Reasonable Mexican food here. We ordered the enchilada Verde and it was fine. We really liked the…read moreplantains as desert. If you prefer fancy cakes then plantains is not for you.

Alicia's cooking classes are fun and informative! I've taken 2 so far - both in Mexican cooking,…read moreand we ended up with 2 completely different meals. I learned something new each time, whether about different ingredients or new techniques and tricks I didn't know. We always end up with a fabulous meal, and I am always inspired to try new ingredients that I would have bypassed previously. If you plan to be in San Miguel for a few days don't miss out on this experience!

Gabby cooking class is a special experience. You get to cook in her beautiful home (she built a…read morespecial kitchen and dinning space for her classes). You get to pick from a list of food items. Everything was delicious and you learned about traditional Mexican food. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience!…read more Highly Recommended! For the past 20 years, Chef Gaby Green has run four restaurants, a food truck, a catering company and a cooking school in San Miguel de Allende. A native of Mexico City, Gaby learned early on how to cook in her grandmother's kitchen, where she had her own stool and utensils. While her specialties come from family's recipes, Gaby adds a modern twist to make her own variations of regional Mexican cuisine. Enjoy bilingual, hands-on classes in Gaby's spacious production kitchen.

The director, Jorge, is very helpful and a nice person too. Javier is a great master teacher of the…read moreSpanish language and also a talented conversation teacher. The cooking class was also excellent, as well as the chicken mole meal that we made.

This school exceeded my expectations. They have classes and activities to fit your goals. Some…read morestudents stay months and become fluent in Spanish and some stay a few weeks like me. AHA is centrally located and offers very good homestays. If you are a beginner I suggest one of the extra classes after the 8:30 to 11:30 class. The private lessons are very good but you need to book them a few weeks before your arrival. The school has an open air atrium that is absolutely beautiful. The teachers were very good and you will meet lifelong friends. I suggest you fly into QRO and arrive a few days before class begins. I am returning in 2025.

If a tourist center like San Miguel de Allende gathers its prototypical souvenir purveyors in one…read morespot, this would be the way to do it. The downside is that so many of the shops feel quite redundant that it's easy to bypass businesses when you know you'll see another shop selling basically the same things... magnets, masks, coasters, ashtrays, Virgin Mary plaques, you name it (Photo 8). There are two covered blocks of vendors after which we found ourselves in Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, a more open space featuring fresh produce, flower stalls, and fast local food stalls. It would've been more tempting to us if we didn't already have lunch at Jacques nearby (review: https://yelp.to/1eEKC6YG8X). Our walkthrough of the market was more of an Instagram op, which was just fine. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/JAQyLB4YqU

It's kind of a must-see when in SMdA, and definitely worth the visit. It's huge, spanning a couple…read moreof blocks, but tbh, so much of the arts and crafts are really similar. It's a great place to shop for souvenirs and the people working the stalls are super friendly. There are a couple of good restaurants nearby and some require a wait, so the Mercado is a great place to walk around before your meal. Highly recommended for local color.

I almost don't want to write this review because I don't want everyone to come here hahah. Now the…read morefirst thing you think is that a store in the centro is too expensive. That you can find these things in the mercados. Kind of true but not! The quality of their goods here is not even comparable to when you can find in the mercados. It's truly amazing one of a kind pieces. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny but to me it's amazing. I have shipped here every year for several years and it always a nice little treat for myself.

I was there in the summer of 2016. Like the previous reviews, they do have beautiful embroidered…read moretapestries but the prices were too elevated. They can easily be found in other storefronts around the city at much reasonable prices. However, people that are not familiar with the area or know prices in general throughout the country may not know this. I also think that the salesgirls most likely cater to foreigners. At least that is the impression I got from my experience and observation there.

Omg what a cute little store. I found this walking around and I really wanted to stop in for their…read moregreat tile work. What I found really exciting was the amount of work that goes into all of these pieces. His website really shows to much more than I can explain on here. The detail is amazing. If your a pottery lover or just enjoy art work stop by

Beautiful but very, very expensive. They had a tea cup for $189. They are painted by hand in great…read moredetail and the pieces are distinct. This is our of my price range. They do have lovely cuff links and a nice staff.