Must-see restaurants in San Miguel de Allende

  • Áperi

    San Miguel de Allende

    This courtyard restaurant inside a boutique hotel is perhaps the best spot in town for fine dining. The chef here has been given the freedom to do…

  • Nomada

    San Miguel de Allende

    This gorgeous place with friendly English-speaking staff has some of San Miguel's best contemporary Mexican and European cuisine. Try its signature dish,…

  • Tostévere

    San Miguel de Allende

    With a discreet, almost grimy exterior nothing would lead you to think that Tostévere is currently San Miguel's restaurant of the moment. Step inside…

  • Baja Fish Taquito

    San Miguel de Allende

    You'll find extraordinarily solicitous staff here at this fabulous little joint specializing in mind-blowingly good Baja-style fish tacos and tostadas…

  • San Agustín

    San Miguel de Allende

    This is a 'don't leave San Miguel without…' experience. This sweet-tooth's paradise is the best place in the region for chocolate and churros (doughnut…

  • Café Rama

    San Miguel de Allende

    This cool cafe-bar-gallery comprises two separate rooms that are lovingly furnished with quirky antiques and eclectic curios, plus cozy couches near the…

  • Muro

    San Miguel de Allende

    True, it's a bit of a walk from Centro, but most people are happy to make the effort. Muro serves everything from chilaquiles con arrachera to French…

  • Don Taco Tequila

    San Miguel de Allende

    Trust San Miguel to turn the humble taco into hipster Instagram fodder! This stylish little restaurant serves wildly creative, fully vegan tacos that will…

  • Lavanda

    San Miguel de Allende

    A guitarist strums away during superpopular breakfasts – get there at opening time or be prepared to queue – at this lovely place where killer coffee,…

  • El Manantial

    San Miguel de Allende

    Behind the swinging doors of a former saloon, 'The Spring' serves fabulously fresh ceviche in a dark and rather loud space with a cantina feel. It has a…

  • La Mesa Grande

    San Miguel de Allende

    An American-run contemporary panadería-cafe with excellent pastries, great breakfasts, tasty salads, and wood-fired oven pizzas that you can design…

  • Tacos Don Felix

    San Miguel de Allende

    An opportunity to get off the tourist trail presents itself at this pleasantly local establishment in the Colonia of San Rafael, a short way outside the…

  • The Restaurant

    San Miguel de Allende

    This fine-dining establishment set within a patio of a colonial building boasts an international menu with occasional Mexican influences, and features…

  • Victorias

    San Miguel de Allende

    This hazy-yellow place a short walk downhill from the old town has just four or five tables and a small selection of well-prepared and tasty enchiladas…

  • Berlin

    San Miguel de Allende

    This cool, artsy spot serves up some good international feeds, including several hearty German classics such as spätzle. There's also an impressive range…

  • La Posadita

    San Miguel de Allende

    This enjoyable eatery gets five stars for its excellent service, Mexican fare, and location near the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Head up a steep set…

  • Hecho en México

    San Miguel de Allende

    A favorite expat hangout for good reason, Hecho en México is a safe bet for quality Mexican home cooking and boasts a large menu with very generous…

  • El Ten Ten Pie

    San Miguel de Allende

    This unpretentious hangout is a great choice for home-style Mexican cooking with superb chili sauces. Try the inexpensive set lunch (M$120) or the…

  • Buen Día Café

    San Miguel de Allende

    This simple, slightly more than hole-in-the wall place is located in the quaint Callejon Pueblito, and serves up great coffee and excellent breakfasts, as…

  • Cumpanio

    San Miguel de Allende

    This contemporary-style, trendy bakery bakes all manner of yeast-based delights from choux buns to croissants. A rather more elaborate and upmarket…

  • Café de la Aurora

    San Miguel de Allende

    Fittingly creative salads, soups, sandwiches and pizzas in a relaxing courtyard setting in the grounds of Fábrica La Aurora.

  • El Pegaso

    San Miguel de Allende

    This friendly, colorful and cozy place is a reliable option for Mexican meals and has a lovely rooftop area that's a great place for drinks at at any time…

  • Café Santa Ana

    San Miguel de Allende

    This relaxing place, in the library annex, is popular with culture vultures. Offers a three-course menu daily (M$100).

  • Petit Four

    San Miguel de Allende

    A wonderful place to get your sugar hit: French pastries that you can enjoy in a cozy environment over tea and coffee.

  • Mercado El Nigromante

    San Miguel de Allende

    This has good produce stands and market cafes. It’s centrally located, but light years away from the gringo scene.

  • Casa de Café

    San Miguel de Allende

    A cute, cozy place with a community feel, delicious sandwiches, good coffee and freshly baked cakes.

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