Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Food Scene
Lardo is, without a question, one of Mexico City's finest dining experiences. Because of this, it is always crowded -which kind of sucks- but it is also completely understandable. make reservations. Be prepared to wait considerably for a table. Some of the things on the menu could come as simple or even "common". But once they're touching your mouth, your mind will be changed immediately. Service is good, even though the place is always incredibly busy. In all, it is a highly recommendable Mexico City experience.
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Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanLardo is, without a question, one of Mexico City's finest dining experiences. Because of this, it is always crowded -which kind of sucks- but it is also completely understandable. make reservations. Be prepared to wait considerably for a table. Some of the things on the menu could come as simple or even "common". But once they're touching your mouth, your mind will be changed immediately. Service is good, even though the place is always incredibly busy. In all, it is a highly recommendable Mexico City experience.
For 18 years luigi has served in Mexico the true Italian cuisine, with the best attention, excellent selection of fresh products and top quality Italian imports.
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Casa d'Italia
6 Agustín MelgarFor 18 years luigi has served in Mexico the true Italian cuisine, with the best attention, excellent selection of fresh products and top quality Italian imports.
it's one of the best Italians I've been to. First the service, very good. They have taken care of us very well, they have been quick, attentive, ... And the food very good! I have been surprised how good the pizzas are.
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Vecchio Forno
38 Av. Veracruz it's one of the best Italians I've been to. First the service, very good. They have taken care of us very well, they have been quick, attentive, ... And the food very good! I have been surprised how good the pizzas are.
One of the best Japanese restaurants in the CDMX. You will not find chipotle nor tampico nor bullfighting chiles. The food is authentic Japanese with fresh ingredients (they have fish tanks). Highly recommend.
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Zoku
359 Calle de Durango One of the best Japanese restaurants in the CDMX. You will not find chipotle nor tampico nor bullfighting chiles. The food is authentic Japanese with fresh ingredients (they have fish tanks). Highly recommend.
If you like pizza and you value home made Osteria 8 is the perfect place for you.
Its forte is pizza, pasta and salads. Each of its products are 100% organic and, if that were not enough, handmade.
In my opinion everything is very good, but do not just go for the pizza, the salads are also a very good option, it is super well served and the atmosphere is very nice.
You can enjoy Osteria 8 from Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 11 pm.
If you are looking for a good place to go to enjoy a very good meal with your family I recommend them very much, do not let go.
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Osteria 8
252 Sinaloa If you like pizza and you value home made Osteria 8 is the perfect place for you.
Its forte is pizza, pasta and salads. Each of its products are 100% organic and, if that were not enough, handmade.
In my opinion everything is very good, but do not just go for the pizza, the salads are also a very good option, it is super well served and the atmosphere is very nice.
You can enjoy Osteria 8 from Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 11 pm.
If you are looking for a good place to go to enjoy a very good meal with your family I recommend them very much, do not let go.
Given that there are certain restaurants in Mexico that could appear on a worldwide list like the St. Pellegrino or something, in my opinion this is the best.
The Chef is from Baja California Sur and maintains traditional cuisine of this State of the Republic, but of course with a very modern touch.
Every dish they serve is something never before tested, they specialize in seafood and meats. If they are very "bed bugs" this is definitely not the place for you as the richest dishes are the marrow risotto and the pork jaw. But do not get carried away by the name, I do not lie, it is in my humble opinion the best restaurant in the city.
In addition the wine selection is very fine and the wai
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Merotoro
204 Amsterdam Given that there are certain restaurants in Mexico that could appear on a worldwide list like the St. Pellegrino or something, in my opinion this is the best.
The Chef is from Baja California Sur and maintains traditional cuisine of this State of the Republic, but of course with a very modern touch.
Every dish they serve is something never before tested, they specialize in seafood and meats. If they are very "bed bugs" this is definitely not the place for you as the richest dishes are the marrow risotto and the pork jaw. But do not get carried away by the name, I do not lie, it is in my humble opinion the best restaurant in the city.
In addition the wine selection is very fine and the wai
Generations and generations have heard of El Tizoncito. And although now has many locations in the capital and around the republic, there is no way to go to the original taqueria in the Countess. Campeche and Tamaulipas to be more precise.
