OMG, the best and most flavorful seafood dishes for the most reasonable price point. Its like home…read morecooking . Try the pulpo, the squid ink fettucini, and the seafood stuffed fish. Does not have a fancy ambience but who cares when the food is so good. The ladies and gentlemen that serve the food are all sweet and softspoken but very attentive.

We were excited to visit San Miguel de Allende and were staving when we got there. So excited to…read morering this little hidden gem. It's very small but the service is good and the food is amazing. The dishes and seasoning is from Vera Cruz!

Mario's Mariscos Frescos is one of those places that instantly feels like home -- if home happened…read moreto serve ridiculously good seafood. Mario himself sets the tone: welcoming, friendly, and genuinely happy you're there. I had the oysters and the red snapper, and both were absolutely delicious -- fresh, perfectly prepared, and clearly made with pride. The vibe is relaxed, fun, and full of life. Come hungry, stay awhile, and don't be surprised if you leave smiling and already planning your next visit. This place is a gem.

Great spot for seafood in San Miguel! This spot is unassuming and we were a bit hesitant to try it…read moreas the Google reviews were mixed but we wanted to eat something more authentic outside of more popular brunch spots in the city so we opted to eat lunch here. P.S. make sure you have pesos as they don't take credit card! Right when we walked in, Mario was super welcoming and accommodating. We wanted to get a whole fried fish and were told that they usually have sea bass or red snapper but the sea bass was reserved for later. We got the sea bass and then an octopus tostada to share as an app. The octopus tostada came out quickly and was a delicious and fresh way to start the meal. We waited about 20 min for the fish to come and it was definitely worth the wait. The red snapper was plenty for us to share and the meat was perfectly tender with crispy skin and a ton of fried garlic. It was served with coconut rice (slightly sweet) and salad which rounded out the meal. The best part of our experience just definitely how kind Mario was. My boyfriend wanted orange juice but we heard they didn't have it but halfway through the meal, Mario bought orange juice to the store and gave us a complimentary glass. As we were walking out, we saw a couple of people drinking a green juice and asked what it was and Mario gave us a glass to taste. It was cucumber water and so so good. Definitely recommend you try it if you come!

El Manantial was an interesting stop during our visit to San Miguel de Allende. As one of the…read moretown's oldest restaurant-bars--dating back to the 1920s--we were curious to give it a try. The menu features a variety of atypical seafood tacos and tostadas, including octopus and smoked fish, which immediately caught my attention. I ended up ordering the Pescado al Pastor taco, which turned out to be a great choice. The chopped fish was marinated in al pastor seasoning and topped with pineapple, onion, and cilantro, with a lime wedge on the side. The combination of flavors was vibrant and very tasty. We also tried the octopus, which was excellent. I'm a bit of a sucker for octopus when it's prepared well, and this one definitely delivered. The ceviche blanco tostada was another highlight--a generous pile of diced fish with tomato, onion, and lime juice that tasted incredibly fresh and bright. The hibiscus margaritas were delicious and refreshing, and I would highly recommend them--especially if you're planning to walk to the restaurant. The restaurant sits up a fairly steep climb from the Parque Benito Juárez area, so it can be a bit of a trek. Fortunately, we were dropped off and picked up by our driver. As for service, we had no issues at all. Our server was attentive and pleasant, though I do recognize that some other reviewers have mentioned inconsistent service. Our experience was positive, but it may vary depending on the day.

I have been here 4x almost weekly since arriving in SMA back in FEB the place has consistently…read moreperformed at every visit. I'm partial to the seafood carpaccios never disappointed. I've tried seafood tostadas and tacos, my friend a permanent resident here says he "doesn't trust the seafood since it is so far from the ocean". He is missing out but he's a gringo. Juzsayn Atmosphere UNIQ service at the bar, ++

Not a huge place, but don't let that fool you! The food is…read moreALWAYS fresh & delicious and service is great! The aguachiles will NOT disappoint, but beware they are spicy. The marlin pescadillas are wonderful, our kiddos always enjoy the fried fish plate with rice & fries.

