Teri and Paul's Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Food Scene
Café Milou
38 Av. VeracruzGreat wine selection, cute decor.
Vecchio Forno
38 Av. VeracruzItalian!
Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanDelicious Mediterranean fusion, lovely venue.
Los Loosers
236 B SinaloaGreat veggie spot
Bakers Durango
342 Calle de DurangoBest bakery
Contramar
200 Calle de DurangoThe famous Contramar... Tuna tostadas!!
Kura
378 ColimaFave Japanese place
Avenida La Tizona
69 C. SalamancaYummy seafood taco joint
Pizza Félix
64 Av. Álvaro ObregónGood pizza, great cocktails and ambience
Mog Bistro
168 FronteraBest Asian fusion place at great prices!
El Parnita
84 Av. YucatanGood for tacos and micheladas brunch
Casa Virginia
116 MonterreyMexican-international cuisine in a lovely old casona
Cicatriz
44 C. DinamarcaLOVE! Great coffee, avo toast, cocktails and location
LOVE! Hit their second floor for amazing breakfast and mid-day bites.
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Loose Blues
44 C. DinamarcaLOVE! Hit their second floor for amazing breakfast and mid-day bites.
Bistrot Arlequin
42 Río NiloGood French selection, lovely location and venue
Rokai
89 Río EbroLOVE! Tokyo meets CDMX
Kolobok
87 Calle Salvador Díaz MirónRussian delights at beautiful Colonia Santa Maria.
Nicos
3102 Av. CuitláhuacLOVE! Best Authentic Mexican rest experience in the city.
Pujol
133 TennysonTruly lives to its hype, truly amazing.
Great choice for lunch in the city center, serving traditional Mexican dishes. More than 100 years old, Diego Rivera got married for the first time here, and the city's famous rock band Cafetacuba named themselves after this place.
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Cafe De Tacuba
28 Calle de TacubaGreat choice for lunch in the city center, serving traditional Mexican dishes. More than 100 years old, Diego Rivera got married for the first time here, and the city's famous rock band Cafetacuba named themselves after this place.
Another good restaurant in the city center, located on Downtown Hotel with a very pretty interior patio. There are stores as well.
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Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaAnother good restaurant in the city center, located on Downtown Hotel with a very pretty interior patio. There are stores as well.
El Huequito
73 C. PensilvaniaTaco al pastor!!
GALATEA Panadería y Bistro
34C AyuntamientoDelicious bistro in lovely Coyoacan.
Los Danzantes
12 Parque CentenarioGood for lunch in Coyoacan.
Café Avellaneda
40-A HigueraBest coffee in Coyoacan.
Café Passmar
s/n Adolfo PrietoThe coffee we serve at Casa Veracruz!
Saks
9 Pl. San JacintoGreat for breakfast!
San Ángel Inn
50 Diego Riveraperfect for lunch. Beautiful place.
Panadería Rosetta
179 ColimaGuava roll!!
Traditional Mexican restaurant in city center. Order the chilaquiles for breakfast!
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El Cardenal
23 C. de la PalmaTraditional Mexican restaurant in city center. Order the chilaquiles for breakfast!
One of the best Yucatan rest in the city. Order the 'sopa de lima', tacos de cochinita y lechon and finish up with a 'marquesita', yummm! Get there early cause it's always packed.
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Fonda 99.99
38 MorasOne of the best Yucatan rest in the city. Order the 'sopa de lima', tacos de cochinita y lechon and finish up with a 'marquesita', yummm! Get there early cause it's always packed.
Best pizza in this area. Located in a lovely old 'casona' with a cute terrace. Cocktails are great too! Again, one of our faves!
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Pizza Local
88 UxmalBest pizza in this area. Located in a lovely old 'casona' with a cute terrace. Cocktails are great too! Again, one of our faves!
Masala y Maíz
72 Calle MarsellaIndian-Mex fusion in lovely San Miguel de Chapultepec.
Aleli
141 SinaloaLorea’s sister, low-key restaurant. Great for breakfast or lunch!
Lorea
141 SinaloaFine dining but with a very relaxed ambience. Very good!
Restaurant inside the Four Seasons, perfect for Sunday brunch!! They offer buffet and unlimited bubbles :)
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Zanaya
500 Av. Paseo de la ReformaRestaurant inside the Four Seasons, perfect for Sunday brunch!! They offer buffet and unlimited bubbles :)
Yakumanka
138 GuanajuatoExcellent Peruvian food!
Havre 77
77 HavreOur favorite French restaurant.
Delicious plates to share, great wine selection and cool and easy decor. This new place in Polanco was so needed!! Go visit!
Malix
104 Avenida Isaac NewtonDelicious plates to share, great wine selection and cool and easy decor. This new place in Polanco was so needed!! Go visit!
Drinks & Nightlife
FELINA
87 C. OmetuscoGreat cocktail bar. Cool, cozy vibe.
Good cocktails but tends be be packed so get there early or book a table.
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Baltra Bar
36D IztaccihuatlGood cocktails but tends be be packed so get there early or book a table.
La Botica
120 Alfonso ReyesMezcaleria serving excellent house mezcal.
Super cool mezcaleria with great mezcal selection, perfect for a tasting.
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La Clandestina
298 Av. Álvaro ObregónSuper cool mezcaleria with great mezcal selection, perfect for a tasting.
LOVE! Best, and only true speakeasy in the city. Contact them via Facebook DM for reservations.
