San Miguel de Allende: Food’s We Can’t Live Without

                                                               Sea Urchin Ceviche@Artio

Over the course of the past 5 years, we’ve eaten at just about every restaurant in SMA. One thing we know: it takes a long time to find your favorite foods.

So what are some of our favorites; the food worth coming to SMA for just to eat? After a lot of deliberation, we narrowed it down to just three in each category; there could have been at least a dozen.

We don’t have to tell you why we love these dishes; you’ve been reading about them for the past few months. Instead, we’ll just dish you up a visual and make you crazy hungry. 

Buen Apetito! 

APPETIZERS:  

Bao Bun@ Atrio

Atrio

Cuna de Allende #3
Daily 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Chef Arturo Sandoval

Tempura Green Beans and STIX @The Bar at the R

The Bar at the R 

Sollano #16
Hours: After 6:00 PM. Closed Monday
Chef: Donnie Masterton

Stone Crab@Marsala Cocina con Acentos (Sundays only)

Marsala cocina con acentos
Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias #48
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday: 1 PM - 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Dog Friendly
Chef: Marcela Bolano

BAKERY:

Maula Bread@Panio

Panio Atelier du Pain
Salida a Celaya 69
Daily: 8 AM - 10 PM

Almond Crossiant@Buonforno 

Buonforno
Stirling Dickinson 33
Daily 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM except Sunday closed

Canelés@ Marulier

Marulier

Lib. José Manuel Zavala 165
Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed Monday

BREAKFAST: 

Sincronizada@Nicasio Comedor Mexicano
A tortilla based sandwich with refried beans and Chicharron prensado covered with cheese, jalapenos, avocado and an egg.

Nicasio comedor mexicano 
Hidalgo 28
Sunday 9AM–5PM
Monday - Saturday 9AM–7:30PM except Tuesday closed
Chefs: Pablo Nicacio and Hugo Tepichin

Eggs Benedict@Querencia

With toasted Hoja Santa leaf and pesto

Querencia
Julian Carrillo #4B
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday
Chef Esmeralda Brinn Bolanos

Eggs and Waffles@Marsala Cocina con Acentos

Marsala cocina con acentos
Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias #48
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday: 1 PM - 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Dog Friendly
Chef: Marcela Bolano

CHOCOLATE DESSERT:

Molcajete@Zibu at Live Aqua

Chocolate Semi-Amargo with pistachio ice cream

Zibu
Hotel Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende
Calzada de la Presa #85

Cordelion@La Unica

La Unica
Sollano #14
Sunday - Wednesday: 1 PM - 11 PM
Thursday - Saturday: 1 PM - 2 AM

DESSERTS:

Ambrosia burnt caramel ice cream, salted caramel, marshmallow and cacahuates@ The Restaurant

The Restaurant 

Sollano #16
Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 12 Noon – 11 PM/ Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday: 12 Noon – 10 PM Closed Monday
Chef: Donnie Masterton

Pavlova@Nomada cocina de Interpretacion

Nomada cocina de Interpretacion

Nemesio Diez 2, Centro, 37700
Phone: 415 121 9163
Hours: 9 AM – 10 PM Daily/Closed: Tuesday
Chef: Marco Cruz

Caramel Pudding with Carrot Cake@Marsala Cocina con Acentos

Marsala cocina con acentos
Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias #48
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday: 1 PM - 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Dog Friendly
Chef: Marcela Bolano

DRINKS:

Mole Martini@Jacinto 1930

Jacinto 1930
Doce 18 at Relox 18
Sunday 12:00 noon –9:00 PM
Monday - Thursday 1:00 PM–9:00 PM

Craft Beer@Mama Mia

Mama Mia
Umaran #8

Daily: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight except Friday – Sunday closes at 3:00 AM

Pepino y Cilantro Margarita@La Mezcaleria

La Mezcaleria

Correo #47
Monday – Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

MAIN DISHES:

Short Rib@Nomada Cocina de Interpretacion 

Nomada cocina de Interpretacion
Nemesio Diez 2, Centro, 37700
Phone: 415 121 9163
Hours: 9 AM – 10 PM Daily/Closed: Tuesday
Chef: Marco Cruz

