The Monterey Bay Area Restaurants

The Monterey Bay area is a culinary paradise. The surrounding waters are full of fish, wild game roams the foothills, and the inland valleys are some of the most fertile in the country—local chefs draw on this bounty for their fresh, truly Californian cuisine. Except at beachside stands and inexpensive eateries, where anything goes, casual but neat dress is the norm.

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  • 1. Alejandro's

    $$

    A stylish Mexican eatery in the heart of downtown, Alejandro’s is designed to feel like a Yucatán holiday getaway. Options, many of them cooked in the wood-fired oven, include seafood tostadas and ceviches, birria (meat stew), bone-marrow tacos, and roast chicken wrapped in banana leaves.

    474 Alvarado St., Monterey, California, 93940, USA
    831-717–4781

    Known For

    • Housemade tortillas
    • Extensive salsa selection
    • Creative cocktails and list of wines from Baja and Alta California

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 2. Peppers Mexicali Cafe

    $$

    This cheerful, white-walled storefront serves traditional dishes from Mexico and Latin America, with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Excellent red and green salsas are made throughout the day, and there's a large selection of beers, along with fresh lime margaritas.

    170 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, California, 93950, USA
    831-373–6892

    Known For

    • Traditional Latin American dishes
    • Fresh lime margaritas
    • Daily specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch Sun.
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