Four 19th-century Purépecha wooden trojes, the granaries of the Michoacán highlands, were dismantled and reassembled here to form a rustic grill house. The menu pairs mesquite-grilled meats with michoacano antojitos such as corundas and sopa tarasca.
Las Trojes is built from four genuine 19th-century trojes, the wooden granaries used in the Purépecha highlands to store maize, which were dismantled and reassembled in Morelia's Fracc. La Loma neighbourhood to form a rustic grill house. The kitchen is straightforward rather than chef-driven, centred on mesquite-grilled meats such as the parrillada for two, but it keeps a full run of michoacano antojitos alongside the grill, including sopa tarasca and chongos zamoranos for dessert. The wooden interiors, with exposed beams and the rough-hewn character of the original granary structures, give the restaurant a distinct rustic identity that separates it from Morelia's other steakhouses. There is no notable wine or cocktail programme; drinks are simple and secondary to the grilled meat and regional sides. Prices run 400-750 MXN per person, reflecting the cuts on offer, and the restaurant accepts reservations for groups of four or more, which is useful for the parrillada, a shared platter meant for at least two diners. Sunday hours are shorter than the rest of the week, closing at 6PM instead of running into the evening.
Signature dishes
- Parrillada for two — 480 MXN ($28 USD)
- Sopa tarasca — 130 MXN ($8 USD)
- Chongos zamoranos — 100 MXN ($6 USD)
Good to know
- Known for
- Grilled meats inside relocated Purépecha timber granaries
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 1PM-12AM, Sun 1PM-6PM
- Reservations
- Accepted for groups of four or more
Location
Priv. Juan Sebastián Bach 51, Fracc. La Loma, 58290 Morelia, Michoacán
19.6804, -101.1849 View on map
Highlights
- Dining rooms built from four relocated 19th-century Purépecha timber granaries
- Parrillada for two, the signature mixed grill platter
- Sopa tarasca and chongos zamoranos alongside the mesquite grill
- Rustic exposed-beam interiors unlike Morelia's other grill houses
- Reservations accepted for groups of four or more
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead for groups of four or more, especially on weekends
- The parrillada for two is sized for sharing rather than a single diner
- Sunday hours are shorter, closing at 6PM instead of midnight
- Save room for chongos zamoranos, the regional dessert served here
Accessibility
The restaurant is arranged across ground-level converted granary structures with generally step-free access between rooms, though rustic timber flooring and thresholds are typical of the building style.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a troje and why is the restaurant named for it?
A troje is a traditional wooden granary from the Purépecha highlands of Michoacán; the restaurant is built from four relocated historic examples.
Does Las Trojes take reservations?
Yes, reservations are accepted specifically for groups of four or more.
Is Las Trojes open on Sundays?
Yes, but with shorter hours, from 1PM to 6PM rather than the later weekday and Saturday closing time.