A small family-run restaurant near central Taxco serving cecina and regional soups in a quiet dining room a short walk from the main plaza.
Restaurante Ethel sits near the Plazuela de Bernal, a short walk from Taxco de Alarcón's main plaza in Guerrero, Mexico, a small family-run restaurant serving traditional highland Mexican cooking. The menu includes cecina de Taxco, sopa de milpa, and mole verde, drawing on regional Guerrero recipes rather than a tourist-oriented menu. The dining room is quiet and modest, with a handful of tables and attentive, personal service typical of a family-run kitchen, a calmer alternative to the busier restaurants directly on Taxco's main plaza. There is no formal wine or cocktail list; the restaurant serves beer, aguas frescas, and coffee alongside its food. Reservations are not required, and the restaurant's quieter side-street location makes it a reliable choice for a relaxed lunch away from the crowds around Santa Prisca church.
Signature dishes
- Cecina de Taxco
- Sopa de milpa
- Mole verde
Good to know
- Known for
- Family-run highland restaurant near central Taxco
- Hours
- Daily 1PM-9PM
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Plazuela de Bernal 3, Centro, 40200 Taxco de Alarcón, Gro., Mexico
18.5560, -99.6015 View on map
Highlights
- Quiet dining room near the Plazuela de Bernal
- Cecina de Taxco and mole verde
- Family-run, personal service
- Short walk from Taxco's main plaza
Tips for visiting
- Good choice for a quieter meal away from the busier plaza-front restaurants
- Try the sopa de milpa, a corn-and-vegetable soup typical of the region
- No reservation needed for this small family-run spot
- A short walk from Santa Prisca church and the main plaza
Accessibility
The restaurant is a small, street-level dining room with standard table seating and no reported mobility barriers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Restaurante Ethel located?
Near the Plazuela de Bernal, a short walk from Taxco's main plaza and Santa Prisca church.
What is Restaurante Ethel known for?
Traditional highland Mexican dishes including cecina de Taxco, sopa de milpa, and mole verde.
Is Restaurante Ethel a quiet place to eat?
Yes, its side-street location keeps it calmer than the restaurants directly on Taxco's main plaza.