Every Saturday at 9:30 p.m., Raindog Cantina at Zacateros 45 in the Centro of San Miguel de Allende hosts a live flamenco show featuring a four-piece ensemble: Ana Alcalá on dance, Esther Asulito on voice, Josue Tacoronte on guitar and Víctor Monterrubio on percussion. The recurring show takes place on the ground floor of one of San Miguel’s most spirited music venues, just steps from the Jardín Principal, and runs through the season on select Saturdays.
The performance draws on authentic flamenco traditions — raw vocal expression, percussive footwork and improvised guitar — delivered by a tight, experienced ensemble that has made this one of the most talked-about weekly events in the city. An added bonus: sparkling Freixenet from Spain is available for just 100 pesos all day, making this an easy, affordable and genuinely festive night out for expats, culture lovers and visitors looking to experience a living art form in a classic cantina setting.
Organizer
Raindog Cantina is a live music bar and cantina located in the historic centro of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, offering an eclectic menu inspired by the flavors of Spain, Mexico, and New Zealand at accessible prices. San Miguel’s first dedicated music lounge, Raindog Cantina is open Wednesday through Sunday and features live performances every night, spanning genres from blues and jazz to classic rock, folklórica, and beyond, in an intimate and welcoming rooftop setting. As an organizer, Raindog Cantina brings a well-established reputation as a cultural gathering point for both locals and international visitors, with a knack for curating memorable live music experiences that reflect San Miguel de Allende’s rich artistic community and cosmopolitan character.
Venue
Raindog Cantina, located at Zacateros 45, Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, is an intimate music lounge and cantina operating above El Tupinamba restaurant in the city’s historic center, steps from the Jardín Principal. Recognized as San Miguel de Allende’s first dedicated live music venue, Raindog Cantina hosts nightly performances—Wednesday through Sunday—spanning blues, jazz, flamenco, classic rock, and folk, alongside a menu drawing from Spanish, Mexican, and international influences. Its rooftop terrace with views of the surrounding colonial streetscape, free-entry programming, and consistent reputation as a gathering point for local creatives, expats, and culturally engaged visitors make it a well-suited venue for events seeking a characterful, music-forward setting in one of Mexico’s UNESCO World Heritage cities.
