Explore Mexico City while staying in La Condesa
Sightseeing
The center of the city, full of amazing historic buildings and the Cathedral.
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Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónThe center of the city, full of amazing historic buildings and the Cathedral.
Amazing place to shop around. Local artists showcase their work. A great place to spend a Saturday morning. You can walk around the beautiful San Angel neighborhood an have a delicious brunch at the Encanto de Lola restaurant.
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I-Bazaar yase-Saturday
11 Pl. San JacintoAmazing place to shop around. Local artists showcase their work. A great place to spend a Saturday morning. You can walk around the beautiful San Angel neighborhood an have a delicious brunch at the Encanto de Lola restaurant.
You can’t visit Mexico City without going to the Lucha Libre. Where art, pop culture, sport and theatrics converge in a very special way. Fights usually happen on Friday nights, Sunday evenings and Tuesday nights. You can find tickets on TicketMaster or directly at the Arena.
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Arena México
189 Dr. LavistaYou can’t visit Mexico City without going to the Lucha Libre. Where art, pop culture, sport and theatrics converge in a very special way. Fights usually happen on Friday nights, Sunday evenings and Tuesday nights. You can find tickets on TicketMaster or directly at the Arena.
Templo Mayor was the religious and political center of the Mexica culture.
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I-Museum ye-Templo Mayor
8 SeminarioTemplo Mayor was the religious and political center of the Mexica culture.
Although it has become a bit overwhelming, going to Xochimilco and exploring its canals on a trajinera (large party barge) with friends is a delightful experience. Don’t forget to explore the surreal island of the dolls.
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Xochimilco Embarcaderos
S/N Av. Nuevo LeónAlthough it has become a bit overwhelming, going to Xochimilco and exploring its canals on a trajinera (large party barge) with friends is a delightful experience. Don’t forget to explore the surreal island of the dolls.
A beautiful para in the heart of Condesa which used to be the center of the Countess of Miravalle’s horse race track. Ideal for kids and surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
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Mexico Park
s/n Av MéxicoA beautiful para in the heart of Condesa which used to be the center of the Countess of Miravalle’s horse race track. Ideal for kids and surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
Originally part of a palace project by Porfirio Díaz, it’s now the symbol of the Mexican Revolution. The place was renovated and it’s a good spot to spend some time among amazing old buildings, like the beautiful Frontón Mexico.
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Isibhengezo saseMfowethu
s/n Pl. de la RepúblicaOriginally part of a palace project by Porfirio Díaz, it’s now the symbol of the Mexican Revolution. The place was renovated and it’s a good spot to spend some time among amazing old buildings, like the beautiful Frontón Mexico.
A beautiful park in Polanquito, surrounded by great restaurants.
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Lincoln Park
163 Av. Emilio CastelarA beautiful park in Polanquito, surrounded by great restaurants.
Originally designed to be a tobacco factory, La Ciudadela is now one of the most interesting artisans market.
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Plaza de La Ciudadela
104 esquina Enrico MartínezOriginally designed to be a tobacco factory, La Ciudadela is now one of the most interesting artisans market.
Kiosko Morisco
Beautiful kiosk with arabesque design in a very lively neighborhood.
Great tacos and amazing ambience. A true hidden gem located in what seems like an old apartment. We order 2 tacos each to start with but order more as the time went by. Highly recommend this place. Reasonable prices and attentive staff.
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IChapultepec Castle
Great tacos and amazing ambience. A true hidden gem located in what seems like an old apartment. We order 2 tacos each to start with but order more as the time went by. Highly recommend this place. Reasonable prices and attentive staff.
Museums
Amazing art museum with work from various Mexican painters.
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I-Museum of Modern Art
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaAmazing art museum with work from various Mexican painters.
Must visit to learn about Mexican history. Ask about the “voladores de Papantla”, an impressive show in front of the museum.
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Museo de Antropología Ii
Must visit to learn about Mexican history. Ask about the “voladores de Papantla”, an impressive show in front of the museum.
