Guidebook for Guanajuato
Food Scene
Very good and affordable restaurant. A favorite for expats. Along with the great food, they have a nice selection of wine, beer, Mezcal, and cocktails. Great for lunch & dinner. Sometimes live music. Located up the alleyway “Alameda” off of Plaza Baratillo. Look for the chocolate shop Xocola in the corner of the plaza, then walk up the alleyway on the right side, it will be about 15 meters in front of you.
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Los Campos
11 Del CampaneroVery good and affordable restaurant. A favorite for expats. Along with the great food, they have a nice selection of wine, beer, Mezcal, and cocktails. Great for lunch & dinner. Sometimes live music. Located up the alleyway “Alameda” off of Plaza Baratillo. Look for the chocolate shop Xocola in the corner of the plaza, then walk up the alleyway on the right side, it will be about 15 meters in front of you.
Great restaurant for dinner in a nice decorative setting. Located at Calle Positos #69 upstairs.
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Mestizo
69 PositosGreat restaurant for dinner in a nice decorative setting. Located at Calle Positos #69 upstairs.
Very close to the house, on Potrero. Great place to sit outside. They have a good extensive menu. Great for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner and Drinks.
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La Santurrona Gastropub
2 Del PotreroVery close to the house, on Potrero. Great place to sit outside. They have a good extensive menu. Great for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner and Drinks.
Located upstairs in the beautifully renovated building Casa Cuatro, is this good French/ Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar. During the day there is a great fresh salads and quiche buffet (plates are weighed before sitting down). At night there is a good dinner menu and fantastic cocktails made with fresh ingredients and live music some nights also some Sunday afternoons.. (Usually Jazz)
The building is addressed #4 Calle San Jose and is located between Calle Carcamanes (street near Plaza Baratillo) and Calle Sol. There is a small church across the street and the Post Office is adjacent to the building. Look for the not-so noticeable sign “Casa Cuatro” and walk upstairs.
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El Midi Bistro
4 Subida de San JoséLocated upstairs in the beautifully renovated building Casa Cuatro, is this good French/ Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar. During the day there is a great fresh salads and quiche buffet (plates are weighed before sitting down). At night there is a good dinner menu and fantastic cocktails made with fresh ingredients and live music some nights also some Sunday afternoons.. (Usually Jazz)
The building is addressed #4 Calle San Jose and is located between Calle Carcamanes (street near Plaza Baratillo) and Calle Sol. There is a small church across the street and the Post Office is adjacent to the building. Look for the not-so noticeable sign “Casa Cuatro” and walk upstairs.
This is a favorite among locals and expats alike. Excellent Japanese cafe, cute tiny place just off the Plaza San Fernando. Looking at Cafe Bossa Nova go to the left corner of the plaza and exit the plaza via the small alleyway. Delica Mitsu and itʼs few tables will be on the left on this alleyway.
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Delica mitzu
47 CantaritosThis is a favorite among locals and expats alike. Excellent Japanese cafe, cute tiny place just off the Plaza San Fernando. Looking at Cafe Bossa Nova go to the left corner of the plaza and exit the plaza via the small alleyway. Delica Mitsu and itʼs few tables will be on the left on this alleyway.
This is a favorite among locals and expats alike. Excellent Japanese cafe. 1 of 2 locations in Guanajuato.
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Delica Mitsu Campanero
5 Del CampaneroThis is a favorite among locals and expats alike. Excellent Japanese cafe. 1 of 2 locations in Guanajuato.
Good café with an extensive menu located on the little bridge, Puente de Campanero. Walk up the red ramp like pathway on the right to arrive via the bridge.
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Santo Café
4 Del CampaneroGood café with an extensive menu located on the little bridge, Puente de Campanero. Walk up the red ramp like pathway on the right to arrive via the bridge.
Great French pastries and quiche as well as a dinner menu. Located next to Teatro Principal on Calle Cantarranas.
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La Vie en Rose
18 CantarranasGreat French pastries and quiche as well as a dinner menu. Located next to Teatro Principal on Calle Cantarranas.