This place opened since 1966, being the first one already has "museum" quality, being very small in space compared to the numerous branches where the crowds can sit at large tables. But nostalgia and seasoning is not lost, Generally when I come here I simply order the order of tacos to the pastor with onions and coriander. A squeeze or two to the lemon, a quick vertical movement with the sauce and perhaps a "muececazo" to the salt shaker. And ready. But
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El Tizoncito
122 Av. Tamaulipas Generations and generations have heard of El Tizoncito. And although now has many locations in the capital and around the republic, there is no way to go to the original taqueria in the Countess. Campeche and Tamaulipas to be more precise.
This place opened since 1966, being the first one already has "museum" quality, being very small in space compared to the numerous branches where the crowds can sit at large tables. But nostalgia and seasoning is not lost, Generally when I come here I simply order the order of tacos to the pastor with onions and coriander. A squeeze or two to the lemon, a quick vertical movement with the sauce and perhaps a "muececazo" to the salt shaker. And ready. But
Maque has become one of my favorite sins. Sin because it is expensive and because whenever I come is to eat at least two shells and some chilaquiles. Yummmm yummmm! But yes! Every calorie is worth it.
The food in this whitish place is delicious, really, no matter what dish you order. You never disappoint.
I recommend that if you come for breakfast. From the whole menu, the breakfasts are my favorite part.
Of course, like most places I do not loose, Maque is petfriendly. The perfect starting point for a weekend in the company of your pet.
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Maque
61 C. Ozuluama Maque has become one of my favorite sins. Sin because it is expensive and because whenever I come is to eat at least two shells and some chilaquiles. Yummmm yummmm! But yes! Every calorie is worth it.
The food in this whitish place is delicious, really, no matter what dish you order. You never disappoint.
I recommend that if you come for breakfast. From the whole menu, the breakfasts are my favorite part.
Of course, like most places I do not loose, Maque is petfriendly. The perfect starting point for a weekend in the company of your pet.
Hidden, but in sight in a small but friendly cafe with a great mix of grains that satisfy the most demanding palate.
Kids and pet friendly, is a great place to start the work day or loose a Sunday.
You can enjoy your drink accompanied by a sandwich, croissant or even some muffins.
The service is very friendly relaxed atmosphere with a good musical selection.
Do not miss it
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Chiquitito Café
232 Alfonso Reyes Hidden, but in sight in a small but friendly cafe with a great mix of grains that satisfy the most demanding palate.
Kids and pet friendly, is a great place to start the work day or loose a Sunday.
You can enjoy your drink accompanied by a sandwich, croissant or even some muffins.
The service is very friendly relaxed atmosphere with a good musical selection.
Do not miss it
Come before 1 to avoid the long wait at this airy seafood haven, a power-lunch spot for the creative and celebrity sets since it opened in 1998 (there's often less of a wait for the casual outside tables). While the people-watching is prime, your attention will be on the food: start with giant, raw almejas chocolates ("chocolate" clams, for their shell color), then try the famed (and copied in every seafood joint in town) raw tuna tostadas, maybe some fish cooked al pastor, minced soft-shell crab para taquear (make-your-own tacos), or the huge butterflied pescado Contramar—and save room for dessert. And there are few better places to enjoy the Mexican tradition of sobremesa, lingering over
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Contramar
200 Calle de Durango Come before 1 to avoid the long wait at this airy seafood haven, a power-lunch spot for the creative and celebrity sets since it opened in 1998 (there's often less of a wait for the casual outside tables). While the people-watching is prime, your attention will be on the food: start with giant, raw almejas chocolates ("chocolate" clams, for their shell color), then try the famed (and copied in every seafood joint in town) raw tuna tostadas, maybe some fish cooked al pastor, minced soft-shell crab para taquear (make-your-own tacos), or the huge butterflied pescado Contramar—and save room for dessert. And there are few better places to enjoy the Mexican tradition of sobremesa, lingering over
raditional mexican food
The Cardinal is one of the places with more tradition in this city. That is why it is attended by politicians, executives and intellectuals. This branch is more extensive, but with the same delicacies as always: lamb, mixiotes, Mexican antojitos, handmade tortillas, mole and more. Here you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner, each episode is a different experience and worth trying them all.
