And while Michelin declined to recommend any restaurants when its first guide to SMA landed this year, the food scene is nevertheless impressive for a relatively small city, thanks to the bounty of surrounding ranches, farms, vineyards, and orchards, as well as a flourishing community of foreign expats with diverse tastes. Nowadays, the main focus is on rooftops and small restaurants within boutique hotels. Places like Hortus, Bennu, and Huitzil join the list thanks to their attentive hospitality and simple, well-executed menus anchored in local flavors and ingredients. Panina, meanwhile, satisfies locals’ demand for quality pastries, while La Cabra Iluminada offers enticing vegan fare. And bars like Bekeb, on the rooftop of Casa Hoyos, and Tunki Rooftop by Handshake, on the property of Casa Sierra Nevada, have taken cocktails to new levels of quality.