Piedra Santa

Piedra Santa is a family restaurant in Santa Ana Chiautempan known for grilled specialties and seafood, distinguishing itself from the town's more traditional regional-Mexican kitchens by leaning into camarones zarandeados, butterflied shrimp grilled over charcoal in the coastal Mexican style, alongside cortes a la parrilla for diners preferring beef. On weekends, the restaurant shifts its morning schedule to offer a popular buffet de desayuno, drawing local families for a full breakfast spread not available during the weekday grill-focused service. The dual identity, weekday grill and seafood versus weekend breakfast buffet, gives Piedra Santa a broader appeal across different times of day than a single-concept restaurant. The dining room is set up for family dining, with casual dress, moderate-to-lively noise levels especially during the weekend buffet rush, and a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere geared toward groups and families rather than an intimate dinner setting. There is no dedicated wine or cocktail program; drinks run to beer, aguas frescas, and soft drinks suited to the mid-range ($$) pricing. Hours differ by day: weekdays run from 1pm to 10:30pm for lunch through late dinner, while weekends open much earlier, from 8am to 10:30pm, to accommodate the breakfast buffet. Reservations are not required, though weekend mornings can fill quickly given the buffet's popularity. For visitors in Chiautempan seeking either a grilled seafood dinner or a substantial weekend breakfast, Piedra Santa covers both needs under one roof.