The breakfast is extremely family friendly, and as in other branches, you have to arrive early to avoid waiting for an hour. As always, good live regional music at a friendly volume and always dedicated service. It emphasizes homemade sweet bread and chocolate. The specialties ar
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El Cardenal
23 C. de la Palmaraditional mexican food
The Cardinal is one of the places with more tradition in this city. That is why it is attended by politicians, executives and intellectuals. This branch is more extensive, but with the same delicacies as always: lamb, mixiotes, Mexican antojitos, handmade tortillas, mole and more. Here you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner, each episode is a different experience and worth trying them all.
The breakfast is extremely family friendly, and as in other branches, you have to arrive early to avoid waiting for an hour. As always, good live regional music at a friendly volume and always dedicated service. It emphasizes homemade sweet bread and chocolate. The specialties ar
We like this restaurant. I ate Vietnamese tuna sandwich with sesame seeds. Also, I ate Vietnamese beef sandwich. We like churros and chocolate malts. I recommend the spring rolls with carrot, rice noodles and radish.
Saigón Cocina Vietnamita
225 Calle Querétaro We like this restaurant. I ate Vietnamese tuna sandwich with sesame seeds. Also, I ate Vietnamese beef sandwich. We like churros and chocolate malts. I recommend the spring rolls with carrot, rice noodles and radish.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel CondesaDF
102 Av. VeracruzBaltra Bar
36D Iztaccihuatlhttp://baltra.bar a local fav on condesa
Parks & Nature
Parque España
The Local Way, Parque México
18 C. LaredoA visible reminder of Mexico’s bygone aristocracy, the ‘castle’ that stands atop Chapultepec Hill was begun in 1785 but not completed until after independence, when it became the national military academy. When Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota arrived in 1864, they refurbished it as their residence.
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Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección
A visible reminder of Mexico’s bygone aristocracy, the ‘castle’ that stands atop Chapultepec Hill was begun in 1785 but not completed until after independence, when it became the national military academy. When Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota arrived in 1864, they refurbished it as their residence.
Sightseeing
Experience the ancient City of the Gods on a visit to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan. Your full day guided tour will highlight the complexities of Aztec treasures. You'll have the opportunity to climb the magnificent Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and see the Butterflies Temple, the Avenue of the Dead and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Book now for a step back in time that you'll never forget!
Few cities in the world have been considered worthy of being inhabited by Gods but Teotihuacan is such a city. Thousands of years of civilization, which today can still be felt along its wide avenues projecting out towards the cardinal points of the universe had to pass before this place could be
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Teotihuacán Municipality
Experience the ancient City of the Gods on a visit to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan. Your full day guided tour will highlight the complexities of Aztec treasures. You'll have the opportunity to climb the magnificent Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and see the Butterflies Temple, the Avenue of the Dead and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Book now for a step back in time that you'll never forget!
Few cities in the world have been considered worthy of being inhabited by Gods but Teotihuacan is such a city. Thousands of years of civilization, which today can still be felt along its wide avenues projecting out towards the cardinal points of the universe had to pass before this place could be
One of Mexico City’s most iconic structures, this cathedral is a monumental edi#ce: 109m long, 59m wide and 65m high. Started in 1573, it remained a work in progress during the entire colonial period, thus displaying a catalog of architectural styles, with successive generations of builders striving to incorporate the innovations of the day.
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónOne of Mexico City’s most iconic structures, this cathedral is a monumental edi#ce: 109m long, 59m wide and 65m high. Started in 1573, it remained a work in progress during the entire colonial period, thus displaying a catalog of architectural styles, with successive generations of builders striving to incorporate the innovations of the day.
Entertainment & Activities
Immense murals by world-famous Mexican artists dominate the top floors of this splendid white-marble palace, a concert hall and arts center commissioned by President Porfirio Díaz. Construction on the iconic building began in 1905 under Italian architect Adamo Boari, who favored neoclassical and art nouveau styles.
Complications arose as the heavy marble shell sank into the spongy subsoil, and then the Mexican Revolution intervened. Architect Federico Mariscal eventually finished the interior in the 1930s, utilizing the more modern art deco style.
On the 2nd floor are two early 1950s works by Rufino Tamayo: México de hoy (Mexico Today) and Nacimiento de la nacionalidad (Birth of Nationali
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Bellas Artes station
Immense murals by world-famous Mexican artists dominate the top floors of this splendid white-marble palace, a concert hall and arts center commissioned by President Porfirio Díaz. Construction on the iconic building began in 1905 under Italian architect Adamo Boari, who favored neoclassical and art nouveau styles.
