Guidebook for Mexico City
Food Scene
Pepito Bonito
Great gilled food, also has vegan options.
El Globo Sinatel
Very good quality over price.
A chain restaurant, great quality food with mexican traditional dishes.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toks
83 Municipio LibreA chain restaurant, great quality food with mexican traditional dishes.
Amazing specialty coffee shop and roasters in the historic borough of Del Carmen, Coyoacan. An excellent choice to try mexican beans.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Avellaneda
40-A HigueraAmazing specialty coffee shop and roasters in the historic borough of Del Carmen, Coyoacan. An excellent choice to try mexican beans.
Scandinavian style café where you can try specialty coffee beans from Mexico, South and Central America, Ethiopia, Java, etc.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Qūentin Café
67a AmsterdamScandinavian style café where you can try specialty coffee beans from Mexico, South and Central America, Ethiopia, Java, etc.
Excellent bakery. A mixed of french and mexican style.The quiche is delicious and every single bread has its own unique flavor. You must try the pulque bread and the meringue.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panadería Rosetta Havre
73 HavreExcellent bakery. A mixed of french and mexican style.The quiche is delicious and every single bread has its own unique flavor. You must try the pulque bread and the meringue.
Trendy coffee shop with great atmosphere and an awesome selection of mexican specialty coffee beans.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Almanegra Café
420-A Av. UniversidadTrendy coffee shop with great atmosphere and an awesome selection of mexican specialty coffee beans.
Bakers
50 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoOne of the best bakeries in the city. You have to try the bicolor croissant.
Pasteleria Caramel
55 LondresTruly delicious cakes.
Nice steakhouse restaurant with good buffet. Excellent for breakfast or meal.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Vida Argentina
953 Av. Insurgentes SurNice steakhouse restaurant with good buffet. Excellent for breakfast or meal.
Small café with great atmosphere. The mocha is fantastic.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CAFÉ NEGRO
16 CentenarioSmall café with great atmosphere. The mocha is fantastic.
Maneken cafe
905 Av. CuauhtémocCheap/great quality café.
El Moustron
1205 EsperanzaDogos (hot dogs) 100% Sonora style.
Food from the Huasteca Veracruzana. You should try the Zacahuil if you have the chance, a very unique tamal.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Beso Huasteco
146 CórdobaFood from the Huasteca Veracruzana. You should try the Zacahuil if you have the chance, a very unique tamal.
A chocolate store with great creations made with mezcal, pulque, chapulin, etc. The truffles are so worth it.
Qué Bo!
30 Isabel La CatólicaA chocolate store with great creations made with mezcal, pulque, chapulin, etc. The truffles are so worth it.
El Califa
654 Avenida UniversidadGreat quality tacos.
The selva negra cake is delicious. Their specialty is the pastries with nata (milk cream), the Rosca de Reyes is only seasonal (in January) and it's a must try.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PASTELERIA SUIZA
7 Parque EspañaThe selva negra cake is delicious. Their specialty is the pastries with nata (milk cream), the Rosca de Reyes is only seasonal (in January) and it's a must try.
Cosy café, really nice for a morning snack or mid day break in the jewish neighborhood.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chiquitito Café
232 Alfonso ReyesCosy café, really nice for a morning snack or mid day break in the jewish neighborhood.
Delicious french bakery. In Christmas time they have the Christmas Log (Tronco Navideño), simply amazing.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bohême
219 C. QuerétaroDelicious french bakery. In Christmas time they have the Christmas Log (Tronco Navideño), simply amazing.
A small gourmet market in an old house in the beautiful area of San Angel.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado del Carmen
5 C. de la AmarguraA small gourmet market in an old house in the beautiful area of San Angel.
Trendy gourmet market with good options.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Roma station
227 C. QuerétaroTrendy gourmet market with good options.
Just in front of Parque Alameda Central. Butcher's and Son is a great choice to eat and the rooftop restaurant has a great view.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Alameda
9 Calle Dr MoraJust in front of Parque Alameda Central. Butcher's and Son is a great choice to eat and the rooftop restaurant has a great view.
La Nueva Libanesa
1111 Dr José María VertizVery tasty libanese buffet. It can be a little bit spicy.
El Sheik
129 C. MadridVery nice and balanced libanese buffet.
Food from la Huasteca Hidalguense. The enchiladas here are amazing and it's an all you can eat dish. They have around 6 different sauces, you can either have them with standard tomato sauce or a very hot one.
