This friendly and simple cantina-style place offers a chalkboard menu of Mexican classics such as guacamole con chicharrón (pork belly) and enchiladas potosinas (cornflour enchiladas made with chili and filled with various lovely ingredients). It also serves artisanal beer.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Museo Histórico de San Miguel de Allende
26.64 MILES
This is the house where Mexican independence hero Ignacio Allende was born in 1769, a fact that draws a steady stream of Mexican pilgrims year-round. The…
26.42 MILES
Located near the east end of Insurgentes, this multitowered and domed church dates from the 18th century. The pale-pink main facade is baroque with an…
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
26.62 MILES
San Miguel's most famous sight is its parish church, characterized by its pink 'wedding cake' towers that soar above the town. These strange pinnacles…
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores
28.61 MILES
The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores is the church where Hidalgo issued the famous Grito (a call to arms for the country's independence) and is the…
24.42 MILES
Known as Mexico's Sistine Chapel, this vitally important church in the hamlet of Atotonilco, 11km north of San Miguel, is defined by its connection to the…
23.04 MILES
The first and biggest winery in Guanajuato opened in 2005, heralding the reintroduction of wine production in the area 200 years after the Spanish banned…
26.64 MILES
This former monastery was converted into a fine-arts school in 1938. Don't miss the murals of Pedro Martínez, plus the Siqueiros Room, which features the…
26.87 MILES
The shady Parque Benito Juárez is a lovely place to relax and meander through, with benches, well-maintained pathways and a popular play area for children.
Nearby Guanajuato State attractions
23.04 MILES
The first and biggest winery in Guanajuato opened in 2005, heralding the reintroduction of wine production in the area 200 years after the Spanish banned…
24.42 MILES
Known as Mexico's Sistine Chapel, this vitally important church in the hamlet of Atotonilco, 11km north of San Miguel, is defined by its connection to the…
3. Jardín Botánico El Charco del Ingenio
25.79 MILES
San Miguel's 88-hectare botanical garden is also a wildlife and bird sanctuary. Pathways head through wetlands and magnificent areas of cacti and native…
4. Other Face of Mexico Gallery
26.23 MILES
This fascinating private collection of more than 500 masks provides an excellent context to the Mexican mask tradition. It is open by appointment only…
26.4 MILES
With its blue and yellow tiled dome and a big shell carved above its entrance, this church is just east of San Felipe Neri. The facade is early…
26.4 MILES
Once a college founded in the mid-18th century by the San Felipe Neri order, the Colegio de Sales has regained its educational status; it currently houses…
7. Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
26.42 MILES
Located near the east end of Insurgentes, this multitowered and domed church dates from the 18th century. The pale-pink main facade is baroque with an…
8. La Esquina: Museo del Juguete Popular Mexicano
26.43 MILES
This bright, modern museum is a must-visit for all kids, big or small. The toy collection of museum owner Angélica Tijerina has taken over half a century…