Must-see restaurants in Guanajuato

  • Las Mercedes

    Guanajuato

    In a residential area overlooking the city is Guanajuato's best restaurant, where Mexican cuisine como la abuela – grandmother's cooking that takes hours…

  • Los Campos

    Guanajuato

    A Canadian-Mexican husband-and-wife team runs this small cozy, candlelit restaurant. The innovative menu, which runs from tapas plates to full dishes such…

  • México Lindo y Sabroso

    Guanajuato

    A popular place to try tasty traditional Mexican dishes in tasteful and colorful surrounds, including a delightful outdoor veranda. Also offers less…

  • Casa Valadez

    Guanajuato

    This classic place enjoys an impressive perch on Jardín de la Unión and is a smart choice in every respect. As you'd expect, it attracts a loyal crowd of…

  • Mestizo

    Guanajuato

    There's interesting art on the walls, a great menu and three breezy dining rooms, not to mention changing daily specials, so why is the lighting so poor…

  • Costal

    Guanajuato

    Brand new at the time of research, but already causing waves of appreciation, this relaxed place with high ceilings, a jazzy soundtrack and a few window…

  • El Paisa

    Guanajuato

    This place couldn't be any different to the swanky tourist restaurants deeper in the old town. El Paisa is a sun-bleached red building right opposite the…

  • Santo Café

    Guanajuato

    Stop by this casual but cozy spot on the quaint Venetian-style bridge that's popular with students. It serves good salads and snacks; try the queso…

  • Metate & Salmiana

    Guanajuato

    This old-school cantina-like place is a tale of two stories – literally – on the 1st floor they serve innovative tacos with weird and wonderful fillings…

  • Delica Mitsu

    Guanajuato

    This tiny Japanese-run deli may not look like much (and is all but hidden in a side street off a pretty plaza), but it serves fresh, light and delicious…

  • Habibi Falafel

    Guanajuato

    This tiny spot is one of the cheapest eats for those on a budget. It's a hole-in-the-wall with a few tables and whips up excellent and oh-so-fresh…

  • El Trattoria

    Guanajuato

    With a 1st-floor view out over the comings and goings on the square below, this is an enjoyable place to tuck into some reasonable, if not mind-blowing,…

  • Restaurant La Carreta

    Guanajuato

    Follow your nose to La Carreta, an unpretentious local eatery lined with wagon wheels, whose street-front grill 'spins' out a superscrumptious pollo asado…

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