Taco Carts in San Miguel de Allende

286484_10150254505912773_687952772_7534194_911381_oThere’s nothing better than to go out in the evening and stop at one of the many taco carts in San Miguel. But which one to choose? Some specialize in grilled onions. Others have unique salsa. To try and decide which place had the best tacos we took a crew of people out on the town to do some reconnaissance. We had planned on trying five places, but after four we couldn’t bring ourselves to eat any more. At each venue we ordered the gringas al pastor, which is a roasted pork taco in a flour tortilla with cheese.

Corner of Nueva and Dolores Hidalgo: We went to this place first because it was the farthest from the Jardin. However, when we got there we found that the usual taco cart was not open and instead there was a burrito booth. We ordered a pork burrito and gave it a taste.

Maya: Not enough cheese.

Nathan: Is there any cheese?

Natasha: Cheesier please.

We all agreed that while the burritos were big they weren’t the best in the world. Plus we had to ask ourselves, “What were burritos doing in San Miguel?” None of us had seen them in Mexico before.

San Francisco, #15: We trekked across the Jardin and around the corner to this new taco cart that none of us had tried yet. We were all a bit wary because it was so close to the center and we figured it was a tourist trap. I ordered a couple of gringas al pastor. They served us something else.

Nathan: Well, it’s not what I ordered…

Maya: Ummh, yummy.

Natasha: The meat is sliced thick.

Maya: You like?

Natasha: I like thinly sliced meat.

Nathan (to Maya): What do you think?

Maya: Too much onion, but I guess normal people like onion.

We decided it was actually one of the best new places we’d tried in awhile. The thick slices of meat and the different flavor was a welcome change from the other carts we all frequented.

Gringas Al Pastor
Gringas Al Pastor

Mesones, #55: For lack of a name I’ve dubbed this place the ‘Onion Joint’ because they grill onions that you can smell blocks away. Many locals swear this is the best place in town. I go here when the best place in town (Andy’s) is closed. We ordered some gringas al pastor and they were served with grilled onions on the side.

Maya: Not as good as Andy’s

Natasha: The salsa is too smoky.

Nathan: How do you make salsa smoky?

Maya: Hey, I want the next bite.

The Onion Joint was actually really good, and there was a guy jamming on a guitar behind us. Still it did seem like whatever this time around. Maybe we’d all eaten there too many times.

Insurgentes, #85: This cart is owned by Andy and is right down the street from la Biblioteca Publica. It’s definitely one of the best places in town. We went around the corner where we were greeted like old friends by Andy and the rest of his crew of cooks. A plate of gringas al pastor with grilled pineapple was set in front of us.

Maya: Do you want it?

Nathan: Do you?

Maya: Do you?

Nathan: You?

Natasha: I was full after the burrito place.

We tried to eat a bite, but we were all too full. I can say from going there before that Andy’s tacos are some of the best in San Miguel, although the salsa is a little spicy. As we made our way home we discussed our thoughts. We all agreed that the new cart on San Francisco was a great find and while we still liked our old haunts we would make sure to hit up the new place near the Jardin soon.

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