By Amy G. Rothlin February is, without question, tamal month; they are the rockstars of the season. Thanks to the beloved Rosca de Reyes ritual, we all know the rule: if you find the baby Jesús in your slice, you’re on tamal  duty come February 2 nd , Día de la Candelaria . But let’s be honest, tamales  don’t belong to just one date on the calendar. They are a year-round comfort, deeply woven into Mexican daily life, shared rituals, and everyday routines. But first, a bit of

By Sanderella Roy San Miguel de Allende is known for its dazzling energy—music drifting from cantinas, galleries tucked into cobblestone streets, and restaurants that seem to multiply every week. But for those of us who live just beyond the centro, a whole different rhythm has revealed itself. In the countryside outside the city limits, a quieter San Miguel waits to be discovered. Near La Luciérnaga, Restaurante Don Valente  offers a surprise: live music on weekends in a gorg

By Natalie Taylor A great city deserves a great museum. San Miguel de Allende, with all its history, culture, and art lacks museums to showcase them. Certainly, the Allende house museum—home of the eponymous hero—informs about his life and times. Within it, Sala Izquinapan has a fantastic (though by no means complete) collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from the area. There are a few small, specialized museums, but not a comprehensive repository of the history and art of San