Maru's Guidebook

Maru
Maru's Guidebook

Food scene

As seen on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" this restaurant serves delicious and creative food (lunch and dinner) in a trendy ambiance, less than a block away from our home. Reservations help, but not always needed.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro Obregón
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
As seen on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" this restaurant serves delicious and creative food (lunch and dinner) in a trendy ambiance, less than a block away from our home. Reservations help, but not always needed.
Beautiful bar with great cocktails. Comfortable ambiance and great people watching in the evenings.
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Licorería Limantour
106 Av. Álvaro Obregón
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful bar with great cocktails. Comfortable ambiance and great people watching in the evenings.
The cheapest tacos in town. Authentic and delicious, in a diner style eatery.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos Alvaro Obregón
90 Av. Álvaro Obregón
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The cheapest tacos in town. Authentic and delicious, in a diner style eatery.
A curated and intimate wine bar with dining options. Great for small groups.
SI MON Bar a Granel
126 Zacatecas
A curated and intimate wine bar with dining options. Great for small groups.
Trendy and bright breakfast spot. Great people watching along Alvaro Obregon.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delirio Mónica Patiño
116 Monterrey
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trendy and bright breakfast spot. Great people watching along Alvaro Obregon.

Sightseeing

This movie theater doubles as a bar, cultural center, and hipster hangout. Great ambiance and uniquely Mexico City design aesthetic.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cine Tonalá
261 Tonalá
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This movie theater doubles as a bar, cultural center, and hipster hangout. Great ambiance and uniquely Mexico City design aesthetic.
A museum both sprawling and "cool." Spend a few hours here, perhaps stopping to get a drink and snack inside the museum in between exhibitions. Check visiting times online.
287 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Jumex
303 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
287 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A museum both sprawling and "cool." Spend a few hours here, perhaps stopping to get a drink and snack inside the museum in between exhibitions. Check visiting times online.
Historic and essential to the La Roma neighborhood, buy fresh fruit, fresh juices, and produce, mezcal, and more at this sprawling market. Have a seat at Juanita e Hijos for cheap, delicious, seasonal lunch, dinner, or snack.
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Medellín
101 Medellín
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic and essential to the La Roma neighborhood, buy fresh fruit, fresh juices, and produce, mezcal, and more at this sprawling market. Have a seat at Juanita e Hijos for cheap, delicious, seasonal lunch, dinner, or snack.
Climb the ancient pyramids and explore the vast, awe-inspiring architectural structures left behind by pre-hispanic mesoamerican ancestors.
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Juan Teotihuacán
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Climb the ancient pyramids and explore the vast, awe-inspiring architectural structures left behind by pre-hispanic mesoamerican ancestors.

Neighborhoods

Adjacent neighborhood with art, fashion, boutiques, food and drinks. Great for walking. Stop for tea at Thomas Editora Teahouse.
655 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Condesa
655 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adjacent neighborhood with art, fashion, boutiques, food and drinks. Great for walking. Stop for tea at Thomas Editora Teahouse.
The neighborhood where our home is located. Great for walking and a multitude of dining, drinking, and shopping options. Walk along Alvaro Obregon, Colima (north of Alvaro Obregon), and Zacatecas (among others) to find local secrets.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roma
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The neighborhood where our home is located. Great for walking and a multitude of dining, drinking, and shopping options. Walk along Alvaro Obregon, Colima (north of Alvaro Obregon), and Zacatecas (among others) to find local secrets.

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Uber is the best way to get around, and very cheap.

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Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Avoid hailing taxis on the street

Taxis are best ordered directly from a dispatcher, and uber is recommended instead of taxis.
Qué debes empacar

Bring walking shoes

Mexico City is sprawling, and exploring is usually done on-foot. Make sure to bring several different pairs of comfortable shoes.
Antes de que te vayas

Make a reservation at Pujol - not to be missed

This fine dining experience is recognized internationally. Both the tasting menu and the taco bar are equally impressive and worth the price. Highly recommend the experience.