Metate & Salmiana

Guanajuato


This old-school cantina-like place is a tale of two stories – literally – on the 1st floor they serve innovative tacos with weird and wonderful fillings such as duck with orange and up on the 2nd floor with its rooftop bar, they'll tempt you with quality mezcals.


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