El Mercado Huasteco
449 Cumbres de MaltrataFood from la Huasteca Hidalguense. The enchiladas here are amazing and it's an all you can eat dish. They have around 6 different sauces, you can either have them with standard tomato sauce or a very hot one.
Doña Lulá
639 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoGreat food from Oaxaca. Try the Tlayuda.
Gourmet market close to the metropolitan theatre.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Independencia
40 Av IndependenciaGourmet market close to the metropolitan theatre.
Lovely restaurant with outdoor sitting in Coyoacan main park. The food is great here, mainly from Oaxaca. The escamoles (ant eggs) are really nice, and there's a corn pie glazed with cajeta (burned milk) and mezcal, totally worth it.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corazón de Maguey
9A Parque CentenarioLovely restaurant with outdoor sitting in Coyoacan main park. The food is great here, mainly from Oaxaca. The escamoles (ant eggs) are really nice, and there's a corn pie glazed with cajeta (burned milk) and mezcal, totally worth it.
Cassatt
118 CálizSpanish cuisine.
Good and cheap mexican food chain restaurant. Hugely popular, famous for the pozole. It might be crowded and you'll possibly be on queue.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Casa De Toño
7 DoloresGood and cheap mexican food chain restaurant. Hugely popular, famous for the pozole. It might be crowded and you'll possibly be on queue.
Amazing traditional food from Veracruz.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Fonda del Recuerdo
170 C. Río LermaAmazing traditional food from Veracruz.
Guapo Café
42 GeorgiaGreat coffee.
Very good specialty coffee shop with vintage decor.
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante La Casa de Toño
144 LondresVery good specialty coffee shop with vintage decor.
Comedor Lucerna
51 C. LucernaNice food court.
A beer garden and downstairs is a bakery/store with german products.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nibelungengarten - Restaurante Alemán
1024 Dr José María VertizA beer garden and downstairs is a bakery/store with german products.
El Moro
42 Eje Central Lázaro CárdenasThe most popular churrería in Mexico city.
Cafe Torino
1778 Av. UniversidadNice italian food.
Long Du
980 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoGood Chinese buffet.
Café Kowloon
2800 Col Av. División del Nte.Nice asian/mexican mixed food.
Little Caesar's
1361 Avenida Presidente Plutarco E. CallesRestaurant of the renowned mexican chef Enrique Olvera. Ranked number 13 in world's 50 best.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pujol
133 TennysonRestaurant of the renowned mexican chef Enrique Olvera. Ranked number 13 in world's 50 best.
Restaurant owned by chef Jorge Vallejo. Ranked number 11 in world's 50 best.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quintonil
55 Av. Isaac NewtonRestaurant owned by chef Jorge Vallejo. Ranked number 11 in world's 50 best.
Sucre i Cacao
57 Augusto RodinAmazing bakery.
Tout Chocolat
154 AmsterdamGreat chocolate store.
Inka Yani
1802 Av. CafetalesGood coffee shop near xochimilco.
Los baristas
Nice coffee shop in Ciudad Universitaria.
MercadoRoma Coyoacán
353 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoNice food court.
Arts & Culture
In the Cenart there's always plays, jazz music festivals and other cultural events, most are for free. You'll also find a Cinemex if you're up to watch a movie.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Nacional de las Artes
79 Av. Río ChurubuscoIn the Cenart there's always plays, jazz music festivals and other cultural events, most are for free. You'll also find a Cinemex if you're up to watch a movie.
Frida Kahlo's house, better know as Casa Azul, where you can grasp the life and work of this iconic woman.
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresFrida Kahlo's house, better know as Casa Azul, where you can grasp the life and work of this iconic woman.
Beautiful museum of art and design with garments, furniture and paintings from the XVI to XIX century. There's also temporal expos of contemporary artists (Tim Burton's work was displayed here).
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Franz Mayer
45 Av. HidalgoBeautiful museum of art and design with garments, furniture and paintings from the XVI to XIX century. There's also temporal expos of contemporary artists (Tim Burton's work was displayed here).
A museum of chocolate! If you want to learn more about varieties and how it's made is really cool.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Mucho chocolate
45 C. MilanA museum of chocolate! If you want to learn more about varieties and how it's made is really cool.
Museum of Popular Art, showcasing the handcrafts and cultural richness of the different artisan regions in Mexico.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Popular
11 RevillagigedoMuseum of Popular Art, showcasing the handcrafts and cultural richness of the different artisan regions in Mexico.
Free museum with an amazing and diverse collection of art. Owned by the businessman Carlos Slim.
