Lisa's Guidebook to San Miguel de Allende
Food Scene
San Miguel is known for great food. Most of these recommendations are located on the Ancha, just down from the condos. That's why this area is called restaurant row!
This is one of the top restaurants in town. Higher price range. Burger night is on Thursdays - including great quinoa and portabello burger options for vegetarians.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Restaurant
16 Diez de Sollano y DávalosThis is one of the top restaurants in town. Higher price range. Burger night is on Thursdays - including great quinoa and portabello burger options for vegetarians.
They have something for everyone at Hecho. Great nachos and salads. Lots of side dishes to accompany your dinner. Full bar.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hecho En Mexico Restaurant
8 Ancha de San AntonioThey have something for everyone at Hecho. Great nachos and salads. Lots of side dishes to accompany your dinner. Full bar.
Great pad thai and Asian fusion, when you need something besides Mexican food. Unique cocktails and fresh ingredients.
COVID Update - Nice outside dining area.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oko Noodle Bar
Great pad thai and Asian fusion, when you need something besides Mexican food. Unique cocktails and fresh ingredients.
COVID Update - Nice outside dining area.
My favorite! Located on the Ancha, easy walking distance from the condo. Great Baba ghanoush, hummus, falafels, and all the good stuff.
TURK Mediterranean Street Food
16 Salida a CelayaMy favorite! Located on the Ancha, easy walking distance from the condo. Great Baba ghanoush, hummus, falafels, and all the good stuff.
Bakery goods to die for, even a few gluten free. Located on the Ancha, easy walking distance from the condo.
COVID Update - You can pick up and take bakery items to go. No outdoor seating available.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panio
67-69 Salida a CelayaBakery goods to die for, even a few gluten free. Located on the Ancha, easy walking distance from the condo.
COVID Update - You can pick up and take bakery items to go. No outdoor seating available.
Great organic and imported goods store. Also, restaurant and coffee shop. Located across from the convention center, easy walking distance from the condo.
COVID Update - Nice outside dining area.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luna de Queso
10 Josefina OrozcoGreat organic and imported goods store. Also, restaurant and coffee shop. Located across from the convention center, easy walking distance from the condo.
COVID Update - Nice outside dining area.
NOTE The address listed here is not correct - Don Lupe has moved out of town.
Best TexMex style Mexican food in town. Open Mic Mondays and Live music most nights.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don Lupe Grill
6 A La LomaNOTE The address listed here is not correct - Don Lupe has moved out of town.
Best TexMex style Mexican food in town. Open Mic Mondays and Live music most nights.
Mexican American comfort food. Drowned burritos and potatoes are wonderful. Nighly specials.
COVID Update - Nice, large outside dining area.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Frontera Restaurant
28 Refugio SurMexican American comfort food. Drowned burritos and potatoes are wonderful. Nighly specials.
COVID Update - Nice, large outside dining area.
Breakfast and lunch fare. Smoothies and lots of veggie-friendly options. Easy walking distance from the condos.
COVID Update - Nice, large outside dining area.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rustica
34 Salida a CelayaBreakfast and lunch fare. Smoothies and lots of veggie-friendly options. Easy walking distance from the condos.
COVID Update - Nice, large outside dining area.
Great little bar restaurant, especially if you are seeing a show at the Anglea Peralta theater just up the road. Guacamole with fresh spiralina is a must!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don Taco Tequila
83 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasGreat little bar restaurant, especially if you are seeing a show at the Anglea Peralta theater just up the road. Guacamole with fresh spiralina is a must!
Entertainment & Activities
Don't miss San Miguel's hot springs! This is my favorite, but La Gruta is also wonderful. Go during the week for quiet time.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escondido Place
KM 10 San Miguel de Allende - Dolores HidalgoDon't miss San Miguel's hot springs! This is my favorite, but La Gruta is also wonderful. Go during the week for quiet time.
Yoga basics, vinyasa, and hot yoga classes by certified teachers. There is also a full spa with massage and body treatments at affordable rates. Small juice and smoothie bar for drinks after class or treatment. You can walk from the condo - it's located just off Stirling Dickinson.
Update for COVID - Esencia has an outside rooftop where all classes are being held.
Esencia Yoga Spa
13 PotreroYoga basics, vinyasa, and hot yoga classes by certified teachers. There is also a full spa with massage and body treatments at affordable rates. Small juice and smoothie bar for drinks after class or treatment. You can walk from the condo - it's located just off Stirling Dickinson.
Update for COVID - Esencia has an outside rooftop where all classes are being held.
Nice US-style mall, which includes Liverpool department store, Soriana grocery store, Office Max, Nail Lounge for manis and pedis, and many smaller stores and restaurants. Nice place to sit and people watch over tea or coffee.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza La Luciernaga
165 Lib. José Manuel ZavalaNice US-style mall, which includes Liverpool department store, Soriana grocery store, Office Max, Nail Lounge for manis and pedis, and many smaller stores and restaurants. Nice place to sit and people watch over tea or coffee.
Essentials
Food, medicine, toiletries, ATMs, all of the basics!
This is the largest, best supermarket in town. There are also a bunch of bank ATMs to choose from here.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Comer
2 Libramiento José Manuel ZavalaThis is the largest, best supermarket in town. There are also a bunch of bank ATMs to choose from here.
This is our local and organic marketplace. Several vendors sell organic vegetables and fruit, local and gourmet cheeses, fresh bread and bakery products, prepared foods and snacks, exotic mushrooms, herbs and flowers, natural health care products, frozen yogurt and more. Upstairs are several small restaurants and juice/smoothie/coffee and tea stalls. Saturday mornings is the Farmer's Market with many other vendors and food options, outside of the mercado.
It's a must see and not far from the condo, located on the Ancha.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Sano
#123 Ancha de San AntonioThis is our local and organic marketplace. Several vendors sell organic vegetables and fruit, local and gourmet cheeses, fresh bread and bakery products, prepared foods and snacks, exotic mushrooms, herbs and flowers, natural health care products, frozen yogurt and more. Upstairs are several small restaurants and juice/smoothie/coffee and tea stalls. Saturday mornings is the Farmer's Market with many other vendors and food options, outside of the mercado.
It's a must see and not far from the condo, located on the Ancha.
New to San Miguel in 2021, this is an upscale grocery store with cafe dining and nice prepared foods to go. Must try the gelato! There is also an on-site ATM.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Market San Miguel de Allende
82 Salida a CelayaNew to San Miguel in 2021, this is an upscale grocery store with cafe dining and nice prepared foods to go. Must try the gelato! There is also an on-site ATM.
Dr. Jorge Camacho
Great local dentist with perfect English.
Parks & Nature
Desert botanical gardens with hiking opportunities and a great little cafe.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charco Del Ingenio
S/N PalomaDesert botanical gardens with hiking opportunities and a great little cafe.
Sightseeing
The Parroquia is located on the iconic central square or jardin. Sit in a cafe and drink coffee or beer and watch the crowds go by....the mariachis come out in the evening for added entertainment.
295 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
S/N PrincipalThe Parroquia is located on the iconic central square or jardin. Sit in a cafe and drink coffee or beer and watch the crowds go by....the mariachis come out in the evening for added entertainment.
The art center of San Miguel with galleries, studios, restaurants and great coffee.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fabrica La Aurora
S/N Calz de La AuroraThe art center of San Miguel with galleries, studios, restaurants and great coffee.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Wear comfortable walking shoes
San Miguel is a great place to explore on foot. Just wear comfy shoes, and don't even think about heels, ladies.