Guidebook for Mexico City
Food Scene
These are the best tacos in town according to Anthony Bourdain, order "campechano" and "suadero"
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Cocuyos
59 Calle de BolívarThese are the best tacos in town according to Anthony Bourdain, order "campechano" and "suadero"
It's a traditional bakery, worth visiting for the experience of seeing people buy "sweet bread" or "pan dulce", a Mexican bakery tradition.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Ideal
18 16 de SeptiembreIt's a traditional bakery, worth visiting for the experience of seeing people buy "sweet bread" or "pan dulce", a Mexican bakery tradition.
Amazing Mexican cuisine, beautiful place to have a romantic dinner.
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaAmazing Mexican cuisine, beautiful place to have a romantic dinner.
Love love this spot. It's an old family-run coffee-shop, try the "datil pay" (date pie). Coffee is good too. It has a melancholic old days atmosphere.
Cafe Rio
86 DoncelesLove love this spot. It's an old family-run coffee-shop, try the "datil pay" (date pie). Coffee is good too. It has a melancholic old days atmosphere.
Old family-run coffee roaster. it keeps the original decoration, worth a visit because of the old-timer design. Coffee is good too, but served in Styrofoam cups. Closes early and closed on sundays.
Café Equis. "La Casa Del Café"
16 Calle de RoldánOld family-run coffee roaster. it keeps the original decoration, worth a visit because of the old-timer design. Coffee is good too, but served in Styrofoam cups. Closes early and closed on sundays.
great view; good quality food, but nothing amazing.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Mayor
15 República de Argentinagreat view; good quality food, but nothing amazing.
Casual, relaxed "fancy" taquería, a bit of an upgrade from Los Cocuyos because of the premises, good for pastor tacos and "huaraches".
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria el Caifan
34 BalderasCasual, relaxed "fancy" taquería, a bit of an upgrade from Los Cocuyos because of the premises, good for pastor tacos and "huaraches".
It's a gourmet market, where you can buy high quality produce and try a variety of edible insects and exotic meat. I wouldn't miss visiting this market. It's one of the most iconic ones in Mexico City.
They have some booths where you can eat tapas or baguettes with imported hams and cheeses (they will serve you wine for free).
They also have a Peruvian food stand (from the main entrance to the left, all the way to the end, they you go right). It's amazing and not that expensive.
There are also other cheaper options around that area of the market. Good coffee too.
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de San Juan
21 2ᵃ Calle de Ernesto PugibetIt's a gourmet market, where you can buy high quality produce and try a variety of edible insects and exotic meat. I wouldn't miss visiting this market. It's one of the most iconic ones in Mexico City.
They have some booths where you can eat tapas or baguettes with imported hams and cheeses (they will serve you wine for free).
They also have a Peruvian food stand (from the main entrance to the left, all the way to the end, they you go right). It's amazing and not that expensive.
There are also other cheaper options around that area of the market. Good coffee too.
one of the first new Mexican cuisine restaurants, located a bit off the tourist path. if you're a foody, worthwhile the visit.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nicos
3102 Av. Cuitláhuacone of the first new Mexican cuisine restaurants, located a bit off the tourist path. if you're a foody, worthwhile the visit.
great seafood. trendy spot. also for people watching.
338 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Contramar
200 Calle de Durangogreat seafood. trendy spot. also for people watching.
It's a building with shops and restaurants. Good quality Mexican handcrafts, but a bit pricey.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DOWNTOWN MEXICO
30 Isabel La CatólicaIt's a building with shops and restaurants. Good quality Mexican handcrafts, but a bit pricey.
Campobaja
124-E Colimagood seafood, cool terrace
traditional churro maker, now they locations in roma and condesa.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Moro
42 Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenastraditional churro maker, now they locations in roma and condesa.
Panadería Rosetta
179 Colimaamazing bread and coffee
small menu, great wine, cool stop to see and be seen.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cicatriz
44 C. Dinamarcasmall menu, great wine, cool stop to see and be seen.
Rokai
89 Río EbroSushi Iwashi
204 Av. Emilio Castelarbest sushi ever. a bit high-end.
Covadonga
121 Pueblaold cantina in trendy roma. good tapas.
hipster-expensive tacos. yet, worth it. the jamaica drink is great.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes Surhipster-expensive tacos. yet, worth it. the jamaica drink is great.
french style bakery. great quality.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Da Silva Bakery Craft Center
esq Av. 5 de Mayofrench style bakery. great quality.
