerational mix of locals, students, and tourists
Restaurant Details
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Ciudad Sagrada

$$ Fodor's Choice

Set in a beautiful, open-air space with enchanting terraces, gardens, and views of Cholula's famous pyramid and church, which is just a block away, this is one of the town's most romantic destinations for any meal of the day---it's open from early in the morning until late (except for Sunday, when it closes at 6). The menu focuses mostly on modern interpretations of Mexican favorites like chiles en nogada (which can be prepared vegetarian on request) and chicken enchiladas bathed in a rich mole poblano, but some pastas and international dishes are served, too.

San Pedro Tortas and Cemitas

$ Fodor's Choice

Across the street from the dramatic spires of Parroquia de San Andrés Cholula, this simple sandwich shop serves delicious versions of classic tortas as well as Puebla's beloved version of these hearty sandwiches, the cemita. Try it with chicken milanesa (with thinly pounded and breaded chicken) or local sausage with all the fixings, including cheese, avocado, jalapeños, and chipotles in adobado sauce.

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