John & McKenna
John & McKenna
Food, Drinks & Fun
Coffee + Pastries
Ki’bok Coffee - Our favorite coffee in town with the cutest rooftop. Get the Buzz Latte ("Cafe Frio" if you like iced coffee)
PANIO Relox - Known for their elegant deserts
La Cabra Iluminada - Vegan
Breakfast/Brunch
Lavanda Cafe - best breakfast in town. The only way to take a table is doing the line early in the morning
Mi Bistro 300 - open all day, recommended for brunch
Jacques Restaurante - this cute cafe is on my absolute favorite street in all of SMA! The food is delish and healthy, coffee is great and the surrounding area is not to be missed.
Inside Cafe - Contemporary food with the American/New Zealand eats. Our favorite breakfast but they serve food all day!
Cumpanio - super chic restaurant with some European flair!
Garambullo - another beautiful option for breakfast or lunch in a cute courtyard.
Lunch/Dinner
Prime Steak Club - San Miguel de Allende - Our #1 recommendation. The food and drinks are incredible and it has the best vibe.
La Hija del Manantial - The steak tacos.....
Sollano 18 - We met a couple from San Antonio with a house in SMA during our visit. This is their #1 restaurant in town and it has the best views.
Atrio Restaurant - Best view in the city for cocktails, lunch, or dinner overlooking the famous Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
La Doña de San Miguel - beautiful atmosphere and incredible food
Bovine - #1 burger in town but great options for lunch or dinner. Nice atmosphere.
The Restaurant - Lunch and dinner served in a sun-dappled eighteenth century Moroccan courtyard
El Manantial - A Classic Cantina with Seafood and Mexican drinks.
Luna de Queso - Paninis/ Sandwiches and slow food.
Tío Lucas Restaurante Bar - One of the most traditional restaurants in San Miguel, fully covered with Mexican Art.
Soltribe - Vegan Cuisine inside from Mercado Sano.
Quanax Sabor a México - Typical Guanajuato State food, with the awarded chef Irving Cano
Mia de pies a cabeza - Inside of Casa Liza Hotel close from “Bajada del Chorro”
Hecho en México - Mexican Home cooking nearby instituto Allende
La Parada - Peruvian restaurant
Tostévere - The Smokey Mezcal is a MUST
Mercado Del Carmen - Food truck without the trucks
Cha Cha Cha - authentic
Late night tacos: Tacos Don Tomas & Andy’s Taco Cart
Rooftop
Quince - Great cocktails, music, and atmosphere overlooking the Parroquia. Surprise performances from a Tightrope walker!
Luna Tapa Bar - beautiful tapas bar at the Rosewood Hotel. A must for sunset!
La Azotea - Well known for their Jicama Tacos
Antonio Rooftop - Enjoy lunch and panoramic views on the rooftop terrace of the Hotel El Palomar
Tunki by Handshake - Inside of Belmond Sierra Nevada Hotel, with one of the most privilege views in town
La Única San Miguel de Allende - In centro, with a great view and a Mexican contemporary menu.
Bars
La Casa Dragones - Enjoy a unique experience with a private tequila tasting - reservations required
Bekeb - Cool spot inside of hotel Casa Hoyos in front of Plaza Cívica.
Mama Mia - live music + food in a cute courtyard
Activities/Sites
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel - church in the center of the city
Jardin Allende - beautiful garden across from the church
La Aurora - assortment of cafes, shops, and galleries with works by local artists. Really cool spot!!
Mercado de Artesanias - regionally made crafts intertwined with the local food market, Mercado San Juan de Dios.
Hot Springs: La Gruta Spa, Escondido Place, The Mayan Baths
Wineries: LA SANTISIMA TRINIDAD, Bodega Dos Buhos, Hacienda San Jose Lavista,
Spa: Spa options for every budget all over town!