One cool way to get to know San Miguel de Allende is taking one of the Tacos and Tequila walking…read moretours. In a little over three hours with a knowledgeable expat guide, Jamie W and I got to patronize five locally popular establishments with a small group of fellow curious tourists. This was our first spot, a fresh seafood taqueria with a nice rooftop. That meant climbing up some awfully creaky steps. As the sun was setting, we started our evening with a delicious codfish taquito festooned with shredded cabbage, chopped tomato, and sour cream (Photo 3). The ideal coupling came with the crisp, honey-flavored Allende Agave Lager (Photo 2). It was already time for the next cantina. FOOD / BEER - 4 stars...the fish taco was quite fresh, the beer made a nice no-frills pairing AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...the rooftop was a nice touch, the stairs not so much SERVICE - 4 stars...very stealth but efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...a nice start to our Tacos and Tequila evening RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/lwkJnJBAvn

Man this place is gorgeous inside! The first thing I noticed when I came for dinner was how…read morebeautiful the ambience is. We had a big group for dinner and were sat relatively quickly. It was a warmer evening that night and without being asked they brought over multiple fans to keep our group comfortable. (It was very appreciated) Someone ordered a mixed ceviche for the table that I cannot believe how amazing it was. The taste had almost an Asian flare to it which was phenomenal. I'm glad I ended up tasting because i had already ordered ceviche for my entree, but a different one. The shared ceviche we had as an appetizer far surpassed the one I ate for my entree. Don't get me wrong mine was delicious as well. I heard amazing things about everyone else's entree choices as well. I'd love to come back for the food the ambience and the service, highly recommend!

The ambiance in the courtyard at night was magical and the food was so good. I went with an oyster…read moreshooter and a ceviche. The seafood was fresh and all of the sauces were delicious.

This was on my list of places to try for my trip to San Miguel, so I was excited when my friend…read more(The Bride) invited me to their rehearsal dinner. They had a fixed menu where we were able to choose from each section. I had the Ceviche peruano, Pulpo al Olivo, Lomo Saltado and for dessert the Espuma de chicha morada peruana (This was my favorite). Overall, the food was pretty good so I was really glad I got to try a variety of items. The drinks were delicious too! I am not a big pisco sour person, but this was one of the drinks they were serving as part of the party menu and it was delicious! I also ordered a Carajillo and it didn't disappoint because the espresso was delish!! The service was amazing and they were very attentive! Our waiter kept bringing around the bottle of tequila trying to get us to continue to take shots!

How is this place so highly rated? The restaurant itself is very charming, but that is all it has…read moreit going for. We ordered the Ceviche Levanta Muertos and Filete Huancaina and they were both incredibly salty. Let's start with the Ceviche, as mentioned before, it was incredibly salty, but also, it was so small and so not worth the price. It is supposed to contain octopus, scallop, fish and shrimp, and sure it does, if you count one shrimp, miniscule chunks of octopus and a whisper of a scallop as containing all of that, and for that price, I expected atleast to get something more substantial. The Filete Huancaina was just inedible. We left almost all the meat, it was tough and thinly sliced, and because the sauce was so salty, we just couldn't even finish it despite how much we payed for it. I wouldn't even really consider that steak at all, I'd call it rubber. Lastly, the service was such a let down, probably the worst I have had in Mexico. Hands down, worst meal I've had in all my trip.

For those looking for restaurant recommendations- I'm at Pescaü https://www.pescau.com - fabulous…read moreand relatively inexpensive food and drinks and over the top impeccable service. An 11 out of 10. https://www.pescau.com

This is a little seafood place tucked in the middle of a street not too far from the town central…read more They serve a really great prawn broth at the start of your meal in a shotglass - really delish! I got the soft shell crab tacos and the seafood soup. The tacos were good, but I was thrown off by the fact the taco was deep-fried. The entire thing was too greasy because the soft shell crab was obviously deep-fried too. I did like the seafood soup A LOT. The seafood was fresh and the broth was so flavorful. I also got extra avocado to put in my soup. It was a great meal, but make sure your tacos aren't deep fried...

