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    El Manantial

    4.3 (51 reviews)

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    Tostada rajas
    Dustin B.

    I ducked into El Manantial to escape the heat and have a little dinner but not before checking Yelp reviews. Turns out my brothers and sisters on Yelp like this place. The menu has lots of atypical seafood tacos and tostadas like octopus, smoked fish, etc. I decided to order some basics first. I got a jamaica margarita, which was perfect on a hot day, and ordered some small plates. The first thing that came out turned out to be the best. The Pescado al pastor is chopped-up fish marinated in al pastor seasoning. It had some pineapple, onion, and cilantro on it and a lime wedge on the side. How could this be so juicy without being greasy or drippy? Seemed very fresh tasting to me and I would order this again in a heartbeat. The next item to come out was the tostada rajas. I ordered this just to see how they do it. The mounds of soft chile slices were on top of a bean puree-coated tostada shell and covered with a touch of cream. Due to the heat of the chiles, I think a little more cream would be in order. I would still order this again though. The soft slices of garlic mixed into the rajas were a nice addition. Lastly, I got their basic ceviche blanco tostada. I didn't take a picture of it, but it was what I expected. Unadorned mounds of perfectly diced fish, tomato, onion, and lime juice. Nada mas. Perfect. As I ate, I looked up and down the rest of the menu and I can't wait to return and try the more creative tacos and tostadas. This place is cute and old and historic and has delicious food and reasonable prices. The service had a couple of missteps with me but it could have been my poor Spanish. The food is more important anyway.

    Burritos enmoraldo de honchos.
    Larry P.

    The food was outstanding. My wife had fish tacos and I had burritos with mole and fried plantain. The service by Perla was excellent. The restaurant had the authentic feel of Mexico. Not overpriced like some of the other restaurants in town.

    Pancho V.

    El Manantial is a traditional Mexican cantina in San Miguel de Allende since 1920. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-manantial-san-miguel-de-allende?select=G085kcGuqSwuuJLl-D7v4g 100+ Year old Cantina was just calling my name, they specialize in Margaritas, but also serve traditional Mexican dishes and Seafood! While I wasn't really hungry, I had to go check this place out, ummm, you know for you Yelpers! The sacrifices I do for you guys....... https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-manantial-san-miguel-de-allende?select=rahxHd1MnCKusnmzg07bxw It just happened to be 2X1 Ceviche Tostada Day............... https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-manantial-san-miguel-de-allende?select=r4tio2VxpKsyDUpE1-OtaQ Tostada de Ceviche Mixta https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-manantial-san-miguel-de-allende?select=ADxBuVxvSPPnhS_ktaTpJw Fish, Shrimp & Octopus, very fresh and clean tasting, excellent tostadas!

    Octopus tostado as El Manantial

    10/10 must visit spot in SMA. The octopus tostado was the best thing I ate all trip. The restaurant/bar has great food, drinks, service, and ambiance.

    Ginger margarita and Paloma- just $220 pesos/ $6 US each, and very tasty
    Amber E.

    Just off the main square; very cool 100 year old cantina. Just stopped in for one drink - I had a Paloma and my hubby a ginger margarita. Reasonable prices- just $120 pesos/ $6 each. Quick friendly service. Will definitely return.

    Bar area
    Thomas R.

    * i sat at the bar, did not take a table * Excited about visiting this place. When I asked for one of their signature margaritas, I received a premixed cocktail poured from a pitcher; no salt or garnish as per the picture on the menu. I asked for salt and got attitude from the bartender who salted the rim of a glass and poured in my original Margarita. Service throughout the visit was inattentive. The more bespoke margaritas and cocktails looked good, though did not partake. Had initially planned to stay for dinner, but chose to pass.

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    7 months ago

    The food is good, the servers are not friendly. They have sour looks on their faces. Not welcoming.

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    Overpriced food due to portions. Arrogant bar staff. Didn't itemize my bill. Careful!

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    Delicious gourmet tacos in a very cool, almost speakeasy-type atmosphere. Good drinks.

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    2 years ago

    The service is spectacular. The food was incredible and innovative with fish Al pastor tacos. The ambience is a classic clean shabby chic

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    Real old cantina. Lots of tostadas. Cool vibe inside. Service very attentive. Good spot.

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    3 years ago

    We loved the ginger margaritas and the guacamole is maybe the best we've ever had. The tostadas rocked as well!

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    3 years ago

    Love this place. It never disappoints! Food is great and the margaritas magical! Great place for dinner or late nite snack and nightcap!

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    6 years ago

    This food is great very friendly service. That are a part of history they have been open 100 years. Put this place to the top of your list.

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    I don't write reviews, but this place is great. Amazing service, good prices, and the food is fantastic. So nice we ate here twice.

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    8 years ago

    Oh yeah! What's not to like? One of my favorite places to eat and drink in San Miguel.

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    Enjoyed the ginger margaritas, artichoke, ceviche tostada, octopus tostada and Baja taco.

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    Luna Rooftop - Lamb kabob

    Luna Rooftop

    4.1(171 reviews)
    0.5 km
    $$$

    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

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    Luna Rooftop - They have panchos to keep you warm

    They have panchos to keep you warm

    Luna Rooftop - Vegan Gluten Free Fusilli with Tomato Sauce

    Vegan Gluten Free Fusilli with Tomato Sauce

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    La Cocina Cafe del Viajero

    La Cocina Cafe del Viajero

    4.5(43 reviews)
    0.5 km
    $$

    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.

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    La Cocina Cafe del Viajero - Photo 2: Bar #2

    Photo 2: Bar #2

    La Cocina Cafe del Viajero - Photo 8: Emmoladas

    Photo 8: Emmoladas

    La Cocina Cafe del Viajero

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    Silverio

    Silverio

    4.5(10 reviews)
    0.4 km

    Rooftop breakfast with a terrific view, superb service, full bar service, comfortable setting,…read morehomey personal attention, a beautiful cloudless and sunny day and a magnificent breakfast offering - nothing could be finer to start our day. Just a few blocks from where we were staying we discovered, simply by accident, this fabulous breakfast, brunch, lunch, rooftop restaurant and bar all wrapped into one! A beautiful all in one local neighborhood haunt offering the community its edibles and drinkables night and day! Having a delectable Café Cappuccino and an aromatic Café Americano while overlooking the waking city while on their way to daily work, rituals and experiences, as the life begins its circadian dance, we begin our day with an outstanding breakfast. We quietly experienced a marvelous Burrito Ranchero and Chilaquiles Verde con Huevo along with, what else, a Matlateco and a Mojito. A splendid way to start a splendid day in a splendid town. Highly recommended for first eats if you're staying on the west end of town - regardless, it's a terrific spot for any meal or any imbibing! Kudos to the staff.

    Service was friendly. Took a very long time for our drinks and then for my salad…read more I had the chicken and goat cheese salad. The chicken was way overcooked. The dressing was blackberry syrup. No oil. No vinegar. Just super sweet blackberry syrup. The lettuce was crisp and the view was ok. Don't think I would go back tho.

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    Silverio - Terrace view Vista de terraza

    Terrace view Vista de terraza

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