Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Guanajuato

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Guanajuato? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tostévere

4.9

4.9 (319)

MXN310 to MXN500

Fusion / Eclectic

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

De pronto como amantes de la cocina estamos necesitados de encontrar en nuestra ciudad un lugar acogedor, pequeño, de caras conocidas y cálidas. Un ambiente relajado y fresco, que no sea pretencioso, pero sí inspirador.
Tostévere con una propuesta de cocina ecléctica y ambiciosa, ha ido cumpliendo expectativas altas de comensales exigentes. Algo que puede caracterizar al lugar, es la cocina “honesta”, tal cual la describe Antonio, quien realizó el menú. Porciones y precios correctos. Ticket que no destaca por barato pero que con gusto acabas pagando: productos de calidad, cocina trabajada, servicio de excelencia y calidez.

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AmandaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely delicious. Such a cute spot. Great location.

Hacintto

4.8

4.8 (17)

MXN500 and over

International

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Hacintto is a gastronomic gem located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, where honest cooking and the art of mixology take center stage. Led by the renowned Chef Regina Aguilar Calderón, who has collaborated with Michelin-starred chefs, the restaurant offers a unique experience that blends cutting-edge techniques with a deep connection to the essence of each ingredient.

Inspired by the iconic tree of Hotel Amatte, Hacintto flourishes as a sophisticated space that captures the beauty of Mexican tradition with a contemporary twist. Here, you can savor fire-cooked dishes and innovative flavors that awaken the senses, all within a warm and elegant atmosphere. Perfect for those seeking an unforgettable culinary journey in an authentic and refined setting.

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Emily

Dined on May 21, 2025

The food here is phenomenal!! This is the best meal we had in San Miguel out of 20+ spots tried. Don’t skip the roasted veggies and oxtail! The service was also excellent. If you’re looking for an amazing spot for dinner, this is it!

Áperi

4.7

4.7 (358)

MXN500 and over

International

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Áperi, del latín “abierto” describe a la perfección la propuesta del restaurante, que ofrece una experiencia culinaria única; comida para los cinco sentidos, preparada con los más frescos ingredientes de la región y la pasión y excelencia que caracteriza a su chef Jesús Vázquez Reyna.

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Jack

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Professional presentation and just as good as a top New York City restaurant. Food cooked to perfection.

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Experience

¡11vo Aniversario Aperi!

Experience

Menú Degustación - Aperi

Experience

Mesa del Chef

MamaLinda León

4.7

4.7 (32)

MXN310 to MXN500

Argentinean

León

About the restaurant

Buffet a la mesa de comida italiana y argentina.
Restaurante italiano · Restaurante argentino · Restaurante de desayuno y brunch

Pirules Garden Kitchen - Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

4.7

4.7 (69)

MXN500 and over

International

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Pirules Garden Kitchen offers a sustainable dining experience led by Chef Odín Rocha. The seasonal menu features dishes made from local ingredients sourced within 60 miles, highlighting the region's culinary heritage. With a blend of ancestral techniques and modern creativity, each meal reflects a commitment to responsible consumption and celebrates local culture.

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Alexandra

Dined 5 days ago

Will eat here again. It was an incredible experience

KAN BEI

4.6

4.6 (60)

MXN500 and over

Asian

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Kan Bei
Asian fusion cuisine with a personal touch, in the heart of San Miguel de Allende.
Under stone walls and soft lighting, each dish tells a story, and each toast celebrates a unique moment.
Our cuisine reinterprets traditional Asian flavors with a modern and sophisticated twist.
The New York-style bar offers signature cocktails that perfectly complement our culinary concept.
With fine dining service and an ambiance that blends history with modernity, Kan Bei is the perfect destination for extraordinary moments.

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Calvin

Dined on May 9, 2025

Absolutely stunning from the architecture to the food! I would rate this top 3 in SMA

ALTAR

4.6

4.6 (13)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Restaurante & Bar /
ALTAR es una ofrenda de música, placer y alegría a algo más significativo que cada uno de nosotros.
En nuestra terraza en San Miguel de Allende siempre hay un momento de inspiración mientras juntos creamos una ofrenda de encuentros gozosos.

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HarshalVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

The service, food, and ambiance is unbeatable. Everything we had wowed us. From the guacamole appetizer to tacos de chicarrón, to the filet mignon. The guava dessert was mind blowing. And they had a band that set the mood perfectly!

Zibu Allende - Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende

4.5

4.5 (301)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Zibu Allende emerges from a fascinating past, from the encounter between Asia and Mexico through the Galleon of Manila, a ship loaded with great treasures such as silks, porcelains, jewels and the precious spices that have enhanced the cuisine of Mexico and the world . Zibu Allende rescues this story and takes it one step further by creating a new gastronomic concept: the Mex-Tai cuisine, which fuses Thai cuisine with Mexican haute cuisine to produce a unique menu and this remember and pay tribute to those who contributed to this exchange of flavors. Today you can delight yourself with irresistible delicacies that mix the spicy, the acid, the sweet and the salty, gastronomic sensations that you will love to feel and taste.

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Dined on May 5, 2025

Exceeded my expectation. The food, ambiance, and service was seamless.

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Experience

Noches Sensoriales

Experience

¡Celebra tu cumpleaños con nosotros!

Experience

Viernes de Mariachi

NOIA

4.5

4.5 (29)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Perched atop NUMU San Miguel de Allende, Noia is a one-of-a-kind space offering breathtaking views of the iconic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, as well as a stunning panorama of historic houses and colonial-era towers that define the city’s charm.

More than just a rooftop, Noia is a gastronomic experience that blends Mediterranean inspiration with the richness of locally sourced ingredients, elevating each dish to an exceptional level. Its cuisine stands out for its creativity and high-quality ingredients, striking the perfect balance between a vibrant atmosphere and an unconventional culinary offering.

Complementing the experience, Noia's artisanal cocktails are as innovative as they are sophisticated, carefully crafted to surprise and delight every guest. At Noia, every sunset becomes a spectacle, every toast an unforgettable moment, and every visit a reason to return.

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Bree

Dined 4 days ago

The space is lovely, with the most wonderful view. Food was amazing, and service top notch. Highly recommend!

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Experience

Noia´s Pool Day Pass

Experience

Golden Cocktail Expierence

Experience

Live Music at Noia

Bovine

4.3

4.3 (315)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary French

San Miguel de Allende

About the restaurant

Chef Vicente Torres is a chef originally from Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean and one of the most well-known cuisines in the world, which influenced his cooking. He received his first Michelin star at the restaurant La Sucursal, in the Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM). The concept was developed and executed by Bruce James, who with an eclectic and sophisticated design, managed to create an atmosphere that escapes San Miguel de Allende. The ornamentation, reflections, and geometry play an important role in constructing a timeless environment that refers to the aesthetics of Art Deco, and at the same time, has design touches that place us in the current context and intensify the contrast between the past and present. The eclecticism that characterizes this project can be seen in its cuisine, a mix of a brasserie and a steakhouse. The bar was recovered from an old cantina, which now offers an exquisite selection of whiskeys and classic cocktails.

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George

Dined 6 days ago

We believe this is one of the best restaurants in San Miguel. The staff was wonderful, the drinks were great and the food was the best we have had. The restaurant is beautiful!

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Experience

Menu Dragones

Experience

MENÚ DEGUSTACIÓN BOVINE

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