My wife and I recently had dinner here. It was a cool evening but we opted to sit outside on the…read moreterrace, which offered a great view of the plaza. I had the ribeye steak, and my wife ordered the filet mignon--both cooked to perfection. We shared a bottle of wine. The service was friendly and attentive Prices were good - We paid $1600 pesos including the tip, which was definitely good value for the quality of food and ambiance.

Outstanding experience. Gueine New Orleans cuisine. Robust…read morefavors. ZHearty Gumbo Outdoor service. Live value-added music. Best restaurant experience in a long time. Highly recommended

El Vergel is a small French bistro outside of San Miguel de Allende, GTO Mexico. It is an easy…read moreUber or cab ride (roughly $8-ish USD) from Centro on the highway to Dolores Hidalgo. As I had stated with my review of Bayonna in New Orleans, the menu is a rarity in that I would want to order everything on the menu. You will find French bistro classics such as Croque Monsieur, Steak Frites, and Onion soup. There is something for everyone, although I have to say that their liver pate is not to my taste, though it is delicious (it is too sweet and less savory than I prefer). The texture is wonderful. The Croque Monsieur is amazing. Whether under an umbrella or the pergola, El Vergel makes for a lovely, relaxed luncheon, and a nice break from the delicious Mexican food available all over SMA. Reservations are encouraged if you do not wish to take a chance on table availability.

Yummy! Breakfast options range from healthy green juices to over indulgent options such as the…read moreCasual Bistro Breakfast below! Amazing salads with local ingredients (think figs!). Set in a small charming garden, you'll be surrounded by a well clad and versatile set of SMA expats- a fun way to meet your neighbors! Great for families, and for families with pets (dog friendly!). There is also an under inventoried market that stands beside the cafe, which features an apiary and the city's best honey!

Muy rico, ambiente agradable y tiene terraza que lo hace muy cómodo. Las ensaladas t las pastas…read moreson buenas y la pizza es deliciosa. El agua de limón con pepino la saben preparar muy bien.

Don Vito is an excellent option for group gathering and good food. They recently change their menu…read moreand I had a salmon and it was great. Since Don Vito started another of my favorite dishes is the pappardelle neat and homemade style. By the way great service.

This has to be the best restaurant in Queretaro, not only in terms of the menu and quality of the…read morefood, but atmosphere as well. It's a cozy spot with rather eclectic artwork. I'm surprised it wasn't much busier for a Saturday night. The four of us were the only table in the place. Everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the ceviche verde, duck tacos and tacos chamorro. Everyone was happy with their entrees. I opted for the cerdito borracho. The texture and flavor were awesome. This is one of those places I didn't want to leave without trying dessert even though I was quite full. We split the crème brûlée and all left very happy. The service was very friendly and attentive, which I would expect considering we were sadly the only ones in the restaurant. If you have only one night in Queretaro, you must eat here.

This was one of the best meals we had in Mexico. Lovingly prepared outstanding Mexican food…read more Everything we had was delicious - from the ceviche, salmon tostada to the mains of filet mignon with flor de jamaica reduction and the dorado. Even the dessert was out of this world- chocolate bomber with home made sweet corn ice cream. All the price was right. Very reasonable with excellent service. A great place to eat when in Centro Historic Querétaro. Note their address has changed to Luis Pasteur 52!

Charming cafe/restaurant. My first morning coffee was their regular refillable coffee; nice light…read moreflavor (plan on ordering a stronger caffee). I love their Roll de Canela; for me it's to die for.

The Rosewood is such a classy hotel Jamie W and I were feeling we might not be quite up to snuff to…read moredine on the rooftop here. However, the staff didn't make us feel that way since they gave us the table with inarguably the best view of the city during the most photogenic time of the day, magic hour at sunset (Photo 3). How did we get so lucky since we made our reservation just the day before? And what better way to start than with a pair of MX$340 Carajillos, the Mexican version of espresso martinis (Photo 7). The use of Licor 43 lent a welcome sweet spiciness to the deep espresso and fit the moment perfectly. We were happy to receive a complimentary serving of warm Focaccia topped with a wedge of liver pate, olive oil, and chives (Photo 10). It was a nice surprise quickly devoured. Our first shared dish was the MX$365 Ensalada Luna, a hearty and enticing mix of greens, stracciatella cheese, speck ham, fresh peaches and figs, and quinoa in a citrus and vanilla vinaigrette (Photo 4). Our entree was the MX$406 Tacos de Lechon Rostizado, a trio of roasted suckling pig tacos with crispy skin cracklings, red onion, and fresh green salsa (Photo 5). The pork was fork tender. Nestled in a flour tortilla, the soft pulled meat stood in nice contrast to the crack of the skin. We went for a second drink, but this time a mocktail, the MX$195 Chilate, a refreshing alcohol-free blend of cacao, rice, cinnamon, and raw cane sugar in a coconut shell (Photo 6). While awaiting our dessert order, we were surprised by a complimentary Happy Anniversary dessert, a bit of a head-scratcher. We didn't say we were celebrating anything, but hey, we didn't complain. The sparkler was already lit and the staff was harmonizing. It was a chocolate ganache cake with blueberries atop puffed rice (Photo 8). That didn't stop us from enjoying the crispy-sweet MX$289 Churros with cinnamon ice cream and champurrado chocolate sauce (Photo 9), while entranced by the nighttime view (Photo 2). FOOD - 5 stars...really delicious with unique and fresh ingredients C(M)OCKTAILS - 5 stars...everything went almost too smoothly down AMBIANCE - 5 stars...the best view in town, hands down SERVICE - 5 stars...they put in a lot of extra effort TOTAL - 5 stars...for that special evening in San Miguel de Allende RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kJbsIcL7O0

