Guidebook for Mexico City
Essentials
A traditional Mexican market where you can buy great, fresh veg and fruit as well as eat great breakfasts and lunches.
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Medellín
101 MedellínA traditional Mexican market where you can buy great, fresh veg and fruit as well as eat great breakfasts and lunches.
Superama Pachuca
99 PachucaGood quality grocery store.
Sumesa
266 TlacotalpanCheap supermarket option.
Oxxo
22 Esq Rio ElbaAll-night convenience store
Food Scene
Hung over or just want some really yummy seafood and a Michelada, then this is your best option
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cervecería La Romita
185 CoahuilaHung over or just want some really yummy seafood and a Michelada, then this is your best option
Súper Mikasa
173 San Luis PotosíOn weekends they do a great Japanese BBQ
This is restaurant / bar in a beautiful old building of the old French Quarter
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Félix
64 Av. Álvaro ObregónThis is restaurant / bar in a beautiful old building of the old French Quarter
Eat below the stars. This restaurant / bar has the most awe-inspiring glass roof
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafetería ''Dulce Romita''
5 TepicEat below the stars. This restaurant / bar has the most awe-inspiring glass roof
Las Chalupitas
275 Alfonso ReyesTraditional Mexican food
Gourmet Mexican food. Try the escamoles, food of the Aztec emperors.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro ObregónGourmet Mexican food. Try the escamoles, food of the Aztec emperors.
La cadencia Loncheria
183 TonaláGreat place for breakfast or lunch
Chilaquiles is an amazing hungover recipe. Chilakiller's have perfected the recipe and offer a great variety of different sauces. Take care because it does fill up on weekends.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chilakiller's Loungería
107 Av. RevoluciónChilaquiles is an amazing hungover recipe. Chilakiller's have perfected the recipe and offer a great variety of different sauces. Take care because it does fill up on weekends.
Although its a chain it does have great food. Try the "costra de queso" as a starter. A thin crust of cheese, crunchy and delicious.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taquearte Roma
no. 40 Av. CuauhtémocAlthough its a chain it does have great food. Try the "costra de queso" as a starter. A thin crust of cheese, crunchy and delicious.
Traditional food from Hidalgo. Try the blue corn flautas!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Hidalguense
155 CampecheTraditional food from Hidalgo. Try the blue corn flautas!
Have you tried the flavours "Alice in Wonderbra" or "Chupacabra"? No, well you should do :)
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helado Obscuro
158 C. LiverpoolHave you tried the flavours "Alice in Wonderbra" or "Chupacabra"? No, well you should do :)
For a romantic night out. Italian / French cuisine and lovely staff.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franca
59 Av. Álvaro ObregónFor a romantic night out. Italian / French cuisine and lovely staff.
For late night munchies, Tacos Frontera is absolutely great. Their speciality are "volcanes".
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Frontera
For late night munchies, Tacos Frontera is absolutely great. Their speciality are "volcanes".
Pan Comido
91 TonaláSuper yummy vegetarian restaurant
Orígenes Orgánicos
209 ColimaOrganic restaurante with store
Pizza meets rock - live music on Wednesday
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza del Perro Negro
3 Parque EspañaPizza meets rock - live music on Wednesday
Arts & Culture
Cultura Colectiva
186 C. de ChiapasA young and interesting art gallery
Cute independent cinema. It has a café bar and also has music events during the week.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cine Tonalá
261 TonaláCute independent cinema. It has a café bar and also has music events during the week.
Have a look in this eclectic gallery, it does not disappoint.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vertigo Galeria, S.A. De C.V.
Have a look in this eclectic gallery, it does not disappoint.
Amazing classical theatre now used for concerts and parties
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THEATER FRU FRU
24 DoncelesAmazing classical theatre now used for concerts and parties
Cinemex cinema amongst the mall stores and food court.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Insurgentes
214 San Luis PotosíCinemex cinema amongst the mall stores and food court.
Everything Else
Always good for a lovely stroll. There are cafés all around.
