San Miguel de Allende and the Heartland Restaurants
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1. La Posadita
$ | El Centro |Here, in the shadow of La Parroquia, you'll find some of the best-prepared traditional Mexican food in town. The guacamole is great, as are any of the enchiladas, the chiles rellenos, and the Yucatan specialty, cochinita pibíl (slow-roasted pork). Top it off with the homemade flan, a delicious preparation of an old standby, and celebrate another fabulous San Miguel day with one of the well-prepared margaritas. The sweeping cityscape, backed by mountains, is another enchantment.
Cuna de Allende 13, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–8862Restaurant Details
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2. La Surtidora
$ | El Centro |A sound track of light jazz plays in the background at this quaint, small restaurant facing Plaza Vasco de Quiroga. Sit at the outdoor tables under the arcade—or indoors, which feels like a shop from bygone days, with shelves packed with liqueurs, nuts, cookies, jams, candies, candles, and other items for sale. Coffee is made fresh from the espresso machine, but you can still get a free refill. The friendly and knowledgeable waiters will patiently explain the unusual dishes, such as huevos tarascos (fried eggs on a corn tortilla topped with corn kernels, thick melted cheese, and a dark chile negro sauce). For lunch or dinner get trout any style, salmon in four-cheese sauce, or mushrooms sautéed in garlic, chili, and tequila. The menu is refreshingly varied and the service refreshingly attentive.
Portal Hidalgo 71, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–2835 -
3. Cabaña de Lolita
$ | |Guanajuato natives and newbies in the know head to this family-run Santa Rosa hideaway for homemade dishes in a country atmosphere. The setting is rustic, with simple tile floors, metal folding chairs, and plain tablecloths, but the fresh, home-style chiles rellenos and chicken in mole more than make up for it. House specialties are mixiote de borrego (lamb baked in foil and served in a rich broth) and cecina seca de res (air-dried beef), both served with frijoles, salsas, guacamole, and fresh tortillas. It's an excellent place for breakfast, lunch, or a (very) early dinner en route to shopping at Mayolicas Santa Rosa. A few hundred yards off the highway, along a dirt road, it's about 15 to 20 minutes northeast of La Valenciana, en route to Dolores Hidalgo. Look for small signs announcing "Cabaña de Lolita" and "Puente de Barrilito."
Carretera Guanajuato–Dolores Hidalgo, Km 10.5, El Tablón, Guanajuato, 36220, Mexico473-102–5136Restaurant Details
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4. Cenaduría Blas
$ | El Centro |Nothing fancy here, just some of the best traditional Mexican fare in the city since 1940—tacos, enchiladas, gorditas, pozole, guajalotes (sandwiches made from a hero roll and bathed in mild red sauce), homemade desserts, and wonderful agua de lima (purified water mixed with the juice of a tropical citrus fruit with a flavor all its own). Find a table among the Mexican families in the simply furnished, cavernous space, and enjoy! Open for dinner and late into the night for those sampling the clubs and bars on Cinco de Mayo.
Cinco de Mayo 125, Queretaro, Querétaro, 76000, Mexico442-212–3126Restaurant Details
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5. Doña Paca
$ | El Centro |At this innocuous looking, traditional, family-run restaurant you'll find some of the best examples of local cuisine. Look for the fish specials and the triangular tamale-like corundas with cream sauce, which are also great for breakfast, as are the Spanish omelet and the French toast. There are also several good coffee concoctions.
Portal Morelos 59, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–0368Restaurant Details
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6. El Mesón de Chucho el Roto
$$ | El Centro |This restaurant, named after Querétaro's version of Robin Hood, is on the quiet Plaza de Armas. It's strong on regional dishes like goat-filled tacos and shrimp with nopal (cactus) and corundas (a kind of tamale from the neighboring state of Michoacán). Right next door, Restaurant 1810 offers much the same fare.
