On a glorious Sunday in San Miguel, going out to Sunday brunch is a popular pastime. Here are our favorite spots for a leisurely meal:
Antigua Villa Santa Monica: Breakfast buffet starting at 9 am, including customized quesadillas off the grill. Address: Fray Jose Guadalupe Mojica #22 (southern edge of Parque Juarez). Tel: 152-0451
Dos Casas Boutique Hotel: 10 am – 1 pm. 250 pesos with a choice of entrees. Address: Calle Quebrada #101. Tel: 154-4073
Rosewood San Miguel Hotel/1826 Restaurant: Mexican-style Breakfast from 10 am – 1 pm for 249 pesos (adults) and 93 pesos (kids). Formal Sunday Brunch with extensive buffet items from 10:30 am – 3 pm for 380 pesos (adults) and 180 pesos (kids). Address: Calle Nemesio Diez (aka Calle Nueva) #11. Tel: 152-9700
Casa de Sierra Nevada en el Parque: Sunday Brunch from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, 300 pesos. Address: Santa Elena #2 (at Recreo). Tel: 152-7040
Bistro en Los Senderos: Sunday Brunch from 11 am – 4 pm. Lovely country setting with green vistas over the restaurant’s organic garden. Address: Avenida Central #101 ( need to take a taxi or drive, as this is off the Libramiento, not within walking distance of Centro) . Menu with variety of choices/prices. Tel: 155-9595
La Puertacita Boutique Hotel: Sunday Brunch from 1:30 – 4 pm up the hill in Atascadero neighborhood. International Buffet & Grill with live music for 195 pesos. Call for free transportation from/to town. Address: Santo Domingo #75. Tel: 152-5011
Patsy’s Place: First and Third Sundays (but call to confirm; Tel: 185-2151) from 2 -4 pm. Very special buffet spread at Patsy’s lovely rancho in the countryside 20 min north of town near Atotonilco.