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| Salad from Chef Marko Antoine Cruz Sanchez at Nómada cocina de interpretación |
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| Mercado Centro |
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| William Mervin Villareal |
Mercado Centro is the brainchild of William Mervin Villareal and his partner Paco Rosendo who joined 27 establishments, all selected to be there. There are currently 43 vendors on the waiting list to get in. There is little overlap in offerings. The food and drink mix is inspiring.
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| Wilson from Cent'anni |
In the past 8 days, I’ve eaten at Mercado Centro seven times
and every dish was outstanding. Today I had the small size Margarita Pizza that Wilson handmade at Centa’nni; a delicious lunch
for only 75 pesos. I’m certain that Wilson will be one of your favorite personal
cooks in the market. There are many of them and they are all listed as staff
below so you can call them by name.
I’m particularly impressed with the
fact that every vendor uses high-quality ingredients. Yes, you can taste the
difference.
The demographics of tourists in SMA have changed in the past two years. For those whose priority is good food and drink, they can now find it all under one roof.
The demographics of tourists in SMA have changed in the past two years. For those whose priority is good food and drink, they can now find it all under one roof.
Want a taste of SMA from
Allende Beer to great Mezcal or food that’s good for the soul? 87% of these
vendors have roots in San Miguel de Allende.
Photo: Roberto Lopez
There to cut the ribbon on
opening night with William (Billy) Mervin Villareal and Paco Rosendo was the
Secretary of Tourism for Guanajuato, Fernando Olivera Rocha and San Miguel de
Allende’s Mayor, Ricardo Villarreal Garcia.
Having planned over 100 gastronomic events, both artistic and cultural, in the state of Guanajuato in 2015, the Secretary of Tourism, Fernando Olivera Rocha, has done much to promote San Miguel de Allende as a place to eat. It was obvious in his speech that Mercado Centro is one of the gems in Guanajuato’s culinary crown.
Opening night, three people told me that Mercado Centro reminded them of a mini Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid. Certainly the name is no coincidence.
Having planned over 100 gastronomic events, both artistic and cultural, in the state of Guanajuato in 2015, the Secretary of Tourism, Fernando Olivera Rocha, has done much to promote San Miguel de Allende as a place to eat. It was obvious in his speech that Mercado Centro is one of the gems in Guanajuato’s culinary crown.
Opening night, three people told me that Mercado Centro reminded them of a mini Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid. Certainly the name is no coincidence.
Of all the people I spoke
with this past week, every one of them is as excited by this game changer in
the SMA food scene as I am. The market is beautiful… especially the floor
design.
Mercado Centro is a work in progress...
You’ll notice the arches went up this past week to give it the appearance of an old railway station, along with the installation of a new ventilation system.
Also in progress are the culinary events and pop up dinners that will take place on the roof.
A few other things you may not know:
Mercado Centro is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM; closed on Tuesday.
Mercado Centro is a work in progress...
You’ll notice the arches went up this past week to give it the appearance of an old railway station, along with the installation of a new ventilation system.
Also in progress are the culinary events and pop up dinners that will take place on the roof.
A few other things you may not know:
Mercado Centro is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM; closed on Tuesday.
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| Fernanda Nieto |
Mercado Centro is dog friendly.
Smoking is not allowed in the market; smoking is allowed on the roof.
Coming soon: A delivery service so you can enjoy all the great food from the market at home… although I think half the experience is being there.
The market will be wired for internet in the coming weeks.
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| Chef Marko Antoine Cruz Sanchez and sous-chef Pablo Nicacio |
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| Chef Sofia Antillon |
Mercado Centro is a great place to take the
family, do your daily shopping, or meet friends for an enjoyable comida or
happy hour.
Me? I'm just trying to figure out how to move in. Stay tuned.
Buen Apetito!
Me? I'm just trying to figure out how to move in. Stay tuned.
Buen Apetito!
Mercado Centro brings together some of SMA’s most loved names in food and drink…
Right side/ back to forward:
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| Los Meatballs |
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| Porchetta |
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| Cerveceria Allende |
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| Centli |
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| Aphrodite |
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| Beso a pau |
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| La Santisima Trinidad |
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| Las Guchitas |
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| Verduras Alex; Alex Ochoa |
Los Meatballs
Meatballs
Owners: Anders Litzen and Kajsa Akerblom, owners of Tapas sma and owner-operator at 2 Suecos Catering and Jason and Rich Wellner.
