La Nacional

Food was amazing, simple touches that transform the dish into something different and unique.

The restaurant is definitely beautiful and has a fancy atmosphere. Most of the dishes were delicious, especially the carpaccio and the steak, which were outstanding. However, the salad was disappointing — it looked sloppy and didn’t taste good either. Overall, it’s a nice place, but honestly, it feels a bit overrated. Still worth a visit if you’re looking for a stylish spot.

La Nacional in Monterrey is a top-tier dining experience! This upscale cantina offers exceptional 100% Mexican cuisine that truly stands out. From the moment you step in, the service is outstanding, with attentive and knowledgeable staff ready to enhance your dining experience. The menu is a celebration of Mexican flavors, each dish meticulously prepared with high-quality ingredients. Whether you’re savoring their succulent meats, fresh seafood, or traditional dishes, every bite is a delight. The ambiance perfectly blends elegance with a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it ideal for any occasion. The attention to detail in both food and service sets La Nacional apart. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Mexican cuisine in a refined setting. The combination of exceptional food and impeccable service ensures a memorable experience every time. Highly recommended for food lovers and those looking to indulge in the best of Mexican culinary traditions!

I enjoyed my dining experience at this restaurant. The layout was elegant and service was attentive. Our waiter made great recommendations and let us know when we had ordered enough items to start with. I appreciated that because it was our first visit and we were unsure about the portion sizes. Our steak and grilled vegetables were both nicely presented. And I also liked the variety of sauces available at the table.

Service and food were great but classless customers who swear loudly ruined the atmosphere. The sashimi de New York con yuzukosho was good but dressing was too strong on the greens. The ribeye a la sal was super rich. The sticky toffee pudding is amazing!

First time here and food was amazing! Appetizers, main course and dessert were all excellent. Even better than the food was the service. Brandon was our server and he was the best waiter I’ve had since I can remember. Can’t wait to come back !

La Nacional: Unforgettable Dining Experience in Monterrey Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) If you’re searching for an extraordinary dining experience in Monterrey, look no further than La Nacional. This vibrant and highly recommended restaurant exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we stepped in, we were captivated by the lively ambiance and welcoming vibes that filled the air. Even on a bustling Friday evening, La Nacional’s accommodating staff seated us promptly, adding to the positive impression. Their friendly and attentive service throughout the night made us feel right at home, ensuring an enjoyable and memorable evening. Now, let’s dive into the highlight of our visit—the food. The appetizers we sampled left us in awe. The sashimi showcased the freshest flavors of the sea, while the chicharrón de rez (beef cracklings) provided a satisfying crunch and a burst of savory delight. However, the true showstopper was the aguachile steak strips, tantalizing our taste buds with a perfect balance of tanginess and spiciness. But it was the 2” thick steak that stole the spotlight. Prepared to absolute perfection, each succulent bite transported us to carnivorous paradise. Its juiciness and unrivaled flavor made it clear that this was the best steak we had ever experienced—a true masterpiece. La Nacional’s exceptional dining experience left a lasting impression on us. Their energetic ambiance, attentive service, and unforgettable flavors create a dining adventure that should not be missed. Whether you’re seeking a lively night out or a special culinary journey, La Nacional delivers in every aspect. Don’t hesitate to book your table at La Nacional and embark on an extraordinary gastronomic voyage. Prepare to be amazed by their delectable steak and a wide range of mouthwatering dishes. Your taste buds and senses will thank you for this remarkable dining experience in Monterrey.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Monterrey. It definitely exceeds my expectations each time! I recommend getting the Rib Eye but also the Cauliflower was amazing and the Tuétanos are great!

Fantastic birthday dinner. The location is elegant and the food is wonderful. I had the grilled octopus over black rice. It far surpassed my expectations. The server was informative and cocktails were unique and fun.

