EL FUSILADO, GUANAJUATO

21 APRIL 2014

 

By Don Lechón

 Somewhere off the well-beaten paths of Guanajuato Capital, is a cozy little bar where one can relax and have a cold beer or craft mezcal for a reasonable price. El Fusilado which translates to "the shot one" is located in La Valenciana where the streets San José and Boca meet.

Death by firing squad.

Most visitors come to see the silver mines in the neighborhood for which Guanajuato became famous but others, like us, go specifically to have some savory mezcales on comfy leather seats.

Opening in 2008, the bar features antique furniture that was bought from an old company store. The actual bar is the counter from the store where seeds were displayed to be sold.
 

Carlo del Angel doing work, making some tasty drinks for everyone.

The tables are made of old wood and have that old-fashioned look. Some are made from recycled doors from what appear to be the early 1900's.

The room in which the bar is located has a bamboo ceiling, busts of Zapata and other famous Mexicans, carpets hanging on the walls and the before mentioned, comfortable cow-hide seats.

 

The mezcal comes in a variety of flavors or for those who consider themselves connoisseurs of the agave based spirits, there are also the originals without fruity additions. Other alcoholic beverages are also sold, as well as soft-drinks and water. It's a very friendly environment and the owner is a pretty cool dude. 

Enjoy downing some shots. Don Lechón and the crew certainly did. Oink Oink!

Facebook page, fools: https://www.facebook.com/elfusiladobar