Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Food Scene
Restaurante La Casa de Toño
144 LondresAll kinds of informal Mexican food.
Sushi roll
822 Av. Insurgentes SurSushi with all the Mexican style you can imagine :)
sushiitto
141 Cerrada de HamburgoSushi with all the Mexican style you can imagine :)
Great, GREAT fish tacos from Sonora (northern Mexico). Normally it is crowded but you wont wait to much in line.
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El Pescadito
38 C. AtlixcoGreat, GREAT fish tacos from Sonora (northern Mexico). Normally it is crowded but you wont wait to much in line.
The place is really nice and the food is good, they have a cool terrace to drink some beers. You can also find a lot of books, music and movies.
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Cafetería El Péndulo
126 HamburgoThe place is really nice and the food is good, they have a cool terrace to drink some beers. You can also find a lot of books, music and movies.
Bellopuerto
30 FlorenciaSea food and good service at moderate prices
Belmondo encompasses a deli with a menu heavy on American standards like fried chicken, biscuits, and roasted vegetables and bar that makes good use of Mexican spirits. Great for a late lunch or casual dinner.
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Belmondo
109 TabascoBelmondo encompasses a deli with a menu heavy on American standards like fried chicken, biscuits, and roasted vegetables and bar that makes good use of Mexican spirits. Great for a late lunch or casual dinner.
Chef Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil) applies fine dining technique and flavorful nuances to regional Mexican dishes and the results are spectacular. The attention to detail both in service and food makes this place feel both homey and like an elevated fonda.
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Fonda Fina
79 MedellínChef Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil) applies fine dining technique and flavorful nuances to regional Mexican dishes and the results are spectacular. The attention to detail both in service and food makes this place feel both homey and like an elevated fonda.
(on border) Sushi is having a moment in Mexico City, thanks to fresh seafood shipped in daily from Baja. Hiroshi is a sushi chef who has been making the rounds at some of DF’s finest spots. At Zoku he presents a menu of nigiri plus a few specialties that incorporate Mexican chili, tostadas, and salsas.
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Zoku
359 Calle de Durango(on border) Sushi is having a moment in Mexico City, thanks to fresh seafood shipped in daily from Baja. Hiroshi is a sushi chef who has been making the rounds at some of DF’s finest spots. At Zoku he presents a menu of nigiri plus a few specialties that incorporate Mexican chili, tostadas, and salsas.
The definitive Japanese restaurant of the city, Rokai is a real charmer with a menu of sushi, sashimi, tempura, and an omakase option. Tiny and popular, this place absolutely requires a reservation.
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Rokai
89 Río EbroThe definitive Japanese restaurant of the city, Rokai is a real charmer with a menu of sushi, sashimi, tempura, and an omakase option. Tiny and popular, this place absolutely requires a reservation.
A new, slightly upscale torta restaurant popular with office workers and hipsters alike. They offer juices, egg sandwiches, and inventive tortas like braised oxtail with sweet potato on housemade bolillo
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Bravo Loncheria
87 Calle Río SenaA new, slightly upscale torta restaurant popular with office workers and hipsters alike. They offer juices, egg sandwiches, and inventive tortas like braised oxtail with sweet potato on housemade bolillo
Beatricita is the latest iteration of legendary Tacos Beatriz, a now-shuttered taquería in el Centro which opened in 1907. Claiming to use the same century-old recipes, it’s a convivial, affordable place to enjoy traditional dishes like mole almendrado, pozole, and tacos de carnitas, all with fresh tortillas
Beatricita
190 LondresBeatricita is the latest iteration of legendary Tacos Beatriz, a now-shuttered taquería in el Centro which opened in 1907. Claiming to use the same century-old recipes, it’s a convivial, affordable place to enjoy traditional dishes like mole almendrado, pozole, and tacos de carnitas, all with fresh tortillas
It’s got a somewhat stiff, corporate vibe, but is worth a visit, as good Oaxacan cuisine, beloved though it may be, isn’t as easy to find in the city as it should be. Breakfasts are particularly good (and hearty).
Barro Negro
PragaIt’s got a somewhat stiff, corporate vibe, but is worth a visit, as good Oaxacan cuisine, beloved though it may be, isn’t as easy to find in the city as it should be. Breakfasts are particularly good (and hearty).
