Guidebook for San Miguel de Allende
Drinks & Nightlife
Aarón plays bass in the salsa band Cubania every Friday and Saturday night starting at midnight! Dancing, food (kitchen closes 1am), full bar. No cover except on special occasions.
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Restaurante Bar MAMA MIA
#91 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasAarón plays bass in the salsa band Cubania every Friday and Saturday night starting at midnight! Dancing, food (kitchen closes 1am), full bar. No cover except on special occasions.
Aarón plays bass in the salsa band Cubania every Thursday night 8pm-11pm. High-end Mexican cuisine. Half-price wine, beer and rail drinks Thursday nights except on holidays. $50 pesos cover.
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Hotel Hacienda de Guadalupe
#4 HidalgoAarón plays bass in the salsa band Cubania every Thursday night 8pm-11pm. High-end Mexican cuisine. Half-price wine, beer and rail drinks Thursday nights except on holidays. $50 pesos cover.
Aarón plays Cuban salsa and Latin dance music on this rooftop bar Sundays and Wednesdays from 8pm until midnight or 1am depending on the crowd. No cover.
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La Chula
10 UmaránAarón plays Cuban salsa and Latin dance music on this rooftop bar Sundays and Wednesdays from 8pm until midnight or 1am depending on the crowd. No cover.
Karaoke with Annie & Aarón 8pm-12:30am Tuesday nights. No cover. Aarón plays bass in a Brazilian/Cuban/Mexican trio 4pm-6pm Sundays. Full bar and restaurant with great nachos, burgers, drink specials.
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La Choperia San Miguel de Allende
21 esquina Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasKaraoke with Annie & Aarón 8pm-12:30am Tuesday nights. No cover. Aarón plays bass in a Brazilian/Cuban/Mexican trio 4pm-6pm Sundays. Full bar and restaurant with great nachos, burgers, drink specials.
Annie hosts karaoke Fridays 7pm-11pm (and sometimes we shut the door and go later, if everyone keeps eating/drinking)! Small place, gets packed early, come in alone and leave with new friends!
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Cafe Oso Azul
17 ZacaterosAnnie hosts karaoke Fridays 7pm-11pm (and sometimes we shut the door and go later, if everyone keeps eating/drinking)! Small place, gets packed early, come in alone and leave with new friends!
Food Scene
One of our favorite rooftop dining experiences, serving Mexican cuisine, fresh salads (yes, it's safe to eat the lettuce!), and great margaritas. Choose from several panoramic views!
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La Posadita
13 Cuna de AllendeOne of our favorite rooftop dining experiences, serving Mexican cuisine, fresh salads (yes, it's safe to eat the lettuce!), and great margaritas. Choose from several panoramic views!
Popular with travelers and locals alike, this restaurant serves Mexican food with tableside menu presentation. Moderate prices, full bar, good for groups.
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Tacos Don Felix
15 Fray Juan de San MiguelPopular with travelers and locals alike, this restaurant serves Mexican food with tableside menu presentation. Moderate prices, full bar, good for groups.
Scenic outdoor dining with gourmet cuisine on the grill and a tour of the "cava" (wine cellar) that used to be a bat-cave. Pricey but worth it.
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El Coyote Flaco Restaurante
Scenic outdoor dining with gourmet cuisine on the grill and a tour of the "cava" (wine cellar) that used to be a bat-cave. Pricey but worth it.
Popular restaurant with huge menu, everyone will find something they like. Reservations a must whenever the famous gypsy jazz violinist Pedro Cartas performs.
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Hecho En Mexico Restaurant
8 Ancha de San AntonioPopular restaurant with huge menu, everyone will find something they like. Reservations a must whenever the famous gypsy jazz violinist Pedro Cartas performs.
Parks & Nature
Hot springs! Also nearby: La Gruta, Mayan Baths, El Cortijo, Xote (best for families with kids because they have water slides).
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Escondido Place
KM 10 San Miguel de Allende - Dolores HidalgoHot springs! Also nearby: La Gruta, Mayan Baths, El Cortijo, Xote (best for families with kids because they have water slides).
Botanical garden with hiking trails, greenhouse, scent garden, birdwatching, free trail maps, children's playground, snack bar. Watch for equinox events, concerts, temazcales (sweat lodge) and more.
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Charco Del Ingenio
S/N PalomaBotanical garden with hiking trails, greenhouse, scent garden, birdwatching, free trail maps, children's playground, snack bar. Watch for equinox events, concerts, temazcales (sweat lodge) and more.
Everything Else
Bodega Aurrera
2 Cam. Real a La EstaciónGrocery store.
Tiendas Soriana, S.A. De C.V.
Grocery store.
You can perform at Tuesday Open Mic nights! The Shelter has a full schedule of films, concerts, comedy shows, and other entertainment.
Shelter VG4 Cultural Center/Theater
4 Vicente GuerreroYou can perform at Tuesday Open Mic nights! The Shelter has a full schedule of films, concerts, comedy shows, and other entertainment.
Entertainment & Activities
Teatro Angela Peralta
82 MesonesConcerts by world famous performers.
Essentials
Meet friends at Café Santa Ana (Friday breakfast special includes bilingual newspaper Atención), see a play at Teatro Santa Ana, browse the bookstore, or join a Spanish language practice group.
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Public Library of San Miguel de Allende, A.C.
#25 InsurgentesMeet friends at Café Santa Ana (Friday breakfast special includes bilingual newspaper Atención), see a play at Teatro Santa Ana, browse the bookstore, or join a Spanish language practice group.
La Comer
2 Libramiento José Manuel ZavalaArts & Culture
Kelley Vandiver's gallery for iconic paintings and prints mixing spiritual and secular images. Edina Sagert's gallery for contemporary portraiture and ceramics that will make you smile.
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Fabrica La Aurora
S/N Calz de La AuroraKelley Vandiver's gallery for iconic paintings and prints mixing spiritual and secular images. Edina Sagert's gallery for contemporary portraiture and ceramics that will make you smile.
Located in the street named for a cradle ("Cuna"), this museum is in the house where the town's namesake rebel Ignacio Allende was born. Free on Sundays.
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I-Museo ka-San Miguel de Allende
1 Cuna de AllendeLocated in the street named for a cradle ("Cuna"), this museum is in the house where the town's namesake rebel Ignacio Allende was born. Free on Sundays.