Guidebook to Mexico City
Food scene
My personal favorite specialty coffee shop in the neighborhood
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cucurucho
183 TonaláMy personal favorite specialty coffee shop in the neighborhood
Blend Station
237 PueblaPanadería Rosetta Puebla
242 PueblaBest bakery in town. Period
As local as it gets to source your produce or eat Mexican food.
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Medellín
101 MedellínAs local as it gets to source your produce or eat Mexican food.
A historic and local market where you can find great seafood and rare meats.
A true gem in the Historic Downtown area
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de San Juan
21 2ᵃ Calle de Ernesto PugibetA historic and local market where you can find great seafood and rare meats.
A true gem in the Historic Downtown area
Great food and a great view of a would-be palace
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terraza Cha Cha Chá
157 Av. de la RepúblicaGreat food and a great view of a would-be palace
Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes SurBest tacos in town.
Madre Café
131 Cerrada OrizabaGreat food at a turn of the century palace
Azul is as charming as it is exquisite. A must for tasting traditional mexican food with a modern twist. Book in advance.
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaAzul is as charming as it is exquisite. A must for tasting traditional mexican food with a modern twist. Book in advance.
Italian-Mexican fusión cuisine from one of the best mexican chefs.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sartoria
42 OrizabaItalian-Mexican fusión cuisine from one of the best mexican chefs.
A classic Mexican cantina at la Roma. Great spot for drinks and tacos, frequented by locals after work.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Riviera del Sur
174 C. de ChiapasA classic Mexican cantina at la Roma. Great spot for drinks and tacos, frequented by locals after work.
Modern Mexican cantina with a buzzing atmosphere and great food.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Buena Barra
124 AristótelesModern Mexican cantina with a buzzing atmosphere and great food.
Modern Mexican gourmet cuisine with strong influence of pre-hispanic roots
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Limosneros
3 Ignacio AllendeModern Mexican gourmet cuisine with strong influence of pre-hispanic roots
Best for breakfasts. Classic Mexican fare paired with fresh-baked bread. Enjoy the original Diego Rivera mural "Tarde en la Alameda" on the wall that faces Alameda park
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Cardenal Alameda
70 Av. JuárezBest for breakfasts. Classic Mexican fare paired with fresh-baked bread. Enjoy the original Diego Rivera mural "Tarde en la Alameda" on the wall that faces Alameda park
Neighborhoods
Top notch restaurants and bars are all around Roma. Stroll up along Orizaba street until you reach a life-size replica of Michelangelo's David at Plaza Rio de Janeiro to discover some of the best places in Roma.
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roma Norte
Top notch restaurants and bars are all around Roma. Stroll up along Orizaba street until you reach a life-size replica of Michelangelo's David at Plaza Rio de Janeiro to discover some of the best places in Roma.
A large public open square surrounded by a synthesis of Mexican history. The Temple ruins to the NE corner represent the indigenous roots of the country. Mexico City's Cathedral (in front) was built using the stones of the Temple to symbolize the religious conquest. Along the Eastern side, you can see the National Palace, home and office of the president
795 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónA large public open square surrounded by a synthesis of Mexican history. The Temple ruins to the NE corner represent the indigenous roots of the country. Mexico City's Cathedral (in front) was built using the stones of the Temple to symbolize the religious conquest. Along the Eastern side, you can see the National Palace, home and office of the president
Parque Lincoln is the heart of "Polanquito", a subset of Polanco neighborhood characterized by its vibrant bars and restaurants.
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lincoln
163 Av. Emilio CastelarParque Lincoln is the heart of "Polanquito", a subset of Polanco neighborhood characterized by its vibrant bars and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Local spot often overlooked by even locals themselves. The statue is an exact replica of David
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Río de Janeiro
Plaza Río de JaneiroLocal spot often overlooked by even locals themselves. The statue is an exact replica of David
My personal favorite spot in the city. The 19th century castle hosted the last emperor of Mexico and his wife. Reforma Avenue was designed back then so that the emperor's wife could see him march back from the city center on a straight line back to their bedroom in the castle.
1163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Chapultepec
My personal favorite spot in the city. The 19th century castle hosted the last emperor of Mexico and his wife. Reforma Avenue was designed back then so that the emperor's wife could see him march back from the city center on a straight line back to their bedroom in the castle.
The crown jewel of the historic downtown district. A French-inspired palace that houses Rivera, Siqueiros and more Mexican muralists. Book a concert if you have the chance.
680 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio de Bellas Artes
S/N Av. JuárezThe crown jewel of the historic downtown district. A French-inspired palace that houses Rivera, Siqueiros and more Mexican muralists. Book a concert if you have the chance.
Bars and Clubs
Leonor
163 Av Nuevo LeónMulti-genre club and a local favorite
Underrated place great for an 80s music party. Unique no-frills experience. Opens only on Fridays and is cash only.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patrick Miller
17 MeridaUnderrated place great for an 80s music party. Unique no-frills experience. Opens only on Fridays and is cash only.
Gin Gin
87 Av OaxacaGo hard on Gin cocktails as the locals do
Veggie-friendly food scene
The best of Mexican home food adapted for a vegetarian and vegan crowd.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pan Comido
91 TonaláThe best of Mexican home food adapted for a vegetarian and vegan crowd.
A local unpretentious classic with Mexican-Asian fusion vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Loosers
236 B SinaloaA local unpretentious classic with Mexican-Asian fusion vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Uber is inexpensive and efficient; eBikes for short trips
By far the safest and best way to get around the city is by Uber. Regular taxis don't take credit card and you may be overcharged with a "tourist tax". For short trips, eBikes are common in the Roma/Condesa/Reforma/Polanco neighborhoods.
Antes de que te vayas
Pujol and Quintonil
Both are amazing restaurants. Book as soon as you know when you're visiting the city as they are always fully booked and take no walk-ins.
Costumbres y cultura
English isn't common
Mexicans are warm and welcoming people. Even if people don't speak English (most often the case), they'll be glad to help or find a way to understand.