Best restaurant in San Miguel! All of the drinks, appetizers, and mains we ordered were so fantastic that we ended up ordering seconds, which has practically never happened before. The waiters were all very kind, caring, and gave good recommendations. My personal recommendations for the appetizers are the dumplings and the ceviche. As for the mains, my personal favorite were my lambchops. Another reason this restaurant was so good was the rooftop view of the city and the Cathedral. Quince was one of the few places that had rooftop access to all ages, which was important for us. read more

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There are quite a few rooftop restaurants in San Miguel de Allende, and the most popular ones have clear views of the city's architectural centerpiece, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Quince has attracted the attention of the more trend-centric YouTube vloggers who suggested the need for reservations in advance because it probably has the closest view of the church (albeit from the back). I did as I was told and reserved a table about two weeks prior for Jamie W and me on late Saturday afternoon at 5PM. As it turned out, on the evening before, we dined at Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar at the tony Rosewood Hotel. Even though it was much further away from the parroquia, it was a relaxing experience since the tables were well separated. Quince was quite the opposite. What I'm sure was marketed as high energy really came across to us as crowded and cacophonous. I'm willing to admit I might be a bit of a curmudgeon when it comes to fine dining, but the fully occupied tables were rather packed together. We were seated away from the viewpoint, so we needed to squeeze ourselves behind other diners to get our requisite snapshots. Service was attentive though the server appeared to be following a script since we weren't able to converse in Spanish. Of course we started with frozen cocktails and indeed they were. Jamie ordered the satisfying MX$220 Mango Margarita, a tall glass filled with traditional tequila, mango pulp, and lemon, while I went with the premium-priced, sunrise-inspired MX$420 Loquita. I think it was the Loco Blanco tequila that accounted for the price differential because the rest of the mix was mango pulp, guava, and orange juice (Photo 9). It was challenging to suck through the straw since it was completely frozen. Jamie decided to order the MX$220 Tortilla Soup which we shared. This was quite a tasty tomato-chipotle broth topped with pork cracklings and fresh avocado (Photo 6). It was particularly good when complemented by the basket of soft dinner rolls freckled with sesame seeds (Photo 7). We had a mixed experience with our mains. Jamie ordered the MX$320 Brian's Burger, pretty standard though the medium angus beef was quite juicy. It came with pepper cheddar, jalapeños, lettuce, and tomato on a gratefully soft bun. The rosemary fries got lukewarm pretty fast (Photo 5). So did mine as I ordered the MX$350 French Double Dip. The shaved ribeye just didn't do it for me because it tasted more like deli-sliced roast beef. It came with a slice of provolone and arugula inside the ciabatta bun. The cups of horseradish cream and the requisite au jus proved to be the most satisfying ingredients (Photo 8). We rounded out the meal with a MX$130 Noha Mineral Water and a MX$100 Lemonade to freshen our palates (Photo 9). Meanwhile, there was a steady rotation of tables surrounding us, but we apparently missed the acrobatic tightrope walkers and strolling violinists we saw on YouTube. As we were leaving, the servers pulled down the umbrellas. Ah, that was the view we were anticipating. FOOD - 3 stars...a mixed bag of the pleasurable and somewhat marginal AMBIANCE - 4 stars...gotta love a rooftop but not such a bustling one SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty standard though attentive enough TOTAL - 3 stars...I'll know better what to expect next time RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/4xU0E-9Sye read more

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Such a vibe. The rooftop view of the cathedral is unreal and the whole scene is just fun. Trapeze artist, a violinist, a DJ. We even chatted with the trapeze guy after, total sweetheart. Everyone told us this was THE spot in SMA and you can see why. Drinks were excellent. The food though? Just okay. The NY strip and the rock shrimp were both kinda meh. Hummus was solid. Left a little underwhelmed honestly. Maybe brunch is the move, it looked way livelier. Coming for the vibes, not the food. 3 stars. read more

Beautiful spot to enjoy a meal. The service was great, and we had live music during brunch. The pot stickers were not my favorite, but my wife loved her risotto. The drinks were also very nice. We had coffee an a fruity lemonade. read more

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If you're looking for a higher end dining experience with entertainment and ambience in San Miguel, this is it. I dined here in the evening with dim tabletop lighting, a dj, someone played a violin and even a tightrope walker, not your typical dinner. Our group was large as we were in town for a wedding so we were sat at two tables next to each other. While the brides table had excellent service, our table not so much. It seemed like there was a mix up about who was actually supposed to be taking care of us. Some dishes were tastier than others and my drink was nice, however I've had much better fish dishes elsewhere. The wine service was very nice and the ambience was very beautiful. There are both English and Spanish language menus as well. Overall it's a beautiful place. read more

