This was my favorite cafe during my stay here, with great food, great service, and great…read moreatmosphere. Located in the courtyard of the Casa de las Artes, the beautiful outdoor seating and great food attract a nice crowd throughout the day, and the proprietor is visible and involved--making his dedication to delicious food and a great experience obvious. Cafes are VERY common in this area, and you will find that there is a 'typical' Mexican cafe menu: coffee drinks, juices, smoothies, sodas, breakfast, salads, and sandwiches. Cafe Haus isn't deviating from the classics, like the hipster-esque Besame Mucho and Mate Bistro, or staying tried and true, like Restaurant Plaza, but instead the menu has all the staples with a modern flair. Take elevated technique and attention to detail and you've got Cafe Haus. My favorite Mexican brunch-type-food is called a 'mollete', which is toasted bread smeared with beans and topped with cheese--it's very, very simple, so how is it you can really make them stand out amongst others? ask the owner because that dude's got the answer. Huevos Rancheros are everywhere. Everywhere. It's a fried egg with a savory tomato and onion sauce on top; but the sauce here was awesome--complex but balanced. The same could be said of the chilaquiles, which were not overly sour or acrid, as they can sometimes be; both those dishes were the best of their kind that I had. The sandwiches here were also my favorite, specifically the skirt steak sandwich. https://youtu.be/fqCrJc2b9kw Goddam that sandwich. The meat is flavorful, cured and cooked; I thought it would be tough, but it was tender and juicy, and it's paired with a nice, soft, rich, fatty bread. The best thing I ate (in a restaurant) during my vacation. The drinks were also very good, especially the sodas. The coffee drinks, while not bad, aren't great, but the truth is we went elsewhere for coffee before/after coming here. The flavored lattes and cappuccinos tasted really good, but I prefer unflavored, so I stuck to the sodas, specifically the Italian Melon, which was freaking awesome. But in general, here too, the ubiquitous soda flavors were better than other places. I think the best way I can sum up the general attitude towards foods here is by mentioning the orange juice. When a few of us ordered orange juice, the owner informed us that (because of the season) the oranges weren't very sweet anymore, so he was adding a natural sweetener "to balance the flavor". That's it right there. None of us (two of which are residents of this city) had ever heard of someone sweetening fresh juice, but his reasoning made sense to us and the juice ended up being great--it was even clear that the juice had benefited from it. With delicious, thoughtfully made food, great drinks, and a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere, it's definitely a place to check out if you're in the area.

Located in the Plazoleta Miguel Hidalgo, this has definitely been one of my favorite…read morecafe/restaurants during my stay in Salamanca. Clean and comfortable, it's mostly a breakfast and brunch type place; and although they are open in the evenings, they do not have a dinner menu. Offering cafe staples--cappuccinos, espressos, lattes, etc.--which are all good, they also offer shakes and Italian sodas with unique flavors like lychee, which I have not seen in other place. With a large sign in front stating that they make food to order using fresh, high-quality ingredients, they also encourage you to let them know of your food preferences or any restrictions you might have--a very nice touch! I had a croissant sandwich that normally comes with meat, fresh veggies, and cheese, but I asked them to hold the meat....and they did! It may not sound like a big deal, but after a couple of errors at other places I'd like to give them credit for that. The croissant was definitely the best and most buttery that I've had here, and they added a nice tangy dressing that really rounded the whole thing out. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to try any of their cakes or pastries, but I did have the Fresas Marqués, which used fresh, sweet strawberries, that good, complex, Mexican chocolate, and whipped cream--simple but VERY delicious. The drinks were very good--especially the Cafe Americano, which was the best I've had here--standing out in a place where cafes seem to be all over the place. The interior and the ambiance it provides were also very nice, making it one of those places you just want to sit and enjoy your food and drinks over a long period of time. The biggest standout here, though, has been the service, which was the absolute best, friendliest, and professional I've had during my stay here, and I came several times. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend this place!

The best place to have a taste coffee or smoothie with and amazing food, great environment, very…read morefriendly and polite staff, extremely clean and good prices Very happy to get the opportunity to visit this place