See and be seen at this hopping outdoor lunch-only café (same owners as the famed Bellinghausen restaurant, also in the Zona Rosa), while being serenaded by caged birds that line the courtyard walls. Don’t miss the "pato Bell," a platter of minced duck para taquear (for taco-izing).
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CASA BELL
14 PragaSee and be seen at this hopping outdoor lunch-only café (same owners as the famed Bellinghausen restaurant, also in the Zona Rosa), while being serenaded by caged birds that line the courtyard walls. Don’t miss the "pato Bell," a platter of minced duck para taquear (for taco-izing).
This new French brasserie from DF star chef Eduardo García (of Maximo Bistrot) is elegantly positioned in a Porfiriato mansion. A long raw bar covered in shellfish spans the counter, supplementing an elevated menu of roasted bone marrow, moules frites, charcuterie, and a full bar.
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Havre 77
77 HavreThis new French brasserie from DF star chef Eduardo García (of Maximo Bistrot) is elegantly positioned in a Porfiriato mansion. A long raw bar covered in shellfish spans the counter, supplementing an elevated menu of roasted bone marrow, moules frites, charcuterie, and a full bar.
A no-frills, comida corrida joint that, at lunchtime, is stampeded by office workers and locals, all seeking the restaurant’s three-course meal of soup, rice, and a traditional plate like enchiladas or chiles en nogada — plus agua fresca and dessert — for just 60 pesos.
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La Casa de los Abuelos
51 Puente de AlvaradoA no-frills, comida corrida joint that, at lunchtime, is stampeded by office workers and locals, all seeking the restaurant’s three-course meal of soup, rice, and a traditional plate like enchiladas or chiles en nogada — plus agua fresca and dessert — for just 60 pesos.
Josefina Santacruz oversees this pleasant, pan-Arabic restaurant, serving teas, tisanes, and mezze plates like green cous cous or lamb meatballs. It’s a great option for when you want a different spectrum of flavors than those offered by traditional Mexican cuisine.
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Paprika Cocina de Especias
115 OrizabaJosefina Santacruz oversees this pleasant, pan-Arabic restaurant, serving teas, tisanes, and mezze plates like green cous cous or lamb meatballs. It’s a great option for when you want a different spectrum of flavors than those offered by traditional Mexican cuisine.
The second location of the rabidly popular Rosetta bakery is always less mobbed than the Roma original, with the same great conchas, chocolatins, and tarts.
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Panadería Rosetta Havre
73 HavreThe second location of the rabidly popular Rosetta bakery is always less mobbed than the Roma original, with the same great conchas, chocolatins, and tarts.
Lucas Local
65 ColimaGreat fusion food and cool place, medium prices
Nice shared table, where you can have amazing breakfasts. They also sell fresh vegetables and fruits to take away
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Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlNice shared table, where you can have amazing breakfasts. They also sell fresh vegetables and fruits to take away
Everything Else
Great, GREAT fish tacos from Sonora (northern Mexico). Normally it is crowded but you wont wait to much in line.
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El Pescadito
38 C. AtlixcoGreat, GREAT fish tacos from Sonora (northern Mexico). Normally it is crowded but you wont wait to much in line.
The place is really nice and the food is good, they have a cool terrace to drink some beers. You can also find a lot of books, music and movies.
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cafetería El Péndulo
126 HamburgoThe place is really nice and the food is good, they have a cool terrace to drink some beers. You can also find a lot of books, music and movies.
Bellopuerto
30 FlorenciaSea food and good service at moderate prices
Nice shared table, where you can have amazing breakfasts. They also sell fresh vegetables and fruits to take away
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Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlNice shared table, where you can have amazing breakfasts. They also sell fresh vegetables and fruits to take away
Big supermarket where you can find everything you need, only a few blocks away
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Superama
23 Calle Río BalsasBig supermarket where you can find everything you need, only a few blocks away
Modern Art Museum, named after Rufino Tamayo, one of the most important Mexican painters. This museum host great collections of modern art in a great building. A great restaurant is inside the museum.