Best coffee in town! Sit and read the paper or use the wireless internet. You can also purchase coffee for the house either by the beans or ground. On Sangre de Cristo street on the left-hand side of the street when walking towards Presa de la Olla.
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Café Tal
1 4 TemescuitateBest coffee in town! Sit and read the paper or use the wireless internet. You can also purchase coffee for the house either by the beans or ground. On Sangre de Cristo street on the left-hand side of the street when walking towards Presa de la Olla.
Great outdoor cafe with Vegan and Vegetarian options. Also serves teas, fresh juices, Mezcal, beer & wine. Great atmosphere with both outdoor and indoor seating. Located on Calle Positos #38. Sort of across from the Diego Rivera Museum.
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Escarola
38 PositosGreat outdoor cafe with Vegan and Vegetarian options. Also serves teas, fresh juices, Mezcal, beer & wine. Great atmosphere with both outdoor and indoor seating. Located on Calle Positos #38. Sort of across from the Diego Rivera Museum.
This is a top rated restaurant in Guanajuato located in a family home in the neighborhood of San Javier (outside the center of town on the way towards Valenciana). They use local ingredients and old Mexican recipes. Prices are higher than other restaurants in town but the dining experience is well worth it. Need to take a taxi & should call for a reservation (473) 733-9059.
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Restaurante Las Mercedes
6 De ArribaThis is a top rated restaurant in Guanajuato located in a family home in the neighborhood of San Javier (outside the center of town on the way towards Valenciana). They use local ingredients and old Mexican recipes. Prices are higher than other restaurants in town but the dining experience is well worth it. Need to take a taxi & should call for a reservation (473) 733-9059.
Incredibly amazing breakfast & lunch. Same family as Las Mercedes. Located in the Museo de Gene Byron Ex-Hacienda in Marfil. You need to take a taxi (about 10min.) Well worth it. Closes at 1pm. While there you should tour the Gene Byron Museum, a gorgeous ex-hacienda home.
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Puscua Restaurant
Incredibly amazing breakfast & lunch. Same family as Las Mercedes. Located in the Museo de Gene Byron Ex-Hacienda in Marfil. You need to take a taxi (about 10min.) Well worth it. Closes at 1pm. While there you should tour the Gene Byron Museum, a gorgeous ex-hacienda home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Same great owners of Los Campos. Great Tapas in old Bar. Located at Calle Positos #79
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Metate & Salmiana
Same great owners of Los Campos. Great Tapas in old Bar. Located at Calle Positos #79
Step back in time in this classic favorite, old authentic bar with afternoon botanas (Mexican tapas). It is in a little quirky old building filled with antiques. They play old Mexican music and have old photographs on the wall. It is located up a very tiny alleyway just behind Cafe Bossa Nova in Plaza San Fernando. Take the tiny alleyway directly behind Cafe Bossa Nova and Clave Azul will be in front of you as you walk through this tiny callejon.
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La Clave Azul Restaurante Taberna
31 Segunda De CantaritosStep back in time in this classic favorite, old authentic bar with afternoon botanas (Mexican tapas). It is in a little quirky old building filled with antiques. They play old Mexican music and have old photographs on the wall. It is located up a very tiny alleyway just behind Cafe Bossa Nova in Plaza San Fernando. Take the tiny alleyway directly behind Cafe Bossa Nova and Clave Azul will be in front of you as you walk through this tiny callejon.
Step back in time and dance the night away (till dawn) in the traditional and legendary ʻLa Damaʼ. Its setting is traditional and authentic as well as creative and artsy. This is the best place for late night Latin dancing (salsa, cumbia, Cuban...) Things donʼt get going till at least 10pm. Across the street from Templo San Francisco and La Santurrona Cafe. Next to the Modelo store you’ll see an entrance that leads you directly upstairs.
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La Dama de las Camellias
32 De SopenaStep back in time and dance the night away (till dawn) in the traditional and legendary ʻLa Damaʼ. Its setting is traditional and authentic as well as creative and artsy. This is the best place for late night Latin dancing (salsa, cumbia, Cuban...) Things donʼt get going till at least 10pm. Across the street from Templo San Francisco and La Santurrona Cafe. Next to the Modelo store you’ll see an entrance that leads you directly upstairs.