737 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Soumaya
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraFree museum with an amazing and diverse collection of art. Owned by the businessman Carlos Slim.
The house where communist Leon Trotsky lived in his exiled until his dead. It is preserved the way he used to live and also has the marks of the attacks he suffered.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Casa de León Trotsky
410 Av. Río ChurubuscoThe house where communist Leon Trotsky lived in his exiled until his dead. It is preserved the way he used to live and also has the marks of the attacks he suffered.
Known library by it's architecture.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
S/N Eje 1 Nte.Known library by it's architecture.
Mexico's main library in the historic square La Ciudadela.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biblioteca Mexico
4 De La CiudadelaMexico's main library in the historic square La Ciudadela.
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
150 MuseoDiego Rivera's museum.
Museo del Sistema de Transportes Eléctricos
Municipio LibreMuseum of the light rails in Mexico.
Teatro Metropolitan
90 Avenida IndependenciaAn important concert hall.
Art from Mexico during the XVI century to the 1950's. Also home of important international exhibits.
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Artes
8 Calle de TacubaArt from Mexico during the XVI century to the 1950's. Also home of important international exhibits.
Museum dedicated to the wars held in Mexico. The landmark was an important spot during the war against the US.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones
s/n 20 de AgostoMuseum dedicated to the wars held in Mexico. The landmark was an important spot during the war against the US.
Museum in the middle of Chapultepec forest. Built by a viceroy, it used to be a military school and the house of Maximilian and some presidents until Lazaro Cardenas moved to Los Pinos.
1163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Chapultepec
Museum in the middle of Chapultepec forest. Built by a viceroy, it used to be a military school and the house of Maximilian and some presidents until Lazaro Cardenas moved to Los Pinos.
Now open to the public, used to be the home of all the presidents from Lazaro Cardenas to Peña Nieto and also it was the offices to the Estado Mayor Presidencial (the main security corps of the president).
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Complejo Cultural Los Pinos
S/N Av. Parque LiraNow open to the public, used to be the home of all the presidents from Lazaro Cardenas to Peña Nieto and also it was the offices to the Estado Mayor Presidencial (the main security corps of the president).
Very important theatre with great production plays and musicals.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metrobus Teatro insurgentes
Avenida Insurgentes SurVery important theatre with great production plays and musicals.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
10 Calle Dr. Enrique Gonzalez MartinezHistoric cultural center.
Theater displaying the latin american version of 'les miserables' play.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Telcel
386 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraTheater displaying the latin american version of 'les miserables' play.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful and small Japanese park.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Masayoshi Ohira
CorredoresA beautiful and small Japanese park.
One of the most iconic parks in Mexico City, right next to the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
338 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alameda Central
s/n Avenida HidalgoOne of the most iconic parks in Mexico City, right next to the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Parque España
The biggest park in Mexico city, full with cultural venues, museums and the zoo.
943 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bosque de Chapultepec
The biggest park in Mexico city, full with cultural venues, museums and the zoo.
Nice park surrounded with gorgeous colonial houses. There are local artists and painters on the weekends.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza San Jacinto
no. 16 Plaza San JacintoNice park surrounded with gorgeous colonial houses. There are local artists and painters on the weekends.
Parque Centenario
Parque CentenarioThe main square in Coyoacan.
Jardín de Santiago
Avenida Ricardo Flores MagónA beautiful french like garden.
Drinks & Nightlife
A jazz venue and good desserts, generally has cover.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Convite fonda y café
79 Bis AjuscoA jazz venue and good desserts, generally has cover.
Taberna Calacas
1002 Eje Vial 8 SurMexican craft beers. Great price/quality.
One of the biggest jazz venues in the city, perfect for dining and having some drinks. It tends to be crowded so its advisable to make a reservation. Also generally has cover.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parker & Lenox
100 C. MilanOne of the biggest jazz venues in the city, perfect for dining and having some drinks. It tends to be crowded so its advisable to make a reservation. Also generally has cover.
Revolving restaurant in the top of the WTC. It has an excellent view of the city while you can enjoy a cup of wine and live music.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bellini
38 MontecitoRevolving restaurant in the top of the WTC. It has an excellent view of the city while you can enjoy a cup of wine and live music.
Great place for some tequila, mezcal or a nice cocktail. Mexican redefined dishes. Some nights there's mariachi.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La No. 20
10 Andrés BelloGreat place for some tequila, mezcal or a nice cocktail. Mexican redefined dishes. Some nights there's mariachi.
