This place was very nice and was very accommodating to our berry large party. There food was very…read moredelicious and big portions and they keep their salsa nice and spicy like it should be!

Wow!!! This place was hands down one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in mexico…read more The restaurant itself is gorgeous, I love the decor and the different seating areas through out. When we visited it was raining so we opted to seat inside as opposed to the patio. I literally had to tour the whole place before even seating, the art pieces they had on display/ for sale were incredible. Our waiter was very nice, he explained the menu to us and gave us suggestions on what to order. You her complementary artisan bread (different flavors available), I could have eaten just bread! That is how good it was. I ordered the tortilla soup and guajillo enchiladas, the portions are extremely generous and filling. The enchiladas were a bit too sweet for me, but exquisite mom the less. The presentation of the plates is 5 stars. I was surprised by the prices- considering the quality of the food, the quantity and the ambiance I was expecting our check to be 3x more. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Guanajuato, and I can't wait to be back!!!

Perhaps a hard place to find if you don't have a native friend, but I did :-)…read more Top-notch food and wine with a great view. Every dish was divine, and the wine selection was great.

I had such high hopes for this place. I'd read many good reviews about the food and atmosphere, and…read morethe photos of their specialties were mouth-watering. Unfortunately, for us anyway, they didn't live up to their promise. It's a fairly long taxi ride to get to. People talk about the "amazing views," but only a couple of tables can see them, and they are not at all amazing. Just a jumble of houses and utility wires with some hills in the background. The restaurant itself is very charming and warm, and the staff is polished and welcoming. Things started off well with the nopale appetizer, a very delicate but umami-infused dish. But then the main courses were very disappointing. I had the sous vide beef short ribs with a tlilchili sauce on a bed of a few black beans and red onions. Sounds great, doesn't it? I was expecting "fall-off-the-bone" short ribs. Instead I got a dried-out chunk of meat that I could barely cut with a knife. Terrible. I could only eat part of it. My partner ordered a chicken dish that was bland and also a bit dry. We both ended up leaving half of our entrees - which we never do. We were still so hungry, we had to get tacos from a stand by our hotel afterwards. Not worth the effort or the price in my opinion - such a let down.

Lovely ambiance. The plpace is covered in interesting art. Even the place settings were beautiful…read more (The plates they took away before actually serving us. I think they were just for show. But a nice detail.) The menu is varied. I had BBQ ribs, and my wife had a pork chop. Both were delicious. Also had a limonada, and my wife a pinot grigio. Highly recommended.

Amazing flavors, unique dishes, all very fresh. Very attentive servers, and authentic decor.read more

Located in the heart of Guanajuato, Casa Valadez is a gem hiding in plain sight. Even on a busy…read moreSunday afternoon with no reservation, we were seated within minutes--already a pleasant surprise. We were fortunate enough to get a window table with a perfect view of the iconic Teatro Juárez. What a treat! The moment I tasted their tortilla soup, I was transported back in time. I first tried it twenty-five years ago, and with the very first spoonful, memories flooded back. It is still just as rich, comforting, and absolutely worth trying. Our party of three ordered the Menú del Día for only 300 pesos, which included an entrée, a first and second course, and a choice of coffee or dessert. Oh my goodness--the quality was outstanding. From the careful presentation of every dish, to the exceptional flavor, spotless restrooms, gracious staff, and unbeatable location, Casa Valadez easily earns five stars from me. If you're visiting Guanajuato, this restaurant is a must. Bonus: Their wine selection is surprisingly extensive!

Richly decorated dining room for flame-grilled tomahawk steaks & brunch with champagne cocktails…read more We came just an hour before closing but we were welcomed with a smile and friendly approach. Everyone was super nice and the manager wanted us to be comfortable so let us chose any table we wanted and offer some suggestions on the menu and drinks. Needless to say the experience was incredible and the food was delicious. Casa Valadez in Guanajuato is a well-known restaurant, not a historical building with a documented history. It's known for its excellent Mexican cuisine and is a popular dining spot in the city's historic center, particularly near the Jardin de la Union. While the restaurant doesn't have a long, documented history like some of the city's landmarks, it's a place where visitors can experience local culinary traditions in a vibrant, historic setting. Here's a bit more about Casa Valadez and its context within Guanajuato: Restaurant is not a historical site: It's important to clarify that Casa Valadez is a restaurant, not a historic house or building with a known history of its own, according to Evendo and Elyse Jessica Glickman. Culinary Destination: Casa Valadez is celebrated for its Mexican cuisine, offering both traditional dishes and modern interpretations with a focus on local ingredients. Location in the Historic Center: . The restaurant is situated in the heart of Guanajuato, near the Jardin de la Union, a central plaza, and is surrounded by the city's historic architecture. Not a Historical Landmark: . While Guanajuato itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a rich history, particularly related to silver mining, Casa Valadez is a contemporary establishment within the historic area. I highly recommend so you can thank me later :)

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

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!

