Fat Bastard Restaurant Review [] Silveyra’s Restaurante

Published July 15, 2021

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Today, I had the pleasure of dining in a completely new restaurant, Silveyra’s just at the border de Ojo de Agua. It was suggested that I stop by, so during my break I strolled on over.

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In my mission to find hidden places to eat, I’d have a hard time finding one more hidden. In all my walks through San Miguel, I had never been on that street. In a beautiful house, on a nice privada is Silveyra’s a very homestyle restaurant. It’s lovely, quaint and fun.

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The owners story is inspiring. In the midst of planning to open a Veracruz style restaurant in Kansas City, Keli and Rueben, were forced to relocate suddenly when Rueben was deported.

You should really read their story in it’s entirely here. https://www.silveyrassma.com/our-story. You really should!

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Let me say that they are making a great thing out of a bad situation. Using their combined years of restaurant experience, they have opened up this little gem. They are friendly, attentive and fun.
I ordered a country fried steak hot sandwich which… Wait, why did I want a chicken fried steak sandwich? Well, first CHICKEN. FRIED. STEAK. Nuff said. Second, I am an adult… most of the time anyway, and get to pick my own food… even when it was a childhood favorite. Third, the Goddess, Renee Ewine, wasn’t there to interfere, so I took full advantage of the opportunity.
I haven’t had a CFS sandwich in years!

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It came quickly and was delicious and huge. By huge, I mean, I had a hard time finishing it. I did finish it, mind you. A hard time is not impossible, and I do have a certain talent at finishing my plate.

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Grandma always said I was a good boy. But it was huge with plentiful fries.

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The bill before tip with a drink? A whopping $95 pesos.

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The food is solid. The place is lovely. But the story of Keli and Reuben, a couple making a great thing out of the difficult cards dealt to them, is fantastic. Please read their story.

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When we started these reviews and the Fat Bastard Brunches, these were exactly the kind of places I had in mind. Normal people doing the best they can to make a little beauty and goodness with food inexpensive enough that anyone could afford.

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Other Gringos can have their fancy restaurants and their upscale brunches. Me? I love eating in a place with delightful food and a real human story that warms my heart. I don’t want elegance. I want humanity and that is found here.

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Restaurante Silveyra: I rate this Four chubby chins quivering in pleasure.

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Silveyra’s at Privada de Prol Aldama 8. Check the map and their website. https://www.silveyrassma.com/our-story