I love Bonanza, a basic neighborhood store with the best Manchango cheese ever. If you are…read morepleasant the staff will go out of their way to help you. The home made yogurt is amazing. They will carry your groceries out and even call a taxi for you. Try to remember that you are in a foreign country and good manners are important.

I'm not sure what the deal is with the negative reviews but this small store is fantastic. Clean,…read morewell-stocked, friendly/helpful staff -- what else one could hope for? Note: Super Bonanza doesn't carry fresh fruit or vegetables and only the most basic of meats but beyond that we were impressed.

This place is huge!!!! Without a doubt you will be able to find a gift to bring back to any of your…read moreloved ones. Walking around was already a touristy attraction in itself. Find some artisanal goods here and be overwhelmed by the pressure of having options.

Can I tell you how badly I wanted to sit down at Mercado Hidalgo, a giant el cóctel de camarones in…read morefront of me, along with 100's of bottles of hot sauce? A modicum of caution kept me from doing so and only decreased my enjoyment of the place marginally. Mercado Hidalgo is that bustling market that sells pretty much every sort of (Mexico-adjacent) food one can imagine as well as a wide assortment of other things. It's picturesque, stimulating, and colorful and I'm not sure we have anything equivalent in the US. All the more reason to visit. I walked out with Mexican candy (a safe bet) and a brain full of images of this large place knowing that I'll settle - a bit sadly - for a state-side Shrimp Cocktail now that I'm back at home.

This one's mostly just a chips and drinks OXXO, but the kids staffing it are usually just as…read morefriendly toward an awkward foreigner as they are to a local, and they feed my morning coca light fix

Finally found an oriental store! I wanted to make pho for my fiancé's extended family and was able…read moreto grab a few things. They do not have everything I needed, but a few things was able to suffice. I just had to work around a few ingredients here and there. The store is mostly Japanese foods and ingredients. They have a lot of sushi-related items. Mostly everything you can make sushi out of. They have the popular sauces like fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, oyster sauce, etc. They also have refrigerated Japanese noodles, drinks, etc. There are teas, dry noodles, cup noodles, seasoning, candies, etc. It's a tiny store, but it does carry a lot of items. Wished they carried more items, but anything will do.

City Market was my first stop in San Miguel de Allende--straight from the airport. I had discovered…read moreit simply because it was on the way to the place we were staying. The plan was to run in quickly, grab some bubbles and a few snacks, then head back to unpack and relax for the evening. Our driver dropped us off and we walked into a spacious, upscale market that immediately impressed me. City Market is an extremely nice supermarket with a wide selection that ranges from high-end groceries and fresh pastries to upscale kitchenware, including Le Creuset cookware and other premium cooking items. The fresh pastry selection looked wonderful, and the produce was especially impressive. The avocados were enormous, and the tomatoes looked incredibly fresh. There was also an excellent selection of meats and cheeses--perfect if you're putting together a charcuterie board. I was even able to find my lemon ginger tea, which is part of my morning routine. While most people did not speak English, communication was easy with the help of Google Translate. The next day I returned with more time to stroll through the aisles, and I was even more impressed. The store has an outstanding selection of food, meats, and produce. I was pleasantly surprised to see a small section of Asian ingredients, which meant I could easily make my Chinese breakfast soups in the morning. On that second visit I had filled my cart with quite a bit of food. As I headed toward a regular checkout lane, a gentleman approached, guided my cart over to the self-checkout area, and began scanning and bagging my groceries for me. It was an unexpected level of service, and I was happy to tip him well for the help. Beyond shopping, City Market also has several places to eat inside. Bar Do Mar serves sushi prepared fresh right in front of you. Pintxos offers an impressive menu of roughly 60 homemade dishes. The café area also features a wide selection of coffee beans, along with freshly prepared coffee drinks and teas. Overall, City Market is the place to go if you are looking for a wide selection of foods, pastries and adult beverages while visiting San Miguel de Allende. Whether you need groceries, cookware, or a reliable place for a meal, it's an excellent option to have nearby.

High end grocery store inside the nice and huge shopping mall. This store is really clean and well…read moreorganized. I got a few of pastries and they were all really good. It maybe on the pricey side but definitely worth the money. I did not need any additional service other than needed the pastries bagged and label printed to scan at the cashier so minimal service interaction. Can't comment on the service but I will be back if I am in the area.

The tortas are the size of your head. I was full for several hours after getting Tortas Mi Lugar's…read moretake on the Cuban sandwich - so much ham, man. So much ham. Delicious, though. The restaurant is tiny - I wouldn't plan on going expected to sit down. It can get pretty toasty on the inside, too.

Cheap, good food. I had a torta with chorizo and pork milanese-really tasty. There was a lot of…read moreactivity there, a family with kids working or owners, not sure. They were happy and fun to watch.

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!