Solo female trip - San Miguel de allende

Prayers on your separation

Have fun

Post some pics, I’ve always wanted to go

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Prayers on your separation

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You’re absolutely right! I’m in the thick of raising a teenage girl. Dramatic as heck, sweet as pie but mean as a cobra sometimes. I need a separation from THAT and the satisfaction that hubby has to be Mr. Mom all alone for a long weekend. He can handle it.

It’s not that difficult. Don’t start/enflame drama and you won’t get drama.

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I need a separation from THAT and the satisfaction that hubby has to be Mr. Mom all alone for a long weekend. He can handle it.

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San Miguel is great! It’s a very safe city that has a lot of history, food, art, drinks, to explore.

I have been a couple times and going back next year for a wedding.

If you want the hotel experience, the Rosewood has great food and drink options with a really cool vibe. It’s also walkable to the centro, markets, and other big areas. The air B&B’s are incredible! The ones I have stayed at included maid & cook. They made great breakfast in the morning and cocktails/ appetizers in the evening and had all my clothes washed/ironed daily.

San Miguel is a major expat town so English is common however let Google translate be your friend. You can download Spanish in the app so you won’t have to have service.

You will either fly into QRO or Leon to get there. It’s about a 45 min-1hour drive in the shuttle. I can recommend one if needed. If you want to make it a bigger trip, you can fly into Mexico City, explore it, and then go there. It’s about 3 hours driving from Mexico City. I’m not as good as HGG with the pics of reviews, but happy to help!

Thanks so much!! Trip booked into QRO. 5 nights. Can you recommend the Airbnbs that you mentioned? That sounds glorious. Thanks for your help! I may actually have 2 Tagalongs. Even when I announce a solo trip somebody is gonna follow me. ?????

I got married there and have posted this info a few times.

Drinks/dinner on the rosewood rooftop is solid. If you go to the mercado de artasains (like the french market) eat at ole ole, awesome fajitas. We mostly hung out around town, didn't go do any activities outside as we were just there for the weekend. I would bring earplugs if you are staying anywhere around the centro. Bells ringing and fireworks all hours of the day/night while we were there.

I pulled the below my wedding site. I've only been to some of these places.

- Ole Ole - one of the most charming and original restaurants in San Miguel de Allende. The owners are bullfighting aficionados and the restaurant is an expression of their passion for the art (i.e. matador posters and mounted bull heads on the walls). Ole Ole specializes in grilled main courses. Recommendation: Beef fajitas (so tender!).

- Pueblo Viejo/rooftop terrace La Azotea (same building just two names) - Recommendation: shrimp jicama tacos (delicious). Good live music.

- Cumpanio - delicious pastries

- Atrio - awesome rooftop terrace! Great sunset views. Reservations highly recommended for dinner. (upscale casual)

- La Alborada - Recommended to us by our wedding planner! Great lunch spot for authentic Mexican food and a cold beer. NO CREDIT CARDS. CASH ONLY.




RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUR WEDDING PLANNER WHO HAS LIVED IN SAN MIGUEL HER WHOLE LIFE

Breakfast
- Cumpanio on Correo #29,
- Café de La Parroquia on Jesus Street.
- Café Contento on Hernandez Macias #72
- El pegaso on Corregidora # 6 one of the local favorites, my favorite chilquiles rojos!!
- The bagel café, on Correo Street, has the best bagels in the region.
- Juan´s Café, Relox 37
- Café Muro, calle Loreto 10-B, offers great Mexican antojitos. So if you have a slight craving for sopes or enchiladas this is the place.
- San Agustin, san Francisco #21, famous cafeteria due to its renowned owner, Margarita Gralia. Offers a variety of hot chocolate and churros, but that’s not all. They also have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just make sure to go early, since the place is small and there is always a wait.
- Rincon de Don Tomas, situated in the heart of San Miguel´s square. Great place to sit and chat while having a cup of coffee and see what San Miguel is all about.
- Ten Ten Pie, Cuna de Allende #21, located a block back from the Parroquia (big church in the main square). This place offers a breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a terrace and it's location makes it a wonderful option.
- Tortitlan, Juarez #17, if you are in the mood for a great torta this is the place.





