When fellow foodie “Pirate John” Burger suggested the timing was very right for a blog post on restaurants with good takeout dishes, I obviously agreed. When Pirate John volunteered to also write the post, even better. Here are his nine hearty recommendations:
1. La Pozoleria: Pozole, of course.
If you name your restaurant after a dish it better be good. And it is! Perfectly seasoned verde or rojo broth with hominy and lean chunks of pork. Plus all of the requisite complements, ie radishes, chiles, lettuce, oregano, and sweet onions. Like a great Vietnamese Pho, it must have something to do with cooking in large batches. Dinner for 4, a liter of Pozole Cerdo only 190 pesos.
Calzada de la Luz 53. 415 150 0068.
2. Mr. Crunchy Chicken: 1-1/2 pollos (12 pieces) on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Are you chagrined that we don’t have a Chick-fil-A or Popeye’s restaurant here so we could join in on the battle for the best fried chicken sandwich? Don’t be. Crunchy Chicken makes the world’s best fried chicken and it comes with delicious coleslaw, rolls, papas, and enough hot sauce for a whole bag of totopos. Download Chick-fil-A’s (https://dinnerthendessert.com/chick-fil-a-sauce/) copycat sauce recipe, whip up a batch, and assemble the world’s best fried chicken sandwich. Sorry USA, we win. Dinner for eight only 220 pesos.
Ancha de San Antonio 47. 415 152 6019.
3. Fat Boy: Chicken liver pâté.
Now I know that Don Day’s Wife makes a killer pâté, but Fat Boy’s ain’t bad, and a whole lot easier to purchase. A large scoop portion comes with a nice selection of toast triangles and cornichons. Dinner for 3 to 4. Finish with some fresh fruit. 89 pesos.
Cinco de Mayo 5. 415 121 5005.
4. Panio: Baguettes. One might not make it home. So buy two.
OK, so you may have to supplement the baguette with some accoutrements. Why not go full-on French with some high octane butter, cheese, and a smidge of Dijon mustard, all from Luna de Queso. If it’s Tuesday, we must be in Paris. 28 pesos, baguette only.
Panio, multiple locations including Salida a Celaya 69. 415 185 8750.
Luna de Queso, multiple locations including Salida a Celaya 79. 415 185 8122.
5. La Frontera. Anything drowned.
Lip-smacking good, ultimate comfort food. As the menu describes it, “a burrito drowned in salsa, melted cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and cream”. A hungry man’s portion: 120 pesos.
Refugio sur 28. 415 152 4265.
6. Hecho en Mexico: Chicken vegetable soup.
Why wait until dark? A Netflix matinee on a cloudy chilly day is sublime time for hot soup. A starter of freshly made chunky guacamole is recommended. 72 pesos for a large container of caldo de pollo.
Ancha de San Antonio 8. 415 154 6383.
7. Turk: Falafels and hummus.
Authentic, authentic, authentic Turkish food. I know because we had some in Germany. Everything here is fabulous. I would recommend that you order an extra side of Ali’s hummus, it’s that good. 180 pesos for a mixed plate.
Salida a Celaya 16. 415 109 6287.
8. Petite Four: Cream Puffs
When they have them.
Mesones 99-1. 415 154 4010.
9. Greece on Wheels: Moussaka
I’ve never cared much for moussaka. Same for lasagna. Usually a mishmash of too many ingredients swimming in oily cheese. But then there is Sylvia’s. No greasy residue here. The lamb and eggplant layer is finely ground with a baked béchamel topping. Presentation and preparation is fitting for a dessert dish. She evens cuts the potatoes on the bottom layer in rectangles, so there are no gaps! Complement with a side of her tzatziki dip. An order of moussaka for two is 145 pesos. Not always available. Special order works best.
Mercado Sano. Ancha de San Antonio 123. 415 111 0649.
And please tip whomever hands you the bag of goodies handsomely.
Very timely, much appreciated!
Btw Hecho told me this week told me they are no longer doing take out. My friend ate in and was able to bring me my favorite Cobb salad “to go”. However it must be ordered from a sit down guest. I guess this could change with the new regs re virus the Mayor released.
Judith
Thanks for this! Can’t help but recall that just a few weeks ago Hecho en México informed us that they were no longer doing takeout. At the time I mourned that their “best-in-SMA” chicken soup could no longer be brought to those housebound and suffering from Montezuma’s Revenge.
Actually I make and sell the best. It’s called Tarragon Chicken Barley Soup and it’s really popular! Not always available but I try to keep it in stock…🥳
Panio delivers almost their entire menu using UberEats, no plastic packaging and normally arrives in 30 minutes
The best fried chicken in town is the Broasted Chicken restaurant on the corner of Calzada de Luz and Calzada de Aurroa. Crucnhy Chicken tastes like cardboard, with no spices, compared to Broasted Chicken.
I will definitely give Broasted Chicken a try. Let the best fried chicken in SMdA debate begin. Pirate John
Their chicken is great, but the absolute off the hook best fried chicken in town comes only once a week. Sunday at 2pm the chicken wings (only) come out at Don Rafa’s tiny tienda beside his family’s Ole Ole Restaurant on Calle de Loreto. I’m happy to live next door!
Agree, no compare.
Excellent and very timely post, as we all hunker down and wonder how to avail ourselves of San Miguel’s fine food offerings. Your friend “Pirate John” might want to include the new service that Laura and Justin are offering from La Cucina di Afrodiata. They just announced that you can order from a limited menu and they are now delivering into many parts of San Miguel. Check out their website for more info.
Will do. I was hoping that my post would inspire others to make suggestions.
Gracias, Pirate John
It’s a political preference but I wouldn’t eat at Chicken Fillet if I was starving. Too many discriminatory policies related to hiring and corporate donations.
I’m also sure this list is way too short!
Best to everyone during these strange times!!
Denver’s Los Olivos does both take away and deliveries.
415 167 3861 Dedicated cell since the land line isn’t being repaired by TelCel
email muffun at mac cot com for a menu
Don’t forget Dila’s fabulous food! They deliver too!
How about the wonderful shrimp cocktail (or pulpo or ostiones) available to go at the Seafood counter in the Ramirez market? Comes with a slice of aguacate on top in small medium or large (serves 3!). Also their grilled chicken tortas are big enough to share. Closed after lunch, across from the flower vendors.
Hadn’t heard that San Miguel was hit with Corona and tht you all were under a quasi-lock-down. Strange times indeed as was mentioned by one of the respondents here. I’ve always been big on take out, and in particular, delivered food. What a great article for these times, and how incredible to be alive in these historic times.
B.T.W., I am no longer getting email alerts to your blog. Any way to put me on an alert list?