With
such clement weather here in San Miguel, many of the restaurants are rooftops
offering stunning views of the city.
Most
people want to see the lights but I think the daytime vistas are
breathtaking.
Here
are my three favorite rooftops that I take people to when I want to show off
just how dazzling our city views are.
One
thing they all have in common? Great service. To me, one of the most important
elements of the total restaurant experience is great service.
Salud
to the staff at all three restaurants for making my encounter one of the best
each and every time I go.
Buen
Apetito!
Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar - Rosewood Hotel
Nemesio Diez 11
Because
this is one of the more luxurious hotels in the city, people often dismiss this
restaurant/bar as being too pricey.
Think
again. Honestly, you can have a small plate and a drink for just under 200
pesos or about $15. If I remember correctly, that’s less than the price of a
glass of wine at the Trump in Chicago.
The
view – PRICELESS.
La Azotea - Umaran 6
This
bar, my favorite in San Miguel, also serves small plates and has a mixture of
outdoor tables along with covered booths and really cozy couches. Take your
pick depending on your mood and try getting up from one of those couches when
you’ve had a glass of wine or two on a Tuesday night.
I
love the Jicama Taco and happen to think it’s the best taco in Mexico. Served on
a Jicama tortilla, I had it with lightly breaded shrimp topped with fried
leeks, mayo with chipotle and a tamarind sauce.
I
also recently discovered and love this tuna on a thick-cut potato chip with a
balsamic vinegar reduction.
La Posadita - Cuna De
Allende 13
Tell them that Rick Bayless sent you. When asked awhile back, this was one of the few places Bayless
recommended for great Mexican food in San Miguel. It has continually withstood
the test of time.
I’ve been here many times for just a drink
and you get the same royal treatment as when you eat a meal.