PAPRIKA — Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende

Here’s the deal – paprika is in a truly beautiful physical location, and the wait staff is young and energetic and eager to please. The food is good, but even more impressive is the fact that the proprietors have kept live entertainment going in San Miguel de Allende throughout Covid and beyond.

I’m not completely objective, because I am one of the musicians who plays there. But I’m also not some suckup who would praise a place if it didn’t deserve it. Sure, once in a while I’ve waited too long for food at paprika, just like I’ve waited too long for food at other very popular places in town. It happens. But overall, it’s a quality experience because of the people, the location, the artwork, the ambience, and just the sheer creative energy – music Wednesday, through Sunday, without fail. Indoor/outdoor dining in nice weather.

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Paprika is a somewhat small place, with a big heart. They have a limited menu, so don't go expecting a selection of everything Mexico has to offer.

Paprika can be quiet and intimate, a charmer under the open sky center court, or it can be rousing and robust, as during later hours or special days, the dining area becomes grand seating for music events. Seating is limited.

Paprika has an eager staff, and a very understanding manager, who will push tables together at a moments notice for your party of 10. Or if it is just the two of you, enjoy the quiet open air courtyard surrounded by twinkling lights and flowing plants.

They offer small plates, pasta, and an a small array of typical local dishes. Food is quite tasty, and coupled with the setting, a pleasant and...

My wife and I had quite a happy time here. Our mezcal margaritas were near excellent as was theirveggie (Beyond Meat?) burger with toasted bun(!) and all the fixings (made from plants). I ordered the first bruschetta (grilled bread, cooked tomatoes, lots of garlic and some other stuff). We cleaned the plate (2 medium - large size), though the pasta entrees looked interesting I settled on the tortilla soup which was pretty tasty. Our waiter, Alejandro was especially good at getting this quickly and making sure things are done right. And, it was a pleasure to sit in this very old courtyard with its several balconies and nooks and crannies and carved stone....