I stayed in Colonia
Guadalupe my first few days in San Miguel. The little Bed and Breakfast, owned
by Marcia Dolce (Airbnb) turned out to be not only one of the most economical
and fun Bed and Breakfasts in San Miguel but left me with a lasting love for
the area...especially the artists who live there.
Calzada de La
Luz/Calzada de la Aurora was part of my navigational routine. I had to cross it
every day to get to Centro and most of the time I was asking directions because
I was forever lost.
One thing I
discovered: Getting Lost In A New City Is A Good Thing.
I love to explore so
getting lost was part of the process of discovering new people and places
including some great little restaurants.
On Guadalupe's Eat
Street, you can order just about anything from a 38 peso bowl of Pozole to a
platter of your best prime rib.
Here are some of my
usual stops.
Buen Apetito!
Mexican Comfort Food:
La Pozoleria
Calzada de Luz 51A
12:00 Noon - 9:30 PM
Closed Monday
It was 80 degrees and
sunny. Tell me again that people don't order soup when it's warm? This place
was packed.
I spent 38 pesos for a
bowl green Pozole with pork and have to say it was some of the best I've eaten
in San Miguel. The red Pozole? They were out.
This tiny restaurant
is super clean and cute with nothing but very, very happy customers.
The Pozole came with
an array of condiments - both on top of the soup and on the table to add - and
a small tin of crispy tortillas which I am devoted to when I eat soup.
The open kitchen is a
delight with Dulce and Maria cooking up the magical potions. Yes, this brew has
medicinal qualities. Mexican comfort food for sure.
The Asian connection:
Delica Mitsu
Calzada de la Luz 49
Wednesday-Monday 12-7
Closed Tuesday
What's not to love
about really good food at a great price? It's amazing what really fresh
ingredients create. I've been back twice and selected the Bento - 2 Selections:
45 pesos both times.
The Asian Spinach
Salad with carrot, jicama and Asian Sesame Dressing and the Fresh Spring Roll
with chili sauce were delicious. I haven't had anything this fresh since leaving
Chicago.
The next time, I
devoured the Fried Curried Rice Ball. I'm not really a fan of rice balls but
this one was very lightly curried.
This place is on the
top of my list when I'm eating healthy.
The Diners, Drive Ins
or Dive Find:
Camaronicto
Hidalgo and Calzada de Luz
The kitchen? A taco
cart parked to the front of the room. So who ever thought that this little dive
would be at the top of your list of places to go for a shrimp in SMA?
Ridiculously long lines on Sunday.
The fun food on the
menu: this ball glass of beer surrounded with mini shrimp.
Consistently Great
Food ... and even better specials:
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Hansen's
Calzada de La Aurora 12
100 peso weekend
specials are a great buy. Unquestionably one of the best pieces of beef I’ve
had since I've been in San Miguel. Delicious Caprese salad and don't forget the
finisher: the chocolate pie. 2 for 1Margaritas after 5 PM. Really strong
Margaritas.
Yep - the package is
pretty perfect.
A Casual Breakfast in
the Garden:
Casa de Carly’s Café Yénatu
Calzada de la Aurora 48
8:30 AM - Noon
Closed Wednesday
If you're not in a
hurry and don't mind the mañana service, this restaurant, which is part of the
Bed and Breakfast with the beautiful gardens, has French toast made from
Bolillos served with a fruit compote salsa topping and a variety of Eggs
Benedict alternatives.
Sit outside in the
garden. You may have to remind the waiter to refill your coffee but it's worth
the views.
Sweet Treats:
Panaderia San Sebastian
Calzada De La Aurora 24
Some say that their
Empanadas are the best in San Miguel. I like them because they are thin and not
over-stuffed.
The powdered sugar and
chocolate galletas go down painlessly with a large glass of ice cold milk.
I could develop a
severe addiction to this place.
Between Inspirations:
Fabrica Aurora
Calzada de la Aurora SN
From a restaurant up
front to the casual center courtyard, there are several places in the Fabrica
complex to grab lunch.
It's my favorite place
to go when I need a shot of inspiration.
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