Calle Pasteur 16, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 76000, Mexico442-212–4295Restaurant Details
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7. El Patio
$ | El Centro |Locals in the know duck into this low-key restaurant on weekends to avoid annoying itinerant vendors or to grab a spiked cappuccino or glass of Mexican wine. Try the whitefish, pink trout, or pechuga de pollo (chicken breast) stuffed with huitlacoche and breaded in Parmesan cheese. For a snack go for a plate of quesadillas with a side order of guacamole. Breakfast is good, too.
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga 19, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 61600, Mexico434-342–0484Restaurant Details
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8. El Recoveco
$ | Centro |There are 25 steaming plates of traditional Mexican dishes to choose from at this rustic, full-buffet diner. Lunch will likely include Spanish rice, beans, pollo en mole (chicken in mole sauce), fresh salads, and aguas frescas (fruit water). Prices are reasonable. Hours are 8:30–12:30 for breakfast and 1:30–7 pm for lunch and early dinner.
Av. Torréon 513, Zacatecas, Zacatecas, 98000, Mexico492-924–2013Restaurant Details
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9. El Rinconcito
$ | San Antonio |The best bargain in town is also the place for the best home-cooked Mexican food, prepared in the immaculate little kitchen within the converted garage space. Along with tacos and quesadillas, try hamburgers, grilled chicken, full-meal salads, and shrimp wrapped in bacon.
Refugio Norte 7, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37700, Mexico415-154–4809Restaurant Details
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10. El Tapatío
$ | El Centro |One of the best-kept secrets in Guanajuato is this hole-in-the-wall across from the university whose bargain comida corrida at lunchtime—four courses for MX$65—is equally popular with students, faculty, and local workers. It starts with delicious fresh-baked bread, then continues with a starter such as crema de verduras (vegetable soup) with green chili, or a chipotle-spiked chicken soup. Tacos and an antojito (appetizer) then a meat will follow, plus dessert. The space is cute, with brick archways, knickknacks, and waiters dressed in black and white.
Lascuráin de Retana 20, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-732–3291Restaurant Details
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11. Fin de Siglo
$ | El Centro |Across the street from the Teatro de la República, this sunny, colorful restaurant offers traditional Mexican cuisine such as arrachera, enchiladas queretanas (with cheese, potatoes, and cream), and pechuga fin de siglo (chicken breast filled with zucchini blossoms and cheese and topped with a zucchini-blossom sauce), all served with homemade corn tortillas hot off the griddle. On weekends there's an extensive buffet luncheon.
Hidalgo 1, Queretaro, Querétaro, 76000, Mexico442-224–2548Restaurant Details
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12. Gorditas Doña Julia
$ | |Much loved by locals, Doña Julia makes dozens of varieties of gorditas day and night—it seems there's nary an hour when the place isn't full of people, in part because of the rock-bottom prices. In the wide-open entrance to the simple shop, you'll watch a woman shaping your fresh tortilla with her hands before putting it on the open fire. Many fillings are available, such as delicious regional specialties like beef tongue, rice with mole (a rich dark sauce, not an underground animal), rajas con queso (chili strips with cheese), and cactus. There are other locations around the city, including one on Avenida 5 de Mayo.
Hidalgo 409, Zacatecas, Zacatecas, 98000, Mexico492-923–7955Restaurant Details
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13. Hacienda Los Laureles Restaurante
$ | Jurica |The flower-filled grand patio in this perfectly restored hacienda just outside the city offers great outdoor dining (shaded by umbrellas). The house specialty is carnitas, pieces of pork stewed overnight and served with oodles of guacamole, beans, and homemade tortillas. There's live mariachi music Wednesday through Sunday from 4 to 5, and various musicians also stop in to serenade the bar crowd as well. Note that this restaurant's hours might be a little awkward for some; while technically it is open for lunch and dinner, the hours are 1 pm to 6 pm. However, the bar also serves food and is open from 1 pm until at least midnight.
Av. 5 de Febrero 1732, Queretaro, Querétaro, 76120, Mexico442-218–1118Restaurant Details
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14. La Antojería
$ | El Centro |Well situated on the pedestrian portion of 5 de Mayo near El Centro's star attractions, this narrow, festive restaurant can accommodate most appetites for a casual nosh. The glass display case holds many desserts (including apple strudel, homemade flan, and ice cream), as well as soups and sandwiches and such typical Mexican snacks as tacos and gorditas (cornmeal cakes with a savory stuffing). From the ceiling, papier-mâché clowns hang from balloons and swing from trapezes. It opens at 10 am for a late breakfast and stays open until 10 pm (until midnight Thursday through Saturday), and no alcohol is served.