Incredible rooftop dining! Upon entering the hotel, take the elevator to the 4th floor. Stopped in…read morefor drinks and appetizers, our bartender, Eric, was friendly and efficient. We ordered some carajillos and the dip appetizer which was phenomenal, highly recommend this beautiful location

This is my favorite restaurant here in San Miguel de Allende by far. The food is incredible…read more Starting with the Brussel sprouts and kale salad and shrimp cakes. Crispy on outside and fluffy inside. Amazing. Best I've had. For dinner entree I had the short rib. Melt in your mouth and so flavorful. All I can say is that the dishes are common but the execution is extraordinary. The restaurant itself is beautiful. A courtyard with a fountain in the middle with thousands of red rose petals for Valentine's Day weekend. Better than any rooftop restaurant. It was so wood I went back for brunch on Sunday. Also had a cool bar area that had a DJ spinning vinyls of various genre including classic r and b.

Really wanted to love this one. The setting is gorgeous. A dreamy colonial courtyard, exactly what…read moreyou picture for a fancy night out in SMA. We ended up here on a rainy night on a tip from a few people at our hotel. The Caesar was pretty good. After that everything was just okay. Short ribs, fine. Scallops, fine. The creme brulee looked beautiful but kind of fell flat on flavor. Service dragged a little too. For a spot with this much reputation we left underwhelmed. Pretty room though. Three stars.

It's not Italian - it's very Mexican - and that's a good thing! I had a lovely tortilla soup and…read moreempanadas for lunch in the open air covered courtyard that was lovingly decorated and maintained. The only reason for four stars is that the avocado in the soup was not as fresh as it should have been. But the service was fantastic, the decor was beautiful, and I would come here again on my next visit - that in itself is a ringing endorsement!

This was the third of five stops that Jamie W and I made on our Tequila and Tacos tour of San…read moreMiguel de Allende, and I have to admit we were starting to feel the kick. It was gratefully just around the corner from our last stop, so we didn't have to avoid twisting our ankles on the cobblestone streets. That'll come later. This turned out to be the trendiest spot on our itinerary so far since it actually felt like a bar restaurant with a somewhat younger crowd. This time we all sat around a dining table with Anthony Bourdain giving us the finger on the wall (Photo 6). We were served a savory Beef Sope topped with lettuce, tomato, and queso fresco (Photo 7). It was just a few bites but much needed at this juncture of the evening. When it came to wetting our whistles, they served a house specialty, the Cucumber Pineapple Tequila Margarita with a wedge of calamansi, the first real cocktail of the evening (Photo 9). FOOD / DRINK - 4 stars...the meatiest bite of the night, also the fruitiest libation AMBIANCE - 4 stars...most apparent hipster vibe SERVICE - 3.5 stars...efficient enough TOTAL - 4 stars...if you want to be part of the 'in' crowd RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/tZxMHoUiZT

Food and service were amazing! Drinks were strong and delicious. If you are looking for a pretty…read moredrink with a mezcal kick, the Pink Lady is for YOU! Miguel and Lucero took such good care of us. The cherry on top was the views from the rooftop. La comida y el servicio fueron fabulosos! Las bebidas son fuertes y riquísimas! Si estás buscando una bebida bella (para el Instagram) y con mezcalito, Pink Lady is para ti! Miguel y Lucero nos dieron servicio perfecto y sugerencias impecables. Para acabarla, la vista de la terraza es muy impresionante! Wow! 10/10

Looking for a regular coffee hangout in San Miguel de Allende, Jamie W and I didn't need to look…read moreany further. Conveniently located on the cobblestoned artery between our hotel and Zona Centro's social hub, Jardin Allende, this three-floor cafe was compact but surprisingly relaxing given the constrained layout of the seating. The cafe's name translates appropriately to "good aromas" since the roasted beans wafted throughout the space. On our first visit, we arrived in the middle of the afternoon and treated ourselves to the MX$85 Affogato, a nice combo of vanilla gelato and an espresso shot (Photo 10). We came back the following morning when the place was literally percolating with customers. This time we shared a table on the rooftop. What I appreciated was how the owner had no compunction about telling laptoppers not to monopolize tables clearly set up for multiple people. This time we had true beverages with their own twists. I had the MX$60 Cococcino, a cappuccino with a touch of coconut oil, and Jamie went for the MX$70 Iced Buzz Latte with honey and a double espresso shot (Photo 9). Both perfectly satisfied because beyond the quality of the beans, we saw the exacting process they followed in their execution. It was a smooth brew in a chill space that was obviously attracting a lot of expats. I wish we had more time for a third visit. COFFEE - 5 stars...high quality, locally sourced, disciplined execution AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...casual and relaxing in a rustic space SERVICE - 5 stars...very thoughtful approach here TOTAL - 5 stars...a go-to coffee house, for sure RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kJbsIcL7O0

Such a cute little find. We were staying right by the Belmond and stumbled on this spot. Pet…read morefriendly, which always wins us over. Snagged a table up on the rooftop, so charming. My husband got the pour over. Not the best he's had, but still solid. His enfrijoladas though? Really good. My omelette hit the spot too. Service was great. Easy, relaxed morning. Will be back.