Restaurants in Guanajuato
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El Midi
This French-run café-restaurant is hard to go past for its fresh delights. Tartes, salads and a huge array of daily offerings can be enjoyed on the perfectly pretty plaza under brollies. Morning croissants available; the salad bar starts at 12.30pm and á la carte meals are served in the evenings.
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Santo Café
Stop by this cozy, slightly funky spot on the quaint Venetian-style bridge and check the latest university vibe. It serves excellent salads and snacks, plus heftier dishes and drinks. Some tables overlook the alley below, and there is music of all styles.
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Yamuna
A great range of quality veg food, most - such as the generous comida corrida - with a very Indian Hindu influence and flavor.
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Casa Valadez
This classic place is a smart choice in every respect and attracts a loyal crowd of well-dressed locals. Given its fine location – it faces both the Jardín and Teatro Juaréz – it’s excellent value. Servings are Mexican (read generous); dishes are a blend of international and Mexican. Especially tasty are the pollo con enchiladas mineros (enchiladas with the ‘lot’) and the beef steak, filete Valadez.
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El Gallo Pitagórico
South of the Jardín, up the path (and then steps) behind Templo San Diego, this romantic restaurant is chock-a-block with folkloric artifacts, friendly atmosphere and fine city views. The Italian cuisine includes assorted antipasti, a range of pastas and great meat dishes. The lengthy wine list can hike the price, but service is good and it’s a reliably pleasant experience.
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Café Tal
This slightly grungy coffee spot, owned by a French-horn player, is the wi-fi-enabled study spot for students. It roasts, grinds and serves excellent coffees ( barista is a word used here!). Don’t miss the beso negro (black kiss), ultra-concentrated hot chocolate (M$12). If you’re lucky, Tal the cat might sit on your lap.
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Ik-Etznab
Around 8km from Guanajuato, near the hamlet of Santa Rosa, is where you’ll find this cutting-edge eatery. It serves haute cuisine at its best – the most impressive of colors, flavors and artistic presentation mean everything to its Mexican chefs, who were trained in Europe. This classy spot overlooks the green Sierra de Santa Rosa.
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La Capellina
This smart ‘special occasion’ place creates international (mainly Asian, Italian and Mexican) fusion cuisine. The menu is à la carte and features pizzas, pasta and other meat and salad ‘specialties’ (all identified by the word ‘capellina’ in their name).
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Restaurant La Carreta
Follow your nose to La Carreta, an unpretentious café, whose street-front grill spins out a super-scrumptious pollo al pastor (grilled chicken) and carne asada (grilled beef), served with large portions of rice and salad.
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Il Romanico
A modern Italian-style, all-in-one type place where you can get your morning juice, lunch-time crepes and a gelato snack. In the evening, grab a pizza or pasta and then hit the hip bar, La Juanita, upstairs (open 'til late).
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Tasca de La Paz
This place opposite the basilica has outdoor tables on picturesque Plaza de la Paz for tapas, paella and other Spanish specialties. It’s a bit pricey, but worth it for the authentic flavors and European ambience.
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Bossanova Café
This hip French-Brazilian cafe has a quaint patio and intimate interior atmosphere. Be sure to sample their selection of excellent teas to help settle your stomach after a lip-smacking house-specialty crepe.
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El Café
This popular hangout is the place to socialize alfresco over cocktails or a light meal. Perfect for people watching is from their tables under umbrellas across the street, alongside Teatro Juárez.
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El Zopilote Mojado
A stylish and intimate place with rustic wooden decor, overlooking the tranquil Plaza Mexiamora. Classical music, copies of the local newspaper and good coffee make it a pleasurable experience.
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Café Carcamanes
Near the university and popular with students, this cozy place serves a delicious range of great-value snacks (baguettes, gourmet teas, coffees and breakfasts – all recommended).
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Bagel Cafetín
This colorful spot, next to Templo de San Francisco, serves up bagels with a huge choice of fillings and reasonable coffee.
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Delica Mitsu
This tiny Japanese-run hole-in-the-wall serves up some of the biggest, freshest and best Japanese flavors around.
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México Lindo y Saboroso
Tasty Mexican dishes in tasteful (read upmarket) and colorful surrounds, including a delightful outdoor veranda.
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Las Acacias
You should head here for delightful colonial elegance at the Quinta las Acacias.
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Truco 7
This intimate and artsy café-restaurant featuring folkloric artifacts, paintings and a collection of old radios is one of the most reliable around – in terms of opening hours and reasonable quality. It attracts everyone from students to travelers and serves Mexican food in a great atmosphere. Set lunches are inexpensive (M$42 to M$45).
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