There are LOTS of steakhouses like this in Monterrey. The menu here will look like many others around the city, but the steadiness of quality and service sets it apart. And though this location may not have the flashiest service or best view, it's my favorite in all other ways. It's easy to get in and out of, and there is good parking. Depending on which direction you come in from, you may need to turn left to go right. Be patient with the traffic, it's worth the wait! Make a reservation. Monterrey loves reservations. Though on many days you'll be able to get in just fine, it's better to know before you go, and La Nacional is no different. This is a top spot for business dinners, dates, and family celebrations, so it can be surprisingly busy, even during the week. Think center of the table service. Most dishes here are made to share. If you don't know what to order, ask. The waitstaff here are pros. They will guide you to the right amount of food for your group, and to some of the best options. If you have a smaller group, ask for a cut of meat served a couple of different ways. Consider vegetables as starters. Though this is steakhouse, the vegetables are well-prepared. Artichokes, yes. Beets, yes. Asparagus, yes. Try them all. Save plenty of room for the main event, meat. I recommend their specialty, rock-salt ribeye and if you've got the room for it, go for the grilled octopus. If you've got a large group, try everything. Pass it around and talk about everyone's favorites. Take your time and savor it. t's a fun place to learn how others like to eat and how they think about food. And if after all that you still have room, try some dessert. They're all solid.

A colleague of mine (local in San Pedro) took me to this amazing place. First, the interior made me feel I'm in a movie scene. Top notch service and food. See the video how meals being served. Visual and gastro joy. I'd love to visit again! At the end we also had a desert which was awesome too.

Everything was so delicious and the ambiance was great! I was presently surprised by American rick music playing throughout based on how upscale looks. It was pretty cool and the food was awesome. Try the tuna ceviche and the apple pie fritter thing that was beautiful! I wish my camera hadn't died otherwise I would have posted lots of pics!

La Nacional was recommended to me by locals that I was working with saying that's it's a must go to spot if you're in Monterrey and I have to concur! Everything was amazing! It was so good I went two times. First time I ordered the rib eye filet with bone marrow and garlic and it was perfect! The hey roast the garlic whole and squeeze it out at the table. The second time I had tuna ceviche that was super fresh and the portion size was big enough for sharing for multiple people. I ate all of it myself so I just ordered one taco after and it was the Coffin pig taco. It was delicious!. Crispy outside and tender inside. Also tried a special pechuga mezcal recommended by the waiter made with crushed bugs that changes the color to red and it was excellent as well. The service is top notch and the ambiance is very nice! I want to come back and try everything!

Solid choice. Great selection of food from tacos to steak to salads. Good place for business or date night

Wished I had pictures to show how perfect the food, service and staff was but my phone died. Best octopus , seasoned and cooked to perfection with a black rice as a side. Steaks were paired with a Malbec as a suggestion get only one steak and share it because it was huge. Also main dessert a combination of flan with cheesecake was superb ! Ambiance classy so dress accordingly.

The food here is very good and delicious. 酒店对面找到一家饭店，发现竟然是Yelp附近排名第一，服务员非常好，推荐几个菜式都很不错，环境也很好，会推荐

In Monterrey for business, arriving late on Sunday night, and luck would have it that my hotel was a mere block from Nacional. And they had the Sunday night football game on. Was able to secure a table in the bar, and proceeded to order up some "senoritas" tacos which were a fresh, almost crepe like flour tortilla stuffed with carne asada, beans snd cheese, then lightly char grilled. Delicious! Tried the grilled beet & avocado salad which was good, but I found it a bit too rich with the pistachio Mayo "dressing" that accompanied it. Great place, very masculine design and ambiance which was very comforting after a long day of traveling.

Wish we made reservations as we waited an hour while the smart locals had reservations and walked right in. My pulpo was stunning In flavor and texture ! Best octopus I've ever had! Also had a surprisingly tasty whole fried cauliflower that was seasoned nicely. Probably the best cauliflower I've ever had also. They serve decent Mexican wines but they seem to lack depth compared to Napa wines.

We absolutely loved it. We were supposed to go to La Catarina but they were full and so we ended up here on recommendation from a friend. Glad we did. Loved where we sat, very clean restaurant with great staff. We hardly knew any Spanish and the staff specially Ramires was so helpful. He translated everything for us and made it so smooth for us. We had the tenderloin taco.. best best best taco I ever had.. loved how flavourful and tender the meat was... We also had the chicharron de rib eye. It was good too but lot of food. Trust me just tacos does the job. We also had the latte- tasty Mezcal drink.. forgot the name.. had spiced salt around. I think had pineapple too. Little sweet for our taste- so I will rate this good We had Jose Cuervo reserva de familia single shot - such a smooth tequila We also had don julio reposado - good They gave garden with the tequilas.. just yummm

Pésimo servicio y calidad de los alimentos, lo único bueno fue el pastel de pistache. Fui a festejar a mi madre y se llevó pésima experiencia. Al final pedíamos el pastel y pregunté si podía prender una vela a lo que el staff me comentó "No se puede ya que tenemos reglas contra incendios" ????!!!! Neta? Haha. Lo siento, no volveré y no lo recomiendo.