Ah-Un
31 A Calle de Motoliniaasian fusion. good food and cool spot.
restaurant/gallery it serves Vietnamese inspired dishes. Great to have a coffee or any of their lunch menus.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El 123
123 B C. Artículo 123restaurant/gallery it serves Vietnamese inspired dishes. Great to have a coffee or any of their lunch menus.
old traditional coffee house (they serve food too), famous because Fidel Castro supposedly planned the Cuban revolution from there.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café La Habana
62 Av. Morelosold traditional coffee house (they serve food too), famous because Fidel Castro supposedly planned the Cuban revolution from there.
new coffee shop in iconic 1900s building.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmacia Internacional
128 Bucarelinew coffee shop in iconic 1900s building.
Fonda Mayora
322 CampecheFonda Fina
79 MedellínEl Faraón
93 Av Oaxacagreat tacos
Panadería Rosetta Havre
73 Havregreat for brunch
supposed to be good, i havent tried it yet.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Virginia
116 Monterreysupposed to be good, i havent tried it yet.
Panadería Rosetta
179 Colimagreat food! for a special occasion.
family run coffee shop. great price. more for sunday brunches.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gabi's Café
55 Nápolesfamily run coffee shop. great price. more for sunday brunches.
Tres Galeones
53 Jalapagreat fish tacos.
great for lunch and people watching. it's always super crowded so if you dont have a reservation be ready to wait.
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Parnita
84 Av. Yucatangreat for lunch and people watching. it's always super crowded so if you dont have a reservation be ready to wait.
Parnita's fancier brother. Same type of food, a bit fancier, opens late. More suitable for dinner. Try the mango mezcal cocktail
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Páramo
84 Av. YucatanParnita's fancier brother. Same type of food, a bit fancier, opens late. More suitable for dinner. Try the mango mezcal cocktail
Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanFrench inspired bakery with great breakfasts overlooking the park.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maque
61 C. OzuluamaFrench inspired bakery with great breakfasts overlooking the park.
El Pescadito Centro Histórico
57 Av Independenciacheap great fish-tacos.
Great traditional Mexican food. It opens from 5 AM to 11 AM. Try the fried egg. Family run spot.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fonda Margarita
1364 B Adolfo PrietoGreat traditional Mexican food. It opens from 5 AM to 11 AM. Try the fried egg. Family run spot.
it's a hole in a wall. you have to go through a hallway to find it. it's a "fast-food" looking spot. great Lebanese food. Try the yogurt drink.
Helu´s
90 Mesonesit's a hole in a wall. you have to go through a hallway to find it. it's a "fast-food" looking spot. great Lebanese food. Try the yogurt drink.
right behind the house, it's a great spot to have peace and quiet and chill in the outside tables.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Regina
24 C. Reginaright behind the house, it's a great spot to have peace and quiet and chill in the outside tables.
very famous place. i'm not such a big fan of the food, but amazing location with wall paintings and "Mexican flavour". They have live music on Sundays for brunch.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe De Tacuba
28 Calle de Tacubavery famous place. i'm not such a big fan of the food, but amazing location with wall paintings and "Mexican flavour". They have live music on Sundays for brunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
best mezcal bar in the city, great music and good service. the next door restaurant (without a name) belongs to the same owners and has amazing food.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bósforo
31 Luis Moyabest mezcal bar in the city, great music and good service. the next door restaurant (without a name) belongs to the same owners and has amazing food.
La Botica Centro
30 Isabel La CatólicaMezcal bar.
traditional old cantina, bull-fight themed. i love this place.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Faena
49 C. de Venustiano Carranzatraditional old cantina, bull-fight themed. i love this place.
Salón Ríos
71 Río Nilotrendy cantina with good tacos
if you like salsa you must not miss this traditional old spot. you'll find hipsters and old mexicans sharing the dance floor. amazing decor.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barba Azul
291 Gutiérrez Nájeraif you like salsa you must not miss this traditional old spot. you'll find hipsters and old mexicans sharing the dance floor. amazing decor.
not as rough as Barba Azul, traditional still.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Club San Luis
26 San Luis Potosínot as rough as Barba Azul, traditional still.
this is the place to try "pulque" (fermented drink), not the most popular taste. the place is popular with young tourists.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pulqueria los Insurgentes
226 Av. Insurgentes Surthis is the place to try "pulque" (fermented drink), not the most popular taste. the place is popular with young tourists.
good cocktails and good bar food. modern interior design. quiet.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Pata Negra
49 Av. 5 de Mayogood cocktails and good bar food. modern interior design. quiet.
Yu Yu
94 C. Versallesnew trendy electro spot.
Getting Around
Isabel la Católica
73 José María IzazagaMetro station
Shopping
Great antiques and used stuff market, great Sunday activity to look around and enjoy one of Mexico City's best pastime.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de La Lagunilla
Pasaje AllendeGreat antiques and used stuff market, great Sunday activity to look around and enjoy one of Mexico City's best pastime.
