Panaderia Rosetta (Roma Norte) - Sit down breakfast or takeaway counter. Amazing pastries and sandwiches for lunch. If sitting down, get there early as there’s usually a line. Lalo! (Roma) - Great brunch. Recommend the avo toast and great chilaquiles.
Taqueria Orinoco (Roma Norte) - Georgia will be personally offended if you don't get tacos here. As a non-red meat eater, she enjoyed the veggie tacos /quesadilla, but heard the trompo tacos are legit (mix of beef and pork). Jenni’s Street Quesadillas (Roma Norte) - Located on a tiny stand at the corner of Colima and Merida in Roma Norte, these delicious quesadillas are made with fresh ingredients and wrapped in homemade blue corn tortillas. Tacos Hola el Güero (Condesa) - amazing hole-in-the-wall, local spot for tacos and more.
Require a res far in advance! Suggest booking weeks/months in advanced. Contramar (Roma Norte) - Destination seafood restaurant. Order the red and green grilled snapper and the raw-tuna tostadas—both dishes that that you’ve probably seen on Instagram. Lunch/early dinner only. Rosetta (Roma Norte) - Housed within several rooms of a beautiful and eclectic mansion, Rosetta's chef, named Latin America’s Best Female Chef, revamps traditional Mexican dishes. Pujol (Polanco) - Pujol is a defining restaurant in Mexico City's culinary scene, named one of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Come here for an experience and a splurge. Unfortunately closed the week of our wedding, but opens back up on January 15th. Maximo (Roma) - European-style restaurant with a Mexican feel, gorgeous space great for couples or a group dinner. Unique cocktails and a great wine list including some Mexican wines.
Frida Kahlo Museum - The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Anthropology Museum - easily the most impressive museum in Mexico city. To see all the exhibits, you need multiple days. Soumaya Museum - a free museum owned by billionaire Carlos Slim in the Polanco neighborhood. The building itself is the star attraction.
Chapultepec Castle- Located in the heart of Mexico City. Inhabited since the days of the Aztec Empire, Chapultepec Hill offers a commanding view of the city. The fortress was the home of legendary Mexican leaders. Today, the castle is home to the National Museum of History. The views of the city can't be beat! San Juan Teotihuacán - About 25 miles outside of Mexico City, this archeological site is worth a day trip. The "city of the gods" was a huge urban center with a population of about 200,000, occupied from 200 BC to 800 AD. If you're into rising early, you can opt to take in the view from above in a hot-air balloon! Xochimilco - Grab a group of friends and a cooler of cold beer and float down the colorful canals of Xochimilco. Arena Mexico - See a lucha libre wrestling match in this famed hall (Tuesdays and Fridays). We’ve never been but heard it’s a fun time.
There are tons of markets to explore, but a handful that we've found and enjoy are as follows: Mercado de San Juan (international cuisine) Mercado Medellin (food and fresh flowers) La Ciudadela (artisan handcrafts and local goods) Coyoacan Market (handcrafts and great food)