I really liked this cafe, I really did, and I came here several times, but I started going…read moreelsewhere toward the end because sometimes this place kind of frustrated me--they always seemed to be out of something. I understand that things happen every now and again, but it seemed to be a pattern here as opposed to a fluke. I still have to go with four stars though, even though three--or even two--would be fair, because when everything is just right, it's really an awesome place. It's along the corridors of Jardin Constitucion, my favorite 'jardin' in this city--with its gorgeous trees, its church bells, and its liveliness--and it has outdoor seating. One night there were older couples all dressed in white, dancing to different kinds of music (apparently this is done every Thursday), and another night a couple come out and play awesome instrumental versions of mainly Frank Sinatra songs not fifty feet away from our table. The drinks and the food are both really good, and the is service too, I just wished it could run a little more consistently; one day, I $#!t you not, they were out of bread. Bread--when sandwiches are a huge part of the menu. They make our favorite cup of coffee, so we had cup and went somewhere else to get a sandwich, which is what we had all really wanted. Like most cafes around here, they serve breakfast and lunch type food, but are generally open pretty late. The breakfast was good, but their panini sandwiches were REALLY good--using great bread and fresh ingredients, and were my favorite thing on the menu. The breakfast, again, was good, but was better elsewhere, except the crepes--which were not good at all, strange even. They reminded a little of rice wafers, and they were not very flavorful despite the filings; the French toast, on the other hand, was simple and really good--soft, chewy, and custardy all at the same time. The coffee drinks were also good overall, if not the best. They do make a really good cafe Americano, and it was my dad's favorite place to get a coffee; I, on the other hand, like mine a little stronger and preferred the one at Santa Maria Cafe y Galeria--this was my runner-up. My favorite cafe drink is the cappuccino, and this one was good but not great, being a little thinner than I like, but at least it had a good, pronounced coffee flavor. The service was good, friendly and polite, and there's definitely a Mexican-hipster (which I didn't know existed until I encountered it) vibe--playful menu with playful names, servers with piercings and beanies, and a respect for ingredients--but the experience was inconsistent. The ambiance cannot be beat, so it must be factored into the rating, and I did have a couple of really great experiences here, so I would still highly recommend this place. I actually will now look forward to coming here when I consider the prospect of visiting again, and that's GOT to say something right there.

Though it definitely has a more refined atmosphere and menu than your standard cafe, Mate Bistro…read moreboth impressed and disappointed. What is interesting and exciting about this restaurant is the menu, which has a mix of traditional fare (with a modern twist) and more American style breakfast items (with Mexican influences). You'll find huevos rancheros, waffles, chilaquiles, omelets, and French toast, plus other interesting and unique offerings. Unfortunately, for us, the experience felt like it could have been better--meaning there were a lot of great ideas, but not great execution. Located in the middle of a neighborhood, it wasn't the easiest place to find or get to, but I would actually recommend that people make the effort if they're interested in trying something different. The interior itself is modern and stylish, with warm colors, brick, leather, and plenty of light; and, perhaps because it isn't a very large restaurant, it has a very cozy and intimate feel. The food, while good, could have been better--part of that, of course, is just personal preference, but some of the food was lukewarm or room temperature--but the coffee drinks were terrible. The americano was weak, and had a strange taste I couldn't quite put my finger on, and I couldn't even taste the espresso in the cappuccino, which was basically all milk. The first thing we did after we left here was get a coffee. Of the three things we ordered, the Criolla crepe was definitely the best, stuffed with a flavorful filling of chicken, corn, peppers, and cilantro, and topped with a delicious cheese sauce. There was, however, only one crepe, which is a pretty stingy serving. I also had to say that the refried beans here were probably the best beans we had during our trip, they truly were delicious--they would have been better, though, if they had been warm. The crepe, it should be said, was the only thing that came out hot. The Bacon Omelette, which also had spinach and mushrooms, was also very good, and went perfectly with the simple salad served with it. Along with the lukewarm beans it was a satisfying meal, but a larger omelette would have been nice. The Huevos a la Florentina is similar to something like an Eggs Benedict, with poached eggs served on slices of toast and covered with that delicious cheese sauce. It was good, though, but was served with only a small serving of turkey ham for the entire dish and a serving of delicious (but cold) beans. Overall I really feel that, despite the bad drinks and underwhelming portions, I could have gone with four stars, but when you add the average, unspectacular service, and the fact that a lot of the food wasn't hot, it's hard to justify four stars. I would say, though, that I would absolutely like to go back and explore the menu some more, and hope for a better experience. As unique and interesting as this place is, it really is worth giving it a shot, just maybe have your coffee and a light snack somewhere else first.

This is my favorite place in all of Guanajuato! ¡Es mi lugar favorito en toda la ciudad de…read moreGuanajuato! You must love dives to like this place, and if you do, this is the place for you. The food and the drinks are simple, but good. The service and atmosphere remind me of sitting in my best friend's kitchen having a few drinks and some basic home snacks. Personally, while in Guanajuato, I've made this place my home away from home, and the Miguel, who is running the place has made me feel like that's exactly where I am. And, what a view!!! See my photos! Give this place a try; I don't think you will regret it.

You will read about a lot of "hidden gems" in this amazing city, and while I'm sure they're all…read morelovely for their own special reasons, this spot is TRULY the hidden gem of Guanajuato. I happened upon it while I was heating myself up the mountain to see the Pipila Monument. I was kicking myself for opting to bypass the ride up the Funicular, but now that I'm here at Bésame Cafe, I know I made the right decision! It's off the beaten path definitely, but as they say, I prefer the road less travelled. This one is definitely worth the journey. It's amazing view alone makes this spot magnificent. But then paired with a lovely owner, delicious food and drinks, this spot was truly a highlight to the city. I had a nice refreshing tequila, some delightfully brewed coffee, and simple quesadillas paired with a dish of homemade puerco that is tal off the bone, perfectly spiced, heavenly goodness. This spot is barebones, certainly, without even a menu. But honestly, you might as well not come to Guanajuato if you don't come to this cafe!