Birri San Marcos

My newest friends Sandy and Luis raved about this place as it serves one of the signature dishes of…read moreLeón, the Guacamayas: delicious sandwiches with chicharrones (fried pork rinds), cueritos (pickled pork rinds), avocado, tomato, peppers, and salsa. The story has it that the creator of the sandwich was playing cards with his friends, and apparently all these men's wives were being too loud for their male ears, much like the macaw (which in Spanish is called la guacamaya), a type of parrot. To stop the so-called squawking, the owner invented the guacamaya sandwich to shut them up. Really sexist undertones but the story has been selling I guess. Alternative origin theories I've seen online include the fact that the sandwich is colorful like the macaw; a funnier one is that these sandwiches are so spicy that they'll make you squawk like a macaw. Whatever the truth may be, the sandwich is nevertheless delicious and spicy! This place is so famous also that a TV crew was filming the guy making the sandwiches! Bathroom in the back and also a sink to wash your hands so you don't eat these sandwiches recklessly. Bowls were wrapped in plastic bags for sanitation reasons I suppose. TV in the front for viewing pleasure.

Super good! The Guacamayas where fresh and spicy! Very friendly staff and food was prepared very…read morequickly.

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El Pitufo

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Caldos de Oso Expiatorio

Algo rico, barato y saludable

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La Línea de Fuego

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Guacamayas y Duros "Señor de la Misericordia"

4.0(1 review)

3.6 km

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Tortas las Tortugas

4.0(3 reviews)

4.1 km

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Guacamayas Arbide

5.0(1 review)

4.8 km

Tamales Dorados

4.0(1 review)

4.1 km

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Tacos De Tripa Del Expiatorio

4.5(6 reviews)

2.9 km

Amazing tacos!!! I'm not A big fan of tripa but these guys…read moreknow how to make it right. The tripa is super crunchy and delicious. I started with one taco because like I mentioned I'm not a big fan of tripa. After the one taco I ordered 3 more.

The best tripa tacos in Leon. They cook it just right and their stand is always packed, however…read morethey serve your tacos promptly. They are also very nice and make you feel welcome. A definite must if you're around the area!

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