Restaurantes en San Miguel de Allende
New San Miguel de Allende restaurants seem to be opening up every day, with the influx of foreign investment capital and the influx of fresh minds pouring into this sleepy Mexican town. Just years ago, there were no traffic lights in the city and now there are 11,000 expatriates from America, Europe and Canada living here – opening bed and breakfasts, hotels and San Miguel de Allende restaurants. Since the cost of living is so low, American expat residents can eat out for what it would cost them to dine in back home. For instance, a couple can enjoy fresh vegetables, veal, soup and margaritas for just $11, all while being serenaded by a mariachi band! Imagine that!
You’ll be able to take a culinary world tour at San Miguel de Allende restaurants, feasting on dishes from China, Lebanon, Thailand, Uruguay, France, Germany Argentina, Italy and, of course, Mexico. Traditionally, “comida” (or the main meal) is eaten between 1 and 3 in the afternoon. A “comida corrida” is the daily special and usually consists of soup or salad, two or three main dishes, beans, rice, dessert and coffee. Refreshing fruit drinks -- like limeade, mango water or “Jamaica” made from the hibiscus blossom -- are popular in San Miguel de Allende restaurants too. Even though the prices are right, if you plan to stay a week or more, you will probably be looking for other ways to conserve your vacation cash. So before you start dining, it’d be worth your while to visit www.vipsanmiguel.com and buy your $40 club card, which will get you dining discounts and better prices on a number of other services, including drycleaning, jewelry, motorcycle parts, horseback riding, coffee and local artwork.
Now that you’re armed and ready, it’s time to take a look at a few of the noteworthy San Miguel de Allende restaurants. For a hearty American-style breakfast, don’t miss Café Buenos Dias, which offers fresh ground coffee, bacon, eggs “al gusto,” country potatoes and bread with blackberry jam for 50 pesos ($3.42). You can also stop by the fireplace with your Mex-American hot chocolate during those chillier winter afternoons.
Another one of the new San Miguel de Allende restaurants, Donovan’s, is known for its delicious chicken fajitas, homemade pasta, pizza and desserts. Live piano music and the bright walls create a distinctly San Miguel de Allende ambiance.
For vegans and vegetarians, El Tomato is the best of the San Miguel de Allende restaurants. It’s nice to find a place where you can get a large salad, delicious fresh fruit smoothies, potato-leek-and-carrot soup, soy dishes, energy drinks, tuna and pasta. There is still turkey and a few non-vegetarian choices for the carnivores you travel with. For more info, visit Restaurantes en San Miguel de Allende.
