Location: Guanajuato
Top Restaurants in Guanajuato
Top Things to do in Guanajuato
- 1. Juarez Theater (Teatro Juarez)
- 2. Museo Exhacienda San Gabriel de Barrera
- 3. University of Guanajuato
- 4. Jardin de la Union
- 5. Don Quixote Iconographic Museum (Museo Iconografico del Quijote)
- 6. Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato
- 7. Alhondiga de Granaditas
- 8. Templo La Valenciana
- 9. Santuario de Cristo Rey
- 10. Monumento al Pipila
Where to eat Spanish food in Guanajuato: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Spanish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Spanish food in Guanajuato. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Spanish restaurants near you.. Best known for its Festival Cervantino, an arts festival that draws attendance from around the world, Guanajuato is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its old town dates back to the 16th century, and you can visit many of Mexico’s important religious and artistic sites. Guanajuato was also home to the Mexican independence movement and the site of the first failed rebellion against colonial rule.
Things to do in Guanajuato
10. Taqueria Chela & Chuchita
Best Tacos in town. Today in Guanajuato, tomorrow around the world. Tacos, Tortas, Chuchitas, Burritos, Quesos y Volcanes. Meat, Chicken and Vege.
Reviewed By DJjohnnyfive
We stumbled upon this taqueria during a callejoneada, local folk musician alley tour, and instantly knew this place was a winner. It is very small, accommodating only two tables along with two spots for bar chairs. Yet, they produce excellent tacos, tortas, burritos, and chuchitas. Chuchitas are apparently another term for quesadilla and are really the go to at this joint. Although you may first question the diminutive size of each option, the flavor and value will sway your opinion. There are 6+ meat options (costilla, tocineta, arrachera, pastor, and a few vegan options). There are excellent sides on the table that are probably standard for all taquerias, but just like all the other ingredients, seem to always be fresh and of the highest quality. Now, this is a value joint. Each taco was less than $1 (July 17) and each chuchitas was about $1.50. Adjust your ordering accordingly and get at least 3-4 items per person because then you would only spend $10 for an amazing meal. It is not on the Main Street, but it is within the historic district. I implore you to try it out! You will find yourself passing up all the street taco makers and heading back here. It was a pleasure to serve you, we hope to see you soon!
9. Villa Quiteria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By GuanajuatoBob
This family-run place is located outside the city centre, in one of Guanajuato's better residential neighbourhoods. It's within walking distance of the Pozuelos shopping mall. The primary style of food is Yucatan. I've had a couple of thier pork main courses. One of them was "rollo de carne salsa de frutas". I've also had their "sopa de haba" (bean soup), which I thought was very good.
8. Uk-UL Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By gratiaa2013
Good prices, excellent food, nice environment. Highly recommended. I have eaten several times there and always got surprise for the good food and taste. A good combination between Mexican tradition and gourmet food. Also it has choices for vegans and taste pretty good. Juices are so good! You can talk since music is low. Services are excellent. Waiter is always open to help, nice and explain the content of the food. You got what you ask for. Go there, I'm sure you won't regret and got surprise as I do. I always go there when I go to Guanajuato city. It's just right there close to bus station
7. La Santurrona Gastropub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Fabien P
I have been there many times over the last months - I am never disappointed by the quality of their burgers and chips. The pub offers a large of meals with quirky names and traditional beverages, from micheladas to artesanal beers. The service is good. A nice stop with delicious quality food and a place where we can talk.thank you so much
6. La Vela
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Proprietario (owner) - Ricardo Ruiz Beltran. Centro Historico atras del Teatro Juarez (In the Historic center of the city, behind the Juarez theatre).
Reviewed By crosswycke
I ate lunch here with a group of people from the language school I was attending. It was a recommendation from one of the teachers. The place looks like a hole in the wall. If I had just walked by it, I would probably not have gone in. It's a tiny place with just 5 or 6 tables packed into a very small space. It's specialty is seafood and the food is incredible. We asked the server to bring us something to share. He brought shrimp ceviche and empanadas that were so fresh and tasty, they just melted in our mouths. And when the check came, in was below $5 including beverages (soda or juice) for all of us. It's centrally located on a street alongside the Teatro Juarez and well worth a try.
5. El Paisa 1
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By luke47
I found this local place to be friendly and clean. Yes, you share tables and stools with other folks, but so what?!The suadero pork sandwich and chorizo tortas were very good.Service was nice and friendly.Go there and be surprised!
4. Truco 7
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1224 reviews
Reviewed By Beckybumbledrop
I had a lovely meal here. Reviews are very mixed. My hostel owner recommended it and it is always foolish to ignore local knowledge. It is a no frills establishment in a charming building with a tiled floor and stone walls and lots of pictures/other artifacts gracing the walls. For me the reception was lovely - particularly important as I was dining solo. No language barrier. I had guacamole and the poblano mole chicken ie the sweetish chilli chocolate sauce. Service was speedy and the food delicious. Had a glass or two of the Tempranillo too. Dined with locals. Had a very pleasant evening. Cash only.
3. Oajillo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
Oajillo, authentic breakfasts food and more!, we are in the center of Guanajuato city, in Carcamanes 17
Reviewed By joel v
The breakfast was absolutely delicious; the huevos rancheros were perfectly spiced, and the beans and bacon were tasty. Great coffee, hand squeezed juice, and the service was impeccable. The owner is also super nice, to boot... If breakfast is this good, I can only imagine how tasty lunch and dinner will be...
2. La Taberna de Diego y Frida
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
In our dishes coexist tradition and contemporary. Our goal is to generate unique flavors, appealing to memory, but also to the extraordinary variety of dishes that make our kitchen.
Reviewed By Jeggles88
I, like others below, it seems, was tricked into coming here by glowing TripAdvisor ratings. Trouble is, on closer inspection many of the favourable ratings are rather elderly. Something seems to have gone astray with TripAdvisor's algorithm here - I probably walked past 7 better places to eat on my way here, never mind the rest of Guanajuato.I will say on the positive side to kick things off, that the waiter was fantastic and the service incredibly friendly. The spicy salsa that came with the bread had a kick and was actually the highlight of the meal.My starter was a tapas plate that qas not what I was expecting at all - sort of a grilled cheese sandwich with tapanade, some meat and pesto on top. Not amazing but not unpleasant though. Sadly the accompanying wine was mediocre if I'm being generous. Then, the main course was a total disaster. Somewhat against my better judgement, I ordered steak and prawns which came with a pasta side, and some seasonal vegetables. The pasta turned out to bs lukewarm - I was the only customer here so clearly the only explanation for this is that it was reheated (badly) and not cooked fresh. This is unacceptable. I sent the plate back but had it returned in essentially identical condition a few minutes later. Suffice to say I did not eat the pasta. Meat was cooked OK. The side dish of vegetables was horribly overseasoned and far too salty. The waiter was incredibly apologetic and offered a free dessert or drink but I was done at this point. Instead they took 50% off the price of the main course which was an appreciated gesture but really didn't undo what was not a nice meal in any way, save the service.I went and had dessert elsewhere to cheer myself up. There are lots of great restaurants in Guanajuato, but this isn't one.
1. Oajillo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
Oajillo, authentic breakfasts food and more!, we are in the center of Guanajuato city, in Carcamanes 17
Reviewed By joel v
The breakfast was absolutely delicious; the huevos rancheros were perfectly spiced, and the beans and bacon were tasty. Great coffee, hand squeezed juice, and the service was impeccable. The owner is also super nice, to boot... If breakfast is this good, I can only imagine how tasty lunch and dinner will be...
