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Chef Juan Carlos Martínez reignites the fire on March 5 in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico — Bovine Bistro will officially open its doors on Thursday, March 5, inside the design-forward luxury landmark Hotel Matilda, a contemporary hospitality icon and Michelin Key–recognized destination in the heart of San Miguel.

After a period of thoughtful evolution and renewal, Bovine enters a new chapter at one of the city’s most emblematic addresses. The reopening preserves the spirit that first established the restaurant as a local culinary touchstone, while unveiling a refined, more mature expression of its fire-driven cuisine.

At the helm, Chef Juan Carlos Martínez continues to shape Bovine’s identity with a philosophy rooted in flame, product and precision. His cooking honors exceptional ingredients and elevates them through contemporary technique, restraint and depth of flavor. Live fire remains both method and metaphor — elemental, controlled and expressive.

This new era of Bovine Bistro at Hotel Matilda will feature:

• Signature dishes that helped define its early acclaim and are now woven into San Miguel’s dining narrative.
• New creations that reflect technical evolution and a more nuanced culinary voice.
• A fully immersive dining experience in a renewed space where art, architecture and gastronomy exist in seamless dialogue.

“This reopening represents evolution,” says Chef Martínez. “It’s about reigniting the fire in a space that inspires us — and challenges us — to create new memories around the table.”

The partnership between Bovine and Hotel Matilda reinforces a shared commitment to excellence, design and destination-driven gastronomy. Together, they position the dining experience as an essential expression of San Miguel de Allende’s cultural sophistication and global appeal.

Bovine Bistro officially opens March 5, marking a significant moment in the continued evolution of San Miguel’s high-end culinary landscape.

About Bovine Bistro

Bovine Bistro is recognized for its fire-led cuisine, meticulous sourcing and contemporary approach that balances technique, intensity and hospitality. The restaurant’s identity is grounded in elemental cooking, refined execution and a deep respect for product.

About Hotel Matilda Hotel Matilda is a contemporary luxury hotel in San Miguel de Allende, celebrated for its modern design, curated art collection and commitment to cultural and gastronomic experiences that reflect the city’s creative energy.