One of the most important contemporary art museums in the city. The museum shop is awesome and walking around the area is beautiful.
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I-Museum Tamayo ye-Arte ye-Contemporary
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaOne of the most important contemporary art museums in the city. The museum shop is awesome and walking around the area is beautiful.
Great contemporary art museum in Ciudad Universitaria (National University building complex).
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I-Yunivesithi Umkhankaso Wezobuciko
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurGreat contemporary art museum in Ciudad Universitaria (National University building complex).
Historical landmark and key location where Frida Kaho and Diego Rivera lived together.
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I-Museum Studio Diego Rivera ne-Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego RiveraHistorical landmark and key location where Frida Kaho and Diego Rivera lived together.
Frida Kahlo’s childhood home. The area of Coyoacán is amazing to walk around.
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Casa Azul Centro de Coyoacan
69 Calle Pdte. CarranzaFrida Kahlo’s childhood home. The area of Coyoacán is amazing to walk around.
Contemporary art gallery. Check its website for exhibits information.
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Museo Experimental el Eco
43 C. James SullivanContemporary art gallery. Check its website for exhibits information.
Private art museum showcasing the Slim’s family collection. It contains the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial era coins, as well as European works from the 15th to the 20th centuries.
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I-Museo Soumaya
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraPrivate art museum showcasing the Slim’s family collection. It contains the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial era coins, as well as European works from the 15th to the 20th centuries.
A museum dedicated to promote and preserve Mexican popular art.
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Iziko lezobuciko zomqulu wezobuciko
11 RevillagigedoA museum dedicated to promote and preserve Mexican popular art.
One of the best contemporary art museums in the city.
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I-Museum Jumex
303 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraOne of the best contemporary art museums in the city.
Food scene - $
Best "chilaquiles" (tortillas in salsa with amazing toppings) in Mexico City. The juices are also great.
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Chilpa
35 C. ChilpancingoBest "chilaquiles" (tortillas in salsa with amazing toppings) in Mexico City. The juices are also great.
Best churros. There are several locations in town.
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Churrería El Moro Parque México
27 Av MichoacánBest churros. There are several locations in town.
El Pescadito
38 C. AtlixcoBest fish tacos, Sonora style!
El Tizoncito
122 Av. TamaulipasThe original creators of tacos al pastor!
Nevería Roxy
89 Fernando Montes de OcaHistorical ice cream place in Condesa neighborhood.
Local popsicle place. Try the conejito en la luna (eggnog with a chocolate bunny inside).
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Pantera Fresca
31 Av. TamaulipasLocal popsicle place. Try the conejito en la luna (eggnog with a chocolate bunny inside).
La Burguesa
67 CozumelBest burgers in the world. Period.
Famous tacos from Monterrey. Try the asada tacos. Vegan avocado tacos available.
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Orinoco
100 Av. Insurgentes SurFamous tacos from Monterrey. Try the asada tacos. Vegan avocado tacos available.
Inexpensive Japanese home cooked style. I could eat there everyday! Choose the menu of the day which usually has 3 options of main course.
C.O.M.E.
141 CoahuilaInexpensive Japanese home cooked style. I could eat there everyday! Choose the menu of the day which usually has 3 options of main course.
The place is very small but has amazing duck tacos (Chinese style and also Mexican style).
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El Auténtico Pato Manila
91 CuliacanThe place is very small but has amazing duck tacos (Chinese style and also Mexican style).
Amazing pozole (including vegan!) and lots of Mexican dishes.
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La Casa De Toño- Rio Lerma, Ciudad De México
18 Río NevaAmazing pozole (including vegan!) and lots of Mexican dishes.
Great café. Everything in the menu is incredible, from Chilaquiles to Huevos with Chorizo made with exquisite and innovative twists. A very affordable high-end culinary experience.
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ENO
258 PetrarcaGreat café. Everything in the menu is incredible, from Chilaquiles to Huevos with Chorizo made with exquisite and innovative twists. A very affordable high-end culinary experience.
