Things To Do
Our Favorite Food & Restaurants
- Mi Compa Chava: Get the fish birria & shrimp tacos - Put your name down early, always a wait! - Tortas Al Fuego: Cheap & delicious tortas/El Pastor tacos - Páramo: Get the tuna ceviche & muñeca taco - Panadería Rosetta: Amazing pastries - Restaurante Rosetta: Mexican-style Italian, 1 Michelin Star food that doesn't break the bank! - Masala y Maíz: Affordable option for Michelin-Star Mexican - Blocks from the Hilton! - Cariñito Tacos - Quesadillas from any street quesadilla stand (Jenni's is popular): CDMX doesn’t automatically put cheese on them, you have to ask or you'll just get meat! - Expendio de Maíz: No menu, Michelin star, Cash only - Taqueria Orinoco: Get the Campechano and Chicharrón norteño (Always a line, go midday rather than late night) - Tacos Los Caramelos - Taqueria el Califa de Leon: Michelin star taco stand in San Rafael - Ricos Tacos Toluca: Variety of chorizos in Centro Histórico. - Santas Conchas Parque Mexico: Best chilaquiles
Our Favorite Bars
- Handshake Speakeasy: Rated #1 bar in the world in 2024 on World’s Best (Reservation required) - Hanky Panky Speakeasy (Reservation recommended) - Rayo Cocktail Bar: Super cool full tasting experience. Also in top bars list. - Limontour: I love the pandan sour here (Reservation recommended) - Ladina Bar: Fun cocktails - La Botica: Mezcal spot - Supra: Roma Norte Rooftop with gorgeous views - Ling Ling: Incredible views from the 56th floor on top of Ritz Carlton. Drinks are great, skip the food - Flora Lounge: Cheapest cocktails in town - Tlecan: Top-rated mezcal bar - Get a carajillo from anywhere! - Try a traditional spirit - pulque! Our favorite spot is Pulqueria los Insurgentes with a great open air rooftop - Salon Malafama: Looking for a spot to watch sports? This is the spot! Also have a bunch of pool tables. Cash only.
Activities
- Food tour: https://eatlikealocal.com.mx (there are cheaper ones but we loved this one, women owned and run) - Explore Centro Histórico: Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Parque Alameda (get esquites!), Mercado Ciudadela (souvenir shopping), Plaza de la República - Explore Roma Norte, Condesa and Parqué Mexico: This is the International area with tons of restaurants, cafes and shopping (We lived in Roma Norte) - Ride Bikes: On Sundays, the city closes the main street (Reforma) for biking. This is one of our favorite ways to see the city and many of the famous monuments. Rent from the Ecobici app. Start early so you don’t miss the wedding! - Coyoacán: Frida Kahlo museum (Reserve in advance, they sell out) - Teotihuacan Pyramids: Definitely do the Hot Air Balloon tour (typically 4am wakeup call) - Lucha Libre: Like Mexican WWE - Anthropology Museum & Parque de Chapultepec - See a Soccer Game at Estadio Azteca - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: Library known for its architecture
Going “Out Out”
- Tokyo Music Bar: Cocktails & vinyl records - Casa Franca: Jazz bar. Fun spot to go out. (Cover charge) - Departamento: A very popular spot especially with foreigners. 3 levels with top floor being an outdoor terrace. (Cover charge) - Supra: Top floor bar in heart of Roma Norte with great views. At night, they have a DJ. - Hule: Low-key spot in Condesa where they spin records. - Jardin Paraiso: Outdoor garden jungle night club - Plaza Garibaldi: Plaza where mariachi's hang out and play surrounded by fun bars. Located in Centro Historico. - Oropel: Vermouth bar where you can smoke cigarettes on the sidewalk with Europeans