Essentials
Grocery shopping can be found in and around the plaza where you will find a few good fruit and veggie stores as well as shops with basic groceries and a wine & liquor store.
There’s a fruit & veggie store on the lower left side of the plaza. Also heading up the street Alameda which is off the upper right corner of the plaza will also have two or three other good grocery shops and a wine & liquor store.
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Plaza Baratillo
Grocery shopping can be found in and around the plaza where you will find a few good fruit and veggie stores as well as shops with basic groceries and a wine & liquor store.
There’s a fruit & veggie store on the lower left side of the plaza. Also heading up the street Alameda which is off the upper right corner of the plaza will also have two or three other good grocery shops and a wine & liquor store.
The Beer Company Guanajuato
No. 56 CantarranasGood Beer Store selling import and local artisanal beer.
Sightseeing
Located in an Ex-Hacienda in Marfil (need to take a taxi) is the converted home of Canadian artist Gene Byron where she spent her life starting in the 60’s. It is a wonderful museum where you can get a glimpse of her life. The home is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is filled with antiques and her paintings. Check out the concerts on Sundays at 1pm that include a complimentary glass of wine. Check their website for more info at www.museogenebyron.com Also be sure to have breakfast/lunch at the amazing cafe onsite Puscua, closes at 1pm.
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Casa Museo Gene Byron
10 Guanajuato - MarfilLocated in an Ex-Hacienda in Marfil (need to take a taxi) is the converted home of Canadian artist Gene Byron where she spent her life starting in the 60’s. It is a wonderful museum where you can get a glimpse of her life. The home is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is filled with antiques and her paintings. Check out the concerts on Sundays at 1pm that include a complimentary glass of wine. Check their website for more info at www.museogenebyron.com Also be sure to have breakfast/lunch at the amazing cafe onsite Puscua, closes at 1pm.
Also in Marfil, Wonder through 17 gardens of three acres located on the grounds of an old 16th century hacienda, which still includes some original furniture.
Need to take a taxi.
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San Gabriel de Barrera
Also in Marfil, Wonder through 17 gardens of three acres located on the grounds of an old 16th century hacienda, which still includes some original furniture.
Need to take a taxi.
Located on a hill North of the center is Valenciana with its’ plaza, Cathedral, and mines. The Valenciana mine, started by the Spanish in 1558, has played a major role in silver production throughout Mexican history and still today provides us precious metals, tours are available daily.
Visit the beautiful Templo Valenciana and the Mine of Bocamina
Located 10min taxi ride from centro.
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Valenciana
Located on a hill North of the center is Valenciana with its’ plaza, Cathedral, and mines. The Valenciana mine, started by the Spanish in 1558, has played a major role in silver production throughout Mexican history and still today provides us precious metals, tours are available daily.
Visit the beautiful Templo Valenciana and the Mine of Bocamina
Located 10min taxi ride from centro.
At the eastern end of town you will find the beautiful residential area of 18th & 19th century mansions. Continue walking past a nice park until you end at the dam or reservoir. There you will have nice views of the reservoir and the surrounding mountains. While on this side of town, check out the Victorian Cafe in an old mansion or Mexico Lindo Sabroso for dinner.
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Presa de La Olla
Presa de La OllaAt the eastern end of town you will find the beautiful residential area of 18th & 19th century mansions. Continue walking past a nice park until you end at the dam or reservoir. There you will have nice views of the reservoir and the surrounding mountains. While on this side of town, check out the Victorian Cafe in an old mansion or Mexico Lindo Sabroso for dinner.
Take the funicular railway car up the side of a steep hill to the ‘El Pipila’ statue at the top for amazing views of the city. For tickets go behind left-hand side of Teatro Juarez to the ‘Taquilla’.
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Funicular
17 De La ConstanciaTake the funicular railway car up the side of a steep hill to the ‘El Pipila’ statue at the top for amazing views of the city. For tickets go behind left-hand side of Teatro Juarez to the ‘Taquilla’.