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I-Museum Tamayo ye-Arte ye-Contemporary
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaModern Art Museum, named after Rufino Tamayo, one of the most important Mexican painters. This museum host great collections of modern art in a great building. A great restaurant is inside the museum.
I-Embassy yaseMarekhan
305 Av. Paseo de la ReformaUS Embassy if you need any support
I-Embassy yaseMarekhan
305 Av. Paseo de la ReformaUS Embassy if you need any support
Big (and crowded) amusement park. You can find the biggest roller coaster in the city
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La Feria de Chapultepec
Avenida Los CompositoresBig (and crowded) amusement park. You can find the biggest roller coaster in the city
Drinks & Nightlife
A trendy hangout with live jazz and classic cocktails, there’s no sign indicating the presence of this speakeasy-style bar. Once you make your way inside (the entrance is tucked inside a restaurant called Lenox), sink into a plush armchair and order a martini.
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Parker & Lenox
100 C. MilanA trendy hangout with live jazz and classic cocktails, there’s no sign indicating the presence of this speakeasy-style bar. Once you make your way inside (the entrance is tucked inside a restaurant called Lenox), sink into a plush armchair and order a martini.
The thump of global house is the beating heart of this mansion-turned-club. On Friday and Saturday evenings, there’s a snaking line of hipsters clamoring to get into what’s proven to be a white-hot spot in the city’s nightlife
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MONO
64 Calle VersallesThe thump of global house is the beating heart of this mansion-turned-club. On Friday and Saturday evenings, there’s a snaking line of hipsters clamoring to get into what’s proven to be a white-hot spot in the city’s nightlife
Great spot to drink something and dance a while. Usually alternative rock/indie local groups play here. Casual dress code and medium prices. http://elimperial.tv
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El Imperial
293 Av. Álvaro ObregónGreat spot to drink something and dance a while. Usually alternative rock/indie local groups play here. Casual dress code and medium prices. http://elimperial.tv
Poe
79 Av OaxacaSmall venue with awesome music
Parks & Nature
1of the largest parks in the Western Hemisphere, considered the most important of Mexico City's lungs. Lakes, a zoo, and amazing green areas. It's the most popular prom for Mexican families on Sundays
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Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección
1of the largest parks in the Western Hemisphere, considered the most important of Mexico City's lungs. Lakes, a zoo, and amazing green areas. It's the most popular prom for Mexican families on Sundays
Shopping
Big mall with a lot of nice stores and some restaurants. Sightseeing bus makes a stop here.
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Innvictus
222 Av. Paseo de la ReformaBig mall with a lot of nice stores and some restaurants. Sightseeing bus makes a stop here.
Great Department Store where you can find from electronics to cosmetics or kitchen supplies and luxury brands. They also have a gourmet section where you can find awesome things
El Palacio de Hierro Corporativo
102 C. SalamancaGreat Department Store where you can find from electronics to cosmetics or kitchen supplies and luxury brands. They also have a gourmet section where you can find awesome things
Essentials
Big supermarket where you can find everything you need, only a few blocks away
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Superama
23 Calle Río BalsasBig supermarket where you can find everything you need, only a few blocks away
Entertainment & Activities
Cinepolis
423 Av. Paseo de la ReformaClosest Movie Theater to the apartment.
An exact (smaller) replica of Cibeles Fountain in Madrid. You can take the double decker sightseeing bus in front of the roundabout. There are a lot of restaurants and bars around this place
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I-Cibeles Fountain
Plaza Villa de MadridAn exact (smaller) replica of Cibeles Fountain in Madrid. You can take the double decker sightseeing bus in front of the roundabout. There are a lot of restaurants and bars around this place
Big (and crowded) amusement park. You can find the biggest roller coaster in the city
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La Feria de Chapultepec
Avenida Los CompositoresBig (and crowded) amusement park. You can find the biggest roller coaster in the city
Mexico's City Zoo. Lot of species and nice spot for kids. The entrance is free and it works everyday from 9am to 4:30 pm.
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I-Chapultepec Zoo
s/n Calz. ChivatitoMexico's City Zoo. Lot of species and nice spot for kids. The entrance is free and it works everyday from 9am to 4:30 pm.