Guidebook for San Miguel de Allende
Food Scene
The Restaurant
16 Diez de Sollano y DávalosThursday is Burger Night !
La Parada
94 RecreoGreat Peruvian Sea Food
Great Sea Food!
Mexico's Pacific Coast Style from Zihuatanejo, Gro.
Ask for the Marlin Carpaccio.
34 locals recommend
La Sirena Gorda
8 UmaránGreat Sea Food!
Mexico's Pacific Coast Style from Zihuatanejo, Gro.
Ask for the Marlin Carpaccio.
Cumpanio
29 CorreoBest baguettes in town !
Try the Lemon Pie.
Chamonix
17 Diez de Sollano y DávalosCozy French Bistrot
American Soil. In case you miss it!
Restaurant & Bar. Great Food & Music!
66 locals recommend
Hank's San Miguel de Allende
12 HidalgoAmerican Soil. In case you miss it!
Restaurant & Bar. Great Food & Music!
Los Milagros
17 ReloxVIVA MEXICO !!
Try the Arachera Tacos or the Molcajete!
Best Authentic Mexican Tacos in Town !!
The real deal !! This is no Taco Bell.
Only the locals know the place.
6 locals recommend
Taquería Brasilia
Best Authentic Mexican Tacos in Town !!
The real deal !! This is no Taco Bell.
Only the locals know the place.
Áperi
101 QuebradaWell known chef Matteo Salas
Trendy Vanguard Cuisine.
El Pegaso
6 CorregidoraA San Miguel Favorite!
Nice Terrace.
Restaurante-Bar La Grotta
14 JesúsItaliano !!
Great Pizza.
Zenteno Café
136 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasBest Coffee in Town !!
La Fondita
18 CodoMexican Home Cooking !
Café De La Parroquia
11 JesúsTry Los Chilaquiles. Hot!
Cafe Rama
#7 Nemesio DiezA few yards from The Rosewood Hotel.
Trendy Place.
Dôce 18 Concept House
18 ReloxFashionable Modern Commercial Venue and Food Court.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Music. Nice People.
A few steps from Jardín.
Have a few drinks before the nightclub.
My favorite !
135 locals recommend
La Azotea
6 UmaránGreat Music. Nice People.
A few steps from Jardín.
Have a few drinks before the nightclub.
My favorite !
La Chula
10 UmaránGO CUBAN !!
you gotta dance !!!
Oldies but Goodies.
You'd better be way over 21 !!
16 locals recommend
Vc & Friends San Miguel de Allende
83 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasOldies but Goodies.
You'd better be way over 21 !!
Limerick Pub
24 Umaránrough & tough American Style.
Bar la Cucaracha
22 Zacaterosrough & tough Mexican Style.
Sightseeing
Our Tour Eiffel !
La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the current parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and the emblem of the town. It has a Neo-gothic façade with two tall towers that can be seen from most parts of town. It is one of the most photographed churches in Mexico.The church was built in the 17th century with a traditional Mexican façade.
The current Gothic façade was constructed in 1880 by Zeferino Gutierrez, who was an indigenous bricklayer and self-taught architect. It is said Gutierrez's inspiration came from postcards and lithographs of Gothic churches in Europe.
295 locals recommend
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
S/N PrincipalOur Tour Eiffel !
La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the current parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and the emblem of the town. It has a Neo-gothic façade with two tall towers that can be seen from most parts of town. It is one of the most photographed churches in Mexico.The church was built in the 17th century with a traditional Mexican façade.
The current Gothic façade was constructed in 1880 by Zeferino Gutierrez, who was an indigenous bricklayer and self-taught architect. It is said Gutierrez's inspiration came from postcards and lithographs of Gothic churches in Europe.
El Mirador
92 Salida Real a QuerétaroPanoramic view of San Miguel
The Sanctuary of Atotonilco (Spanish: Santuario de Atotonilco [atotoˈnilko]) is a church complex and a World Heritage Site, designated along with nearby San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The main feature of the complex is the rich Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main nave and chapels. This was chiefly the work of Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre over a period of thirty years. The mural work has led the complex to be dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of Mexico."
65 locals recommend
Sanctuary of Atotonilco
31 Calle PrincipalThe Sanctuary of Atotonilco (Spanish: Santuario de Atotonilco [atotoˈnilko]) is a church complex and a World Heritage Site, designated along with nearby San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The main feature of the complex is the rich Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main nave and chapels. This was chiefly the work of Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre over a period of thirty years. The mural work has led the complex to be dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of Mexico."
Prehispanic settlement.
Cañada de la Virgen is an Otomi archaeological site that has been recently excavated. Located in the state of Guanajuato, the site was first discovered 1998 and the official excavation began in 2002 Public access was first allowed in 2011. However, unlike its famous counterparts such as Chichen-Itzá, access is strictly controlled due to it sitting on private property; presumably the largest ex–hacienda in Mexico.
112 locals recommend
Cañada de la Virgen
Prehispanic settlement.
Cañada de la Virgen is an Otomi archaeological site that has been recently excavated. Located in the state of Guanajuato, the site was first discovered 1998 and the official excavation began in 2002 Public access was first allowed in 2011. However, unlike its famous counterparts such as Chichen-Itzá, access is strictly controlled due to it sitting on private property; presumably the largest ex–hacienda in Mexico.
Parks & Nature
Juárez Park
75 Cañadita de los AguacatesPeace & Quiet a few blocks from Main Square.
Located a few minutes from the historical town of San Miguel de Allende, El Charco del Ingenio is a Botanical Garden and outstanding Nature Preserve. It also displays a vast botanical collection of cacti and other Mexican plants, many of which are rare, threatened or in danger of extinction.
