San Miguel de Allende and the Heartland Restaurants
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1. La Posadita
$ | El Centro | MexicanHere, in the shadow of La Parroquia, you'll find some of the best-prepared traditional Mexican food in town. The guacamole is great, as are...
Here, in the shadow of La Parroquia, you'll find some of the best-prepared traditional Mexican food in town. The guacamole is great, as are any of the enchiladas, the chiles rellenos, and the Yucatan specialty, cochinita pibíl (slow-roasted pork). Top it off with the homemade flan, a delicious preparation of an old standby, and celebrate another fabulous San Miguel day with one of the well-prepared margaritas. The sweeping cityscape, backed by mountains, is another enchantment.
Cuna de Allende 13, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–8862Restaurant Details
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2. La Surtidora
$ | El Centro | MexicanA sound track of light jazz plays in the background at this quaint, small restaurant facing Plaza Vasco de Quiroga. Sit at the outdoor tables...
A sound track of light jazz plays in the background at this quaint, small restaurant facing Plaza Vasco de Quiroga. Sit at the outdoor tables under the arcade—or indoors, which feels like a shop from bygone days, with shelves packed with liqueurs, nuts, cookies, jams, candies, candles, and other items for sale. Coffee is made fresh from the espresso machine, but you can still get a free refill. The friendly and knowledgeable waiters will patiently explain the unusual dishes, such as huevos tarascos (fried eggs on a corn tortilla topped with corn kernels, thick melted cheese, and a dark chile negro sauce). For lunch or dinner get trout any style, salmon in four-cheese sauce, or mushrooms sautéed in garlic, chili, and tequila. The menu is refreshingly varied and the service refreshingly attentive.
Portal Hidalgo 71, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–2835 -
3. Mestizo
$ | El Centro | InternationalA huge favorite with locals looking for good value and consistently great food, Mestizo comes through again and again. The setting is rustic...
A huge favorite with locals looking for good value and consistently great food, Mestizo comes through again and again. The setting is rustic yet elegant, with original art throughout, and, in one room, ceramic pieces by the famous potter Capelo are for sale. The small bar is charming, and best of all, the super-tasty, unpretentious food is both well prepared and well presented. Service is formal and attentive. Check it out near the beginning of your stay; we bet you'll go back.
Positos 69, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–0612 -
4. 1826
$$$ | El Centro | ContemporaryWithin the gracious Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Restaurant 1826 conveys both ease and sophistication. The upholstered chairs are comfortable...
Within the gracious Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Restaurant 1826 conveys both ease and sophistication. The upholstered chairs are comfortable enough to linger over various courses. Flavors represented on the international menu—a small but inspired collection of plates—are subtle, with unusual seasonings that truly please the palate. Sinfully large and calorie-laden desserts include a volcano of semisweet chocolate (in presentations from ground to molten), with a fig compote and rosemary ice cream. Almost-floor-to-ceiling windows frame the large, rectangular space, and the artwork of local luminaries like Marilo Carral grace the walls. A pre- or postdinner drink on the rooftop bar, La Luna, offers incredible 360-degree views of the city. Breakfast (starting at 7 am) and lunch offer more Mexican dishes. Cooking classes with chef Victor Palma and expansive Sunday brunchathons happen on the outdoor patio.
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Nemesio Diez 11, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-152–9710 -
5. Aquiles 744
$ | El Centro | AsianAlthough the seasonings don't seem fully Thai, or Japanese, or Filipino, the dishes from these countries (for example pad thai, edamame or seaweed...
Although the seasonings don't seem fully Thai, or Japanese, or Filipino, the dishes from these countries (for example pad thai, edamame or seaweed salad, and pansit) are both healthful and flavorful. The small restaurant—within Portico Hotel Cultural near the Tarascan fountain and the beginning of the aqueduct—gets extra points for fresh, modern decor, hip house music, and attentive waitstaff. Lunch doesn't start here until 2 pm. It's walking distance to the Contemporary Art Museum and the Bosque de Cuauhtémoc park.
Portico Hotel Cultural, Aquiles Serdan 744, Morelia, Michoacán, 58000, Mexico443-312–1446Restaurant Details
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6. Cabaña de Lolita
$ | | MexicanGuanajuato natives and newbies in the know head to this family-run Santa Rosa hideaway for homemade dishes in a country atmosphere. The setting...
Guanajuato natives and newbies in the know head to this family-run Santa Rosa hideaway for homemade dishes in a country atmosphere. The setting is rustic, with simple tile floors, metal folding chairs, and plain tablecloths, but the fresh, home-style chiles rellenos and chicken in mole more than make up for it. House specialties are mixiote de borrego (lamb baked in foil and served in a rich broth) and cecina seca de res (air-dried beef), both served with frijoles, salsas, guacamole, and fresh tortillas. It's an excellent place for breakfast, lunch, or a (very) early dinner en route to shopping at Mayolicas Santa Rosa. A few hundred yards off the highway, along a dirt road, it's about 15 to 20 minutes northeast of La Valenciana, en route to Dolores Hidalgo. Look for small signs announcing "Cabaña de Lolita" and "Puente de Barrilito."