Celtics Pub Irlandés Condesa
37 Av. TamaulipasNice rock pub in Condesa.
La Chilanguita
895 Av. de los Insurgentes SurPopular bar with live music.
La Bodeguita del Medio
37 CozumelNice place to dance salsa.
Love Polanco
290 / A Campos ElíseosSmall and nice disco.
Nice bar and good music, the club is upstairs and opens late night.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salon Pata Negra
30 Av. TamaulipasNice bar and good music, the club is upstairs and opens late night.
International beers and some commercial mexican craft beer. A large selection of porters, IPAs and stouts.
KROX INTERNATIONAL BEER
85 Av. Río ChurubuscoInternational beers and some commercial mexican craft beer. A large selection of porters, IPAs and stouts.
Entertainment & Activities
Cultural space dedicated to preserve, restore and showcase film collections. There's public access to some libraries and video collections; temporal expos of important national and international film icons; and the promotion of alternative cinema.
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cineteca Nacional de Mexico
389 Av. México CoyoacánCultural space dedicated to preserve, restore and showcase film collections. There's public access to some libraries and video collections; temporal expos of important national and international film icons; and the promotion of alternative cinema.
Home of the Pumas UNAM football team, the main and most important university in Mexico. Here it was held the inauguration for the olympics in 68' and has a mural made by Diego Rivera.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Olímpico Universitario
S/N Av. de los Insurgentes SurHome of the Pumas UNAM football team, the main and most important university in Mexico. Here it was held the inauguration for the olympics in 68' and has a mural made by Diego Rivera.
Home of the mexican grand prix and some of the biggest music festivals.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
S/n Viaducto Río de la PiedadHome of the mexican grand prix and some of the biggest music festivals.
The most famous stadium in Mexico, home of Aguilas del América football team.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Azteca
3465 Calz. de TlalpanThe most famous stadium in Mexico, home of Aguilas del América football team.
Arena México
189 Dr. LavistaThe main venue of the mexican wrestling.
Nice cinema with international films. A good option to see something different from a blockbuster.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinemanía Loreto
46 AltamiranoNice cinema with international films. A good option to see something different from a blockbuster.
Autocinema Coyote
1729 Av. de los Insurgentes SurDrive-in cinema with a series of classic films.
Zoológico de Chapultepec
s/n Calz. ChivatitoAcuario Inbursa
386 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraSmall aquarium owned by grupo Carso.
Six Flags México
Km 1.5 Carr. Picacho-AjuscoShopping
FCE is the most important bookstore in Mexico related to latin american and international social text books, essays and literature.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fondo de Cultura Economica Octávio Paz Library
115 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoFCE is the most important bookstore in Mexico related to latin american and international social text books, essays and literature.
The biggest antique market within the city.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tianguis Dominical De Antiguedades "Lagunilla"
66 González BocanegraThe biggest antique market within the city.
Mercado de dulces
S/N CircunvalaciónCandy market where you can find the most traditional mexican candies.
Antara Fashion Hall
843-B Av. Ejército Nacional MexicanoHigh-end mall in Polanco.
Oasis Coyoacan
1770 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoMedium-high mall.
Unique pieces and hand mande shoes.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goodbye Folk Vintage Boutique
55 CórdobaUnique pieces and hand mande shoes.
Only opens on Saturday. The Bazaar Sábado is a high-end handcrafts market with incredible products.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado del sábado
11 Pl. San JacintoOnly opens on Saturday. The Bazaar Sábado is a high-end handcrafts market with incredible products.
Beautiful bookstore with a café and outdoor sitting.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafebrería El Péndulo Roma
86 Av. Álvaro ObregónBeautiful bookstore with a café and outdoor sitting.
Zona de mercado de Portales 30
Calzada Santa CruzTradtional Market
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosTraditional crafts market
Essentials
7 Eleven Ermita y Sur 69
108 Sur 69-BFARMACIA GUADALAJARA Sinatel Delg Iztapalapa
203 Eje 8 Sur 24h convenience and drug store.
Highly recognized private hospital with a great variety of specialists and high tech.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hospital San Ángel Inn
601 Av. Río ChurubuscoHighly recognized private hospital with a great variety of specialists and high tech.
Sanatorium San Agustin
272 Ermita IztapalapaSmall hospital with some specialities.
Cheap medical consults for common treatments. The products are generic drugs here.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmacias Similares
116 C. PensilvaniaCheap medical consults for common treatments. The products are generic drugs here.