La Esquina Del Chilaquil is one of the best places to eat in CDMX for a taste of deliciously carby street food.
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La Güera Tortas de Chilaquiles
139 Alfonso ReyesLa Esquina Del Chilaquil is one of the best places to eat in CDMX for a taste of deliciously carby street food.
Food scene - $$
El Califa Roma
174 Av. Álvaro ObregónAwesome tacos! Try the jugo the carne and gaoneras
Panadería Rosetta
179 ColimaBest bread in the area.
One of the most inventive taco places in Mexico City. If you go in the evening and the kitchen is closed you can eat at Páramo upstairs and have cocktails.
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El Parnita
84 Av. YucatanOne of the most inventive taco places in Mexico City. If you go in the evening and the kitchen is closed you can eat at Páramo upstairs and have cocktails.
Traditional market near the city center where you can find the freshest seafood. You can also find exotic fruits, vegetables and bugs 🐛 🐜
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Imarike yeSan Juan
21 2ᵃ Calle de Ernesto PugibetTraditional market near the city center where you can find the freshest seafood. You can also find exotic fruits, vegetables and bugs 🐛 🐜
Cancino
98 ZacatecasReally good pizza and relaxed ambiance!
Nice restaurant with a terrace facing the Cathedral and Templo Mayor.
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El Mayor
15 República de ArgentinaNice restaurant with a terrace facing the Cathedral and Templo Mayor.
One of the best places to eat carnitas and other Mexican dishes. It recently became a chain but this is the original one and you can sometimes meet the owner.
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El Bajío
800 Av. Insurgentes SurOne of the best places to eat carnitas and other Mexican dishes. It recently became a chain but this is the original one and you can sometimes meet the owner.
Yamasan Ramen House
103 Av. TamaulipasExcellent ramen.
Noodles are the focus at this newish spot from a chef whose grandfather invented one of Mexico’s most coveted snacks, cacahuates Japoneses, or Japanese peanuts. Following in this family tradition, Fideo Gordo fuses traditional Mexican flavors with well-executed Asian dishes.
Fideo Gordo
Noodles are the focus at this newish spot from a chef whose grandfather invented one of Mexico’s most coveted snacks, cacahuates Japoneses, or Japanese peanuts. Following in this family tradition, Fideo Gordo fuses traditional Mexican flavors with well-executed Asian dishes.
Food scene - $$$
Amazing sushi. The menu has absolutely everything and the place has great ambience.
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Kura
378 ColimaAmazing sushi. The menu has absolutely everything and the place has great ambience.
Masala y Maíz
72 Calle MarsellaIndian/Mexican fusion.
Incredible location. The restaurant always has specials according to the season.
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Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaIncredible location. The restaurant always has specials according to the season.
La Docena
31 Av. Álvaro ObregónGreat seafood, Pacific style.
One of the best seafood you’ll eat in your life. Sinaloa style. Make sure to make a reservation.
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MARISCOS “MI COMPA CHAVA”
172 ZacatecasOne of the best seafood you’ll eat in your life. Sinaloa style. Make sure to make a reservation.
Restaurante Rosetta
166 ColimaA cozy place with great food.
Best breakfasts in Mexico City. Make sure to be patient as the there is usually a lot of people.
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Niddo
2 DresdeBest breakfasts in Mexico City. Make sure to be patient as the there is usually a lot of people.
Japanese Restaurant. The restaurant next to it is Vietnamese. You can order from both!
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Koku Condesa
54 IztaccihuatlJapanese Restaurant. The restaurant next to it is Vietnamese. You can order from both!
Vecchio Forno
38 Av. VeracruzCasual Italian place with excellent pizza.
One of the best restaurants in the area with very unique dishes.
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Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanOne of the best restaurants in the area with very unique dishes.
One of the best hidden gems in town, even though the area isn’t really touristic.