Amazing, food, service, and ambiance 10/10. Try the rib eye a la sal and the alcachofa

This is why yelp needs to allow for exceptions in their rating process. This is definitely one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in the past year - no lie. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was just sick crazy delicious. And, the game was on to boot. Too shelf service, Amazing food - a must try. I'm literally stoned on food right now.

Meh, I had high expectations for this place, but the waiter as well as food ruined our the experience , he was first to pushy, then when we asked questions his attitude was really arrogant, we also noticed that he was sick which we were not too happy because managers need to make sure that every person that comes in contact with food to be in good health, meat was over priced and unflavored. Wine was also poor measure. Nah in my opinion I suggest going to Mochomos because was our favorite restaurant in Monterrey.

My boyfriend wanted to try this place our last day in Monterey - this place was just pure awesome in every sense of the word. We ordered more food than we normally do - the taco and the rib eye was just an explosion of deliciousness, man we still talk about it to this day! We also tried the octopus and I do not know how they cooked it, but it was the melt in your mouth kind - till next time La Nacional...

Amazing restaurant. Great service. Food kept on coming. The beef chicharrones (fried rip eye) sits on top of the best guacamole I've ever had. The beets were seriously tremendous and unforgettable. I'm still full nearly a week later.

Best restin Mty hands down. Special meats and great variety of grilled ites. Careful service will not disappoint.

10/10 Get the black pastor/ piquín salsa and the stuffed/charred onion taco. The local wine is excellent as well

When I think about a classic, classy Mexican dining room, I think of La Nacional as the quintessential Mexican experience. I have been to many hip, authentic, and classic places in Mexico City and Monterrey and hands down this place wins. The service is old school, something like the quality you would find in an old school American Steakhouse. Upon dining here, I had the best margarita I have ever had in my life, they perfectly mixed Grand Marnier and likely Herandura o Don Julio to perfection. Everything on the menu looked great. We had some variety of BBQ Pork and a Steak for 2. Both were outstanding. Between, great food, great drinks, great service, and an awesome atmosphere La National takes the cake. When in Monterrey it is a must to go here.

Food quality is outstanding. There are some real world class chefs here. Every dish has exceeded my expectations. That's how good this place is. Reservations are strongly recommended to avoid a long wait. The outside area can get very hot despite the water spraying fans. Inside is best to really enjoy your meal.

Went there for dinner and had the Rib-eye and the asparagus. The ribeye was cooked to perfection and it was a big portion(500g). The asparagus were also cooked well and tasted great, especially once I added the butter that comes on the side. I finished with the Banana Foster dessert and it was probably the best one I've ever tasted. Really recommend this place when in Monterrey.

Simple menú with the right dishes great sirloin a la sal and tacos de lechón always order it with michelada and tequila or mezcal Amazing Chile pikin salsa I absolutely love this place I can eat here every weekend expensive but it's all worth it don't forget cake for desert!

We didn't expect to end up somewhere so fancy, but we did and were taken by surprise with the food. My wife had a steak. It was too salty for my taste but she loved it. I had the bone-marrow tacos and they knocked me out of my chair. They were amazing. We also had a pistachio cake after that was decent too. It feels unlikely we were get to return here but the memory of that meal sticks with us a year later!

This place is AMAZING. The service is impeccable, and the prices are good for the quality that you are getting. I didn't have a single complaint. The steak I had was great, and huge! Also, I strongly recommend getting the guacamole. It's big enough for the whole table and is amazing!

