Eating his way through San Miguel, this blog chronicles the culinary adventures of an Expat on sabattical in Mexico
Don Day is the pseudonym of a former advertising copywriter who, in 2009, decided to write about two of his greatest loves, food and wine. Don Day in SMA is an account of his adventures eating and drinking his way through San Miguel de Allende, the town he considers to be the world’s very best
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Café Aldama 57
Tucked along one of San Miguel’s prettiest streets, Café Aldama 57 has quickly become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Chef Juan Carlos Hernández—with experience at some of Mexico’s top kitchens—crafts a small but exceptional menu. Standouts include the Lechón & Avocado Toast, called the best breakfast dish in town, and French Toast that rivals Paris. Prices hover around $200 pesos, making it one of SMA’s best culinary values. Cozy, old-world, and welcoming, it’s the perfect spot to sip coffee, enjoy unforgettable flavors, and watch the world go by.
📍 Aldama 57, Centro
🕗 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Closed Tuesdays
📞 415 688 2284
KLETTA CAFE - 20 de Enero Sur 4, San Antonio , French Toast, crepes, smoothies, burgers
GIGIS CAFE - Orizaba 16, San Antonio - Breakfast and Brunch - Try their Golden Chai & French Toast 9am-2:30pm MENU
La Ventana Coffee - Diez de Sollano y Dávalos 11 Small Basic Coffee Shop with mini breakfast selections
Clementina Salida a Celaya 1 - opens 8:30 simple cafeteria, cash only, Texas biscuits as good as grandma made (many combos only $5)
La BUENA VIDA BAKERY - Hernandez Macias #72 - Try the orange glazed donuts - Also MORNING BREAD – Whole wheat with raisins, nuts and honey
GEEKS & COFFEE - Fabrica Aurora Neighbor - Usually open at 8:30 and perfect spot to remote work. Very good coffee and food selections.
Diez de Sollano y Dávalos 16
Quebrada 20
Cuna de Allende 15
San Francisco 57
CHAMONIX - Sollano 17 - Enjoy Swiss fillet, global dishes, and fresh pastas. Relax on the charming terrace when the weather's nice.
CASA NOSTRA - Terraplen # 8 - Spectacular Italian food, cocktails and wine with an incredible view
GHAR - Mesones #14, Celebrating Indian Cuisine 2pm -11pm - Closed Tuesday
TENE 1810 - Codo #3 - Comfort Food is ideal for sharing the table with family and friends, dishes that bring back memories and create emotions.
DON TACO TEQUILA - Innovative Vegan Tacos, Tortilla Soup, corn ribs. Margaritas are particulary good.
Nemesio Diez 11-Rosewood Hotel
Sierra Nevada Speakeasy
Live Aqua
Calle Hospicio 35
Hidalgo 29
Monday - BERLIN - Meat Loaf Dinner for Expats
Tuesdays - El Manantial 2 for 1 margaritas
Tuesday - Friday 4pm - 7pm KAN BEI Order a signature cocktail/mocktail or a cocktail of your choice from Bar Kan Bei & receive a complimentary bite!
Tuesday - Ten Ten Pie al carbon- Stirling Dickinson#5 Piano Music 6pm - 8pm
Thursday NIght - The Restaurant - To say Chef Donnie Masterton is the King of Burgers in SMA, well that’s just a given. He’s done it every Thursday night for 15 years; 734 nights of practice. And in this case, practice does make perfect!
Thursday NIght - Ten Ten Pie al carbon- Stirling Dickinson#5 (2 for 1 Margaritas) Jazz night 6:30pm