My Mexico City Travel Guide

A collection of my favorite places in Mexico City, with personal impressions and additional information.

Caldos de Gallina "Luis"
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Caldos de Gallina "Luis"

Food

Fantastic chicken soup.

La Pasadita

La Pasadita

Food

Cheap fast late night food, great torta.

Taquería Orinoco
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Taquería Orinoco

Food

Great taco spot, newer/modern place, multiple locations.

Tacos "El Gato Volador"
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Tacos "El Gato Volador"

Food

The best cheapest taco food stall right on a busy corner.

Cariñito Tacos

Cariñito Tacos

Food

Newer taco spot, has traditional and more modern toppings.

Carmel

Carmel

Food

Spanish spot for vermouth and tapas if you're tired of Mexican food.

El Pescadito

El Pescadito

Food

Great quesotote taco (corn tortilla filled with an entire chile relleno and fried shrimp).

Tlacoyos Medellín
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Tlacoyos Medellín

Food

Mornings only, these ladies set up on the street outside of the Medellin market and serve some of the best tlacoyos anywhere.

Café de Nadie

Café de Nadie

Drinks

Great little modern cocktail bar.

Handshake
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Handshake

Drinks

Best cocktail bar in the world, won many awards and some of the best cocktails I've ever had anywhere. Requires a reservation as it's 2+ hour wait otherwise.

El Palenquito

El Palenquito

Drinks

Also good for food too. Part of a restaurant group so their other spots are good too and rather similar in quality.

Pulquería "La Pirata"

Pulquería "La Pirata"

Drinks

Off the beaten path, great spot to have traditional fermented Pulque.

Audiorama Parque Mexico
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Audiorama Parque Mexico

Park

Walk this oval park for tree covered walkways with many cafes and restaurants that line this little park in La Condesa.

Bosque de Chapultepec
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Bosque de Chapultepec

Park

Huge park that can be explored for hours. Also inside is the CDMX letters (a great tourist photo opportunity) and the History Museum.

Biblioteca Vasconcelos
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Biblioteca Vasconcelos

Architecture

Huge library with the inside architecture like you've never seen to display the books on their hanging shelves.

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Architecture

Huge cultural center building and plaza.

Mercado de San Juan

Mercado de San Juan

Market

One of the more unique and busy markets in the city center. Pricier but good for a lunch or snack stop.

Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela

Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela

Market

Art focused market full of handmade and manufactured items. Good for a souvenir or some clothing as well.