Yes, there is a bit of that typical "farmer's market" when it's really not a farmer's market…read more.. candles and some questionable potions for whatever ails you, jewelry that looks kind of semi-mass-produced (but not sure about that)... but, for the most part, this place has some really great food, lots of people milling around (but not too many), good-looking produce and specialty cheese places, breads and prepared foods, a couple of places with good coffee/espresso, upstairs is a Pork Belly Restaurant that serves everything pork belly that I did not try but would have loved to (looked casual-but-quality). I had a great time poking around but I'll bet this place is SWAMPED during high season. I stopped at the little stand that makes gorditas and assorted mexican specialty dishes (you can see pictures from other reviewers) and had a chicken and cheese taco that they first stuffed and egg into! They actually separated the layers in the corn taco and poured an egg into it before heating it up in the griddle... very cool and very good.

I love farmers markets and this is a great one! If you're from out of town looking to make new…read morefriends it's a very social place with lots of food and craft vendors. Grab a coffee and doughnut or tamale and sit at one of the shared tables and enjoy the morning with friendly locals. Highly recommend!

Been here twice, tortas are huge and yummy, place is big and clean. I always end up taking a torta…read moreto go for the hubby!!

I had noticed this sandwich shop in the first few minutes I was in San Miguel de Allende because it…read morewas just down the street from our hotel. I bookmarked it mentally, but it wasn't until our last few minutes of our vacation that Jamie W and I finally tried it. We decided to pick up a couple of sandwiches to eat at the airport before our flight. Since it was a 90-minute drive to the airport, we figured the sandwiches would keep during the road trip. We were right. Fortunately, they opened just as we entered the shop at 9AM. The menu was not only in Spanish but quite robust. There was a multitude of selections, so we were on Google Translate for a while. Jamie decided on the MX$75 Torta Vegetariana, a meatless option with mushrooms, queso blanco, shredded lettuce, and avocado in a Talera bread roll (Photo 9). He was pleased with his choice and particularly impressed with the soft airiness of the toasted bread. As for me, I relied on Google AI to help me winnow down my selection to the MX$95 Torta Poblano. I understood the popularity because it contained chicken Milanesa (breaded chicken), melted queso fundido, chile poblano, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, and cream. It was all encased in the same Talera bread roll and genuinely satisfying (Photo 7). We were lucky to find an open bench outside the terminal and devoured the tortas in no time. FOOD - 5 stars...tortas that really satisfied after a long road trip AMBIANCE - 4 stars...simple space that was obviously empty at 9AM SERVICE - 4.5 stars...really efficient, tortas were well packed TOTAL - 5 stars...could go for another one just about now RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kIrdv_XdpM

I absolutely love the torta Cubano. It's delicious and flavorful. It's okay to eat it with lettuce…read moreand tomatoes unless you don't like those ingredients.

I love the ambiance of little shops with so many options for food, coffee, organic produce and the…read morebest cherry muffins i ever had. The staff was very friendly and helpful and I got to practice my spanish.

The food offerings are really good. The service is not particularly friendly or timely, except for…read morethe upstairs cafe next that shares space with the crafts shop. The art is beautiful to see. Overall, check prices between the different grocery stores because they have competitive prices.

They have such a wide variety of options in such a small, quaint space! We had such a hard time…read morechoosing between traditional pan dulce flavors or something new and unique! Going with the pineapple pastry, we thought the flavors were very good: perfect amount of sweetness and a fresh tasty pineapple filling. However, the dough seemed a little undercooked and there wasn't enough filling for the amount of dough. Otherwise, the experience of picking your dessert is so fun and this spot is a great example of a panaderia with homemade baked goods! The service is helpful and quick so I would recommend stopping by to see what catches your eye!

La Colmena has an incredible selection of pastries and bread--I didn't even know where to start…read morebecause everything looked so delicious! After much debate, I decided to go with the pan dulce to share with my sister as a dessert after our meal, and I'm so glad I did. Not only was the pan dulce absolutely delicious, but the kindness of the owners made the experience even more special. It was only 13 pesos, but we only had a 500-peso bill, so they generously gave it to us for free. We felt bad, so we gave them $1 USD as a small thank-you, but their generosity truly stood out. Pan Dulce itself - It was perfect--the custard filling wasn't overly sweet and had a slightly gelatinous texture that I really enjoyed. The outside was super crispy, and the sugar coating added just the right amount of sweetness. It was the perfect treat to end our lunch! Between the amazing pastries and the wonderful hospitality, I would absolutely come back and recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic and delicious pan dulce.

As a person raised in an Italian home I was a bit cynical about a Chicago deep dish pizza in San…read moreMiguel. Would it be true Chicago style? ( I lived there for 8 years - no stranger to authentic deep dish!) I can say without hesitation the pie exceeded expectations. Not just a little. But substantially. The crust was perfect by my standards. I measure Italian restaurants by two things. Their meatballs and their sauce. The sauce on our pizza was outstanding. All of it homemade and it tasted like it. To our tastebuds, a true delight. If you're looking a reasonably priced meal hosted by very polite and friendly staff, then this is your place!

We tried their taco restaurant located next door just a few days earlier. The owner stopped by and…read moretold us to come back for the pizza. We are from Chicago and were skeptical but their stuffed pizza was delicious. We absolutely loved it. The owners were there again and asked our opinions. They were super sweet people. Great atmosphere, amazing food at a great price. We have tried lots of pizza in San Miguel and this was the best. We have to come back to check out their rooftop bar.

El Vergel is a small French bistro outside of San Miguel de Allende, GTO Mexico. It is an easy…read moreUber or cab ride (roughly $8-ish USD) from Centro on the highway to Dolores Hidalgo. As I had stated with my review of Bayonna in New Orleans, the menu is a rarity in that I would want to order everything on the menu. You will find French bistro classics such as Croque Monsieur, Steak Frites, and Onion soup. There is something for everyone, although I have to say that their liver pate is not to my taste, though it is delicious (it is too sweet and less savory than I prefer). The texture is wonderful. The Croque Monsieur is amazing. Whether under an umbrella or the pergola, El Vergel makes for a lovely, relaxed luncheon, and a nice break from the delicious Mexican food available all over SMA. Reservations are encouraged if you do not wish to take a chance on table availability.

Yummy! Breakfast options range from healthy green juices to over indulgent options such as the…read moreCasual Bistro Breakfast below! Amazing salads with local ingredients (think figs!). Set in a small charming garden, you'll be surrounded by a well clad and versatile set of SMA expats- a fun way to meet your neighbors! Great for families, and for families with pets (dog friendly!). There is also an under inventoried market that stands beside the cafe, which features an apiary and the city's best honey!