This blog is rapidly beginning to sound like a “foodie” blog, but such is the nature of San Miguel. People come here to enjoy the cuisine, as there are over 60 restaurants in this small little town. You can get almost any type of food here, from Asian Fusion to the best Mexican Mexico has to offer. There is even a Longhorn Texas BBQ that some expatriated Texans say is better than Texas!

Cocina's floor to ceiling pantry

Just take a look at Michael’s floor-to-ceiling pantry, and it will tell the story that cuisine is an important part of the culture here. I have never seen this many spices assembled in one place.  Does your pantry contain avocado oil?  Or “black cyprus flake salt?”  Nope.  Mine neither.

On one of Don’s walkabouts earlier this week, he found a “restaurant row” of sorts, a row of Mexico’s version of “fast food”….outdoor taco stands, chargrilled rotisserie chicken places, and a few street food vendors thrown in. We made it our mission to try to at least hit the highlights while we are here.

Don always brakes for grilled chicken!

Pork tacos, chopped to order

First up was the pork taco stand. There were three women running this little Mexican fast food; one to chop the slabs of pork, one to hand-press and fire roast the corn tortillas, and a third to bring fresh salsa, pickled jalapenos, and pico de gallo to the table. Having each ordered three tacos, we agreed we could have easily had a fourth, but decided to leave it at three, as that was all we could burn off on the walk home.

It had been a long day at work, so Donald whipped us up a pitcher of Bloody Mary’s to enjoy on the rooftop at sunset, while I made an antipasto tray of steamed artichokes, serrano ham, provolone cheese, and crusty bread to enjoy. The rooftop seems to have become our favorite of the many “chillaxing” spots here in the Casa de Cocina!

Rooftop Happy Hour