This was the fourth of five stops that Jamie W and I made on our Tequila and Tacos tour of San…read moreMiguel de Allende. From our third stop, Le Pegaso (review: https://yelp.to/rmPAJsgLVf), we had to cross the cobblestone streets around the central plaza, Jardin Allende. Normally an uneventful stroll, it felt more precarious after three bar stops. We made it without injury though. This spot was a spacious, more traditional restaurant with two bars in front. Our group was seated around a dining table. I noticed our Tequila Paloma was a bit skimpier this time (Photo 7), perhaps an acknowledgement that we were tapering off our alcoholic consumption. However, we ended up with the evening's best plate, a pair of Emmoladas, an enchilada-like house specialty filled with shredded chicken and covered liberally in a savory-sweet dark chocolate mole sauce (Photo 8). I would definitely have that again. FOOD / DRINKS - 4 stars...tasty emmoladas overshadowed the tequila and the pomegranate juice (Photo 9) AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious and relatively calm SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty attentive staff TOTAL - 4 stars...more like a real restaurant than just a tequila bar RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/zEgMm5ax3J

Fantastic really, really home-made and as they claim Artisanal Mexican food. Down home, streetwise…read moreand Mama's way of putting viands together, from the aromas, the décor, the atmosphere and the service extraordinaire!. This obscure place from outside, when you walk in becomes what appears to be a Hacienda along with a patio, Terraza and balconies all around and cantina where you walk in! Not only was this place beautiful in the most traditional of Mexican styles, with tiled and wrought iron stairs to upper balconies, built in shelves and niches withing stone, wallpapered and muralled walls, a typical bar inlaid with the structure with magnificent woodwork and an excellent bartender I might add, clay flower pots galore hanging from the balcony flooring, and an incredible full skylight, wall to wall, but that's not the best of it. The food. The food was magnificent. I have had many a meal in Mexico, I have tried many, many styles of regional cuisine, but I had never ever had the specialty of this house - the Enmolada! The unique specialty of the house at La Cocina Café del Viajero are Enmoladas which are a dish consisting of tortillas in mole sauce... stuffed with fillings of almost any inkling! Enmoladas are a established indigenous dish made with corn tortillas that is coated in mole sauce. This is what I had to have. First let me mention that the food here is incredible, overall. We obviously started with bottled water, a couple of okay Margaritas and some Modelos. As is the custom, we had the Guacamole, which was extraordinarily excellent, with homemade chips, really, really good chips. Someone at the table ordered the Enchilada Capital with Mexican rice - extraordinary and very picoso! To make a long story short, my order of the Enmolada was exquisite. Most folk like me, were only familiar with enchilada sauce, but Enmolada sauce is unique. The enchiladas are smothered in mole sauce, offering a exceptional merge of flavors that stretch from spicy and sweet to savory and smoky. Totally overwhelming the palate, as your tastebuds go in a freefall. They compacted shredded chicken, then rolled it, then garnished it with fresh toppings of crema and cheese. Wow! Needless to say, this was an experience! An exquisite location, excellent service, terrific atmosphere and one of the most life changing taste adventures I had in Mexico. Try an Enmolada, maybe here, it's terrific.

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

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, ++

Beautiful restaurant in the center of Queretaro. We stumbled upon this restaurant after looking for…read morea parking area (estacionamiento) close to Jardin Zenea. At first glance, the vertical garden will enchant you and the rest of the restaurant will warm you up with its cozy design. My family and I had some trouble picking the right dish, so we went ahead with the "Menu para probar" - or a set of 8 dishes to try. We were marveled by the 4 moles, especially the white mole or "mole de novia" for it had a flavor close to italian fettucine sauce, but with a very Mexican heart. Don't forget to get a mezcal (or two) to accompany your dishes. For the little ones, we suggest you try the Piña Colada/Cocada. (In Mexico Piña Colada is not necessarily an alcoholic drink) Leo

This restaurant is a gem. The food presentation was lovely. We had the dark mole, sopas,…read moreguacamole and nopales salad. Wow. Unbelievable flavors, a sweet guacamole, the mole was just right not too strong and the sopas were a pleasant surprise. Such incredible flavors. The decor is pleasing and service was great