Wow, the meal we had here was simply outstanding, I strongly recommend the Ribeye steak, it was fantastic and cooked perfectly. I am from Kansas City and know something about steak. They served it with fresh tortillas, The other plate we shared was the Salmon, it had great flavot. I also loved the atmosphere, very nice. The quality of the food made the place a real value, I will eat here every time I'm in Monterrey. Wash it all down with some Don julio, or Mexican wine!

The food here is mouth watering. I had the rib eye with tuetano and it was amazing with a beet lemonade that was delicious.. if your in Monterrey is a must eat restaurant.

Excellent food with the sommelier coming around to suggest a great bother of wine. Steak was of very high quality and perfectly cooked. Cool thing is there a open air lounge to wait for your table and they serve you free beer, with a guy to polish your shoes right outside. Definitely one for the occasion.

Mejor restaurante DE SAN PEDRO super buena comida y servicio y sus drinks tambieen y muy bonito lugaar LOVE NACIONAL

If you want to have a great lunch or dinner, with family, customers, with your friends, or even with your other half; La Nacional will deliver. Great place and atmosphere. Highly recommended!!

If you are going on a business trip to Monterrey, this is the place to take your clients/costumers/providers to eat. They have a little bit of everything regarding Northern food. The ribeye is mind blowing cooked to perfection, the fideos secos is the most delicious thing, the guacamole, queso fundido, asado de puerco, really any dish is amazing, rich in flavor and mouth watering. Please do yourself a favor and order Tuetanos! Every time I go back to Monterrey I long to visit this place. Atmosphere is very elegant and sober. Drinks are always good and waiters are very attentive. Desserts are a must here.

Superb. Great service. Chicharrones de rib-eye are a gem. Must eat. Rib-eye was awesome. The only issue is that while waiting outside you are supposed to get complementary wine. And the lady serves you a sip of wine. She said that it was "to sample only". Seriously? A tiny sip of wine? Because of that issue I won't return. Retrain your "sampling" employee.

What an experience. Hard to beat this classic Northern Mexico diamond. Stand out was the pistachio cake. Still has me dreaming.

Amazing mexican hearty food If you are in town dont forget to try the artichoke its to die for Also order the garlic steak I guarantee you will love it Desserts are also amazing leave space for them!

Food is phenomenal! Had the rock salt filet...WOW, large, perfectly cooked and presentation with roasted garlic was over the top. Also had the artichoke and arugula salad. Perfect match to the filet. Finished off with the pistachio cake, bring friends its HUGE and awesome. The crispy layers with the nuts were very unique. Service was impeccable. Must be on your list when in Monterrey!

My boyfriend and I are from Houston, Texas and came to this place bc it was very well recommended by a local.The place looks nice. We made rsvp on open table. We got there 20 min early, they first sat us in the bar area towards the back away from the nice scenery. We asked to be moved, they did with no problem, in a better area but still in the bar area. If it would have been a nice date night, I would have liked to have been seated in the nicer tables with white cloth. Pepino martini was good, guacamole was excellent. I ordered the pulpo and my boyfriend ordered the ribeye. The pulpo had great look and texture, but once I tasted it, I thought it had too many condiments. I asked the waiter and he said it had mustard, tabasco sauce, soy sauce, and lime. It was too much taste to enjoy my pulpo :( I couldn't continue eating it unless I took the layer off. I didn't finish it. I gave it a 3 because the quality of the octopus was excellent. The pulpo is one of my favorite dishes to ask for. I would just cook it with olive oil. And it would have been perfect. We dis let the waiter know. Maybe people are used to this taste. Thank you,

