Alexandra & Michael
Things To Do
The Mayan Baths
Relaxing thermal spa in the mountains. Great massages.
The Restaurant
Beautiful and delicious! Great upscale dinner spot
Restaurante-Bar La Grotta
Amazing pizza with our favorite homemade hot sauce
Luna Tapas Bar
Beautiful spot for sunset cocktails in the Rosewood hotel. Best view in town!
QUINCE
Fun spot for delicious cocktails and global bites. Great view!
La Azotea
Amazing Jicama Shrimp Tacos! Great view, drinks & bites
El Pegaso
Awesome spot to get chilaquiles for breakfast!
Mercado de Artesanías
Great spot to pick up some souvenirs!
La Alfonsina
Beautiful embroidered and handmade childrens clothing, decor, etc. Great spot to get presents for the little ones!
Mi Bistro 300
Awesome breakfast/brunch spot! Amazing food
Fabrica la Aurora
Restored textile factory turned into an art-and-design center. Lots of galleries and shops that sell artisanal furniture/art/antiques/etc.
Marsala, cocina con acentos
Inventive global bites and great brunch!
Inside Cafe
So good for breakfast/lunch! Get their grilled cheeses (or green juices) and enjoy their homemade hot sauces!
Bekeb
Rooftop bar with great cocktails and design.
La Parada
Love this place! Great peruvian food and drinks. Their ceviches and pisco cocktails are awesome - as are their french fries and spicy sauce!
El Manantial
Go fot the Tamarind Mezcal Margarita!! Historic cantina with awesome drinks and tostadas!
Rustica
Breakfast and brunch spot
Cumpanio
Perfect for brunch or a snack - wonderful fresh pastries, bread and sandwiches
Chocolates y Churros San Agustín
Café with fantastic churros (and sometimes lines) - but you can also get them para llevar (to go!)
Dôce 18 Concept House
Awesome place for shopping and dining.
Parque Benito Juárez
Beautiful, magical park to walk around or go for a run (it's one of the few flat areas in town)
Operadora Turistica Rancho Xotolar
The BEST experience! A working ranch with horseback rides through the surrounding hills - followed by a traditional family meal on the farm.
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
It's not a visit to SMA without spending time in the beautiful Parroquia (or taking a picture in front of the iconic church!!)
Tacos San Francisco
Best spot for street tacos
mixta
Mix of original and new artisan products from around the world.
La Calaca
Great shop for folk art
Art Galleries
Wander into the many art galleries featuring works by local artists
Walk To El Mirador
Take the hidden(ish) steps up from the Parque to the small church and continue up to El Mirador ('look out spot') for a fabulous view of the entire town. Warning, it is a bit of a hike! 15 - 20 min
Maclovia Shop
One of Alex's favorite shops with an interesting, artisan selection
Hecho en México
Nice dinner spot for authentic and delicious dishes
Los Milagros
Casual eatery serving authentic Mexican food - including their specialty, molcajetes! You can also get/eat crickets here ;)
San Mezcal
Great cocktail spot / bar
Trinitate San Miguel de Allende
Beautiful and sophisticated locally made serving ware and ceramics
La Posadita
Great location and view just next to the Parroquia with excellent Mexican food
La Mezcalería
Modern bar-restaurant featuring delicious Mezcal cocktails and innovative interpretations of traditional Mexican dishes.
Lavanda Cafe
Great spot for coffee and breakfast!