Tonight we had the pleasure of dining with Valerie Tapscott and writer and journalist Monty Dennison at Tacos Don Felix in San Miguel de Allende. People come from afar to dine in the house of Don Felix.
The restaurant that seats 60 is open only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The wait until the weekend is worth it. I had the enchiladas Gloria, named after Don Felix's wife Gloria of over 29 years. The hot plate of four enchiladas was delivered by Lolo sporting a shirt with the name of Karen. All the waiters are related to Don Felix and speak English. The four enchiladas, two of pork and two of chicken, were muy caliente, but the best enchiladas I have ever tasted. Topped with cheese and served with refried beans, pretty tough to beat. I can understand why the restaurant was hopping.
For a real nice story about Don Felix and how he built this successful restaurant turn to "Atencion San Miguel" and the article Monty Dennison wrote about Mr. Taco. Monty was impressed by the values of Don Felix: work hard, learn English, get an education, and serve great food.
The restaurant has grown with Don Felix and climbs up from the street adorned with boveda (ceilings), brick, tile, and parrots. Yes, parrots! Take a moment to watch the babies held in mother's arms experience the joy of the birds that call to the patrons coming up the stairs.
Don Felix estimates he has served over 300,000 tacos since he opened over nine years ago. One visit and you'll see why.
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