607 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Local Way, Parque México
18 C. LaredoAlways good for a lovely stroll. There are cafés all around.
Amazing urban garden where you can buy freshly cut, organic produce.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huerto Roma Verde
234 JalapaAmazing urban garden where you can buy freshly cut, organic produce.
One of the best hospitals in the city
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hospital Ángeles Metropolitano
59 TlacotalpanOne of the best hospitals in the city
Hospital Trinidad
94 C. ManzanilloClosest hospital
Concert halls showing musicians from all over the world.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Auditorio BlackBerry
160 TlaxcalaConcert halls showing musicians from all over the world.
Meditation and yoga in a wonderful old building. There are walk-in classes at fair prices.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buddhist center of Mexico City AC
94 JalapaMeditation and yoga in a wonderful old building. There are walk-in classes at fair prices.
Farmacia San Pablo
533 Av. Homeroclosest pharmacy
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to dance then Patrick Miller is the place to go.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patrick Miller
17 MeridaIf you want to dance then Patrick Miller is the place to go.
With 3 floors this club is great fun, especially on a Wednesday night.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CLUB SOCIAL RHODESIA
181 Calle de DurangoWith 3 floors this club is great fun, especially on a Wednesday night.
Crazy punk outfits, bondage and industrial techno!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Real Under
80 MonterreyCrazy punk outfits, bondage and industrial techno!
Salón Corona
24 Calle de BolívarClassic place for food and music
The place for mariachis and tequila in the historic center.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Plaza Garibaldi
58 Ignacio AllendeThe place for mariachis and tequila in the historic center.
When your body asks for salsa, have a dance at Mama Rumba.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mama Rumba
230 C. QuerétaroWhen your body asks for salsa, have a dance at Mama Rumba.
Shopping
Mercado Roma
225 C. QuerétaroGourmet food market
In this market you'll find some of the best and high quality souvenirs and more Mexican arts and crafts.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De La Ciudadela
De La CiudadelaIn this market you'll find some of the best and high quality souvenirs and more Mexican arts and crafts.
El Péndulo
115 Av Nuevo LeónWonderful bookstore with an integrated cafe
Sightseeing
Its the largest city park in the world. You can go on a paddle boat ride, go to the city zoo or just have a stroll.
943 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bosque de Chapultepec
Its the largest city park in the world. You can go on a paddle boat ride, go to the city zoo or just have a stroll.
One of the best museums in the world. You should plan in a full day, but you will not be disappointed.
1503 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaOne of the best museums in the world. You should plan in a full day, but you will not be disappointed.
Amazing exhibitions by artists from all around the world
561 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Tamayo de Arte Contemporáneo
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaAmazing exhibitions by artists from all around the world
Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónMust see for a tour of Mexico City
The museum is in the house of Frida Kahlo. It shows more of her life than of her art.
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresThe museum is in the house of Frida Kahlo. It shows more of her life than of her art.
Most people go to the Frida Kahlo Museum, but should definitely be added to the list.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Casa de León Trotsky
410 Av. Río ChurubuscoMost people go to the Frida Kahlo Museum, but should definitely be added to the list.
Exhibitions, theatre and great architecture!
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Universitario del Chopo
10 Calle Dr. Enrique Gonzalez MartinezExhibitions, theatre and great architecture!
Go for a ride on the old canal system, where mariachis, food and even piña coladas pass by on boats.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trajineras Of Magic Xochimilco
Laguna del muertoGo for a ride on the old canal system, where mariachis, food and even piña coladas pass by on boats.
This market has everything you can imagine. From Mexican herbs and spices to Santaría candles. This is an amazing and intense experience.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación Mercado de Sonora
419 Fray Servando T. de MierThis market has everything you can imagine. From Mexican herbs and spices to Santaría candles. This is an amazing and intense experience.
The building is stunning, though the exhibitions are a bit random. Its free to enter so you can check it out anyway.
737 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Soumaya
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraThe building is stunning, though the exhibitions are a bit random. Its free to enter so you can check it out anyway.
This underground aquarium shows a myriad of aquatic species. It is a bit overpriced and fills up extremely on weekends.
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario Inbursa
386 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraThis underground aquarium shows a myriad of aquatic species. It is a bit overpriced and fills up extremely on weekends.
The castle holds the National History Museum and a great view.
1163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Chapultepec
The castle holds the National History Museum and a great view.