La Clave Azul Restaurante Taberna — Restaurant in Guanajuato

It's really hidden. We found about this place first on a video on YouTube, then we read about it. We happened to walk past it during our walking tour so we knew how to get back to it. If you use Google maps, it will ultimately direct you there as well, but its sort of a maze.

Upon entering the front gate, you walk up the stairway on your right and up to the dining/bar area. When we got there it was empty, so we were able to snag a table for the group of 7 of us. We knew all about the free botanas (or tapas) when you order a minimum amount of drinks. So for the 7 of us, we had to meet the $1,100 peso minimum, we actually went over that because we order some premium drinks as well. So with each round of drinks, we got a round of tapas, they were overall very good and filling. Some roasted marinated potatoes, jicama and cucumber slices, soup, taquitos, and beef stew with rice. We left very happy and slightly intoxicated lol

It's a really cute place with limited seating. It has a European vibe to it and I love that they were playing jazz through the speakers....until a couple of guys came in with guitars and started playing random...

Margaritas – ★★★★★ Fresh lime flavor with Don Julio. Great value at $200.

Piglet – ★★★☆☆ Small portion and served only warm, not hot. A bit pricey at $400.

Finger Food – ★★★★☆ Tasty selection. The flautas and soup were served warm but considering it was complimentary, no complaints. $0

Payment Options ★★★☆☆ Bring at leats $1000 cash for 2, only accepts cash or bank transfers.

Service – ★★☆☆☆ Service was lacking. Staff wasn’t friendly or welcoming never offered napkins, drinks, or checked in during the meal.

Ambiance – ★★★★★ Charming old time theme that adds a unique touch to the experience.

Only indoor seating at this...

With FM Radio classic rock playing in the background, find a seat, order a drink. The waiter, if you arrived in the afternoon, will ask you if want the food. Say yes and you will be treated to some typical Mexican kitchen specialities such as Aztec or Lentil soup and taquitos. It's the Spanish tapa culture, a small plate of food, two or three plates if you stay for a while, with your drink, right here in Guanajuato. The place can be a little hard to find, but worth it! Look for the blue wall at the end of a narrow corridor in plaza San Fernando. I was surprised more people haven't discovered this...