LA VIRUNDELA

The other night we ate at a new restaurant in San Miguel de Allende called, La Virundela. La Virundela is an Argentinean restaurant on Codo #4. From the time we walked into the restaurant, we loved the place. There were about 5 or 6 tables with seating for about 20 people. Our host and owner, Ricardo, was very pleasant and explained the menu to us. It is a meat lover’s paradise. Ricardo was very attentive and fun.

You may ask, "What does Virundela mean"?  It means a place where friends come to meet and talk about  family, work, politics, and soccer.  They enjoy their libations with some good food.

Both of us asked why we liked this restaurant. It is small. It is simple. You can talk to other customers at other tables. Everyone is friendly. The food was good but a little pricey for what we ordered. We split two empanadas; one was Empanada de Carne and the other Verduras. Both were very good.

Next we had Queso Provoleta with one link of Chorizo Argentino and one of Moicilla (black sausage) along with Salsa de Chimichurri.  Again, an excellent choice.

We decided to just have appetizers so we could try a few different menu items. We also had a very young bottle of wine. It was OK. It was the cheapest wine on the menu. We could have ordered anything we wanted but chose not to spend the extra money.

Sam was talking to a guy who is from the US but had spent the last 10 years living in Oaxaca. He recently moved to San Miguel de Allende to explore and live in this city. Bob was talking with the chef and owner, Dee Dee. He was taking pictures and asking many questions.

HELPER IN THE KITCHEN

GRILL

DEE DEE, CHEF AND OWNER

Another table next to us was also very friendly as they allowed Sam to take photos of their selection.

RIB EYE

FLANK STEAK

GRILLED VEGGIES

We also heard that the Sweet Breads are tasty.  We both had a wonderful evening and were still talking about it the next day.  In fact, we plan to return and we already know what we will order.