* Disclaimer: this was one of the best meals I've ever had * ** Top 10 Global Elite ** Having been logging my culinary experiences via Yelp for some five years now, I've had some truly fantastic meals. Some of those fantastic meals have warranted five star reviews, but they're often so few and far between that I think "yeah, five stars is plenty". Every so often, however, a meal comes along that truly changes my perspective on food, and it's in those very rare moments that I think "man, I do wish that I could identify this establishment as something worthy of more than just five stars that are so commonly overgranted these days". Monterrey's "La Nacional" is one of those establishments, and it's where I had a truly perspective changing meal. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I'm fortunate enough to work in a very diverse office, and so I took the reactions from my Mexican co-workers very seriously when I told them I was going to Monterrey for business, which would include a business dinner. "La Nacional" was the first thing both of them said, and it turns out that was their gut reaction for very, very good reason. The atmosphere and service at La Nacional is top notch, and when I say top notch I mean it's very much akin to what you might find in the uppermost echelon of dining in the United States. A highly trained and attentive but not overbearing staff compliments a welcoming atmosphere with seating both indoors and out. For a non (or rather minimal) Spanish speaker like myself? No problem, as the staff were able to communicate just fine and make use of English menus. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Okay, so I was so caught up in the glory that was this meal that I forgot to log specific prices, and I can't find my itemized receipt nor prices online. However, know this - my party of six ordered the following. All of it: Appetizers: Roasted Artichoke Caesar Salad Guacamole and Rib eye fajitas (with fresh flour and corn tortillas) Mains: Two orders of the Salted Rib eye Grilled Fish Flank Steak Desserts: Two dishes of ice cream with caramel Molten Chocolate Cake with ice cream Non alcoholic beverages The grand total? $336 USD. Anywhere in the United States this would have very easily been $600 worth of food or more, but the prices were more than reasonable for such a high end restaurant. I do recall that the Salted Rib Eye, which is a full 2.2 pounds of meat, was $58. A bargain if ever there was one. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Like I said, this was absolutely perspective changing food. Do I normally like artichoke? I don't, but this appetizer (and the sauce!) was divine. It's no surprise they sell the sauce separately to take home if you wish. Do I love salad? I don't, but I could have eaten this salad with amazing croutons and honey mustard dressing all day long. The tortillas? Divine, both flour and corn. As for the Salted Rib Eye that I ordered as a shared main. My goodness gracious. As quality a cut of meat as you'll ever see cooked to absolute perfection with a sea salt that could make a piece of cardboard taste like Filet Mignon. Wonderful. By the end of it all I didn't think I could stomach even another bite, but the molten chocolate cake blew me away even though I'm often not a cake person. This entire meal was life changing. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Without question or hesitation. This was one of the best meals I've ever had. Period. Star Granted.

World class. This place needs no words. I will visit Monterrey again just for this restaurant. One of the most exquisite dining experiences I have ever had in my entire life.

The food is amazing!! Best beef meat ever!!! Very friendly staff and nice ambience. Just be prepared, because it's super expensive.

This place is very good. The Salted Ribeye was outstanding. The guacamole was outstanding too. The place isn't the cleanest but the service and the food was great!

Visiting from Miami. Excellent choices and caring service. Ask for the Ceviche; very tasty and plenty. Great queso fundido with chorizo. The arrachera is good quality and juicy. Great margaritas Tres Generaciones..... Juan Manuel is an excellent server. Enjoy!

Me decepciono el menú. Tenía un año de no venir y me llevo la sorpresa que recortaron el menú, ya no tienen ciertas botanas muy buenas que tenían anteriormente y también eliminaron ciertos platillos. Las alcachofas son una imitación de las del Bandera o del Houstons y no tienen el mismo sabor. Definitivamente no fue buena sorpresa.

Wow, very nice restaurant and delicious food. Great customer service as well Dress to impress is a must.

Food was good. Did not realized that waiters complain about their tip. Giving him 10%. Then he said "that's not enough". Huh. They were 4 of us there that tipped him.

Amazing. Literally can't be beat. Worth the flight from the US.

Wow has La National been overtaken by others places in the area. Much rather go to there brother restaurant Gallo. It's still very good with good service don't get me wrong I just think there are better in the city.

One of my favorite restaurants in Monterrey, Mexico. This place has authentic mexican food that is extremelly tasty. Every dish you order you'll like. There's a Ribeye for two I soecially recommend there. Really good. The place is a bit pricey but definitely worth it. They have valet parking, inside and outside seating, and the service is usually very good. Overall a great place to go to if you ever come to Monterrey. Definitely recommend it.

The best steak in Monterrey. Make a reservation at least with a couple of days ahead, it gets really crowded. Start with the alcachofa (one of their signature dishes), queso flameado and frijoles con veneno. For entrees, order rib eye a la sal, the other signature dish (I recommend it for 2 people). Pistaccio cake is a must for dessert.

It is a nice place, lots and lots of meat. I loved their Aguachile de Ribeye, I loved the roasted beet as well.