Lunch
- La Alborada is a very small and inexpensive good restaurant in Diez de Sollano.
- Bougainvillea located in Mesones # 101.
- Pueblo Viejo, has the feel of an old town and the food is very good, try the molcajete, but make sure you are hungry or you share meals (large portion sizes) on Umaran # 6
- La Azotea, located inside Pueblo Viejo on the rooftop. This place offers stunning views and great tapas. The jicama shrimp tacos are highly recommended.
- Atrio: in cuna de Allende fabulous view, amazing food and service.
- The Restaurant… great food, amazing patio. Diez de Sollano # 16.
- La Cevicheria: amazing ceviches and great fish tacos, is a must. Correo in the corner of Diez de Sollano
- Felling homesick head on down to Hecho en Mexico located in Ancha de San Antonio # 8, and enjoy their rosemary chicken
- Hotel Matilda offers renowned chef Enrique Olvera´s Moxi. Everything is absolutely incredible; the address is Aldama # 5.
- The Rosewood hotel offers great salads, hamburgers and a beautiful view of the city´s skyline. Calle Nemesio Dias # 11.
- La Parada, Recreo # 96. Peruvian cuisine. Rated #1 on trip advisor, no need to say more.
- If you are looking to satisfy you sweet tooth make sure to stop by Petit Four, Mesones 99-1, you will find a great variety of freshly baked croissants, sandwiches, French baguettes, etc. Don't leave without trying some of their delicious chocolate truffles with Mescal or a traditional French macaroon in a variety of flavors. If you are in the mood for something out of this world then make sure you try an éclair au chocolate or one of the mixed fresh fruit tartlets.
- Or if you are in the mood for a light lunch stop by at Nectar, Correo #43, enjoy a salad and a tea. They have a wide variety of teas.



Great Sunset Views
San Miguel is known for its beautiful sunsets, so head to one of these locations to get a great view.
- La Azotea at Pueblo Viejo. Sip a Margarita or Mojito and enjoy one of their great tapas. (Umaran # 6)
- Mx Terrace bar, great place for drinks
- Ocre: Hidalgo # 5. Great terrace very good food.
- Marsala : Hernandez Macias 48. Mexican/Mediterranean
- Nomada; Hernandez Macias 88. Fusion Mexican.
- La Grotta: Cuadrante # 5. Great pizzas.
- La Luna at Rosewood, one of the best views in town.
- La Terraza del Pegaso is also a great option.
- Hotel 1810 has an amazing view of town. Hidalgo Street.
- See the Sunset at La Azotea. Everyday if possible





Dinner
- Tio Lucas - Jazz and very good Mexican food, everything is good. Mesones 103.
- Traditional Mexican food - go to La Posadita, Cuna de Allende #13. Enjoy your favorite Mexican dish while enjoying the breath taking views of the city.
- Aperi inside the hotel Dos Casas has an extraordinary chef. The address is Quebrada # 101.
- The Rosewood hotel has an amazing smoked tuna, try it. The brunch on Sundays is really great.
- Doce: Relox # 12. Visit the food court, they have everything.
- Food factory, great ambiance, fusion food at the La Aurora factory
- Mezcaleria San Mezcal: Recreo # 96. Great variety of mescals.





After Dinner - Nightlife
- Hank´s
- Berlin Bar and Restaurant (run by expatriates from Germany)
- Tio Lucas
- The Restaurant
- La Luna Hotel Rosewood
- Hotel Matilda.
- Mama Mia, located on Umaran, has 4 different bar areas, making it a great option for all age groups. Salsa is played in the restaurant area every day, but it is best on Fridays, and Saturdays after 9:00 p.m.
- La azotea (roof top) Friday and Saturday.
- If you like mescal, la Mescalero is your place. They offer a great variety of different flavored cocktails with mescal. Excellent for hot days or just to unwind.
- El Grito. Night club for the young crowd. Nice place to go after Mama Mia if you still have energy to burn.
- Duke Mesones # 99 A club for the young crowd. Great music and party environment.

I have a girls' trip to San Miguel de allende in the works after the first of the year. Not necessarily to flee my teenager, but that is a little bonus! Great info in this thread!