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!

Even after five sequential bar stops on our Tequila and Tacos tour, Jamie W and I were still…read morefeeling peckish in a semi-inebriated state known as the "munchies". We knew about this taco cart from PBS celebrity chef Pati Jinich as part of her travels to SMA. One of three stellar spots she recommended, the other two were Los Milagros (review: https://yelp.to/Akl564fa67) and San Agustin Chocolates y Churros (review: https://yelp.to/odzpLVN7Fg). It was about 9PM when we arrived, a good thing since they don't start firing up the grill until 7PM every evening. The seats were already filled, and there was a distinct vibe that this was a hangout for devoted regulars. We weren't aware that the full name of the business is Andy's Pastor Taco Cart even though Pati even talked about the pastor in the video clip. In fact, the prominent vertical spit was made of their specialty pastor made of thinly sliced pork shoulder. The differentiator is that it's marinated in a mixture of dried chiles (ancho, guajillo, chipotle), achiote paste, citrus juices (lime and pineapple), vinegar, and pronounced spices like cumin and oregano. Alas, we instead for a couple of the MX$35 Carne Asada Tacos (Photo 8). No question they were quite tasty but probably no better than any other popular taqueria in town. We'll just have to come back to San Miguel de Allende and do right by Andy. Sorry Pati. FOOD - 4 stars...top flight taco even if it wasn't their signature one AMBIANCE - 4 stars...convivial space on the street even though there were no seats for us SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they're quick...wish they marketed their pastor more prominently TOTAL - 4 stars...Andy deserves another visit someday RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/YfaDWOStSb

These tacos are amazing! Side note: It's interesting that most of these food carts only come out…read morepost dinner-time, around after 7pm, almost like a midnight snack. Came here when they just opened at around 7:20pm and was able to get some delicious tacos with no line which was great! - Bistek Taco - I really appreciate that the meats were bursting with flavor and that the beef was quite tender. At first glance, the bistek and the costilla seemed pretty similar, but you definitely could taste the steak chunks in there. - Costilla Taco - This was definitely the highlight of the three tacos and the best taco I've had in Mexico thus far, granted I've only eaten it at 3 different places. The meat was so well marinated and went very well with the tortilla and onions. - Campechanos Taco - I was not as big of a fan of this one as the meat had a reddish look to them and a spice that I was not very familiar with. Could skip. Overall, highly recommend both the costilla and bistek tacos. Also they were so affordable too at 75 pesos for 3! Definitely should not miss out when in SMA.

Right around the corner of our villa…read more Rooftop service, Live music and great tacos! Gathered on your first night in SMA with friends, family, tequila and tacos. So fun to try a wide variety of toppings, tequilas and beers while laughing constantly. They featured Dobel, plus Mezcal and others only ordered in Mexico. Great fast service.

Craft beers and amazing tacos is Mexico !! One of the best tacos el pastor I've had . Such an…read moreamazing spot and highly recommend to anyone to check it out . Very authentic tacos

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

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.

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

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

Easily the best tacos I have ever had! We were walking to this place for 45 minutes (the map said 8…read moreminute walk... it was in driving mode...) in searing heat, and we arrived to the empty restaurant. We go in and ask if they are open, which they weren't. :( We sat outside the restaurant feeling sad and trying to find somewhere else to go when the chef came out, saying they could open for us! Exhausted but ecstatic that our long walk payed off, we sat down where we were greeted by a waitress that was very nice. I ordered chicken tacos along with my friend and when they came out, they were THE BEST TACOS I HAVE EVER HAD! The flavor was SPEECHLESS. They set out a variety of salsas. I used a green avocado salsa which was spicy but delicious. The cheese on the tacos was pure and came in a way that was indescribably good. Overall, the price for a hamburger (my brother got it) and three tacos came out to a price of 170 pesos INCLUDING DRINKS! (About $10 American dollars). I recommend this place to ANY HUMAN THAT LIKES TACOS AND IS IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE.

Excellent food!!!! Super super cheap and the gorditas are BIG. The salsa was delicious and the wait…read morewas less than 10 minutes. Below the picture frijol con queso and papa con chorizo

Holy mole, what a bargain! My wife and I had a chicken with mushroom and guacamole gordita. They…read morewere the equivalent of about $.90. More important they were really good!! It is the kind of place that you might be reluctant to walk into as you pass by, but we had several recommendations from local people and decided to try it. Glad we did.

Outstanding tostadas! The food here is simple and delicious. The menu is small but every item we…read moreordered was expertly prepared with an emphasis on fresh ingredients that blend well together for a delicious meal. Our favorites were the softshell crab wrap, the tuna tostada, and the ribeye sandwich. Service was friendly and fast. Great place for cocktails as well.

This is our favorite place in San Miguel! A very small restaurant that I recommend making a…read morereservation for- service is so friendly! Because the area is so small, it creates an intimate feeling. We tried 3 different tostadas (one with steak, other tuna and the other one was recommended by the waiter) we ate all of it and were almost licking the plate. Some of the options come as sandwiches as well that we did not get to try unfortunately. We absolutely recommend this to anyone, the drinks were just as delicious as well!

Top real fresh sea food.... ceviches, aguachiles, cocktails, amazing tacos..... habanero sauce…read moreexcellent. If your into fresh mexican seafood, this is the place.

Outstanding tacos and tostadas!!! We loved a lot of food…read more And delicious margaritas!!! Explore! You can't go wrong.