There are a plethora of bars, nightclubs and restaurants. During the weekend days there is even a market on some of the back streets that sells an array of mexican arts and crafts. This neighborhood has old Mexican architecture in downtown Monterrey, with restaurants, bars, small art galleries and a few hostels. It has good day and night ambient but I think the whole area needs improvements in building facades and urban infrastructure, moreover in the quality of the streets pavement.
Still you can go on weekend mornings to have a good Mexican breakfast, buy some "artesanias" handcrafts , and then go to the near Macro-Plaza. For young people the nightlife is ok but is not the best of town. I absolutely love this place! I fell in love with this place the minute I saw it. It has this colonial vibe to it and there are a bunch of hidden read awesome places that you have to find because its not very visible from outside.
There is a sunday antique fair during the day that is out of this world. If you are in Monterrey you absolutely have to go there! In terms of security, I wouldn't go there at night, it tends to attract shady characters. It is not that alive as it used to, but it is safe now that the clubs are gone.
There is still some bars, cafes and enough to keep you busy for some hours. Its worth a visit but avoid middays on sunny days since it get hot with not many shades around. The best places are there, and I mean bars with personality like the Cafe Iguanas, the 13 Lunas and the Akbal Bar upstairs from the Casa del Maiz restaurant. Try the weekend market in the calle Mina, they start 11 am or leave at 7pm on sundays, you will find some upscale art and not the usual maret stall stuff besides antiques and tourist.
This place used to be a nice place with lots of bars and restaurants to enjoy nightlife, now with all the crime in Monterrey , it has turned out to be a place for prostitutes, crime and gang activity, You can appreciate beautiful decorated house during the day, walk a little but DO NOT adventure to go at night or you will be disappointed, if you decide to drive around, lock your doors and be aware of your surroundings.
