The Chiles en Nogada Trail
This traditional Mexican dish has become so popular around the world and in San Miguel that it seems every place has its own special way of reinterpreting this delicious dish that originated in Puebla.
We’re bringing you the places that, as a team, we believe have the most interesting culinary offerings and best represent us as Mexicans.
The classic chiles from María Xoconostle are part of its 4-course Independence menu, complemented by a delicious xoconostle cheesecake for dessert.
Find your traditional chile at Cuna de Allende 7, right in the heart of downtown.
No chef-driven versions or shortcuts. That’s what the Chile en nogada at Marulier is all about.
The nogada is ground the very same day. Here, the season is respected and ends on September 30, as long as there are walnuts from Castilla and fresh pomegranates.
Find it at their two San Miguel de Allende locations: Ancha de San Antonio 123 and Plaza La Luciérnaga.
In collaboration with Reserva de la Familia by José Cuervo, Zibu presents its Chile en nogada paired with a very special match: when you order the dish, enjoy a glass of Añejo Cristalino for $180.
A very Mexican combination to celebrate the season the way it should be.
Find it at Zibu, inside Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende.
With an approach that keeps the essence of this Mexican classic alive, Raíces celebrates the season with a very special Chile en nogada.
The poblano pepper is roasted and filled with a picadillo of meat, seasonal fruit, and aromatic spices. It is topped with a silky nogada made from walnuts from Castilla and finished with fresh pomegranate and parsley.
You can order it battered and fried or without batter, depending on your preference.
This year, they are also presenting a variation: Guava Nogada, with a delicate fruity note that gives the traditional recipe a very special twist.
Find both options at their locations on Salida a Celaya 35 A and Paseo Real #16.
Served with caramelized pear with fine herbs and topped with a creamy goat cheese and walnut nogada, the Chile en Nogada at Macías 68 stands out from the rest with its distinctive flavor profile.
In addition to pairing the dish with a good glass of wine, the restaurant located on the rooftop of Hernández Macías 68 offers an incredible view and a pleasant atmosphere ideal for celebrating Independence.
Another excellent option for lovers of the Chile en Nogada tradition is the one at Tres Marías, presented with impeccable plating that does justice to one of the season’s great classics.
To go with it, this month they created a special cocktail made with Tequila 1800 Cristalino.
Enjoy this seasonal combination at Tres Marías, at Hernández Macías 77.
As a tribute to one of the most iconic dishes in Mexican cuisine, Chef Juan Carlos Hernández Martínez created his own version of Chile en Nogada.
It starts with a chile stuffed with beef, dried and fresh fruit, complemented with cilantro and fresh pomegranate.
Try this contemporary reinterpretation from Moxi now at Calle de Aldama 53 inside the celebrated Hotel Matilda
At Belmond, Chile en Nogada season arrives with different versions to try throughout September.
At Restaurante del Parque you’ll find the traditional recipe, while Andanza expands the offering with three options: vegan, traditional, and a seafood version that, honestly, surprised us.
In addition, only on September 15, Andanza presents a Trilogy of Chiles that is worth discovering.
Without a doubt, one of the offerings with the greatest variety for enjoying this seasonal classic in San Miguel.