Quince - View from my rooftop table - International Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

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What an impressive restaurant. Service is spectacular, not just great, but a step above! The entertainment was more impressive than anticipated. But the best part was the food! I ordered the filet salad. The meat was tender and the serving was about 6 ozs, more than ample for a salad. The ambiance is upscale. I recommend Quince completely, FIVE STAR! read more

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We went here with a group of approx 20 people. Our reservations were for the following night, but today's other restaurant wasn't prepared for us, so we ended up here. The management was able to give us two large tables in front of the wonderful show. I had the shrimp, perfectly prepared. Their wine list is extensive, and reasonably priced. EVERYTHING was just the best! read more

Quince - International Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Went to this restaurant based on recommendations but was not impressed with the service or food. The host was nice but waited 45 min for a table for two and when we were seated we found the rooftop restaurant half empty. There was not a dedicated server and the service was slow for our drink orders and food orders. Since we had arrived at 2pm and ordered after 3pm there was a special discount on sushi and margaritas. When the bill arrived the discount was not applied so we had to request that. We also were told by multiple other people in town that they had similar experiences at Quince so just be aware. The view from the rooftop at Quince was beautiful but would recommend going to the rooftop restaurant right next door called "the rooftop at Selina" which had impeccable service, food and the rooftop view. read more

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Superb rooftop restaurant with an amazing views and food. The grilled octopus is a must! The rolls are very good too, as was the sea bass, and everything with steak in it. And if it's someone's first day, they give a free ice cream dessert topped with fruit and a sparkler on top. It is best to set reservations, especially if it's a large group. read more

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My favorite city on EARTH! God bless San Miguel. This is a super romantic spot to take in the views of the city. You can see the church, town square, and look down on the beautiful cobblestone streets. My group came here to celebrate a birthday and they brought out sparklers and the whole she-bang. It was a COLD March night. Como que.... hace fríoooooooo. The wait staff was very accommodating, turned on all the heaters they could, and brought us blankets. Food was amazing. These lamb dumplings were so different from anything I'd ever had before. Drinks are good, music is fun, people watching is perfecto. There's a ton of good dining options in San Miguel, but if you're really looking to impress somebody, this is a show-stopping option. read more

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Food was really good, probably the best we found in San Miguel. Our server Antonio was super nice. The view was amazing and the entertainment was super cool! read more

Quince - International Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

This place is so cute! Highly recommend for good vibes, service, and dining. They also have Happy Hour 3-6 and everyone is willing to go above and beyond to make your experience pleasurable. We heard you have to have a reservation but ended up coming on a whim for a quick try, and they were able to accommodate. Thank you Quince, quince out of 10! read more

It may be the most beautiful rooftop dining spot ever. The views are incredible. And, the atmosphere is fun, with a live DJ, violinist, and a tightrope walker! Our server was friendly and efficient. The food was excellent. And they love celebrations as you will see from my photos. We started with special drinks, a dragon fruit mezcal concoction, a gin basil and lime, and a Black Forest mezcal drink. Very delicious and nicely presented. For starters we had the Rock Shrimp Tempura, Lamb Dumplings and thinly sliced tuna sashimi with jalapeño and avocado. It was all very delicious. For dinner we had Aji pepper risotto with sliced beef filet, fusilli with lam ragout and braised short ribs over humus. Everyone loved their meal. We ended with a slice of corn bread cake with berries, and their traditional birthday desert (forgot the name). This comes with a cool sparkler. I highly recommend this restaurant for celebrations, date night, or any fun occasion. We loved it. Also the staff is bilingual. So there were no issues with communication. read more

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Staff extorts you with cocktails if you don't specify the alcohol you want. We ordered cocktails and they put in the most expensive mezcal on their menu without asking us. I ordered a carajillo and it ended up being $42 for a single drink. Very slimy business practices and I'm sure they are trained to do this on purpose read more

Fabulous spot for a snack, a drink, or a full-on meal. The frozen Tulum mojito was out of this world and highly recommend on a warm day. The manager - Cristian Rubio, was top notch and runs a first-class spot. read more