Complications arose as the heavy marble shell sank into the spongy subsoil, and then the Mexican Revolution intervened. Architect Federico Mariscal eventually finished the interior in the 1930s, utilizing the more modern art deco style.
On the 2nd floor are two early 1950s works by Rufino Tamayo: México de hoy (Mexico Today) and Nacimiento de la nacionalidad (Birth of Nationali
Arts & Culture
Museo Soumaya
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraMuseo de Historia Natural
Avenida de los CompositoresMuseo Tamayo de Arte Contemporáneo
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaMuseo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurMuseo Memoria y Tolerancia
8 Av. JuárezIf you saw the movie Frida, you’ll recognize this museum, designed by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's friend, architect and painter Juan O’Gorman. The artistic couple called this place home from 1934 to 1940 (Frida, Diego and O'Gorman each had their own separate house). Rivera’s abode preserves his upstairs studio, while Frida's (the blue one) and O'Gorman's were cleared out for temporary exhibits.
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Museo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego RiveraIf you saw the movie Frida, you’ll recognize this museum, designed by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's friend, architect and painter Juan O’Gorman. The artistic couple called this place home from 1934 to 1940 (Frida, Diego and O'Gorman each had their own separate house). Rivera’s abode preserves his upstairs studio, while Frida's (the blue one) and O'Gorman's were cleared out for temporary exhibits.
Renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was born in, and lived and died in, Casa Azul (Blue House), now a museum. Almost every visitor to Mexico City makes a pilgrimage here to gain a deeper understanding of the painter (and maybe to pick up a Frida handbag). Arrive early to avoid the crowds, especially on weekends.
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Museo Frida Kahlo
247 Londres Renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was born in, and lived and died in, Casa Azul (Blue House), now a museum. Almost every visitor to Mexico City makes a pilgrimage here to gain a deeper understanding of the painter (and maybe to pick up a Frida handbag). Arrive early to avoid the crowds, especially on weekends.
Opposite the National Art Museum is the Palacio de Minería, where mining engineers were trained in the 19th century. Today it houses a branch of the national university’s engineering department. A neoclassical masterpiece, the palace was designed by Tolsá and built between 1797 and 1813. Visits are by guided tour only.
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Palacio de Minería
5 Calle de TacubaOpposite the National Art Museum is the Palacio de Minería, where mining engineers were trained in the 19th century. Today it houses a branch of the national university’s engineering department. A neoclassical masterpiece, the palace was designed by Tolsá and built between 1797 and 1813. Visits are by guided tour only.
Before the Spaniards demolished it, the Teocalli of Tenochtitlán covered the site where the cathedral now stands, as well as the blocks to its north and east. It wasn’t until 1978, after electricity workers happened on an eight- tonne stone-disc carving of the Aztec goddess Coyolxauhqui, that the decision was taken to demolish colonial buildings and excavate the Templo Mayor.
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Templo Mayor Museum
8 SeminarioBefore the Spaniards demolished it, the Teocalli of Tenochtitlán covered the site where the cathedral now stands, as well as the blocks to its north and east. It wasn’t until 1978, after electricity workers happened on an eight- tonne stone-disc carving of the Aztec goddess Coyolxauhqui, that the decision was taken to demolish colonial buildings and excavate the Templo Mayor.
Oficina de Correos de Mexico
32 Calle Manzanaresemblematic arquitecture
This world-class museum stands in an extension of the Bosque de Chapultepec. Its long, rectangular courtyard is surrounded on three sides by two-level display halls. The 12 ground-floor salas (halls) are dedicated to pre-Hispanic Mexico, while upper-level salas show how Mexico’s indigenous descendants live today, with the contemporary cultures located directly above their ancestral civilizations.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la Reforma This world-class museum stands in an extension of the Bosque de Chapultepec. Its long, rectangular courtyard is surrounded on three sides by two-level display halls. The 12 ground-floor salas (halls) are dedicated to pre-Hispanic Mexico, while upper-level salas show how Mexico’s indigenous descendants live today, with the contemporary cultures located directly above their ancestral civilizations.
Essentials
Orígenes Orgánicos Amsterdam
159 AmsterdamSuperama Pachuca
99 Pachuca