Correo no. 23, san miguel de allende, | +52 415-152-24951 | Price range: $ | Cuisine: authentic homemade Mexican cuisine | El correo has been in service for almost three decades, and it shows, in the best sense of the word. Its recipes are perfected, ready to be transmitted to the next generation. The corundas (triangle-shaped tamales), tortilla soup, and green mole, are the high points of lunch and dinner. | the bride’s favorite breakfast place in San Miguel de Allende to eat delectable chilaquiles verdes.

Corn on the Cobb at the Garden | Jardin Allende, Centro, San Miguel de Allende | Price range: $ | The Corn on the Cobb stands are one of the most appreciated street vendors of San Miguel de Allende. Out of a huge pot of boiling water and using large tongs a piece of corn cooked to perfection is extracted, then shaken to remove excess water and insert on wooden stick so that it is easy to hold. The corn is prepared to suit the client’s tastes be it with cream or mayonnaise, grated cheese, salt, lemon, or chili powder. You savor the corn first by sight in anticipation of the first taste.

Calle Correo 29, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, 37700 | +52 415-152-2327 | Price range: $ | Cuisine: sandwiches, soups, salads, and snacks | An honest and stylish bakery using traditional European techniques. The restaurant is more than a place to eat, it’s a place to pass the time.

Aldama 53, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, 37700 | +52 415-152- 1015 | Price range: $$ | Cuisine: Mexicana/International | Features: hotel restaurant, in hotel Matilda | Enrique Olvera is Mexico’s globally celebrated chef who has received numerous awards and whose Mexico City restaurant, Pujol, is #17 on the San Pellegrino list of the world’s 50 best restaurants. At Moxi, he unites traditional Mexican dishes with the latest techniques and cosmopolitan concepts, creating a menu with a Mexican soul and an international palate. Chef Olvera’s Moxi has fired a reputation for Hotel Matilda as a culinary innovator and destination for food lovers.

Cuna de Allende 15,San Miguel de Allende, 37700 | +52 415-154-9776 | Price range: $ | Cuisine: Mexican, Cocktail Bar| Features: 360 views | Casually elegant bar with alfresco dining room on top of Cuna Quince, featuring wraparound-outdoor terraces with panoramic views of San Miguel de Allende. Designed to showcase its gorgeous surroundings, The Rooftop provides numerous uniquely intimate spaces for patrons to relax and enjoy both meals and cocktails.

Nemesio Diez 11 Col. Centro, San Miguel de Allende, | +52 415-152-9700 | Price range: $ | Cuisine: Tapas | Features: Terrace of Rosewood San Miguel | One of the most spectacular restaurants in San Miguel de Allende and is a destination to savor at leisure. A menu of authentically prepared International tapas sustains guests as they enjoy expertly prepared margaritas and cocktails. This relaxing venue invites guests to linger and absorb San Miguel’s ever-changing colors and skyline views. Rich shades of terracotta, ochre, earthy browns and dusty pinks contrast perfectly with a vivid blue sky, then are transformed by magnificent sunsets. Throughout the day and night, this al fresco setting presents breathtaking views of the iconic La Parroquia, spires, bell towers and rooftops across town.

Nemesio Diez 11 Col. Centro, San Miguel de Allende, | +52 415-152-9700 | Price range: $| Cuisine: Mexican | Features: Excellent Sunday Brunch | In 1826 the town of San Miguel de Allende was renamed to honor its most famous son, the Mexican Independence hero Ignacio de Allende. At Rosewood San Miguel de Allende's signature restaurant, 1826, Mexico’s rich heritage and culinary traditions are celebrated. The menu features traditional and innovative Mexican cuisine, using locally sourced ingredients. Embracing the “farm-to-table” philosophy, 1826 Restaurant has established partnerships with nearby farms and food producers that work with the culinary team to supply various fresh organic products. Guests may choose between dining al fresco on the patio amid the vibrant gardens surrounding La Casona, or indoors close to the restaurant's bustling open artisan kitchen.

Recreo 94, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, | +52 415-152-0473 | Price range: $$ | Cuisine: Peruvian | Owned by a Cordon-Bleu trained chef who hails from Peru, this popular bistro features a modern, upscale smattering of Peruvian specialties (seafood dishes, pork ribs, gnocchi with shrimp, salads, soups and more).  La Parada is a fairly intimate venue, with indoor and outdoor seating, and modern décor.

Calle Canal #34, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, | +52 415-154-8044 | Price range: $ | Cuisine: Italian, Pizza | A traditional-style restaurant with homemade Italian food unpretentious but high quality recipes and ingredients. Wood fired pizzas, pastas, salads, appetizers, soups, and some classic traditional dishes represent the main objective of the place: Eat delicious and feel at home.

Sollano 11, centro, san miguel de allende, 37700 | +52 415-154-9982 | Price range: $ | Cuisine: Mexican | Located just around the corner of the garden, this space is popular for lunch and late at night , famous for their pozole with chicken or pork. They also have some good homestyle mexican dishes.

Doce 18 concept house: the kitchen Calle Relox 18, Colonia Centro, San Miguel de Allende, | +52 415-152-1434 | Cuisine: Food emporium | The kitchen brings together a varied gastronomic concept gourmet spots, a must visit.

San Miguel de Allende Mercado Centro Codo 36, centro, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, | +52 415-154-5415 | Price range: $ | Cuisine: food emporium | The market gathers about 30 restaurants, within a space with stylish vintage floors and gray tones that give a sophisticated and urban air, while showing the details that tell you " this is San Miguel ". Most of the spots belong to well known places in San Miguel, as Panio, a branch bakery of Cumpanio , or Chiquita (Casa Chiquita) , one of the most celebrated pizzerias in the city. There is a juice bar with smoothies or, chocolates and churros at Kakaw . But the ideal in terms of alcoholic beverages is try one of the four beers (or all four) at Cerveceria Allende.