Barrio Alameda hosts a couple of young Mexican designer stores and some restaurants on the ground floor. They have an ok Italian and good burgers. There's also a fancy ice cream shop (I recommend cardamomo flavor). There's a trendy hostal on the rooftop with a bar (never been there but the view seems promising).
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Alameda
9 Calle Dr MoraBarrio Alameda hosts a couple of young Mexican designer stores and some restaurants on the ground floor. They have an ok Italian and good burgers. There's also a fancy ice cream shop (I recommend cardamomo flavor). There's a trendy hostal on the rooftop with a bar (never been there but the view seems promising).
It's one of my favourite spots, beside all the flowers, they have amazing tacos de birria in the food section. I always get lost trying to find that taco stand and have to ask several times. Try the tepache too.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Jamaica
45 Guillermo PrietoIt's one of my favourite spots, beside all the flowers, they have amazing tacos de birria in the food section. I always get lost trying to find that taco stand and have to ask several times. Try the tepache too.
you can buy even live animals here and there's a "witchcraft" section. It's also worth a visit, just keep an eye on your belongings.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación Mercado de Sonora
419 Fray Servando T. de Mieryou can buy even live animals here and there's a "witchcraft" section. It's also worth a visit, just keep an eye on your belongings.
Mexican handcrafts. Always try to negotiate the prices.
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosMexican handcrafts. Always try to negotiate the prices.
a government-run handcrafts store that ensures fair prices for the producers.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FONART - Galeria Reform
116 Av. Paseo de la Reformaa government-run handcrafts store that ensures fair prices for the producers.
Arts & Culture
go inside to see the Diego Rivera murals
680 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio de Bellas Artes
S/N Av. Juárezgo inside to see the Diego Rivera murals
Diego Rivera built the iconic building to store his pre-hispanic art collection.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
150 MuseoDiego Rivera built the iconic building to store his pre-hispanic art collection.
Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurMuseo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la Reformagreat spot also to take stroll
561 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Tamayo de Arte Contemporáneo
51 Av. Paseo de la Reformagreat spot also to take stroll
private museum that stores probably the largest toy collection in the world. the curation is pretty improvised. if you want to see something unique. go there.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Juguete Old Mexico street Art
15 Calle Dr Olveraprivate museum that stores probably the largest toy collection in the world. the curation is pretty improvised. if you want to see something unique. go there.
it's free and has great exhibitions.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Palacio de Iturbide
17 Av Francisco I. Maderoit's free and has great exhibitions.
Edificio Humboldt
116 C. Artículo 123a building that hosts several new galleries.
great to stroll around and see the private libraries.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biblioteca Mexico
4 De La Ciudadelagreat to stroll around and see the private libraries.
Museo Jumex
303 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedracontemporary art
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
S/N Eje 1 Nte.amazing building.
Sightseeing
you can go to the top to a great view at sunset.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre Latinoamericana
2 Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenasyou can go to the top to a great view at sunset.
Secretaría de Educación Pública
31 República de Brasilgo inside to the see the beautiful diego rivera murals.
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 Londresamazing Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo studio and house.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego Riveraamazing Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo studio and house.
visit the Rectoria and Library buildings. They're UNESCO cultural heritage sites.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University City
visit the Rectoria and Library buildings. They're UNESCO cultural heritage sites.
amazing landscape sculptures. only open during the week.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espacio Escultórico UNAM
Mario de La Cuevaamazing landscape sculptures. only open during the week.
Tabasco
Tabascothis is my favorite street of the neighborhood.
Museo Casa Luis Barragán
12 Gral. Francisco Ramírezgo there early in the mornings or during the week to avoid crowds and street vendors.
943 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bosque de Chapultepec
go there early in the mornings or during the week to avoid crowds and street vendors.
just walk in to see the ceiling glass work and/or go the rooftop bar to enjoy the view to zocalo.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
82 16 de Septiembrejust walk in to see the ceiling glass work and/or go the rooftop bar to enjoy the view to zocalo.
boat tour with music and drinks. the bigger the group the better. there are official prices per hour, it's around 700 pesos for the whole boat. don't be fooled.
420 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Xochimilco
1a. Cerrada de Embarcaderoboat tour with music and drinks. the bigger the group the better. there are official prices per hour, it's around 700 pesos for the whole boat. don't be fooled.
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
16 Justo SierraEl Ángel de la Independencia
Avenida Paseo de la Reformago in and look at the most famous Diego Rivera mural.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio Virreinal
13 Monedago in and look at the most famous Diego Rivera mural.
you can also take a tour of the bells (campanario).
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
S/N P.za de la Constituciónyou can also take a tour of the bells (campanario).
Portal de los Evangelistas
Portal de los Evangelistasbeautiful church and square.