ESTIA RESTAURANT, MONTERREY

As soon as you enter, the bare white walls with arches and blue verges, the tables and chairs, the little sculptures evoking mythical deities, a number of colorful paintings, and pleasant typical music, will transport you to any of the beautiful islands of Greece. Estia has an extensive menu, which includes Mediterranean and classic Greek recipes, all made with fresh ingredients. They also have an excellent selection of Greek wines, as well as all kind of cocktails, beer, aperitifs and digestives, including the typical Greek Ouzo and Metaxa. A good starter recommendation is the Pikilía Mezedes, a plate with eight cold and hot appetizers. For the main course, we suggest a Musaka, the typical platter made of aubergine, potatoes, lamb meat and béchamel sauce. It is the best mousaka I’ve had in Monterrey! Another very delicious dish is the Arni Tis Imeras, a juicy piece of lamb prepared Greek style, accompanied with tzatziki. And for dessert, the Galaktobúreko is a splendid option, made with philo piecrust, filled with orange cream and honey.

Abasolo 814 Ote, esq. Dr. Coss, Barrio Antiguo, Monterrey. Tel 8340 3668. The main courses go from $105 to $190 pesos.