Guidebook for San Miguel de Allende
Food Scene
Fantastic Peruvian food with really nice decor and a great selection of pisco-inspired cocktails. All of their ceviche is great, but I highly recommend the Tacu Tacu, either veggie or Power versions.
110 locals recommend
La Parada
94 RecreoFantastic Peruvian food with really nice decor and a great selection of pisco-inspired cocktails. All of their ceviche is great, but I highly recommend the Tacu Tacu, either veggie or Power versions.
It has a great selection of mezcal-based drinks and very tasty tapas-style food.
32 locals recommend
La Mezcalería
47 CorreoIt has a great selection of mezcal-based drinks and very tasty tapas-style food.
El correo
21-23 CorreoNice and casual restaurant with great margaritas.
El Cafe de la Mancha
5b Julián CarrilloNice place to relax with some coffee, also serves food.
Casa de Café
31 HospicioCoffee and pastries
Great eggs benedict as well as many other choices for breakfast/lunch
102 locals recommend
Lavanda Café
48 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasGreat eggs benedict as well as many other choices for breakfast/lunch
Elegant restaurant on the pricier side, but everything is good here.
116 locals recommend
The Restaurant
16 Diez de Sollano y DávalosElegant restaurant on the pricier side, but everything is good here.
This is a spectacular place as it is on top of the (somewhat) newly developed Rosewood Hotel. The hotel itself is gorgeous and you can walk around a lot of their grounds, while the rooftop tapas and bar have really good food and extraordinary panaramic views of the city.
On Sundays, the hotel's buffet brunch is one of my favorite meals in the entire city and you are spoiled for choice.
59 locals recommend
Luna Tapas Bar
11 Nemesio DiezThis is a spectacular place as it is on top of the (somewhat) newly developed Rosewood Hotel. The hotel itself is gorgeous and you can walk around a lot of their grounds, while the rooftop tapas and bar have really good food and extraordinary panaramic views of the city.
On Sundays, the hotel's buffet brunch is one of my favorite meals in the entire city and you are spoiled for choice.
Sightseeing
Huge cathedral in the focal point of town, it is the most recognizable part of the city. You can go in to see inside, and there are often weddings and events taking place.
295 locals recommend
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
S/N PrincipalHuge cathedral in the focal point of town, it is the most recognizable part of the city. You can go in to see inside, and there are often weddings and events taking place.
El Mirador
92 Salida Real a QuerétaroPopular mountainside area to see beautiful views over the city.
Parks & Nature
Biggest park in the city, it is a fun place to people watch and walk around. Part of the year there is a plant/flower market, another time they are selling pottery on the basketball courts. You never quite know what you'll see there!
208 locals recommend
Juárez Park
75 Cañadita de los AguacatesBiggest park in the city, it is a fun place to people watch and walk around. Part of the year there is a plant/flower market, another time they are selling pottery on the basketball courts. You never quite know what you'll see there!
Very quiet park, great place to relax in the sun or shade and read a book. Close to where my parents stay, this is one of my favorite places to get out of the hustle of the city.
Parque Guadiana
12 PotrancaVery quiet park, great place to relax in the sun or shade and read a book. Close to where my parents stay, this is one of my favorite places to get out of the hustle of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
These are natural hot springs that have been formed into several pool areas and a grotto with mini-waterfalls. It is a great place to get a little bit outside of the city and enjoy some relaxation in the sun. They also serve food and drink here.
133 locals recommend
La Gruta Spa
km 10 A Dolores HidalgoThese are natural hot springs that have been formed into several pool areas and a grotto with mini-waterfalls. It is a great place to get a little bit outside of the city and enjoy some relaxation in the sun. They also serve food and drink here.
Arts & Culture
Art exhibits, classes & studios in a converted 18th-century convent with a courtyard & cafe
76 locals recommend
Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante
75 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasArt exhibits, classes & studios in a converted 18th-century convent with a courtyard & cafe
A beautiful building with a big interior courtyard, it often has art on display and sometimes has a market inside. There is also a restaurant attached that has live music occasionally. It is popular for weddings, as it has a great view to the parroquia.
112 locals recommend
Instituto Allende
20 Ancha de San AntonioA beautiful building with a big interior courtyard, it often has art on display and sometimes has a market inside. There is also a restaurant attached that has live music occasionally. It is popular for weddings, as it has a great view to the parroquia.
Essentials
This is the biggest grocery store, you can find practically everything you could want here (even ATVs!). If you are looking to do a big shopping run, this is the place.
76 locals recommend
La Comer
2 Libramiento José Manuel ZavalaThis is the biggest grocery store, you can find practically everything you could want here (even ATVs!). If you are looking to do a big shopping run, this is the place.
Larger than the small tiendas that you can find all around, this is a good place to go if you don't want to venture all the way out to La Comer.
24 locals recommend
Bonanza
43 MesonesLarger than the small tiendas that you can find all around, this is a good place to go if you don't want to venture all the way out to La Comer.
This is my gym of choice, it's on the smaller side but I find all of the machines I need and the staff is very helpful and dedicated to their business. Rates are very reasonable, especially if you sign up for weekly or monthly discounts.
Lobo's Gym
14 PotreroThis is my gym of choice, it's on the smaller side but I find all of the machines I need and the staff is very helpful and dedicated to their business. Rates are very reasonable, especially if you sign up for weekly or monthly discounts.
Everything Else
Recreo 9
9 RecreoPaid Parking