Heads up: Quince allows smoking during rooftop dining--despite Mexico's federal law banning it anywhere food or drinks are served, even outdoors. We had a couple less than an arm's length away smoking cigarettes while we ate. The smoke blew directly at us, and staff confirmed it was allowed. No mention on the website, no signage, and no heads-up at check-in or when we made the reservation. We had to move tables, and even then the wind carried the smoke back during his second cigarette. It really soured the evening. That's unfortunate, because the vibe and ambiance at Quince are great. The lamb barbacoa dumplings were amazing. The Frida roll--a refreshing aguachile-style sushi--was another favorite. The braised lamb had great flavor, though it came out room temp (not warm...). We ordered the molten chocolate cake, which takes 25 minutes, but were later told it was burned. They did the right thing and comped it, but after the smoke issue and no dessert, it left us disappointed overall. read more

Quince - Lamb barbacoa dumplings - International Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

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This was a wow rooftop I thought I took a pic must of been the drinks I highly loved the service If you are ever here the ambiance is great read more

Me n my wife had dinner their last night for our wedding anniversary. The table reserved for us had the spectacular nighttime view of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Our server, Leonardo was exceptional. He recommended a locally produced wine that was delicious. He was also accommodating in a slight variance we requested on a plate. The restaurant topped off the celebration w a complimentary dessert. Our experience was nothing less than excellent. We look forward to dining at Quince again someday! read more

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Excelente servicio y muy buena comida. Nos atendió Leonardo y nunca nos faltó nada siempre estuvo muy al pendiente de nosotros

Muy buena comido. Muy buen ambiente. Vistas obviamente increíbles. Fue muy buena experiencia y el menú tiene suficiente variedad . Me gustó mucho la margarita de tamarindo. Nuestro mesero fue excelente (el jovencito que no pistea) Salud. They even have freaking wire / cable walkers and a lady playing a violin with a light saber as extra entertainment! read more

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Nice terrace to grab a drink at during sunset! We made a reservation in advance and were able to get seated quickly right before sunset. After looking at the menu and reading reviews we weren't too excited for the food but wanted to stop here for drinks and the view. We ended up getting a couple of mezcalitas (jamaica and guava) as well as the lamb barbacoa dumplings to share after we got a bit peckish. The cocktails were good but a tad sweet for our liking - we would have preferred something more mezcal-forward but of course with mixed drinks, they tend to be sweeter. The lamb dumplings had good flavor but wasn't really fried enough to get the skin crispy which would have been a nice contrast to the slighty mushy filling. And of course the view! We really came for sunset and it didn't disappoint. We were able to see the sunset from one side and a glimpse of Church of San Miguel de Allende from the other while seated on the higher terrace. There are 2 terraces, the lower one has a better view of the church but we were able to move and take pictures from both. It seemed like most of the guests around us were just there for drinks during sunset so I'd say that's the best move to enjoy Quince. read more

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We wanted a lighter lunch while walking around the city. The rooftop had a great view of the church and they have umbrellas at each table plus handheld umbrellas for the sun. I loved the chicken caesar salad, the dressing was phenomenal. Husband's cheeseburger was good although pretty rare, he likes rare but it was a little too much even for his liking. read more

Not as good as our past experiences! The service was lousy. When our tiny cocktails came we ordered bread. It didn't come until the main course. The lamb dumpling appetizer was bland. My husband's entree was delivered 6 minutes before my sushi. It came with no soy sauce. We were constantly waving to get servers attention. read more

Great food and even better service. Everyone is so kind and the food was delicious. We loved the hamachi peruano and the pulpo brazado.

Classy rooftop bar in SMA. The ambience on a Friday night was relaxed, yet hip and fun. We sat in the rooftop terraza with views of San Miguel de Allende. Every staff we encountered was smiling and very welcoming. Our waiter, Yair, took the time to explain the menu and make suggestions. They have a great selection of drinks to choose from and also they stock up on Allende beer. Over all great experience at Quince, great for a date night, evening meal, etc... I would suggest making a reservation, as we noticed people would arrive without one wouldn't be able to get in. We used OpenTable to make our reservation. read more

They have the best lamb chops in town. Perfection! And served on a delicious bed of mashed cauliflower topped with a superb au jus. That's all I ever order so I can't say much about any of the other dishes. read more

The food was really good the appetizers were amazing. We got the ceviche verde and risotto de trufa and it was delicious. We also got the salmon al horno, risotto de res and angus hamburger. We didn't end up liking the sopa de tortilla because it was a lot heavier than we thought but the manager made no issue about that and removed it from bill as the meal was barely touch. They also provided mini show and tightrope walking show. Additionally they surprised my mom for her birthday which was really cute. She loved the dessert it was really unique. Overall a great experience and a great view. read more