Red Snapper@Atrio

Crunchy red snapper marinated with spicy oriental red chilies, chipotle and citric sauce

Atrio
Cuna de Allende #3
Daily 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Chef Arturo Sandoval

Enchiladas Gloria @Tacos Don Felix
Chicken and pork topped with red and green sauce

Tacos Don Felix 

Fray Juan de San Miguel 15, San Rafael
Friday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM

FAST FOOD:

Hamburger @Birdies Burgers
Cañada de la Virgen organic grass-fed beef

Birdies Burgers
Doce 18 Concept House at Relox 18
Daily: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM 
Chef: Donnie Masterton

Al Pastor French Fries@San Mezcal

Cheddar cheese, Pico de Gallo with pineapple and guacamole

San Mezcal
Recreo # 88
Sunday - Monday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed

Crispy Taco Trio@Taco Lab
Ask for one each of the Baja-style fish, guajillo-braised beef brisket and pork carnitas.

Taco Lab
Doce 18 Concept House at Relox 18
Daily: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM 
Chef: Donnie Masterton

PIZZA:

Breakfast Pizza @Cafe Casa Blanca 

Mana’esh: Zaartar flatbread with labneh cheese, tomato and mint and a fried egg.

Cafe Casa Blanca
Juarez #8
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 
Comida: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Closed: Monday 
Chefs: Donnie Masterton and J.J. Castaneda

Pizza Margherita@ MiVida

MiVda 
Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias #97
Sunday 3PM - 11 PM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1 PM - 11 PM
Closed Tuesday
Chef: Greta Ortega Casanas
Sous Chef: Cecy Alverez

Pizza Margherita@ Fiamma

Fiamma

Salida a Celaya #6
Open 12 Noon – 10:00 PM daily except Thursday closed
Chef/Owner: Marco Bruzzone

SALADS:

Endive Salad@OCRE
Charred endives, apple, caramelized peach, mustard seeds, goat cheese, nasturtium and peach dressing.

OCRE
Hidalgo #5
Daily 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Chef: Xavier Pinero Moreno

Shaved Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad@The Restaurant

The Restaurant 
Sollano #16
Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 12 Noon – 11 PM/ Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday: 12 Noon – 10 PM Closed Monday
Chef: Donnie Masterton

Grilled Baby Romaine Lettuce@Buenos Aires Bistro

Buenos Aires Bistro

Mesones #62
Sunday – Saturday: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Chef: Mariano Alvarez

SMALL PLATES:

Jicama Taco@La Azotea

La Azotea

Umaran #6 (upstairs)
Sunday - Saturday 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Pincho de Ribeye@POLP S.M.A.

POLP S.M.A.

Relox #3
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Chef Patricio Fuentes Alvarez

Chicken Sandwich@ San Mezcal
with mole and apple salad

San Mezcal
Recreo # 88
Sunday - Monday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed

STREET FOOD:

Tacos al Pastor@Andy’s

Andy’s Tacos

Corner of Hidalgo and Insurgentes
After dark; around 7:00 ish

Mixiotes@El Pato

El Pato Barbacoa y Mixiotes

Calzada de la Esracion #175

Wednesday - Monday: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Closed Tuesday

Carnitas@Bautista Brothers

Bautista Brothers Carnitas

Guadiana #2
From 8:00 AM until they run out.

SOUPS:

French Onion Soup@Bovine

Bovine Brasserie
Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday - Sunday: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Closed Monday
Executive Chef: Paul Bentley
Chef: Miguel Alejandro Nuñez Salas

Pork Belly Ramen@Nomada Cocina de Interpretacion 

Nomada cocina de Interpretacio

Nemesio Diez 2, Centro, 37700
Phone: 415 121 9163
Hours: 9 AM – 10 PM Daily/Closed: Tuesday
Chef: Marco Cruz

Pozole@La Alborada 

La Alborada
#10 Sollano 
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Closed Sunday