Yelpers got it right with this one - hidden gem is right. Easily one of the best meals I've ever…read morehad in San Miguel de Allende if not the best. You can smell the chef making your meal. The services was excellent. I have zero complaints. and if you see my reviews, I have no problem posting when I do - but this place truly did not disappoint. Try it -YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Grille Torres is just off the main drag-Bayoneta is a charming side street. The Torres family sees…read moreto every detail of this outstanding seafood restaurant. Camarones in every fashion are accompanied by crisp, fresh vegetables. The salmon is delicate and moist. Camarones with gnocchi and a spicy cream sauce are a regular house specialty. No restaurant in San Miguel offers better seafood-you can pay a lot more elsewhere but culinary insiders know that Grille Torres is THE place to go.

I kind of stumbled across this place because I was hungry and didn't have a lot of time…read more I sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful. First, he brought out a very big bowl of tortilla chips. They were excellent as was the accompanying pico de gallo. I had the chicken street tacos, which were also terrific. There was live music starting right as I left. That's not my thing, but if it's your thing you might like it.

Even though there are hundreds of YouTube vlogs of varying quality about San Miguel de Allende,…read morechef Pati Jinich was the one that triggered my interest in coming here through her long-running PBS travel and cooking series. She went to this particular traditional restaurant known for their signature dish, Molcajete. The term first refers to a Mexican mortar bowl made of basalt volcanic rock standing on three stubby legs. The same term also refers to the food inside. It's quite simple because it's all about the ingredients and the execution. Jamie W and I ordered the MX$550 Mix Volcanic Bowl where they grilled large amounts of arrachera (skirt steak), chicken, and cecina (cured beef) while heating up the molcajete. The meat was then layered in the bowl along with nopales (cactus), green onion, chiles, peppers, and queso blanco cheese. A spicy green chile verde sauce was drizzled all over the gluttonous mix (Photo 7). Fresh guacamole and creamy refried beans were served on the side (Photo 4). A stack of freshly made tortillas was provided in order to gorge on all of the hearty indulgence which continues to stream well after its arrival at the table. The total amount could've easily served four ravenous people with both the arrachera and nopales the delectable standouts. Out of blissful ignorance, we both ordered salads as if the volcanic bowl wasn't going to satisfy us. Jamie had the MX$135 Mixed Salad with lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, pasilla chiles, mushrooms, and a rosette of avocado slices (Photo 8). I went with the MX$200 House Salad with lettuce, hearts of palm, cubes of chihuahua cheese, green olives, grape tomatoes, and red onion (Photo 9). Both were more than freshly satisfying as we were filling up on housemade tortilla chips with red salsa and fresh pico de gallo (Photo 5). The space was cavernous with plenty of room for large parties as families converged on this place. We could totally envision live music performances in here, especially with a long, fully stocked bar beckoning. Although I've seen mocajetes on random Mexican menus around San Francisco, I agree with Pati that this type of place would be quite successful stateside. If you're planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende, I recommend following Pati's advice. FOOD - 5 stars...a deliciously eruptive volcanic bowl AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...huge space, plenty of room during off-peak hours SERVICE - 4.5 stars...efficient and quite accommodating TOTAL - 5 stars...trust Pati on this one RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/fUKxOmWUmr

We dined here because our host recommended a restaurant nearby which was closed. We were not…read moredisappointed. You can't beat the view! And we found the food to be tasty, well prepared snd beautifully served. The service was a tad slow, but this isn't McDonalds. I had the sea bass and my wife had a 7 course tasting menu which was a feast for the eyes. The stairs are not for the feint of heart, but the reward is worth the effort. We would definitely return.

The first day we arrived to San Miguel, I went here with my friend who was getting married and her…read morefamily. It was interesting that they wouldn't let us sit on the upstairs rooftop patio because we had someone who was under 18 with us. However, I think it worked out because it did start raining a bit and we were still seated upstairs but in the indoor section. I ordered the Tuna Ceviche and Baja Tacos which were soo delicious!! I love sushi, but I wasn't impressed with the Nigiri Tasting. The restaurant was beautiful and definitely recommend stopping by, for a drink and even appetizer to get the views on the rooftop!