Had a delicious dinner here. Variety of options and everyone loved what they had. My son and I…read moreshared the skirt steak tacos and ribeye. They had friendly service, and a traditional and elegant ambiance. We were able to get a party of 8 in same day, which was very nice. Lots of good options in SMA, this is one. Recommend.

This was the fifth and final stop of the Tequila and Taco tour that Jamie W and I took in San…read moreMiguel de Allende. We ran the gamut of bars in Zona Centro, and this spot made a fitting finale since it was the most high-end spot we visited. Only a half-block from the social epicenter of Jardin Allende, it provides a nice view of the top of the parroquia from their rooftop terrace where we were seated (Photo 3). The restaurant definitely had a more refined ambiance than the previous four places. We could tell it was a popular spot among wealthy American expats because the ambient voices sounded more like Chicago than Mexico. No Spanish, just English. The cocktail was a tangy treat though, a Tamarind Margarita (Photo 8), and the Jicama Taco was a satisfying veggie ending to our evening (Photo 10). DRINK / FOOD - 4 stars...unique variations on the evening's theme AMBIANCE - 4 stars...fanciest of the bar stops SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely worth a revisit for a full meal RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ICyoHBvntf

One of the local recommended this place told me Monday they were not wrong…read more While I am not vegan, I prefer vegan food. That said, the talkers were exceptional whether or not you are a vegan. The service was very quick. The tacos were delicious. The music was a little loud for my taste, but I am aware that I am very sensitive to loud music. They have an extensive liquor selection. There are artistic no beer selection is fairly limited.

Hands down one of the best vegan taco spots I've been to! Each dish is so different. The guacamole…read moreis so fresh, the elote was great! I usually don't like Nopales but these were so good. The mushroom vegan tacos were amazing! Overall the service was great, they accommodated a party of 15. Ambiance is so cozy and nice!

Everything from servers to food are great!…read more First time I got an omelet and steak, chilaquiles, with eggs in green sauce, it was the bomb!! So delicious and generous portions.

We had a delicious dinner last evening at this corner bistro. Inexpensive, with traditional Mexican…read moretraditional staples like tacos, tortilla soup (this one was tomato based and had no chicken), guacamole and enchiladas. They serve a variety of fruit teas, with or without sugar.

First, credit where credit is due. Eating here was my wife's idea, which I went along with…read morebecause we've been married for over 40 years. Located down the street from where we're staying, it's off the beaten path, well out of most tourist traffic. It's small, so look for the small bull hanging over the door. The inside is amazing. Several bull heads adorn the walls, which are otherwise covered with bullfighting pictures and memorabilia. I'm sensing a theme. Not many tables, maybe 10. Fajitas are the thing here, along with kabobs. We ordered a small queso fundido to start. It was excellent! We then shared an order of the fajitas Olé Olé - beef, chicken and shrimp. Outstanding. We did not finish it as we were saving room for dessert. We had ice cream with bananas which was wonderful (got the last bananas, too). All in all, just a perfect meal. Also, the staff is great. Friendly and attentive. The chef even came out to check on us. Prices are very reasonable. The house red is a Concho y Toro Cabernet. 75 pesos a glass. Do the math! Yep, had to have two, and they are not stingy on the pour. Also, first restaurant I've been to that had Indio beer available. Didn't order any because I've had one every afternoon this week at the house. Highly recommended! Not really that hard to find, but worth your effort!

So, my wife is a hedgetarian, meaning she almost always eats veggies, but now and then she will…read morehedge on that promise. The food was good enough here that she crossed over for a couple bites of chicken fajitas. There are some veggie options. Very friendly, but not super quick service. This is fine if you know ahead of time. Interesting decor. We enjoyed all our lunches and dinners here. Fun hangout populated with lots of locals. Everything we tried was good and the prices are reasonable. Casual and active between the music and the patrons having a good time. Good drinks also. Sometimes take credit cards, sometimes not. Best to ask. Always friendly.

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

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

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.

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

Had a great breakfast here with the family…read more Beautiful spot to eat, friendly staff, and enjoyable food. We ordered coffee and orange juice, breakfast sandwich, croissant, and omelet and all were good. The price was reasonable and would recommend this for those coming to San Miguel.

Absolutely extraordinarily fantastic. Beautiful environment excellent menu perfectly romantic…read moreenvironment. The service from Lauren was outstanding and took very fine care of us. We will return before we leave town.

A little gem in the Artisanal Mercado between Loreto and Relox. Tucked inside is a festive little…read morecafe that you can easily miss. Juan is the owner and super friendly. He learned his Barista skill at Café Buen Dia and Lavanda Cafe. I ordered lunch which was a delicious and fresh brochette of chicken and vegetables accompanied by rice and a green salad. It was delicious. My friend had breakfast and ordered a spinach omelet which came with a side beans. She was very happy with her choice. I noticed he is also selling Michelada to go which is very nice to sip on while shopping in the Mercado.

I rented a room in this building so on days when I didn't want to go out for food, I would order…read morefrom Quinto Sol. The enchiladas are delicious! The people who work here are extremely friendly and helpful. The courtyard typically has a gentle breeze rolling through and it's a peaceful, calm environment.