Lesley’s guidebook #2
Food scene
Upscale restaurant by famous chef, Danny Masterson, is located in the center of town. Great lunch and dinner menu. On Thursday they feature a special burger night menu with delicious hamburgers!
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The Restaurant
16 Diez de Sollano y DávalosUpscale restaurant by famous chef, Danny Masterson, is located in the center of town. Great lunch and dinner menu. On Thursday they feature a special burger night menu with delicious hamburgers!
Part bakery part sit down restaurant. Beautiful spot for breakfast and lunch, located in the center of town. Great to pick up goodies for later!
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Cumpanio
29 CorreoPart bakery part sit down restaurant. Beautiful spot for breakfast and lunch, located in the center of town. Great to pick up goodies for later!
Rooftop bar and restaurant with breathtaking views of the city. Sunset is the perfect time to go!
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Antonia Bistro SMA
57 San FranciscoRooftop bar and restaurant with breathtaking views of the city. Sunset is the perfect time to go!
Mercado Sano is located close to the house. This is an organic market with various stores selling meats, cheeses, bread, sorbet, vegetables and specialty items. Upstairs is a prepared food area. On Saturdays from 9 to 3 they host an organic fair with many more vendors and live music!
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Mercado Sano
#123 Ancha de San AntonioMercado Sano is located close to the house. This is an organic market with various stores selling meats, cheeses, bread, sorbet, vegetables and specialty items. Upstairs is a prepared food area. On Saturdays from 9 to 3 they host an organic fair with many more vendors and live music!
This larger space in the center of town has many eateries. Try the taco lab! Enjoy a nice sitdown restaurant, Casa Dragones tequila tasting room, and many vendors selling specialty items!
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Dôce 18 Concept House
18 ReloxThis larger space in the center of town has many eateries. Try the taco lab! Enjoy a nice sitdown restaurant, Casa Dragones tequila tasting room, and many vendors selling specialty items!
Rooftop bar located just down the street. Incredible views! Upscale cocktail list with a Large tequila selection. It is quite busy on the weekends starting around 7 PM.
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Luna Tapas Bar
11 Nemesio DiezRooftop bar located just down the street. Incredible views! Upscale cocktail list with a Large tequila selection. It is quite busy on the weekends starting around 7 PM.
Incredible! The small hotel is located close to the house featuring World class art and a beautiful smaller bar. Nice cocktails set in world class ambience!
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Hotel Matilda
53 AldamaIncredible! The small hotel is located close to the house featuring World class art and a beautiful smaller bar. Nice cocktails set in world class ambience!
The pool passes are available at the Rosewood Hotel. They do require a minimum from the restaurant.
I highly recommend their margaritas and guacamole!
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Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
11 Nemesio DiezThe pool passes are available at the Rosewood Hotel. They do require a minimum from the restaurant.
I highly recommend their margaritas and guacamole!
Sightseeing
Rooftop, authentic, nice Mexican food with views of the church!
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La Posadita
13 Cuna de AllendeRooftop, authentic, nice Mexican food with views of the church!
A pre-Colombian ruins site that is interesting and has a pyramid tour that is offered by Albert coffee an American who worked at the site when they were excavating. He drives you out to the site and guide you through the grounds. Call 415–102–5583.
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Cañada de la Virgen
A pre-Colombian ruins site that is interesting and has a pyramid tour that is offered by Albert coffee an American who worked at the site when they were excavating. He drives you out to the site and guide you through the grounds. Call 415–102–5583.
Food and shopping
Fabrica Aurora is an art gallery. You can take a taxi or walk about 30 minutes. It’s an old text tile factory that has been converted into art studios, galleries, antique shops, restaurants and high-end retail.
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Fabrica La Aurora
S/N Calz de La AuroraFabrica Aurora is an art gallery. You can take a taxi or walk about 30 minutes. It’s an old text tile factory that has been converted into art studios, galleries, antique shops, restaurants and high-end retail.
Conseils sur la ville
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Transportation
Miguel Lopez is a private driver Available for affordable day trips to surrounding areas. I recommend Bahia Go shuttle service to and from the airport. bahiago.com
Phrases utiles
Bathroom etiquette
Because of these cities 600-year-old plumbing system it is customary you throw toilet paper in the bin provided rather than flushing it down the toilet.
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Cobbled streets 
San Miguel is a wonderful town to walk around. Be aware that the streets are all cobbled and it’s suggested you wear comfortable shoes.
Manières de faire des économises
ATMs/cash
ATMs are located in the center of town. I recommend Intercam Banco on San Francisco St. just north east of the Jardin.
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Information sources
The first thing you want to do is get the Atención, a weekly newspaper that gives you the rundown on everything that is happening in town. It is published on Friday and can be found in the Jardin, library and many other local shops. This tells you about all the local dance music and art shows. There are also two websites to include with more event information. Sanmiguelevents.com and Accesssanmiguel.com
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Walking tour is a must!
This is a great way to learn your way around town and hear some of the history. Check it out ... Joseph Toone at Historyandculturewalkingtour.com. Another one is sponsored by Patronatos pro ninos. 10 am In front of the Parroquia In the main square.