El Milagrito deli - Pátzcuaro

This little wonder of a place lies on the edge of Patzcuaro, embedded in the trees at the foot of the mountain. Really, it's just 15 minutes walk from centro when you knew where you were going, but a $2.00 taxi fare will find it much easier. The area is called Los Nogales and this restaurant is located behind the Patzcuaro RV Park. This is said... what you will find on arrival is quite nothing more than a crack in the woods with a terrace with about 6 or 7 tables, rrickety on it, with unsurpassed chairs. And then the magic begins! They are welcomed by the owner and staff with open arms and said that it is buffet style, everything you eat and drink for 150 pesos (approximately $8.00 U.S. ...generated mimosas are served while quiet conversations are made in this environmentally friendly environment. (There is no Wi-Fi, thank God. A buffet table is furnished with Mexican favorites, and there was lasagna and a fresh fruit salad for those who are not up to local cuisine. My group of 4 loved all Entrees. On other days, the kitchen could be Mediterranean, or the wood fired pizza oven can be baked. I was told if you make a reservation, they will make you what you want. Phone number is 434-130-2529 to discuss your meal. Open only on Wednesday to Sunday from Noon until 5 pm. We had coffee later, but were offered more mimosas, and were brought mini pieces by Key Lime which were outrageously good. I've always wondered where the stuff comes from? I mean, it's a tiny hole in the wall of a place amidst the magnificent nature, but obviously, good food comes from people, and not just places. You can also buy some of the homemade sauces and other items from the Deli . As we found the place was through a local page on Facebook. Very pleasing and relaxing in a rush-free environment where you are greeted with a smile.

This little miracle of a place is on the outskirts of Patzcuaro nestled in the trees at the foot of the mountain. Really, it's only a 15 minute walk from "centro" if you knew where you were going, but a $2.00 cab fare will make it much easier to find. The area is called Los Nogales and this restaurant is behind the Patzcuaro RV Park.That being said...what you will find on arrival is pretty much nothing more than a shack in the woods with a patio with maybe about 6 or 7 tables, rickety at that, with unmatching chairs. And then the magic begins!You are welcomed by the owner and staff with open arms and told that it is buffet style, all you can eat and drink for 150 Pesos (about $8.00 U.S.)...generous Mimosas are served while quiet conversations are made in this eco friendly environment. (There is no wi-fi, thank goodness). A buffet table is set up with Mexican favorites, plus there was Lasagne and a fresh fruit salad for those not up to the local cuisine. My group of 4 loved all the entrees.On other days the cuisine might be Mediterranean, or the wood fired pizza oven may be fired up. I was told that if you make a reservation they will make you what you want. Phone number is 434-130-2529 to discuss your meal. Open only on Wednesdays through Sundays from Noon til 5 p.m.We had coffee afterward but were offered more Mimosas, and were brought mini pieces of Key Lime pie which were outrageously good. I kept wondering where is this stuff coming from? I mean, it's a tiny hole in the wall of a place set in the midst of glorious nature, but obviously, good food comes from people, and not simply places.You can also buy some of the home made sauces and other items from the "deli". How we found the place was through a "locals" page on Facebook. Totally delightful and relaxing in a no-rush setting where you are welcomed with a smile.