Sonora's Meat Sur

Sonora's Meat Sur is a well-regarded American-style steakhouse on the south side of Aguascalientes, Mexico, known for well-cooked cuts and generous portions rather than an haute-cuisine tasting-menu approach. The menu centers on rib-eye and T-bone steaks, grilled to order and served with sides such as baked potato, in the tradition of a straightforward American grill house. The dining room has a casual grill-house atmosphere -- wood and metal furnishings, an open or semi-open grill area, and a moderate-to-lively noise level, especially on weekend evenings. Beer and a modest selection of red wines typically accompany the steak-forward menu, fitting a casual rather than formal steakhouse concept. Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the restaurant's popularity for group dinners and celebrations can fill the dining room; weeknight visits are more easily arranged without booking ahead. It is open daily from 1PM to 11PM, with prices in the upper-mid range ($$$) reflecting the quality of its cuts.