Carretera Guanajuato–Dolores Hidalgo, Km 10.5, at Puente de Barrilito sign, El Tablón, Guanajuato, 36220, Mexico473-102–5136Restaurant Details
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7. Café y Nevería Acrópolis
$ | | CaféThis diner is trimmed with paintings and sketches given to the owner by famous people who've eaten here, including a small acrylic by Rafael...
This diner is trimmed with paintings and sketches given to the owner by famous people who've eaten here, including a small acrylic by Rafael Coronel. Sip a strong Turkish coffee while watching the locals flood in for breakfast. The chilaquiles verdes (fried tortilla strips smothered in tangy green sauce and white cheese) comes with a basket of pastries and bread. Mild enchiladas zacatecanas are filled with cheese, onion, and chili, and topped with cream. Traditional café fare like hamburgers, sandwiches, and fruity shakes is available for lunch.
Mercado González Ortega, Av. Hidalgo at Plazuela Candelario, alongside cathedral, Zacatecas, Zacatecas, 98000, Mexico492-922–1284Restaurant Details
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8. Cenaduría Blas
$ | El Centro | MexicanNothing fancy here, just some of the best traditional Mexican fare in the city since 1940—tacos, enchiladas, gorditas, pozole, guajalotes ...
Nothing fancy here, just some of the best traditional Mexican fare in the city since 1940—tacos, enchiladas, gorditas, pozole, guajalotes (sandwiches made from a hero roll and bathed in mild red sauce), homemade desserts, and wonderful agua de lima (purified water mixed with the juice of a tropical citrus fruit with a flavor all its own). Find a table among the Mexican families in the simply furnished, cavernous space, and enjoy! Open for dinner and late into the night for those sampling the clubs and bars on Cinco de Mayo.
Cinco de Mayo 125, Queretaro, Querétaro, 76000, Mexico442-212–3126Restaurant Details
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9. De Temporada Farm Restaurant
$ | | InternationalThis tiny open-air restaurant looking out onto the fields of La Trinidad's organic produce offers farm-to-table dining, literally. Gnocchi is...
This tiny open-air restaurant looking out onto the fields of La Trinidad's organic produce offers farm-to-table dining, literally. Gnocchi is tasty but too much for a main dish; it's better to share among your party so you can save room for one of the Korean lettuce wraps, a fresh green salad, or a pork loin sandwich. Absolutely not to be missed are homemade ice creams such as vanilla bean or coconut. Go early for best selection; food is prepared fresh daily, and the kitchen usually runs out of some dishes by afternoon's end. The farm is about 10 minutes outside of San Miguel.
Rancho La Trinidad, Camino a San Miguel Viejo 8, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37880, Mexico415-151–0673Restaurant Details
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10. Delicia Mitsu
$ | El Centro | JapaneseA modern but tranquil sound track pervades this small, funky, and nonatmospheric sushi joint, which is just the ticket for travelers weary of...
A modern but tranquil sound track pervades this small, funky, and nonatmospheric sushi joint, which is just the ticket for travelers weary of Mexican food and pricey restaurants that are long on atmosphere but short on yum. For an inexpensive and healthful bento box, choose three, four, or five of the day's salads from the deli case, or have the sushi chef–owner, from Osaka, whip up a spicy tiger or a beautiful rainbow or spider roll. A large table outside in the pedestrian-only street seats larger groups or individuals willing to share their space. Come early for the best selection of made-fresh-daily deli items.
Callejón de Cantarritos 37, off Plazuela San Fernando, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–3881Restaurant Details
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11. Di Vino
$$ | El Centro | ItalianClean, bright, and charming, this Italian restaurant has a privileged location on pedestrian-only Andador Cinco de Mayo, just steps away from...
Clean, bright, and charming, this Italian restaurant has a privileged location on pedestrian-only Andador Cinco de Mayo, just steps away from Plaza de Armas. Customers return again and again for the good pizza, great wine selection, excellent service, and creative and super-tasty entrées in a historic old home converted to three-story restaurant. The Naples-style pizza is served upstairs.
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12. Doña Paca
$ | El Centro | MexicanAt this innocuous looking, traditional, family-run restaurant you'll find some of the best examples of local cuisine. Look for the fish specials...
At this innocuous looking, traditional, family-run restaurant you'll find some of the best examples of local cuisine. Look for the fish specials and the triangular tamale-like corundas with cream sauce, which are also great for breakfast, as are the Spanish omelet and the French toast. There are also several good coffee concoctions.
Hotel Mansión Iturbe, Portal Morelos 59, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–0368Restaurant Details
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13. El Gallo Pitagórico
$$ | El Centro | ItalianHuff and puff your way up the 40-plus steps to this restaurant's threshold for an exceptional view of downtown Guanajuato, as well as for the...
