The World’s Best Cities for Food

No matter where in the world you’re traveling, you’re going to eat. And if you plan to make that a very important part of your trip (which we suggest you do), consider heading to one of the world’s best cities for food.

7. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

But this year, says Melanie Lieberman of Travel + Leisure, lesser-known destinations received accolades for their restaurants and cuisine, including the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, in Mexico’s central highlands. Travelers will find bars serving small-batch mezcals from Oaxaca, and (believe it or not) a croissant at Cumpanio that will rival any ordered in Paris.

Xoconostle?

Did you see The Top Chef episode set in San Miguel. The contestants competed by incorporating xoconostle, a particular type of prickly pear that is known for its tartness, into a dish highlighting this fruit. Now that we are in San Miguel, you can bet we will be on the lookout for a restaurant that serves a dish with xoconostle.