Things To Do

Masa Crítica

The best pastries in town (according to our unbiased opinion) can be found at this literal "hole-in-the-wall" cafe. Ricardo and Emma visit this cafe every Sunday before church. Be sure to visit in the morning, as the best pastries run out by the afternoon. We recommend their pan de limon or mandarina (lemon bread or orange bread), but everything they have is flaky pastry perfection. They also sell various kinds of coffee and chai. Their prices are low compared to other cafes downtown, and there is no seating available besides public benches outside, so everything will be taken to-go. We recommend grabbing a pastry and a drink and taking it to Jardín Guerrero just down the street to sit and enjoy in the heart of the city.

La Dulce Compañía

This popular cafe/restaurant has ample seating and an extensive menu of breakfasts, both Mexican and international foods, pastries, coffee and tea, desserts, and more.

Jardin Zenea

Jardin Zenea is in the heart of downtown and you'll inevitably find yourself there at some point during your stay. It is surrounded by restaurants, banks, stores, street vendors and performers, a large church, and there is an elevated gazebo in the center that you can go up to and look around from. Ricardo and Emma's favorite activity in Jardin Zenea has always been the weekend public dancing: on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from around 7PM-10PM, there is music playing and whoever wants to participate can come and dance in tradition Mexican styles like cumbia, salsa, and bachata (it's completely free; all you have to do is go and start dancing!). We highly recommend that you check it out if you have the time, whether you want to dance or people watch.

Cocina ITA-NAH

If you want to try local food on a budget (the kind of food people eat at home), Ita-Nah has always been Ricardo's go-to for a cheap, tasty, and satisfying meal. The price is 85 pesos ($4) per person, and there is a small menu of options that changes every day for you to choose from. Your meal includes a refillable drink (agua fresca), an appetizer (caldo, a brothy soup, is commonly served), a main dish, and a small dessert (like arroz con leche). Don't expect anything fancy, but it's a great option for you to get an authentic experience. ***It definitely helps to know some Spanish or have Google translate ready for this place, because there is no written menu for you to read or point to what you want. Instead, the waiter will list the choices and you answer with what you want. If you don't know what to say, you can say "Quiero probar lo que usted me recomiende de cada tiempo" (I want to try what you recommend for each course).

Templo de Santo Domingo

You may be interested to attend a regular mass in the church where the wedding ceremony will take place before or after the wedding if you are staying for multiple days to see what it's like. Ricardo and Emma attend every Sunday at 12:00 PM, but there are daily masses in the mornings and evenings (7:00 PM).

Museo de la Ciudad

Museo de Arte de Querétaro

Museo Regional de Querétaro