La Azotea
Place Category: Bars and Restaurants
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La Azotea, located on the roof of Pueblo Viejo restaurant, is a popular haunt for the well-heeled and well-dressed crowd, making for supreme people-watching as well as great sunset views. There’s a bar menu, too, for nibbling a jicama taco, for example: breaded shrimp with chipotle mayo in a thinly sliced jicama wrap.
Situated atop a former stable belonging to Ignacio José de Allende y Unzaga—the revolutionary after whom the city is named—La Azotea boasts views over three important churches: the golden dome of Las Monjas to the west, San Francisco to the north, and the pink castle of La Parroquia to the east. The food’s as good as the view; standout menu items include the signature tacos, chipotle-covered shrimp, and fried leek ribbons on a jicama “tortilla.”
La Azotea, located just steps away from the jardin, is a wonderful place to be at sunset. The views are very pretty, especially of the convent and the parroquia. The décor is upscale-casual and trendy, with mostly table seating but also some couch/banquette seating. It’s also very fun late night, when they often have a DJ – which makes it very popular with an international crowd of hipsters. Their bar menu – which is served until closing – is actually quite good. We eat there often – and not just in the evenings since they’re also open for lunch. We love the shrimp jicama tacos, and the ciabattas, and pretty much everything they serve.
Hours: 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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“Arrive just before the sun goes down”
I happened upon this place accidentally, and am glad I did. It’s kind of a tradition to watch the sun go down over San Miguel de Allende from this rooftop bar and restaurant. I suggest arriving early to get a good table or seat at the outdoor bar. You will also arrive in time for Happy Hour, if you get there early. I returned each evening for drinks and appetizers – and had lunch there one time.
The drinks and appetizers are fantastic. And the wait staff is very friendly and most speak English. This place is a lot of fun – and it’s easy to meet other travelers as well – from other countries as well as other parts of Mexico.“Arrive just before the sun goes down”
5 of 5 starsReviewed 11 May 2015
I happened upon this place accidentally, and am glad I did. It’s kind of a tradition to watch the sun go down over San Miguel de Allende from this rooftop bar and restaurant. I suggest arriving early to get a good table or seat at the outdoor bar. You will also arrive in time for Happy Hour, if you get there early. I returned each evening for drinks and appetizers – and had lunch there one time.
The drinks and appetizers are fantastic. And the wait staff is very friendly and most speak English. This place is a lot of fun – and it’s easy to meet other travelers as well – from other countries as well as other parts of Mexico.