Cocoliche

Cocoliche, on Real de Guadalupe in San Cristobal de las Casas' Barrio de Guadalupe, is a relaxed restaurant serving Italian-leaning plates built with Chiapas ingredients, offering travelers a change of pace from the city's more strictly regional menus. Wood-fired pizza topped with chipilin, handmade pasta, and house-made desserts are the most-ordered items, with the kitchen folding highland herbs and produce into an otherwise classic Italian format. The dining room is casual and warmly lit, with an open kitchen and wood-fired oven visible from the tables, giving the space an informal trattoria feel; noise levels rise in the evening as the restaurant fills for dinner. There is no strict dress code, and the beverage list includes Mexican and imported wine alongside beer and cocktails. Reservations are recommended for dinner, particularly on weekends when Real de Guadalupe's restaurant row gets busy. Prices sit at the mid-range for San Cristobal. Cocoliche has become popular with longer-staying visitors and residents looking for a reliable non-Mexican option without leaving the historic center.