Let's just say this - if San Miguel de Allende isn't on your to-do list.... ADD IT IMMEDIATELY. This beautiful, bright, hospitable, charming and delicious city shot right up to the top of my list after the last WGC retreat and I cannot wait to get back.
After 5 days in SMA (short for San Miguel de Allende) and countless meals, here's where we landed with our recommendations. Below you'll find all our favorite places to eat and drink! When it comes to where to stay - we stayed at the Rosewood as that is where we hosted the WGC retreat and it was absolute perfection top to bottom. The staff was warm and welcoming, the rooms are stunning, the brunch spread on Sundays is epic and we loved every minute of the hotel! Ok - let's dive into the other goods SMA has to offer...
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COFFEE
Ki'bok Coffee - one of the most recommended places to grab a cup of coffee - it didn't disappoint!
Lavanda Café de Especialidad - hands down my favorite coffee and breakfast spot while we were in town. Absolutely must if you're a coffee snob!
PANIO - another cute bakery / coffee spot!
La Cabra Iluminada - chic coffee and eats!
BREAKFAST + LUNCH
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende - great for Sunday brunch. Absolutely not to be missed
Marsala - about great Sunday brunch option! Not really open for breakfasts on the other days, but Sunday you should absolutely go!
Rustica - bowls, toasts, and other generally healthy breakfast items!
Garambullo - another beautiful option for breakfast or lunch in a cute courtyard.
Cumpanio - super chic restaurant with some european flair!
Chocolates y Churros - I mean, if you want dessert for breakfast, THIS IS IT. Best churros of my life.
Mercado Del Carmen - essentially a food truck park without the trucks!
El Correo - super fun Mexican food right by the town center with greasy tortilla chips just the way I like them!
Jaques - this cute cafe is on my absolute favorite street in all of SMA! The food is delish and healthy, coffee is great and the surround area is not to be missed.
Restaurante Bar MAMA MIA - live music + food in a cute courtyard - sign me up!
DINNER
Ocre - a beautiful rooftop restaurant, great for a quick bite or drink!
Exquistos Tacos "Diana" - an excellent taco pit stop!
Birria Xalisco jardín - if you're a Birria fan, this is for you! Thank. melater!
Tacos San Francisco - late night tacos - always and forever will be a fan!
El Pato Barbacoa y Mixiotes - the best BBQ in SMA!
Fátima 7 Rooftop - another beautiful rooftop patio with incredible food.
Restaurante del Parque - a beautiful outdoor restaurant with traditional Mexican flavors!
Zumo Rooftop Restaurant - suprise - another rooftop! Are you sensing a theme for SMA!
Don Taco Tequila - one can never have enough tacos!
Tostévere - perhaps my favorite dinner - this Tapas style restaurant had the most insane steak tostadas that rocked our world.
The Restaurant - one of our favorite meals of the entire trip! Plus the restaurant is gorgeous and in this cute patio with an open roof. Love the little boutique attached to the restaurant too.
La Única San Miguel de Allende - epic rooftop view and a great place to grab drinks!
Los Milagros - a very lively restaurant right in the heart of the city with live music and BIG plates of food! Poppy thrived here!
Inside Cafe - so technically this is open for breakfast too and the food was fantastic!! Highly recommend the Chilaquiles
Bekeb - best cocktail bar of all times!!
Andy's Taco Cart - last night tacos - HELL YES! Save room one night after dinner for some incredible tacos.
Restaurante Áperi - if you want a real fancy schmancy meal -this is it!
Carnitas Apolo XI - carnitas tacos that you cannot skip!!
TO SEE
Below you'll find a ton of places to browse, shop, see etc. The best part of SMA is that you can wander around the city and pop into any number of shops and just meander all afternoon!
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
La Casa Dragones - best tequila tasting of my life. Absolutely not to be missed!
Fabrica la Aurora - another cool area with tons of artisans in an old mill! If you're on the hunt for some fun pieces of art, this area cannot be missed.
Thank you! Tostevere was perfect. Great atmosphere, drinks and food. We don't usually eat red meat but ordered the sirloin tostada and it was definitely worth It!
I'm so excited for this! We're going next month for a wedding.
Did you fly into Mexico City?
Leon via Mexico City
A beautiful corner of the world! Loved everything about it!! The Rosewood was magical !!
So glad you enjoyed it! My husband and I bought a house and retired there 10 years ago, as did several other friends of ours . We have rented our house for the past two years and returned to Toronto for medical reasons. But we’ll be back San Miguel! It truly is magical and all the restaurants you mentioned … spot on!