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Nicos
3102 Av. CuitláhuacOne of the best hidden gems in town, even though the area isn’t really touristic.
One of the best restaurants from Oaxaca can be found in Coyoacán as well. It has one of the best mezcal brands in Mexico, an ideal gift to take back home.
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Los Danzantes
12 Parque CentenarioOne of the best restaurants from Oaxaca can be found in Coyoacán as well. It has one of the best mezcal brands in Mexico, an ideal gift to take back home.
This is one of the newest, busiest, and hippest places for eating seafood Sinaloa style. The music is LOUD, the service is fast and the food is extra fresh if you want to try the northern style of seafood with lots of raw products and spicy sauces this is your place.
Mi Compa Chava Marisquería
This is one of the newest, busiest, and hippest places for eating seafood Sinaloa style. The music is LOUD, the service is fast and the food is extra fresh if you want to try the northern style of seafood with lots of raw products and spicy sauces this is your place.
Only fish and shellfish caught fresh each day make the cut at Contramar. Covering an array of culinary styles from Peruvian tiradito to New England-style chowder.
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Contramar
200 Calle de DurangoOnly fish and shellfish caught fresh each day make the cut at Contramar. Covering an array of culinary styles from Peruvian tiradito to New England-style chowder.
Máximo Bistrot is a restaurant that’s kind of French, kind of Mexican, and one of the best spots in town for a hot date or group dinner.
Maximo Bistrot
Máximo Bistrot is a restaurant that’s kind of French, kind of Mexican, and one of the best spots in town for a hot date or group dinner.
This high-end Mexican spot in the middle of Polanco is one of the best-known restaurants in the world, and it’s where you should go with a small group of friends if you’re looking to have one splurge meal in Mexico City.
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Pujol
133 TennysonThis high-end Mexican spot in the middle of Polanco is one of the best-known restaurants in the world, and it’s where you should go with a small group of friends if you’re looking to have one splurge meal in Mexico City.
Quintonil serves one of the best moles we’ve ever had as well, and the menu has a similar focus to Pujol’s on local ingredients and beautiful presentations.
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Quintonil
55 Av. Isaac NewtonQuintonil serves one of the best moles we’ve ever had as well, and the menu has a similar focus to Pujol’s on local ingredients and beautiful presentations.
Huset has artfully-created international dishes and mixed drinks. But the thing that really earned it a spot as one of the best restaurants in Mexico City is its ambiance. It’s unbeatable.
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Huset
256 ColimaHuset has artfully-created international dishes and mixed drinks. But the thing that really earned it a spot as one of the best restaurants in Mexico City is its ambiance. It’s unbeatable.
Nightlife
Home of the legendary high energy dancing underground culture. A unique experience where you can watch very skillful people face each other in amazing dance offs and if even join in the fun. Google “high energy baile” and if your interest is picked, go to Patrick Miller.
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Patrick Miller
17 MeridaHome of the legendary high energy dancing underground culture. A unique experience where you can watch very skillful people face each other in amazing dance offs and if even join in the fun. Google “high energy baile” and if your interest is picked, go to Patrick Miller.
Come and dance all sorts of old school dances with old school experts in this historic dance hall. The neighborhood can be dangerous at night so be sure to arrive directly.
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Salón Los Angeles
206 LerdoCome and dance all sorts of old school dances with old school experts in this historic dance hall. The neighborhood can be dangerous at night so be sure to arrive directly.
One of the last night clubs to preserve the Ficheras dancer tradition.
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Club San Luis
26 San Luis PotosíOne of the last night clubs to preserve the Ficheras dancer tradition.
Stores
Sustainable clothing store by local designers and artisans.
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Fábrica Social Showroom
66 C. DinamarcaSustainable clothing store by local designers and artisans.
Wonderful gift store with a lot of Mexican design.
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HAPPENING Roma Norte
210 TabascoWonderful gift store with a lot of Mexican design.
Onora
330 Lope de VegaAmazing house decorations made by artisans.