Nogales (Sonora)

If you like Mexican food you are in for a treat here. The tortilla chips are fresh and crispy, and the salsa hot and spicy – a great and an inexpensive lunch given the exchange rate.

Can't miss it, as it's right on top of the hill at the borderline, over the walkway overpass. Family-owned restaurant featuring Sonoran cuisine. Expect prices to be in the US$20 range, but don't try to negotiate with the owner or waiter to get a lower price – haggling typically is conducted nearly everywhere else where commerce is conducted, except in restaurants.

A Taqueria that serves Soft Tacos and other foods with a drink of your choice.

An iconic local drinking establishment. It is full of history, and any waiter will gladly explain to you the origins of the bar. There is also a VIP room in the back which is reserved exclusively for bullfighters, but any waiter will gladly let you in if you ask nicely. Be sure to try the Indio beer, which is delicious.

Offers amenities such as a pool and fitness center, plus a great selection of food and drinks. Free Wi-Fi and parking.

This very popular third-generation family run hotel offers drinks and tapas at their bar, and also hosts a restaurant and nightclub. Has a designated smoking area, free Wi-Fi and parking, and pets are permitted on request.

In an industrial area near city center and Mexican Federal Highway 15 south. Room service, tennis courts, pool, event/meeting rooms, restaurant and bars. Looks OK on the outside, but rooms show some signs of neglected routine maintenance (like leaky faucets or toilets); the quality of the rooms is typical of a hotel in an old part of a city. The on-site restaurant is open all day and serves national and international cuisine.