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15. La Azotea
$$ | El Centro |This restaurant overlooking the cathedral might not have the best food in Morelia, but it has the most iconic view. All-glass windows separate four-top tables from a wraparound balcony, where you can have a predinner drink. The menu is a bit stuffy, but not offensively so—its core is formed by Mexican dishes with some fusion touches. The tequila list is extensive, and you'll find a half-dozen high-end mezcals, too. Both the bar and restaurant close at 5 pm on Sunday.
Morelos Sur 39, Morelia, Michoacán, 58000, Mexico443-312–0036Restaurant Details
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16. La Mariposa
$ | |A wrought-iron mariposa (butterfly) overlooks the entrance of this cafeteria-like local favorite. Although it's been popular since the 1940s for breakfast, coffee and cake, or a light Mexican lunch of tacos, tamales, enchiladas, or tortas (sandwiches), the food is underwhelming. Cakes can be stale or simply nondescript, although the tacos are good. It's more of an institution than a culinary experience. Don't plan on this for a main meal.
Angela Peralta 7, Queretaro, Querétaro, 76000, Mexico442-212–1166Restaurant Details
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17. Los Mirasoles
$$$ | El Centro |This restaurant is in a marvelously restored, plant-filled 17th-century mansion. Specialties include the full range of local dishes as well as Argentine-style massive steaks. Salads, pastas, and homemade soups round out the menu. The bar resembles a cozy living room; copper trays serve as tables, and the painted, domed ceilings resemble the sky. The wine list includes a selection of Mexican wines.
Av. Madero Poniente 549, Morelia, Michoacán, 58000, Mexico443-317–5775Restaurant Details
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18. Lu
$$ | El Centro |Morelia's current hot spot serves Michoacán cuisine, and not just the ubiquitous whitefish and corundas found at tourist-oriented eateries. Diners choose a seat under the popular portico facing the Plaza de Armas, or inside, where large, open windows overlook the same scene. Otherwise, the plain dining room is brightened only by original paintings and prints of Michoacán scenes. Sample a salad of jicama bloom with cotija (a dry, white cheese produced in the area); tamales of tender new corn; green ceviche; and other upscale versions of classic regional fare. For under MX$300, there's a four-course tasting menu consisting of starter, seasonal salad, main dish, and dessert. How about some chocolate blended with hot chilies and mezcal and topped with avocado ice cream? It's open for unusual breakfast treats, too.
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19. México Lindo y Sabroso
$ | Presa |As you sit at umbrella-shaded tables in a gracious courtyard framed by bougainvillea, serenaded by Mexican music, you'll be transported back to a simpler Mexico. The margaritas are good, and the menu is interesting, from a well-developed pozole verde (a rich soup made with hominy) to juicy cochinita pibíl (pork baked in banana leaf) with black beans and the traditional pickled onions. The enchiladasMéxico Lindo and enchiladas mineras are also crowd-pleasers. The restaurant is out in the quiet residential neighborhood of La Presa de la Olla, a nice neighborhood for a walk, and it opens at 9 am for breakfast if you're out early. It can get chilly in winter; make sure to wear warm clothing.
Paseo de la Presa 154, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000, Mexico473-731–0529Restaurant Details
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20. Taquería Pioneros
$ | El Centro |Even though it's far from the city center, the tables at this positively plain taco shop are packed at lunch. People come for the delicious grilled meats, prepared Michoacán style, with salsas and mountains of fresh, hot tortillas made on-site. The pionero (beef, ham, bacon, onions, and cheese, all grilled) is the only option served in a half portion, which is plenty for most appetites. It closes at 7 pm.
Aquiles Serdán 7, Morelia, Michoacán, 58000, Mexico443-313–4938Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards, No dinner, Reservations not accepted
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