El Charco is also a unique place for strolling, jogging, hiking, meditating or simply enjoying Nature.
A MUST !
289 locals recommend
Charco Del Ingenio
S/N PalomaLocated a few minutes from the historical town of San Miguel de Allende, El Charco del Ingenio is a Botanical Garden and outstanding Nature Preserve. It also displays a vast botanical collection of cacti and other Mexican plants, many of which are rare, threatened or in danger of extinction.
El Charco is also a unique place for strolling, jogging, hiking, meditating or simply enjoying Nature.
A MUST !
Arts & Culture
The Lifelong Learning Program at the Centro Cultural / Instituto Allende provides San Miguel de Allende residents and visitors with the opportunity of taking courses designed for self-enrichment, intellectual stimulation, and fun. Courses are designed for adult learners by skilled instructors. All program staff and instructors are volunteers in order to keep tuition as low as possible.
There are three terms a year: January – March, July, and October – December. There are two to seven two-hour classes per course. For schedules and fees, which include social hour snacks after each class, please see course descriptions below. The program is an excellent way to meet interesting new people and to
112 locals recommend
Instituto Allende
20 Ancha de San AntonioThe Lifelong Learning Program at the Centro Cultural / Instituto Allende provides San Miguel de Allende residents and visitors with the opportunity of taking courses designed for self-enrichment, intellectual stimulation, and fun. Courses are designed for adult learners by skilled instructors. All program staff and instructors are volunteers in order to keep tuition as low as possible.
There are three terms a year: January – March, July, and October – December. There are two to seven two-hour classes per course. For schedules and fees, which include social hour snacks after each class, please see course descriptions below. The program is an excellent way to meet interesting new people and to
This place is very special. Only two blocks from the busy Jardín, it's an oasis of peace and quiet is this noisy town. And it is truly beautiful. You can find art schools and cultural centers in towns and cities all over the world. But not all of them are themselves works of art.
The building was originally constructed in 1755-65 as the cloister area of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception (Las Monjas) The convent was founded by María Josefa Lina de la Canal y Hervás, daughter of one of the most famous of all great San Miguel families, the Canal Family. Their town home now houses the Banamex, right on the Jardín, and their country estate became the Instituto Allende.
52 locals recommend
Bellas Artes
75 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias This place is very special. Only two blocks from the busy Jardín, it's an oasis of peace and quiet is this noisy town. And it is truly beautiful. You can find art schools and cultural centers in towns and cities all over the world. But not all of them are themselves works of art.
The building was originally constructed in 1755-65 as the cloister area of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception (Las Monjas) The convent was founded by María Josefa Lina de la Canal y Hervás, daughter of one of the most famous of all great San Miguel families, the Canal Family. Their town home now houses the Banamex, right on the Jardín, and their country estate became the Instituto Allende.
Originally designed as an opera house, the Teatro Angela Peralta was inaugurated in1873 with a performance by Mexico ’s most famous soprano of the day: Angela Peralta, “The Mexican Nightingale”. Over 130 years later it is an elegant venue for national and international artists who perform in such varied events as the International Guitar Festival, Jazz Festival or Chamber Music Festival.
90 locals recommend
Teatro Angela Peralta
82 MesonesOriginally designed as an opera house, the Teatro Angela Peralta was inaugurated in1873 with a performance by Mexico ’s most famous soprano of the day: Angela Peralta, “The Mexican Nightingale”. Over 130 years later it is an elegant venue for national and international artists who perform in such varied events as the International Guitar Festival, Jazz Festival or Chamber Music Festival.
Shopping
Numerous Art Galleries, Home Decor & Furniture Stores.
Coffee Shop & Restaurants.
Definitely a Must!
La Aurora
La AuroraNumerous Art Galleries, Home Decor & Furniture Stores.
Coffee Shop & Restaurants.
Definitely a Must!
Supermarket Grocery Store +
Liverpool Retail Store +
US Consular Agency +
Movie Theatres +
McDonald's +
Office Depot +
Banks
35 locals recommend
La Luciérnaga
Supermarket Grocery Store +
Liverpool Retail Store +
US Consular Agency +
Movie Theatres +
McDonald's +
Office Depot +
Banks
Home Decor at it's finest!
Carefully selected Mexican arts & crafts plus antiques.
Marquesa de Mancera
3 Cuna de AllendeHome Decor at it's finest!
Carefully selected Mexican arts & crafts plus antiques.
Essentials
Great Store!
Highly recommended.
In Mesones St. At the back of San Francisco Church.
24 locals recommend
Bonanza
43 MesonesGreat Store!
Highly recommended.
In Mesones St. At the back of San Francisco Church.
Lavanderia Franco
Lavandería el Conde
La Conexion has been delivering your mail and packages from the United States and Mexico for 25 years.
La Conexion provides two basic services:
-Private Mailbox service from and to USA and Mexico.
-Freight forwarder specializing in processing consumer goods (for personal use) between Mexico and the United States.
La Conexión
3 AldamaLa Conexion has been delivering your mail and packages from the United States and Mexico for 25 years.
La Conexion provides two basic services:
-Private Mailbox service from and to USA and Mexico.
-Freight forwarder specializing in processing consumer goods (for personal use) between Mexico and the United States.
Centro de Envío FedEx
148 CanalDHL Express ServicePoint
13 Recreo