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Angel Bonilla was an excellent server! The food and drinks were fantastic. The views from the rooftop were beautiful! The entertainment of the lit tightrope walker and violinist with the lit up bow were cherries on top! Highest recommendation! read more

Most amazing experience, not just culinary, but the whole thing. Including a big surprise, an acrobatic performance that just awed everybody. Of course the cuisine was great, fresh, and well presented. And the service impeccable. read more

Love it excellent everything taste delicious thank you so much I will return to beautiful experience read more

La comida, el ambiente y el servicio es EXCELENTE!!! Cada que venimos a San Miguel no dejamos de visitarlos!! FELICIDADES!! Alan, Paola, Cristian y Joel, son Los culpables de que regresemos a La Quince!! GRACIAS!!! read more

Food was average; 3 of us had our food and we waited 15 minutes for the 4th person to get sushi- seriously. We had to flag down a waiter to even get the sushi as our waiter never came back to the table. I asked for melted butter for my tuna and got a pad of butter??????? Here we are waiting 30 minutes for one dessert cake. This place is really over rated. We won't be back as there are so many fabulous restaurants here. read more

The best known restaurant in SMA and the best rooftop patio hands down. Good food, pretty people and a great view. Certainly, I will return. Quince is a place for special occasion or a romantic dates. I did see a huge wedding party so they do large part read more

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Prior to our visit, we had expectations based on the reviews and were prepared for a mediocre food/service at a tourist trap restaurant paired with a long wait time. We arrived right at the grace period at 8:30 pm and waited a little before we were seated. Our table was on the terrace with an amazing view of the church nearby. Our party was eager to eat so we immediately ordered appetizers, entrees, and drinks. Server was very patient and food was served in a timely matter and was very fulfilling. The atmosphere was upbeat, lively crowd with music and entertainment. Overall we were all really surprised at how pleasant everything turned out. read more

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The views were so incredibly beautiful. The food was good, unfortunately the service was absolutely terrible. I had one of my worst experiences on our trip to San Miguel and really ever at this restaurant. The server may have been having a bad day but everything I asked for she never brought, water, menu, wine. The bill at the end of the night was completely wrong and had to be corrected also. The atmosphere was late night vibes, they had an acrobat performing, the music was loud and pumping like a club vibe so it was a louder place to eat but fun to start the night out. The sushi was really good and the risotto was delish. They didn't have a lot of drink options that weren't sweet and unfortunately the server was not willing to ask the bartender to make a drink with mezcal that wasn't sweet so I ended up ordering wine. This place is good for large parties and the views are worth the visit. It is a higher end restaurant for the area. Would definitely go back to see if the service is better because the vibe, views and food were awesome. But service really killed the experience. read more

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Great location with a nice breakfast menu. Note that the breakfast seating is not on the Cathedral side of the restaurant. We could see fine where we were seated. read more

Quince - View from breakfast of the Cathedral - International Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Muy buenas tardes a todos este lugar esta bueno si volvería a comer aquí ya que lo que ordenamos estaba muy bueno. El servicio espectacular y muy amables y atentos. Todo se explicó muy bien desde la carta asta el ambiente. Las vistas están muy bonitas de verdad. Buena locación. read more

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Excellent ambiance and food. Expensive, but well worth It. The food was amazing! The view was spectacula.

To Manuel and Angel. Food was super good! Came with a group of five and they sat us almost immediately. Our servers were very friendly and checked up on us regularly even when the restaurant was busy. Highly recommended and can't wait to come back read more

Quince - Blackberry Cheesecake - International Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

It saddens me to do this. I had visited this place back in 2021 and was looking forward to visiting it again on June 6. My wife and I were in SMA for a wedding. We arrive to the restaurant and right away notice that the power is out, think nothing of it. We are told no hot food is being served, but cold food is available. We order some sushi, sashimi, couple other things, we eat, drink, pay, everything is good. The next day was a different story. It started with using the bathroom a couple times and thinking thats it, Im good to go. Far from the truth, as Im getting dressed to go to the wedding, my wife and I start a parade to the the bathroom one after the other. Constant diarrhea, chills, body aches is what followed for the rest of the afternoon and evening. All that to say that we completely missed the wedding. My wife left in her nicely done makeup and hair, all ruined due to the negligence of this restaurant and 3 out of the 4 in our party sick with Salmonella. Shut it down next time! read more

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