Things to do with friends in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
What are fun things to do with friends in Monterrey?
We checked 56 real places in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Monterrey, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Casa de la Cultura to Nandas 78 bar
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Casa de la Cultura
Privada Del Golfo, 64570 Monterrey, NLE
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Plaza de los Enamorados
Monterrey
Free
12:30Lunch at OK Cafe ex-a
Calle Isaac Garza, 64000 Monterrey, NLE
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at VIDEOCLUB / PAREIDOLIA Espacio Comunitario
Calle Ruperto Martínez, 64018 Monterrey, NLE
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Arena Coliseo
Calle Julián Villagrán, 64000 Monterrey, NLE
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Mercado Juárez
Calle Ruperto Martínez SN, 64000 Monterrey, NLE
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Mendez .Jr
Calle Profesor José Silvestre Aramberri, 64000 Monterrey, NLE
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Nandas 78 bar
Calle 5 de Mayo 431, 64018 Monterrey, NLE
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Museo de Historia Mexicana to Porfirio’s Bar
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Museo de Historia Mexicana
Paseo Santa Lucía, 64018 Monterrey, NLE
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Plaza del Chorro
Monterrey
Free
12:30Lunch at Tacos Lacho
Modesto Arreola, 64018 Monterrey, NLE
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Universidad del Norte
Avenida Venustiano Carranza, 64488 Monterrey, NLE
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Plaza Fundadores
Calle 15 de Mayo, 64720 Monterrey, NLE
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at CINEPOLIS
Avenida Benito Juárez, 67000 Monterrey, NLE
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at York Restaurant
Calle Hermenegildo Galeana, 64570 Monterrey, NLE
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Porfirio’s Bar
Ignacio Allende 231, 64000 Monterrey, NLE
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Salón de la Fama del Beisbol to Almacén 42
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Salón de la Fama del Beisbol
Avenida José María Luis Mora, 64490 Monterrey, NLE
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Plaza Gastronómica
Monterrey
Free
12:30Lunch at El Texanito
Calle Mariano Escobedo, 64570 Monterrey, NLE
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Plaza de toros Monumental Monterrey
Avenida Alfonso Reyes, 64410 Monterrey, NLE
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse plaza america
Calle América, 64000 Monterrey, NLE
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Cinemas Rally
Calle Nueva Rosita, 64550 Monterrey, NLE
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Al Restaurante
Calzada Francisco I. Madero 520, 64000 Monterrey, NLE
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Almacén 42
Calle Mariano Matamoros 852, 64018 Monterrey, NLE
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Monterrey
Real places in Monterrey for a day out with kids.
Visit Alameda Mariano Escobedo
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeMonterrey
Eat at Los Gallos
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
How much does a day out with friends cost in Monterrey?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Monterrey costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Monterrey for free?
Free places on our list include Plaza de los Enamorados, Alameda Mariano Escobedo and Plaza del Chorro. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Monterrey?
Good places to start are OK Cafe ex-a, Mendez .Jr and Tacos Lacho. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Monterrey?
Sights on our list include Casa de la Cultura, Museo del Palacio and Museo de Historia Mexicana. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Monterrey?
Try visit Alameda Mariano Escobedo, eat at Los Gallos and go to MM Cinemas. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Monterrey?
Try coffee at Café Nuevo Brasil, walk through Plaza de los desaparecidos and look around Museo del Palacio. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Monterrey?
Try play at Auditorio Río 70, park time at Macroplaza and dinner at OK Cafe ex-a. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Monterrey?
Try saturday morning: Museo del Vidrio, saturday lunch: OK Cafe ex-a and saturday afternoon: Explanada Cultural. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Monterrey?
Try birthday dinner at OK Cafe ex-a, play at Cineteca and drinks at Baroma (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Monterrey?
Try play at VIDEOCLUB / PAREIDOLIA Espacio Comunitario, see a movie at Cinemex and get active at Parque de Beisbol Niños Campeones. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Monterrey?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.