Guidebook for Mexico City
Food Scene
If you are not into molecular cuisine, then this is the best restaurant in Mexico. Italian cuisine with Mexican twists and local, farm-fresh ingredients that chef Eduardo García transforms with magic into the most delicious food I have ever had (really).
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro ObregónIf you are not into molecular cuisine, then this is the best restaurant in Mexico. Italian cuisine with Mexican twists and local, farm-fresh ingredients that chef Eduardo García transforms with magic into the most delicious food I have ever had (really).
In the neighborhood of coffee, my vote for the best third generation coffee...pourovers and many more styles in a minimalist space where you can work or relax near cozy Rio de Janeiro square with its David fountain.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buna - Café Rico
42 OrizabaIn the neighborhood of coffee, my vote for the best third generation coffee...pourovers and many more styles in a minimalist space where you can work or relax near cozy Rio de Janeiro square with its David fountain.
The best breakfast (culinary but traditional) in Mexico City is here in the building. Outstanding breakfast pastries, egg dishes, chilaquiles, etc.
177 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lalo!
173 ZacatecasThe best breakfast (culinary but traditional) in Mexico City is here in the building. Outstanding breakfast pastries, egg dishes, chilaquiles, etc.
The closest taquería - a little more upscale than the rest
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Califa Roma
174 Av. Álvaro ObregónThe closest taquería - a little more upscale than the rest
I know this is Thai food in Mexico - but this is seriously better than the best I have had in NYC or SF. Sister restaurants are Kiin and Daeng, also in Roma
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galanga
204 MonterreyI know this is Thai food in Mexico - but this is seriously better than the best I have had in NYC or SF. Sister restaurants are Kiin and Daeng, also in Roma
Qūentin Café
67a AmsterdamChef-driven Mexican/international cuisine. Don’t miss the avocado pizza starter and the risotto.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huset
256 ColimaChef-driven Mexican/international cuisine. Don’t miss the avocado pizza starter and the risotto.
A second breakfast/lunch and juice place next to the building
303 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlA second breakfast/lunch and juice place next to the building
Best croissants and pains-au-chocolat in the city. French-run.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bohême
219 C. QuerétaroBest croissants and pains-au-chocolat in the city. French-run.
Sightseeing
Mexico City's most elegantly European square, a few steps from the apartment. Surrounded by restaurants and sidewalk cafés.
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fuente de Cibeles
Plaza Villa de MadridMexico City's most elegantly European square, a few steps from the apartment. Surrounded by restaurants and sidewalk cafés.
For something off the beaten path visit this iconic, unique Beaux-Arts neighborhood. Also visit the Museo de Geologia, just to see the Beaux Arts staircase and the Museo del Chopo.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kiosco Morisco de Santa Maria la Ribera
Calle Salvador Díaz MirónFor something off the beaten path visit this iconic, unique Beaux-Arts neighborhood. Also visit the Museo de Geologia, just to see the Beaux Arts staircase and the Museo del Chopo.
Arts & Culture
A stunning, well-curated and engaging museum with samples of Mexico's colorful crafts, pottery, traditional clothing, masks, artistry and more. Truly well done and not yet well-known. Mexico's best curated shop for crafts as well, if you don't have hours to explore La Ciudadela market then do your craft shopping here...
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Popular
11 RevillagigedoA stunning, well-curated and engaging museum with samples of Mexico's colorful crafts, pottery, traditional clothing, masks, artistry and more. Truly well done and not yet well-known. Mexico's best curated shop for crafts as well, if you don't have hours to explore La Ciudadela market then do your craft shopping here...
Cafe and reliable upscale but informal Mexican restaurant with the best view of the Aztec ruins downtown. Personally I enjoy this more than viewing the ruins up close.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Mayor
15 República de ArgentinaCafe and reliable upscale but informal Mexican restaurant with the best view of the Aztec ruins downtown. Personally I enjoy this more than viewing the ruins up close.
Shopping
An eclectic upscale yet affordable collection of men's clothing, both Mexican-made and imported, with the utmost hip style in mind... on the city's new hip strip, Havre street
Common People Man
64 HavreAn eclectic upscale yet affordable collection of men's clothing, both Mexican-made and imported, with the utmost hip style in mind... on the city's new hip strip, Havre street
large handicraft market a few steps from the apartment, good for the basics, though for more high quality selection I recommend Ciudadela (larger) or Museo de Arte Popular (curated)
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Artesanias Insurgentes
154 Londreslarge handicraft market a few steps from the apartment, good for the basics, though for more high quality selection I recommend Ciudadela (larger) or Museo de Arte Popular (curated)
if you need a shopping mall, this is the closest one. Zara, Sanborn's drugstore/gifts, American chain restaurants like Chili's and PF Changs, cellphones, books, a food court and so forth.
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reforma 222
222 Av. Paseo de la Reformaif you need a shopping mall, this is the closest one. Zara, Sanborn's drugstore/gifts, American chain restaurants like Chili's and PF Changs, cellphones, books, a food court and so forth.
Sumesa
Closest full grocery store to Cielo de Roma
Getting Around
Metro (subway/underground train) and Metrobus line 1 which goes up and down Insurgentes.
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Insurgentes station
Metro (subway/underground train) and Metrobus line 1 which goes up and down Insurgentes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy bar with gin tonics and tons of local drinks, hip music with DJ, and amazing decoration including a skull wall...
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gin Gin
87 Av OaxacaTrendy bar with gin tonics and tons of local drinks, hip music with DJ, and amazing decoration including a skull wall...
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
City Tours - Hidden Gems
Saul Franco of Divercitoursmex will show you the hidden spots (and street food!) of the city. Check him out at https://www.facebook.com/Divercitoursmex-103890314485575/