Mexico City Guide

North America

2 Feb

Written By Alex Shearer

Food:

This city is a foodie paradise. There are so many amazing restaurants with delicious food and good vibes it almost seems overwhelming. You really can’t go wrong… and your list of things to try will probably be never ending, but here’s a start…

Azul historico

A very unique restaurant in the historic center surrounded by local artisan shops and a wine bar. Colorful, handmade tortillas are fresh in front of you and tree lined ceilings create a beautiful ambiance.

Balcon Del Zocalo

One of the best views in the historic center. This balcony is located in the Zocalo hotel and overlooks the famous historic square. Enjoy lunch or a sunset dinner and drinks here.

Toledo

A fun rooftop bar for dining or drinks.

Cafe nin

Beautiful cafe for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Eno

A local favorite cafe serving yummy breakfast and lunch foods.

Beluga

A favorite amongst our group. The ambiance, once again, is incredible. With lemon tree lined walls and fresh fish trolleys rolling by you will not be disappointed. Plus, the food is 10/10.

Contramar

A famous must-eat spot in the city. A fan favorite. Book early and if you can’t get in, try Entremar, the sister restaurant.

Compramar

Outdoor seafood restaurant in Polanco with great vibes. A must do for lunch in the area.

Rosetta

Delicious Italian food

Pujol

A famous restaurant with a mouthwatering tasting menu

Quintonil

Another note-worthy tasting menu with delicious meat and seafood

Maximo Bistro

Great ambiance and good food paired with Mexican wines

El Parnita

A MUST for tacos

Supra

A fun rooftop restaurant that turns into a very fun bar

Activities:

Ruins at Teohtihuacán

Visit the Mayan ruins just an hour or so outside of the city

Parque mexico

A cool urban park with art deco attractions

Basque de Chapultepec

A large park with museums, the zoo, and a castle

Xochimilco

Take a trip down the river on colorful boats with unlimited tequila & guac

Mezcal tasting

Saturday Bazaar

Saturdays in Plaza San Jacinto, San Angel)

Bars:

Tokyo music bar

Must make a reservation

Casa franca (jazz bar)

Can an bar

Fifty mils

La clandestina

Xaman Bar

Cool speak easy

Toledo

Fun rooftop with good views

Supra

Very fun rooftop

Areas of the city:

Condesa and Roma:

These neighborhoods are trendy, hipster areas with a lot of cool bars, rooftops, stores, cafes, restaurants, vintage shops, and busy nights.

Coyoacán:

An artsy, hippie vibe with a lot of crafts markets (specially on Saturday and Sunday). Many restaurants, art galleries, and art museums (like Frida Kahlo´s house). Check out the “Mercado de Coyoacán” for a real Mexican market.

Polanco:

A posh, safer area of the city filled with good bars and restaurants, cafes, nice stores, and parks. This is probably one of the safer areas for tourists and a great, safe area to stay in. Be sure to take time to walk a street called Presidente Masakryk for lovely shops and restaurants.

El centro:

This is the city center with the main square called “El Zocalo”, There are tons of colonial buildings, museums, restaurants and bars. Also if you want to buy cheap stuff thats the place.This area is very crowded and hectic. Even though it’s touristy, it’s important to be mindful of your surroundings and stay with your group.

San Angel:

Very beautiful residential area with colorful buildings and streets. Visit in the morning on Saturdays if possible for the Saturday Bazaar and to wander around the cafes and craft shops.