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Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar
52 TurínLOVE! Best, and only true speakeasy in the city. Contact them via Facebook DM for reservations.
Parker & Lenox
100 C. MilanLive jazz at a very cool spot. Must reserve.
Taberna Luciferina
Great bar!
Montejo
261-A Av. Benjamín FranklinClassic cantina where you get food as you order drinks.
Go up to their rooftop for amazing views of el Zocalo. Order a drink and stay for the view.
Zócalo Central Hotel
61 CuauhtémocGo up to their rooftop for amazing views of el Zocalo. Order a drink and stay for the view.
You can find many places in this indoor market, including a mezcaleria.
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Barrio Alameda
9 Calle Dr MoraYou can find many places in this indoor market, including a mezcaleria.
La Celestina
14 C. CaballocalcoBar and small bites in Coyoacan.
Mezcalero Coyoacan
14 C. CaballocalcoMezcaleria en Coyoacan.
Pizza Félix
64 Av. Álvaro ObregónGreat cocktails and late-night bites.
Beautiful bar with excellent cocktails inside the Four Seasons Hotel.
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Fifty Mils
500 Av. Paseo de la ReformaBeautiful bar with excellent cocktails inside the Four Seasons Hotel.
Hugo
38 Avenida VeracruzGreat wine bar, just across the street from the apartment.
Parks & Nature
Latin America's only castle, walking distance from condo. Climb up for terrific city views and great art selection.
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Kastilyo ng Chapultepec
Latin America's only castle, walking distance from condo. Climb up for terrific city views and great art selection.
Gubat ng Chapultepec
Go for a walk, or even better, a run!
Arts & Culture
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaAnother walking-distance museum.
Make sure to check out their seasonal exhibitions.
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Museo ng Sining ng Moderno
s/n Av. Paseo de la Reforma Make sure to check out their seasonal exhibitions.
Another must, also walking-distance!
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Museo Tamayo ng Sining na Kontemporaryo
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaAnother must, also walking-distance!
See remains of pyramids and stone, and get to better understand the city's history.
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Museo ng Templo Mayor
8 SeminarioSee remains of pyramids and stone, and get to better understand the city's history.
Museo ni Frida Kahlo
247 LondresA must!
One of Diego Rivera's museums.
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Museo ng Studio Diego Rivera at Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego RiveraOne of Diego Rivera's museums.
The very popular and unique Luis Barragan house. Note that you'll need to book a house tour in advance, and it is quite popular so reserve in far advance.
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Museo Casa Luis Barragan
12 Gral. Francisco RamírezThe very popular and unique Luis Barragan house. Note that you'll need to book a house tour in advance, and it is quite popular so reserve in far advance.
Worth a visit for its amazing style and architecture.
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Aklatan ng Vasconcelos
S/N Eje 1 Nte.Worth a visit for its amazing style and architecture.
Shopping
Mexico City's Rodeo Drive, full of designer boutiques and nice restaurants.
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Avenida Presidente Masaryk
Mexico City's Rodeo Drive, full of designer boutiques and nice restaurants.
Mint & Lime
118 OrizabaSuper cute housewares, mostly made in Mexico.
Good for food and crafts, close to Frida Kahlo's museum.
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Pamilihan ng Coyoacan
s/n Ignacio AllendeGood for food and crafts, close to Frida Kahlo's museum.
Oasis Coyoacan
1770 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoNice shopping mall with good restaurant selection.
Mexican designer with fabulous jewelry and other things inspired in Mexican culture.
Pineda Covalin Plaza Villa San Jacinto
Plaza San JacintoMexican designer with fabulous jewelry and other things inspired in Mexican culture.
Indoor market with a back patio with restaurants and bars.
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Mercado del Carmen
5 C. de la AmarguraIndoor market with a back patio with restaurants and bars.
Sightseeing
LOVE! Amazing plaza with one of the city's most iconic landmarks. For a drink with a view head to Terraza Cha Cha Cha.
445 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Monumento sa Rebolusyon
s/n Pl. de la RepúblicaLOVE! Amazing plaza with one of the city's most iconic landmarks. For a drink with a view head to Terraza Cha Cha Cha.
Some prefer seeing it during the day, others during the evening... We don't have a preference!
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Anghel ng Kalayaan
Avenida Paseo de la ReformaSome prefer seeing it during the day, others during the evening... We don't have a preference!
Used to be the President's main household until late 2018 when Mexico's new President took over and gave it back to the public. Just astonishing.
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Los Pinos Cultural Complex
S/N Av. Parque LiraUsed to be the President's main household until late 2018 when Mexico's new President took over and gave it back to the public. Just astonishing.
Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónThe city's magnificent main square!
The city's main cultural center. Check out their museum with impressive murals by Diego Rivera and Siqueiros, or catch the ballet of traditional Mexican dances!
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Palasyo ng mga Magagandang Sining
S/N Av. JuárezThe city's main cultural center. Check out their museum with impressive murals by Diego Rivera and Siqueiros, or catch the ballet of traditional Mexican dances!
Bukal ng mga Coyote
Parque CentenarioCoyoacan's main plaza.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Great for running!
Plaza San Jacinto
no. 16 Plaza San JacintoSan Angel's main square.
Plaza del Carmen
The other square in San Angel.
Edificios Condesa
5 Avenida MazatlanA full block of French-inspired buildings from the 1900s!
Entertainment & Activities
Foro Shakespeare
7 ZamoraTheater just around the corner from the condo.