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 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.

Wonderful chocolate shop in beautiful Guanajuato. Their…read morechocolate products are made right in the back of the store. You can't pass up getting some Mexican chocolates in Mexico, since, after all, Mexico gave the world chocolate. The lady helping us super patient, friendly, and great. She knew every little chocolate they had on display, and how to describe the flavor. She was also key in recommending which of their chocolates paired with mezcal they also sell, and you know what, she was absolutely correct in the pairings. The mezcal I bought here was also excellent and the real deal, not mass marketed; about half way between a moonshined mezcal and a commercialized one. If you love chocolate and enjoy mezcal, what better store than one in Guanajuato that sells authentic quality artisanal products of the region. A nice experience.

Happily, we were recommended Xocola-T by a local :-)…read more The chocolates here are fabulous; so much so that we came back 6 times in 7 days and even took some home on the plane with us :-) Loved it - definitely a recommend (especially the rum and tequila ones!) :-)

Lots of Mexican candy to choose from at a reasonable price. Upstairs they feature hand made baskets…read morefor purchase in addition to beautiful day of the dead figurines of all sizes. Get some samples while you're there!

From the owner: "El Dulce Mexicano La Mejor Manera de Compartir México"…read more Orgullosos del legado culinario e "Impulsando las Tradiciones" Mexicanas; en Dulcería La Catrina reunimos una gran variedad de más de 200 dulces típicos, distribuidos en su diferente líneas: Tradicional, Gourmet, Kosher y Sin Azúcar., al igual que una amplia gama de conservas, salsa y cremas. Además de un personal altamente capacitado, que ofrece a cada visitante la oportunidad de conocer y de saborear México, en una experiencia de atención personalizada que en definitiva los dejara con Puro Sabor a México.

Delicious coffee, lattes, and breakfast was wonderful. We were in town 3 days and never missed a…read moremorning here!

Great food, good service. Nice ambiance. We had the molletes with arrachera it was beyond…read moredelicious. I had the Chilaquiles gratinadas and they were to die for . For dinner we had the Nortena pizza which had great flavor and satisfied the palette.

Great little spot our Airbnb host recommended for some authentic gorditas. I love the way these…read morerestaurants work -- you order some food, eat it, order more if you want it, wash, rinse, repeat. It makes for easy eating! There are great meat and meatless options here. I went with papas and nopales, while my husband went with chicken and beef. Also on the recommendation of our Airbnb host, we both tried the Boing! juice in mango and it was delicious. It's made with real fruit, so there's nothing artificial in it. Well worth a taste! Our food was made fresh and came out fairly quickly and was a perfect little meal to start the afternoon. We'll definitely come back during our next visit.

Wow! Amazing food! Had the Mezcla salad and sola de elote! Soooo cheap and so rich in flavors…read morequality and presentation. You just cannot eat this well in 90% of the US it seems! Great fast service in a beautiful setting!

Lovely ambiance. The plpace is covered in interesting art. Even the place settings were beautiful…read more (The plates they took away before actually serving us. I think they were just for show. But a nice detail.) The menu is varied. I had BBQ ribs, and my wife had a pork chop. Both were delicious. Also had a limonada, and my wife a pinot grigio. Highly recommended.

If you're ever in Guanajuato, in the main touristy area, not far from the Teatro Cervantes, pop in…read morefor Cream Tomato soup and the Spinach Salad with Prosciutto. My friend had the salmon steak and another had the flank steak. They serve a great rustic-style bread with several dips when you sit down for free, and I recommend sitting on the little outdoor-facing tables to see all the action. The food was great, the service was spot-on. This is in the no-car, but taxis seem to be the way you must get here if you're not walking. Suggest you walk here.

Sunday night dinner. Spectacular view…read more Great wine. Good service. Terrible, and I mean 7/11 and Diminos have better pizza. Terrible fettuccine alfredo, and I mean worse than microwave pasta. Delicious rack of lamb & bass filet. Come for the drinks and view, not food.