Huff and puff your way up the 40-plus steps to this restaurant's threshold for an exceptional view of downtown Guanajuato, as well as for the mouthwatering house specialty, filetto Claudio (beef fillet with olives, capers, herbs, and garlic). Save room for the velvety tiramisu. Weather permitting, have your aperitif on the terrace, which has an even more dazzling view, best as sunset tints Guanajuato's domes several different shades of gold. Lunch is served, but on the Mexican timetable: starting at 2 pm.
Constancia 10, behind Teatro Juárez, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–9489Restaurant Details
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14. El Mesón de Chucho el Roto
$$ | El Centro | MexicanThis restaurant, named after Querétaro's version of Robin Hood, is on the quiet Plaza de Armas. It's strong on regional dishes like goat-filled...
This restaurant, named after Querétaro's version of Robin Hood, is on the quiet Plaza de Armas. It's strong on regional dishes like goat-filled tacos and shrimp with nopal (cactus) and corundas (a kind of tamale from the neighboring state of Michoacán). Right next door, Restaurant 1810 offers much the same fare.
Calle Pasteur 16, Plaza de Armas, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 76000, Mexico442-212–4295Restaurant Details
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15. El Patio
$ | El Centro | MexicanLocals in the know duck into this low-key restaurant on weekends to avoid annoying itinerant vendors or to grab a spiked cappuccino or glass...
Locals in the know duck into this low-key restaurant on weekends to avoid annoying itinerant vendors or to grab a spiked cappuccino or glass of Mexican wine. Try the whitefish, pink trout, or pechuga de pollo (chicken breast) stuffed with huitlacoche and breaded in Parmesan cheese. For a snack go for a plate of quesadillas with a side order of guacamole. Breakfast is good, too.
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga 19, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–0484Restaurant Details
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16. El Pegaso
$ | El Centro | InternationalThis family-owned restaurant is known for its friendly service and casual atmosphere. It has great breakfast options, including eggs Benedict...
This family-owned restaurant is known for its friendly service and casual atmosphere. It has great breakfast options, including eggs Benedict and waffles, which are available until noon to aid late risers. At lunch and dinner light fare predominates, including salads and sandwiches, but there are full meals as well, such as grilled chicken with lovely steamed veggies, and the popular chiles en nogada (mild chili peppers stuffed with an elaborate ground-meat mixture and topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds). Desserts are all made in-house. Don't miss the new rooftop bar, up several flights of stairs, with exceptional downtown views.
Calle Corregidora 6, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-152–1351Restaurant Details
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17. El Primer Piso
$ | El Centro | EclecticOn warm nights you can watch activities in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga from a tiny balcony table at this second-floor restaurant. The brightly...
On warm nights you can watch activities in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga from a tiny balcony table at this second-floor restaurant. The brightly colored interior is warm and inviting, and the eclectic menu provides a break from typical Pátzcuaro fare: try the pear salad with goat cheese, walnuts, and watercress, or the chicken rolls stuffed with plantains, coconut, and almonds, topped with a mango sauce. For dessert try the mixed-fruit compote on phyllo dough drizzled with caramel and chocolate.
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga 33, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–0122Restaurant Details
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18. El Recoveco
$ | Centro | MexicanThere are 25 steaming plates of traditional Mexican dishes to choose from at this rustic, full-buffet diner. Lunch will likely include Spanish...
There are 25 steaming plates of traditional Mexican dishes to choose from at this rustic, full-buffet diner. Lunch will likely include Spanish rice, beans, pollo en mole (chicken in mole sauce), fresh salads, and aguas frescas (fruit water). Prices are reasonable. Hours are 8:30–12:30 for breakfast and 1:30–7 pm for lunch and early dinner.
Av. Torréon 513, in front of Alameda, Zacatecas, Zacatecas, 98000, Mexico492-924–2013Restaurant Details
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19. El Rinconcito
$ | San Antonio | MexicanThe best bargain in town is also the place for the best home-cooked Mexican food, prepared in the immaculate little kitchen within the converted...
The best bargain in town is also the place for the best home-cooked Mexican food, prepared in the immaculate little kitchen within the converted garage space. Along with tacos and quesadillas, try hamburgers, grilled chicken, full-meal salads, and shrimp wrapped in bacon.
Refugio Norte 7, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–4809Restaurant Details
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20. El Tapatío
$ | El Centro | MexicanOne of the best-kept secrets in Guanajuato is this hole-in-the-wall across from the university whose bargain comida corrida at lunchtime—four...
One of the best-kept secrets in Guanajuato is this hole-in-the-wall across from the university whose bargain comida corrida at lunchtime—four courses for MX$65—is equally popular with students, faculty, and local workers. It starts with delicious fresh-baked bread, then continues with a starter such as crema de verduras (vegetable soup) with green chili, or a chipotle-spiked chicken soup. Tacos and an antojito (appetizer) then a meat will follow, plus dessert. The space is cute, with brick archways, knickknacks, and waiters dressed in black and white.
Lascuráin de Retana 20, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–3291Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No dinner Sun.
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