Menu to Taste

Cara de Vaca

Modern Mexican, Grill · Monterrey · Chef Jesús Villarreal

Ranked on the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list, Cara de Vaca in Monterrey showcases chef Jesús Villarreal’s modern Mexican grill concept. The kitchen elevates Northern Mexican fire-cooking traditions over open flames, featuring signature dishes like wood-grilled octopus aguachile tacos.

José Vasconcelos 1226 Casco Urbano San Pedro Garza Garcia CP 66200, Nuevo León., Monterrey

  • LatAm 50 Best
  • #54 Latin America's 50 Best 2025

Menu

Dishes

  • Empanada de Lechón (140) — Pork empanada (1 piece). Subject to availability.
  • Tostada de Cueritos (110) — Pork rind tostada (1 piece).
  • Quesadilla Especial con Mucho Queso (135) — Special quesadilla with a lot of cheese (1 piece).
  • Pollo Orgánico Asado (590) — Roasted organic chicken.
  • Galbi Norteño (730) — 700 gr.
  • Filete (730) — 300 gr.
  • New York (1050) — With black garlic, 600 gr.
  • Asado de tira (900) — With black garlic, 600 gr.
  • Rib Eye (1800) — 1000 gr.
  • Churrasco (1600) — 1200 gr.

Cocktails

  • Salmoncita (240) — Tequila Casa Dragones, Aperol, grapefruit and rosemary.
  • Jamaico (180) — Mezcal, Ancho chili, hibiscus.
  • Yuki (180) — Tequila, lemon, cucumber.
  • Naked and Famous (220) — Mezcal, Aperol, Chartreuse, lemon.
  • Seco (190) — Gin, vermouth, olive.
  • Becerro (140) — Aguardiente, lemon, apple.
  • Parchita (180) — Tequila, passion fruit, basil.
  • Benito (180) — Tequila, grapefruit, salt.
  • Aviation (230) — Violet liqueur, gin, lemon.
  • Old Fashioned (160) — Bourbon, Angostura, orange.

The Experience

A relaxed and minimalist room with garden or terrace dining.

  • Atmosphere: Relaxed, Minimalist
  • Setting: Garden / terrace

Phone: +52 813 231 7662

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