Guidebook for Ciudad de México

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Guidebook for Ciudad de México

Food Scene

All kinds of informal Mexican food.
142 locals recommend
Restaurante La Casa de Toño
144 Londres
142 locals recommend
All kinds of informal Mexican food.
Sushi with all the Mexican style you can imagine :)
23 locals recommend
Sushi roll
822 Av. Insurgentes Sur
23 locals recommend
Sushi with all the Mexican style you can imagine :)
Sushi with all the Mexican style you can imagine :)
7 locals recommend
sushiitto
141 Cerrada de Hamburgo
7 locals recommend
Sushi 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.
135 locals recommend
El Pescadito
38 C. Atlixco
135 locals recommend
Great, 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 locals recommend
Cafetería El Péndulo
126 Hamburgo
66 locals recommend
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.
Sea food and good service at moderate prices
Bellopuerto
30 Florencia
Sea 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.
149 locals recommend
Belmondo
109 Tabasco
149 locals recommend
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.
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.
57 locals recommend
Fonda Fina
79 Medellín
57 locals recommend
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.
(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.
8 locals recommend
Zoku
359 Calle de Durango
8 locals recommend
(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.
88 locals recommend
Rokai
89 Río Ebro
88 locals recommend
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.
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
26 locals recommend
Bravo Loncheria
87 Calle Río Sena
26 locals recommend
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
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 Londres
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
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
Praga
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).
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).
20 locals recommend
CASA BELL
14 Praga
20 locals recommend
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).
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.
57 locals recommend
Havre 77
77 Havre
57 locals recommend
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.
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.
20 locals recommend
La Casa de los Abuelos
51 Puente de Alvarado
20 locals recommend
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.
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.
31 locals recommend
Paprika Cocina de Especias
115 Orizaba
31 locals recommend
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.
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.
243 locals recommend
Panadería Rosetta Havre
73 Havre
243 locals recommend
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.
Great fusion food and cool place, medium prices
12 locals recommend
Lucas Local
65 Colima
12 locals recommend
Great 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
303 locals recommend
Ojo de Agua
23C Citlaltépetl
303 locals recommend
Nice 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.
135 locals recommend
El Pescadito
38 C. Atlixco
135 locals recommend
Great, 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 locals recommend
Cafetería El Péndulo
126 Hamburgo
66 locals recommend
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.
Sea food and good service at moderate prices
Bellopuerto
30 Florencia
Sea 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
303 locals recommend
Ojo de Agua
23C Citlaltépetl
303 locals recommend
Nice 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
373 locals recommend
Superama
23 Calle Río Balsas
373 locals recommend
Big 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.
561 locals recommend
Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art
51 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
561 locals recommend
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.
US Embassy if you need any support
47 locals recommend
Embassy of the United States of America
305 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
47 locals recommend
US Embassy if you need any support
US Embassy if you need any support
47 locals recommend
Embassy of the United States of America
305 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
47 locals recommend
US Embassy if you need any support
Big (and crowded) amusement park. You can find the biggest roller coaster in the city
42 locals recommend
La Feria de Chapultepec
Avenida Los Compositores
42 locals recommend
Big (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.
151 locals recommend
Parker & Lenox
100 C. Milan
151 locals recommend
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.
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
39 locals recommend
MONO
64 Calle Versalles
39 locals recommend
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
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
66 locals recommend
El Imperial
293 Av. Álvaro Obregón
66 locals recommend
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
Small venue with awesome music
Poe
79 Av Oaxaca
Small 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
424 locals recommend
Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección
424 locals recommend
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.
101 locals recommend
Innvictus
222 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
101 locals recommend
Big 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. Salamanca
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

Essentials

Big supermarket where you can find everything you need, only a few blocks away
373 locals recommend
Superama
23 Calle Río Balsas
373 locals recommend
Big supermarket where you can find everything you need, only a few blocks away

Entertainment & Activities

Closest Movie Theater to the apartment.
96 locals recommend
Cinepolis
423 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
96 locals recommend
Closest 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
206 locals recommend
Cibeles Fountain
Plaza Villa de Madrid
206 locals recommend
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
Big (and crowded) amusement park. You can find the biggest roller coaster in the city
42 locals recommend
La Feria de Chapultepec
Avenida Los Compositores
42 locals recommend
Big (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.
236 locals recommend
Zoológico de Chapultepec
s/n Calz. Chivatito
236 locals recommend
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.