There is a robust appreciation for food here, be it a humble taco from a nighttime street stand to a puree, reduction, or infusion swirled over roast... Read More
There is a robust appreciation for food here, be it a humble taco from a nighttime street stand to a puree, reduction, or infusion swirled over roast duck; or a red chili pepper stuffed with chocolate truffle. Chefs from Mexico City and abroad come here to work on fish flown in from the coast or wild mushrooms just harvested in the mountains after the rain. Young chefs quit their jobs to open up something small, like the gourmet AguaMiel, or more humble Victoria’s Cafe. Today, San Miguel is home to more than 350 restaurants and more are planned for the near future. Take a walk through San Miguel Market to learn about the produce of the region, and then dig in at some of the city’s best restaurants. T+L’s travel guide will tell you the best places to eat in San Miguel de Allende.
There’s cuisine both high and low, and everything in between: South American, Asian, European, fusion. Mostly, of course, there’s Mexican: enchiladas, gorditas, sopes, tacos, and salsas. It’s not just a beef, chicken, and pork world, either: there’s nopal cactus, purslane, squash, beans, corn, dragon fruit, and locally grown “foreign” items like asparagus and artichoke. There’s boutique chocolate from a farm in Veracruz at Mente de Cacao, wakame and hijiki seaweed salads at the Japanese home-style deli Delica Mitsu, and local artisan goat cheese at Luna de Queso. Enrique Olvera is one of the most acclaimed chefs in Mexico, and you can see why at Moxi at Hotel Matilda. The menu emphasizes inventive dishes—such as braised lamb with serrano peppers and chickpea puree, or squash stars with sweet corn, red pipian and hazelnuts—made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Any movable feast bucket list should include pozole at La Aborada, the tasting menu at Aperi, breakfast at Posada Corazón, imaginative tacos and soups at Don Taco Tequila, brunch at Nirvana, comida with views at Cumpanio, farm-to-table cuisine at De Temporada, and a sandwich, croissant or pizza slice at Mesa Grande.
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AguaMiel Cocina Rustica
Dishes include Thai pumpkin soup, mushroom gyoza, and chile relleno. Save room for her flan—it's reason enough to come. Bonus points: this place has... Read More
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Cenaduria La Alborada
Around the corner from the Jardín is this popular lunch and late night space, famous for their pozole made with chicken or pork. They also have some... Read More
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De Temporada Farm Restaurant
The farmstead restaurant is located on the grounds of Rancho La Trinidad, a large organic farm about 15 minutes by car from Centro. New Yorker James... Read More
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Delica Mitsu
San Miguel de Allende's only Japanese deli is a tiny hole-in-the-wall on a busy street that's easily missed. You can eat there if there's room or take... Read More
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Don Felix Tacos
Kitschy decor aside, the food here very reasonably priced—and it's not just tacos (although the sample platter is recommended). Try a San Miguel classic... Read More
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Don Taco Tequila
The salsas that come with chips are enough to make a meal of, but the tacos are delicious. Try a Del Huerto (from the orchard) taco: portobello relleno... Read More
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La Mesa Grande
As if pizza weren't enough, many ex-pats visit this San Miguel spot regularly in order to stock up on foreign finds like sourdough bread, pan de... Read More
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Los Sabores de Frida
The slightly fusion-y but very Mexican menu is popular among pescatarians for take-out and delivery, and there may be only one dish (like chile rellenos... Read More
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Moxi Restaurant
Highlights include pumpkin risotto with squash blossom, ceviche flavored with dark beer, shrimp burgers, eggplant mole with artichokes, fish in purslane. Read More
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Petit Four Patisserie & Confiserie
The coffee is good, but the real reason to come is for the best cakes and pastries in town. The tres leches cake, in particular, is worth going out of... Read More
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Posada Corazón Restaurant
The breakfast at this B&B's restaurant may be the best in town. They have their own chickens on site, they bake bread daily, and they craft their own... Read More
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Restaurante 1826
Rosewood Hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is especially popular for Sunday brunch. Expect a mélange of influences, from... Read More
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The Restaurant
Thursdays here are especially popular, when nearly a dozen varieties of haute burgers are available. Try the kale and brussel sprouts salad or the... Read More
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Victoria's Cafe
A tiny hole-in-the-wall with a limited but highly creative menu, Victoria's Cafe serves Mexican cuisine that's lighter and fresher than you'll find... Read More
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