Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Shopping
El Palacio de Hierro Durango
230 Calle de DurangoThe best department store
Together with Gandhi, El Péndulo is the best chain of coffee/bookstores, or "Cafebrería" as they call themselves. They also offer concerts and performances. All of their branches have a unique atmosphere (if possible visit the beautiful Polanco branch).
120 locals recommend
El Péndulo
115 Av Nuevo LeónTogether with Gandhi, El Péndulo is the best chain of coffee/bookstores, or "Cafebrería" as they call themselves. They also offer concerts and performances. All of their branches have a unique atmosphere (if possible visit the beautiful Polanco branch).
A "mercado" is by far the best place to buy food (meat, fish, vegetables and fruit). This is a good alternative and is walking distance. "Mercados" usually open during the morning only nut you may find a couple of shops open during the afternoon and evening.
14 locals recommend
Mercado Colima
397 ColimaA "mercado" is by far the best place to buy food (meat, fish, vegetables and fruit). This is a good alternative and is walking distance. "Mercados" usually open during the morning only nut you may find a couple of shops open during the afternoon and evening.
Food Scene
Perhaps the best Italian restaurant in the city. NOT luxurious, quite small. Reservation strongly suggested. Closed on Sundays.
35 locals recommend
Casa d'Italia
6 Agustín MelgarPerhaps the best Italian restaurant in the city. NOT luxurious, quite small. Reservation strongly suggested. Closed on Sundays.
Affordable, traditional fish/chile tacos. So popular that finding a line is normal.
135 locals recommend
El Pescadito
38 C. AtlixcoAffordable, traditional fish/chile tacos. So popular that finding a line is normal.
Perhaps the best "tacos al pastor" of the city. Although this branch is located under a bridge, it is well worth trying these tacos. All other branches in the city are equally good.
74 locals recommend
El Huequito
73 C. PensilvaniaPerhaps the best "tacos al pastor" of the city. Although this branch is located under a bridge, it is well worth trying these tacos. All other branches in the city are equally good.
Cancino
98 ZacatecasVery good pizza in a relaxing environment
It's also a restaurant and bakery (called "The Library of Bread" with a great arrangement of its products.
32 locals recommend
BALLARÓ
216 Calle de DurangoIt's also a restaurant and bakery (called "The Library of Bread" with a great arrangement of its products.
Crepes & Waffles
Crepes of all flavours!
Fishers Nápoles
197 Calle de DurangoMake sure you get a prawn or lobster taco!
Lalo!
173 ZacatecasGood for breakfast.
Kura
378 ColimaOne of the best Japanese restaurants. Make sure you have a reservation.
Mercado Roma station
227 C. QuerétaroGreat place to buy/eat almost whatever you want!
Panadería Rosetta
179 ColimaExcellent restaurant. Not cheap but worth the effort.
Delirio Mónica Patiño
116 MonterreyExcellent for mixing good food with some (several) drinks. Great atmosphere on a Thursday/Friday afternoon (3 onwards).
338 locals recommend
Contramar
200 Calle de DurangoExcellent for mixing good food with some (several) drinks. Great atmosphere on a Thursday/Friday afternoon (3 onwards).
La Bodeguita del Medio
37 CozumelThe Mexican branch of the most famous Cuban restaurant.
Vecchio Forno
38 Av. VeracruzExcellent pizza.
La Tecla
186-A Calle de DurangoGood Mexican food.
Azul
68 Av Nuevo LeónExcellent (a bit fancy) Mexican restaurant.
Balmori Roofbar
Food and drinks, or drinks and food.
Nevería Roxy
89 Fernando Montes de OcaOne of the best ice cream places of the city. And very traditional!
Parks & Nature
The largest and most popular park in the city. Ideal for relaxing and/or jogging.
943 locals recommend
Chapultepec Forest
The largest and most popular park in the city. Ideal for relaxing and/or jogging.
Zoológico de Chapultepec
s/n Calz. ChivatitoArts & Culture
Museo de Arte Moderno
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaTamayo Museum of Contemporary Art
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaChapultepec Castle
Great view of the city!
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaOne of the best museums in the world.
MODO - Museum of the Object
145 ColimaInteresting and different exhibitions.
Casa Lamm
99 Av. Álvaro ObregónCafe, restaurant, bookshop, etc.
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresMuseo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego RiveraEssentials
Superama Pachuca
99 PachucaOXXO
11 RosalesOxxo
22 Esq Rio ElbaSanatorio Durango Hospital
296 Calle de DurangoLAVANDERIA ROMA
149 Zacatecas Self service and full service laundromat.
Sightseeing
Paseo de la Reforma, one of the most important and beautiful avenues of the city.
764 locals recommend
The Angel of Independence
Avenida Paseo de la ReformaPaseo de la Reforma, one of the most important and beautiful avenues of the city.
Plaza Río de Janeiro
Plaza Río de JaneiroNice square at a beautiful part of the neighbourhood.
A very chic neighbourhood. High end shopping and restaurants. Worth a walk!
267 locals recommend
Polanco
A very chic neighbourhood. High end shopping and restaurants. Worth a walk!
Historic center of Mexico City
Coyoacán
300 C. ChichimecasDrinks & Nightlife
Dedicated to PULQUE, a very typical Mexican drink (even more popular than tequila in the countryside and working class).
53 locals recommend
Pulqueria los Insurgentes
226 Av. Insurgentes SurDedicated to PULQUE, a very typical Mexican drink (even more popular than tequila in the countryside and working class).
La Cervecería de Barrio - Cibeles
192 Calle de DurangoBe prepared to dance, not the most modern rhythms!! (80's and 90's)
110 locals recommend
Patrick Miller
17 MeridaBe prepared to dance, not the most modern rhythms!! (80's and 90's)
Casa Franca
109 MeridaLive music.