We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Reserve a table
2
Fri, 01/12
20:00
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

PRICE RANGE
US$28 - US$33
CUISINES
Mexican
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
View all details
meals, features, about
Reviews (1,530)
Filter reviews
485 results
Traveller rating
218
147
58
24
38
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
Traveller rating
218
147
58
24
38
Show reviews that mention
All reviews guacamole fajitas cactus salad la gruta unique experience unique restaurant mexican food teotihuacan pyramids cave sun tourist entrance environment stage mexico god margaritas
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Very quirky location, design and interior. Good food and attentive service. Well worth a visit when you are in Teotihuacan.

Date of visit: October 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 1 August 2023 via mobile

This place is unique and one-off its kind. Located in a very big cave and serving food for over a 100 years, it is the most visited place near Teotihuacan. Food is good, but not that highly differentiated, you find similar plates in other places...nearby, however quality is very good. Service its outstanding and fast. Slightly overpriced due to the amazing location.More

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 26 July 2023

The number one feature about La Gruta is its setting in a huge cave. We were really astounded by this, and the beautiful candlelit end of the cave, which we added some light of our own to. The food was the side show really for...us - though certainly not bad, and we had a lovely and thoroughly unforgettable time here with our family and friends after visiting the pyramids. The restaurant charged us twice for the meal but we were really reassured to see that they just reimbursed the extra cost, without us even requesting. Very honest and perfectly happy with the service. In the UK we would never find such a specular place to eat, and if one existed, we would have to wait six months to get a table reservation. Highly recommended. Very well organised too.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 18 July 2023

It is in a cave and that carries a lot of mystical and historic beliefs with the local population - that is the best part of the charm. And, the food is good, which is a great benefit. Usually, at very touristic locations, the restaurants...have the location and the food is second rate. Not here. It is not high cuisine, but it is good. We loved the atmosphere, we loved the charm. And it does provide a cool spot in the heat. The food is a typical local cuisine, but done well. Prices are what you would expect from a place like this - not too high, not too low. TravelDad.world definitely recommends this restaurant when visiting the pyramids.More

Date of visit: April 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 1 July 2023

The food was very tasty, smaller portions but full of seasoning along with handmade tortillas.They bring a tiny serving of tortilla chips along with a few traditional salsas. The service was mediocre because you do not get a single waiter assigned to you. one waiter...did drinks, another did chips and salsa and a different one brought the main course. We asked for more drinks but they had to be brought by a specific waiter. We asked for the check and once again a different person came since I was paying using a credit card. A bit pricey but you are paying for the experience.More

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 29 May 2023

The location is lovely and the atmosphere was great! However, the food was not tasty with not much flavour. Would only recommend for the service and atmosphere.

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 12 May 2023 via mobile

They don’t allow you enter until your group is complete at the entrance no matter if you are exhausted, pregnant and under the sun at 30C degrees. In case you don’t finish your plate and want it to go you must expect a rotund NO...as response because of some not explained policy, No matter if you have paid for your food, no matter if isn’t touched the response is NO. Horrible horrible horrible service, don’t go!!!!More

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 22 March 2023

The ambiance is outstanding, but the food at best was mediocre. We were here for hours due to the extremely slow service. I thought they'd be eager to turn the tables due to the difficulty getting a reservation, but there was clearly no sense of...urgency. We were literally in the restaurant for over 3 hours! The food was okay. The homemade tortillas were very good. Our waiter was very nice, but we did not frequently see him which contributed to the long delays between each stage of the meal. I would still recommend for the experience, but don't have high expectations for the food and service.More

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 21 February 2023

This is a restaurant in a cave across from the pyramids, and is well worth seeking out. After walking around in the sun and heat, the cave was fantastic! Food and drinks were good, but the location is the real draw. It's lovely!

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 2 February 2023

The food was fantastic. We had 3 different traditional meals. Each one had huge portions but more importantly the food was authentic and delicious

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 17 January 2023 via mobile

The setting is amazing. You eat in a large cave. The food was very interesting but not wonderful. The service was adequate but not attentive. This is particularly notable because we have had wonderful service in so many other restaurants. Many of the dishes are...made with authentic ancient ingredients.More

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 2 January 2023

Bring a sweater - it can be a little cool! A great experience to eat lunch in cave after visiting Teotihuacan. We ate so many delicious appetizers all I ended up eating was Chicken Tortilla soup. Highly recommend - especially in such a tourist dense...location - for something unique and different.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 27 December 2022 via mobile

La Gruta is located next to the Teotihuacán piramids. The place is a total tourist trap and not worth your visit. The service was good but the food was pretty bad. Prices were high but where not a surprise for its location. We would definitely...not recommend nor will we return.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 1 December 2022 via mobile

This place is a must for experience only. How they created a restaurant in the caves is amazing. Also the lighting ceremony to offer the "god" was a unique experience. Though it was pretty Smokey. The food was ok, ordered the cactus salad and It...was even better with the barbacoa. Wrapped in banana leaf the meat was juicy and tender. The Mexican platter was meh the flavors for me weren't all there. But obviously just my opinion. Nonetheless, I recommend going here to experience it at least once in your life.More

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 18 October 2022

I would not miss this beautiful restaurant. Absolutely unique restaurant dated from 1906 in an undergrounds grotto. Nice drinks and food options. No phone coverage down but they have wifi

Date of visit: October 2022
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Villas Teotihuacan Hotel & Spa
334 reviews
1.54 km away
Hotel Quinto Sol
130 reviews
2.54 km away
Posada Colibri
71 reviews
2.69 km away
Hotel Boutique Acocalli
1 review
2.75 km away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
La Cueva Teotihuacan
12 reviews
.50 km away
Restaurante Mayahuel
208 reviews
.37 km away
Quinta la india bonita
6 reviews
.99 km away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada
379 reviews
1.03 km away
Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
8,930 reviews
.77 km away
Teotihuacan Pyramids
262 reviews
1.16 km away
Artesanias Premier
13 reviews
.93 km away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
JD3073
17 February 2020|
AnswerShow all 5 answers
Response from Steinspace | Reviewed this property |
Hello, yes! You can get an English menu. I am not vegan so honestly I didn’t pay much attention to vegan options- but I am pretty sure you can have some vegan food... quacamole e.g. take care! T.
1
Vote
Google Translation
VickyTHK
21 October 2019|
Answer
Response from DrBlas2019 | Reviewed this property |
We took an Uber to the pyramids, paid the entrance fee $75 Mexican pesos ($4 dollars per person), and then paid a tour guy there $1,200 Mexican pesos for a 3 hour tour. We walked to La Gruta after we finished at the... More
1
Vote
xzuniga
31 July 2019|
AnswerShow all 2 answers
Response from 46elizabethr | Reviewed this property |
It is different every day but 2-3 pm and again around 8-9 pm
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

La Gruta Restaurant, San Juan Teotihuacan - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about La Gruta Restaurant

Yes, La Gruta Restaurant is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

La Gruta Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5