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Casa Madero, Hacienda San Lorenzo

  • CuisineWine-country regional
  • CategoryFine Dining
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • Price$$$

The dining room at Casa Madero, formally known as Hacienda San Lorenzo, sits on one of the oldest working wineries in the Americas, founded in 1597 outside Parras de la Fuente, and its wine-country regional cuisine is built explicitly to showcase the estate's own bottlings.

The dining room at Casa Madero, formally Hacienda San Lorenzo and founded in 1597, one of the oldest working wineries in the Americas, pairing regional cooking with the estate's own wine.

The dining room at Casa Madero, formally known as Hacienda San Lorenzo, sits on one of the oldest working wineries in the Americas, founded in 1597 outside Parras de la Fuente, and its wine-country regional cuisine is built explicitly to showcase the estate's own bottlings. The kitchen's centerpiece is cabrito al vino tinto, kid goat braised or finished with the winery's red wine, alongside a tabla de quesos y embutidos (cheese and charcuterie board) suited to unhurried tasting sessions, and a postre de nuez con vino dulce -- walnut dessert paired with the estate's sweet wine -- that closes the meal on the same wine-forward note it opens on. This is squarely a wine-programme-driven restaurant rather than a chef-tasting-menu concept: the estate has produced wine continuously since the 16th century, and the dining room exists in large part to give visitors a place to pair that history with food rather than to showcase culinary invention for its own sake. The setting is a historic hacienda dining room, with stone or colonial architectural details, vineyard views, and an unhurried, ceremonial atmosphere suited to leisurely lunches rather than quick meals -- reflected in hours that run 10AM-6PM with tastings by appointment. Dress is smart-casual, appropriate for a countryside estate rather than an urban fine-dining room. Reservations are recommended, especially for tastings and estate lunches, since the winery draws both regional visitors and travelers touring Coahuila's wine country specifically for Casa Madero's combination of history and wine. Pricing sits at the $$$ level, reflecting the estate setting and wine-pairing focus, and a visit is best planned as a half-day outing combining a cellar tour or tasting with the meal itself rather than a stand-alone dinner stop.

Signature dishes

  • Cabrito al vino tinto
  • Tabla de quesos y embutidos
  • Postre de nuez con vino dulce

Good to know

Known for
Wine-country regional; known for cabrito paired with estate wine, founded 1597
Hours
Daily 10AM-6PM; tastings by appointment
Reservations
Recommended, especially for tastings and estate lunches

Location

Carretera Paila-Parras Km 18.5, Hacienda San Lorenzo, 27980 Parras de la Fuente, Coah., Mexico

25.4785, -102.0295 View on map

Highlights

  • Cabrito al vino tinto, kid goat prepared with the estate's own red wine
  • Tabla de quesos y embutidos suited to unhurried wine-paired tasting
  • Dining room set within one of the oldest working wineries in the Americas, founded 1597
  • Estate lunches and tastings combining Coahuila's wine-country history with regional food

Tips for visiting

  • Book ahead for tastings and estate lunches, which fill with both regional visitors and wine-country travelers
  • Pair the cabrito al vino tinto with one of the estate's own reds for the intended pairing experience
  • Plan a half-day visit combining a cellar tour or tasting with the meal rather than dining alone
  • Arrive earlier in the 10AM-6PM window for a more relaxed, less crowded tasting experience

Accessibility

The hacienda grounds include some uneven, historic stone pathways typical of a colonial-era estate; visitors with mobility needs should inquire about accessible routes to the dining room and tasting areas in advance.

Frequently asked questions

How old is the Casa Madero estate?

The estate was founded in 1597, making it one of the oldest continuously working wineries in the Americas.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are recommended, particularly for tastings and estate lunches, since the winery draws dedicated wine-country visitors.

What is the signature dish?

Cabrito al vino tinto -- kid goat prepared with the estate's own red wine -- is the dish most associated with the dining room.