Monterrey
capital of the State of Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Live & travel in Monterrey
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 28, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 59%
Embassies & consulates in Monterrey
6 missions from 6 countries
Where to eat in Monterrey
- Quesadillas de la AbuelaMid-range
Morelos 1024, Barrio Antiguo
- Botanero MoritasMid-range
Juan Ramón 852 Ote., Centro
- La DivinaMid-range
C. Diego de Montemayor 507 Sur, Centro
- Los HuastecosMid-range
Av Paseo de los Leones 2512
- El Rey del CabritoSplurge
Av. Constitucion 817
- FeelgrowSplurge
Jose Ma Coss 1027 Sur
- Muelle de al LadoSplurge
Av. Juarez 1102 (or Constitucion 1002)
- La Arrachera
Av. Constituyentes de Nuevo León 111, Guadalupe
- Los Cabritos
Av. Miguel Alemán 278, Colonia Linda Vista
- Los Fresnos
Rogelio González # 100, Interior 12-13 Parque Industrial Stiva, Aeropuerto, Apodaca
- Santa Fe
Av. Miguel Alemán Km 18.5, Apodaca
- El Gran Pastor
Av. Gonzalitos 702 Sur
- Café Iguana
Calle Diego De Montemayor 927
- Cerveceria Fausto
Jordan 1144, Mitras Centro
- Tierra Libre
Matamoros 929, Barrio Antiguo
- Cafe Belmonte Bar
Ignacio Allende 895, Barrio Antiguo
- Unicornio Azul
Paseo de los Leones #2329, Cumbres (Sector 2)
- Rio Mississippi 105-B
Rio Mississippi 105-B, Del Valle
- Principia Monterrey Taproom
Rio Missouri 500, Del Valle
- Nirvana Rock Joint
Av. Batallon de San Patricio 1000
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Monterrey · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Monterrey?
The travel guide to Monterrey lists Quesadillas de la Abuela, Botanero Moritas, La Divina, Los Huastecos, and El Rey del Cabrito.
Is Monterrey safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Mexico at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 24.9 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Monterrey?
Roughly $2,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Mexico price levels (59% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Monterrey in November?
In November Monterrey averages a high of 31°C, a low of -6°C and about 20 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Monterrey?
6 diplomatic missions, including Spain (Consulate General) and United States (Consulate General).
Cities in Mexico
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.