Guidebook for San Miguel de Allende
Food Scene
Amazingly innovative tostadas/mini pizzas with the finest ingredients from fresh fish, to organic salads, to figs, aged cheeses. The sweet potato fries are outstanding. Probably my favorite restaurant in all of San Miguel. Small cozy hole in the wall that you don’t want to miss.
12 locals recommend
Tostévere
4 CodoAmazingly innovative tostadas/mini pizzas with the finest ingredients from fresh fish, to organic salads, to figs, aged cheeses. The sweet potato fries are outstanding. Probably my favorite restaurant in all of San Miguel. Small cozy hole in the wall that you don’t want to miss.
Rustica
34 Salida a CelayaBest to go in the afternoon because they're almost always full up on reservations for dinner and they close at 9pm. But amazing Peruvian food...
110 locals recommend
La Parada
94 RecreoBest to go in the afternoon because they're almost always full up on reservations for dinner and they close at 9pm. But amazing Peruvian food...
Our favorite place to go for dates, they serve smaller plates, almost like tapas, that are mesmerizing. We strongly recommend the tuna tartar, it's our favorite that we always order. Accompanied by an artisan shot of mezcal, one comes to know San Miguel style bliss.
32 locals recommend
La Mezcalería
47 CorreoOur favorite place to go for dates, they serve smaller plates, almost like tapas, that are mesmerizing. We strongly recommend the tuna tartar, it's our favorite that we always order. Accompanied by an artisan shot of mezcal, one comes to know San Miguel style bliss.
La Sirena Gorda
8 UmaránLuna de Queso
10 Josefina OrozcoReally hip and lavish place for the ultimate San Miguel gourmet experience. Situated across the street from the main cathedral, La Parroquia, you can enjoy some of the finest Mexican-Asian-European cuisine on a beautiful terrace with the Parroquia right in front of you. Incredible and surprising dishes that really tickle the taste buds, it leaves you wondering, how did they do that? Very attentive and professional staff and great cocktails. THEY MAKE SUSHI.
72 locals recommend
Atrio Restaurant
3 Cuna de AllendeReally hip and lavish place for the ultimate San Miguel gourmet experience. Situated across the street from the main cathedral, La Parroquia, you can enjoy some of the finest Mexican-Asian-European cuisine on a beautiful terrace with the Parroquia right in front of you. Incredible and surprising dishes that really tickle the taste buds, it leaves you wondering, how did they do that? Very attentive and professional staff and great cocktails. THEY MAKE SUSHI.
Mikka
51-A Salida a CelayaCHILLI BILLY
Deli Q
6A C. Margarito LedesmaTurk
16 Salida a CelayaNeopolitan Pizza
4b Julián CarrilloChikatana
51 Pila SecaBest vegetarian/vegan restaurant with really great drinks, very hip and teeming with activity. Tell the owner Allen you're a friend/client of Christopher Rubey to get the attention you deserve!
22 locals recommend
Don Taco Tequila
83 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasBest vegetarian/vegan restaurant with really great drinks, very hip and teeming with activity. Tell the owner Allen you're a friend/client of Christopher Rubey to get the attention you deserve!
THE BEST Grass-fed regenerative beef hamburgers (THICK BURGERS) and fried chicken locally sourced from our local regenerative farm, "Cañada de la Virgen" outside of San Miguel de Allende!
Birdie's Burgers
THE BEST Grass-fed regenerative beef hamburgers (THICK BURGERS) and fried chicken locally sourced from our local regenerative farm, "Cañada de la Virgen" outside of San Miguel de Allende!
Parks & Nature
Botanical Gardens / Nature Reserve in San Miguel. Beautiful species of plants, cacti, hummingbirds, and other critters.
289 locals recommend
Charco Del Ingenio
S/N PalomaBotanical Gardens / Nature Reserve in San Miguel. Beautiful species of plants, cacti, hummingbirds, and other critters.
Arts & Culture
Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante
75 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasA complex of galleries, artists, artisans and other creatives plus cafes.
317 locals recommend
Fabrica La Aurora
S/N Calz de La AuroraA complex of galleries, artists, artisans and other creatives plus cafes.
Instituto Allende
20 Ancha de San AntonioOccasional art exhibitions and fairs. Excellent crafts shops!
Sightseeing
Ancient prehispanic ruins built by the indigenous Otomi people over thousands of years ago!
112 locals recommend
Cañada de la Virgen
Ancient prehispanic ruins built by the indigenous Otomi people over thousands of years ago!
The emblem of San Miguel de Allende, a historical cathedral around which the town was built. You've probably already seen photos of it somewhere!
295 locals recommend
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
S/N PrincipalThe emblem of San Miguel de Allende, a historical cathedral around which the town was built. You've probably already seen photos of it somewhere!
A very historical church and monastery still in use, where thousands of devout Catholics from all over the country come for pilgrimage and silent retreats.
65 locals recommend
Sanctuary of Atotonilco
31 Calle PrincipalA very historical church and monastery still in use, where thousands of devout Catholics from all over the country come for pilgrimage and silent retreats.
Mirador San Miguel de Allende
Essentials
The go to family run grocery store for locals and visitors alike. They have almost everything you need at a really good price.
15 locals recommend
Gil's Fruteria
2 Julián CarrilloThe go to family run grocery store for locals and visitors alike. They have almost everything you need at a really good price.
Bonanza
43 MesonesWide selection of packaged products, but they do not sell fresh produce!
City Market San Miguel de Allende
82 Salida a CelayaMercado Sano
#123 Ancha de San AntonioLa Comer
2 Libramiento José Manuel ZavalaMercado Ignacio Ramirez
s/n ColegioShopping
The best homeopathic apothecary in San Miguel, they offer all kinds of natural medicines, tintures, essential oils, soaps, and other health and beauty related products made by hand by the owner herself.
La Victoriana
72 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasThe best homeopathic apothecary in San Miguel, they offer all kinds of natural medicines, tintures, essential oils, soaps, and other health and beauty related products made by hand by the owner herself.
Two story building filled with organic food products and food stands, many local cultivators and chefs ready to share with you their insights into healthy and delicious organic eating, drinking, and living.
76 locals recommend
Mercado Sano
#123 Ancha de San AntonioTwo story building filled with organic food products and food stands, many local cultivators and chefs ready to share with you their insights into healthy and delicious organic eating, drinking, and living.
The famous pedestrian artisan market is a long alleyway full of hand-made local goods made by various craftsmen, craftswomen, from not only this region, but from all over Mexico. From textiles, to jewelry, to paintings, home decorations, toys, shoes, and more, this is one space you cannot miss.
191 locals recommend
Mercado de Artesanías
S/N Lucas BalderasThe famous pedestrian artisan market is a long alleyway full of hand-made local goods made by various craftsmen, craftswomen, from not only this region, but from all over Mexico. From textiles, to jewelry, to paintings, home decorations, toys, shoes, and more, this is one space you cannot miss.
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional mezcalería Oaxaqueña that serves artisanal mezcal and tequila, as well as traditional Oaxaqueñan food, like Tlayudas or chapulines (crickets)!
Salón Oaxaca
44 InsurgentesTraditional mezcalería Oaxaqueña that serves artisanal mezcal and tequila, as well as traditional Oaxaqueñan food, like Tlayudas or chapulines (crickets)!
Best drinks, best prices, friendliest service and freshest seafood and ceviche tostadas in town. A very hole in the wall local secret, so don't tell anyone!
51 locals recommend
El Manantial
78 BarrancaBest drinks, best prices, friendliest service and freshest seafood and ceviche tostadas in town. A very hole in the wall local secret, so don't tell anyone!