Staff: Danny and Francisco (AM)
Porchetta
Gourmet hamburgers
Owner: Chef Marko Antoine Cruz Sanchez of Nómada cocina de interpretación
Staff:Humberto
Recommend: Porchetta Burger on a Potato Bun $100 pesos
Cerveceria Allende
Owner: Rodrigo Moncada
Staff: Ana Karen
Four Beers: Agave Lager, Golden Ale, IPA, Brown Ale
Centli
Gorditas, Huaraches, Quesadillas, Sopes and other Mexican dishes ( think corn)
Owners: Manny Flores and Francisco Tello de Meneses
Staff: Norma
Recommended: Huarache de Arrachera
Aphrodite
Gyro and Dumplings
Owners: Chef Gabriel Ordonez and David Ortiz of 58
Staff: Jacobo
Beso a pau
Dressings, Oils and Sauces
Owner: Jesus Berrospe Arreola
Staff: Carmen
Las Guchitas
Salads and Empanadas
Owner: Erik Gallardo
Staff: Edgar
Recommend: Berza Salad (Kale) Queso cabra y jengibre caramelizado
La Santisima Trinidad
Lavender products, local wines and olive oils
Owner: Erik Gallardo
Staff: Carolina
Verduras Alex
Vegetables and Fruits
Owner: Alex Ochoa
Vegetables and Fruits
Owner: Alex Ochoa
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| Panio by Cumpanio |
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| The Bakery and The Juice Bar |
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| Soul Kitchen |
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| Guaname |
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| Vino and Comino |
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| Agua Mala |
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| Chiquita |
Left Side/front to back:
Panio by Cumpanio
Bakery, Coffee, Desserts, Sandwiches, Quiche
Owner: Cumpanio Group
Chef Enrique Farjeat with Manager Alfredo Mejia
Gelatieri Ice Cream Factory
Owner Alvero Zavala
Manager: Fernanda Nieto ( who is also Manager of Mercado Centro)
Staff: Marivel
The Bakery
Bakery items and Crepes
Owner: Cinthya Corazon
Chef Manager: Alejandro Balbontin Olmos
Recommend: Cheesecake
The Juice Bar
Fresh squeezed juice and Smoothies
Owner: Cinthya Corazon
Chef Manager: Alejandro Balbontin Olmos
Soul Kitchen
Southern home cooking, soul food and take out
Owner: Sunday Marie Witte
Staff: Marilee, Ariel and Kyle
Recommend: Chicken Pot Pies
Guaname (San Felipe)
Vacuum Packed Meats, Liqueurs and Dulces
Owned: Lic Jamie Silos Barrera
Staff: Ruby and Clarivel
Recommend: Rompope (Mexican eggnog)
Vino and Comino
Soups, Sandwiches, Mezcal and Wines by the glass
Staff: Marilee, Ariel and Kyle
Recommend: Chicken Pot Pies
Guaname (San Felipe)
Vacuum Packed Meats, Liqueurs and Dulces
Owned: Lic Jamie Silos Barrera
Staff: Ruby and Clarivel
Recommend: Rompope (Mexican eggnog)
Vino and Comino
Soups, Sandwiches, Mezcal and Wines by the glass
Owner: Jorge Alarcon L of Carnevino, Chef
Julian Garcia and Aana Goded.
Recommend: Taittinger champagne by the glass, $150 pesos
Staff: Claudia
Agua mala
Seafood Dishes
Owner: Alonso Barragan
Staff: Monica
Alonso has been in SMA for 6 years and is originally from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Recommend: Yellow fin tuna special every Friday and Saturday (from Ensenada)
Chiquita
Gourmet sandwiches
Owners: Daniel Guevara, Jose Luis Velasco and Magdalena Morales
Staff: Magdalena's son Gerardo Rodriquez (weekends), Karen
Barra San Miguel
Bar
Owner: Javier Moreno Perez (Queretaro)
Staff: Ricardo
Recommend: Taittinger champagne by the glass, $150 pesos
Staff: Claudia
Agua mala
Seafood Dishes
Owner: Alonso Barragan
Staff: Monica
Alonso has been in SMA for 6 years and is originally from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Recommend: Yellow fin tuna special every Friday and Saturday (from Ensenada)
Chiquita
Gourmet sandwiches
Owners: Daniel Guevara, Jose Luis Velasco and Magdalena Morales
Staff: Magdalena's son Gerardo Rodriquez (weekends), Karen
Barra San Miguel
Bar
Owner: Javier Moreno Perez (Queretaro)
Staff: Ricardo
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| Chef Marko Antoine Cruz Sanchez, Chef Sofia Antillon and Leon |
Fine Dining Restaurant
Chef Marko Antoine Cruz Sanchez and Chef Sofia Antillon
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day but Tuesday
Recommend: Tasting Menu on Wednesday
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| Cent'anni |
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| Queseria de mi sin ti |
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| Davanza Natural International Sausages |
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| Kakaw |
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| Juan Carlos of Floreria Rosy |
Red box (opening 2 weeks)
Antojitos
Cent’anni
Italian and Pizzas
Owners: Eduardo Lopez Guerrero and Antonio Marron
Staff: Wilson and Andrea
Queseria de mi sin ti
Cheese and Charcuterie
Owner: Paola Vazquez Rosendo
Staff: Juanis
Recommend: Cheese and Charcuterie plate with glass of Rose
Davanza Natural International Sausages
Sausages and Crabcakes
Owner: Anthony D'Avanza
Staff: Ivan
Kakaw
Churerria and handmade drinking chocolate
Owner: Jesus Berrospe Arreola and Rodolfo Renteria
Staff: Juana and Reis
Floreria Rosy
Owner: Rafael Rosas Campillo
Staff: Juan Carlos (Rafael’s son)
Globo San Miguel
Owner: Jay Kimball
Staff: Salvador
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