My guide CDMX
Arts & Culture
Mexico is the country that owns the biggest quantity of museums in the world.
Definitely a must, with paid guided tour for faster. This museum owns the largest collection of huge original pieces taken from Mexico pre-hispanic cities. Dont take to long in the first 3 rooms, the exhibition is huge.
You can also watch “voladores de Papantla” dancing in the air hanguing from their toes in the sky, they are in front, outside the museum.
1503 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaDefinitely a must, with paid guided tour for faster. This museum owns the largest collection of huge original pieces taken from Mexico pre-hispanic cities. Dont take to long in the first 3 rooms, the exhibition is huge.
You can also watch “voladores de Papantla” dancing in the air hanguing from their toes in the sky, they are in front, outside the museum.
This museum owns the surealistic queens art : Frida, Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo. In Av Reforma in the middle path also there is several Leonora Carrington sculptures.
467 locals recommend
Museo de Arte Moderno
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaThis museum owns the surealistic queens art : Frida, Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo. In Av Reforma in the middle path also there is several Leonora Carrington sculptures.
Contemporary art lovers, museo de arte moderno, museo Tamayo , y museo de antropóloga are one near the other by walking distance.
561 locals recommend
Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaContemporary art lovers, museo de arte moderno, museo Tamayo , y museo de antropóloga are one near the other by walking distance.
The main spot in famous mexican movie by Iñarritu.
You can walk in to Castillo de Chapultepec through the beautiful entrada de los leones sculptures (near Estela de Luz), next to Av Reforma. When out , you will find, surrealistic Leonora Carrington sculptures in the middle path in Av Reforma , Museo de Arte Moderno w/ Remedios Varo and Frida paintings is next, Museo de Antropóloga is in front , and museo Tamayo too.
1163 locals recommend
Chapultepec Castle
The main spot in famous mexican movie by Iñarritu.
You can walk in to Castillo de Chapultepec through the beautiful entrada de los leones sculptures (near Estela de Luz), next to Av Reforma. When out , you will find, surrealistic Leonora Carrington sculptures in the middle path in Av Reforma , Museo de Arte Moderno w/ Remedios Varo and Frida paintings is next, Museo de Antropóloga is in front , and museo Tamayo too.
Museo Júmex (Contemporary Art), very cool expositions. Museo Soumaya is next to it , Acuario Inbursa, all are in the same block. Also in front there is an open air mall named Antara. Near here is Polanquito area near Parque Lincoln with luxury restaurants and Av. Mazarick with luxury brand stores, this area is one of the luxury and office districts of mexico city.
287 locals recommend
Museo Jumex
303 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraMuseo Júmex (Contemporary Art), very cool expositions. Museo Soumaya is next to it , Acuario Inbursa, all are in the same block. Also in front there is an open air mall named Antara. Near here is Polanquito area near Parque Lincoln with luxury restaurants and Av. Mazarick with luxury brand stores, this area is one of the luxury and office districts of mexico city.
Less crowded day to go to downtown is Sunday. Centro area is HUGE, Go early and be prepared to walk a LOT!!
You can start from Alameda Central, then Palacio de Bellas Artes -> Palacio Postal de correos ->Munal museum ->Sanborns de los azulejos ->facade , then walk straight trough Madero Av. If you want to take a tradicional Mexican meal you can go to café Tacuba, El Cardenal, or Azul Historico.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, glass colorfull sealings is a must ot see, James Bond movie was filmed there.
Then walk straight to zocalo and get in to catedral and prehispanic museums around, go back to have a refresher in to downtown Hotel rooftop or Azul histórico to grab lunch or dinner. There are also a lot of boutique hotels with rooftops for drinks or snacks. Or you can also skip rooftops and go to eat to “lugar sin nombre” is next to Bósforo bar, next door to the right, they have prehispanic food and best hand made tortillas.
You can have some mezcales in Bósforo bar after, with their big selection of mezcales produced in little towns around the country, if you are lucky you will meet the owner playing 70’s phsycodelic music taken from vinilos.
If you like live music like salsa and cumbia, keep on scrolling the check the nightlife section in this guide.
680 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
S/N Av. JuárezLess crowded day to go to downtown is Sunday. Centro area is HUGE, Go early and be prepared to walk a LOT!!
You can start from Alameda Central, then Palacio de Bellas Artes -> Palacio Postal de correos ->Munal museum ->Sanborns de los azulejos ->facade , then walk straight trough Madero Av. If you want to take a tradicional Mexican meal you can go to café Tacuba, El Cardenal, or Azul Historico.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, glass colorfull sealings is a must ot see, James Bond movie was filmed there.
Then walk straight to zocalo and get in to catedral and prehispanic museums around, go back to have a refresher in to downtown Hotel rooftop or Azul histórico to grab lunch or dinner. There are also a lot of boutique hotels with rooftops for drinks or snacks. Or you can also skip rooftops and go to eat to “lugar sin nombre” is next to Bósforo bar, next door to the right, they have prehispanic food and best hand made tortillas.
You can have some mezcales in Bósforo bar after, with their big selection of mezcales produced in little towns around the country, if you are lucky you will meet the owner playing 70’s phsycodelic music taken from vinilos.
If you like live music like salsa and cumbia, keep on scrolling the check the nightlife section in this guide.
In downtown a hidden contemporary art museum inside an old church, check out if there is an exhibition before you go. Next to it there is a rooftop LA AZOTEA, for grabbing the view, a drink or a snak.
17 locals recommend
Laboratorio Arte Alameda
7 Calle Doctor MoraIn downtown a hidden contemporary art museum inside an old church, check out if there is an exhibition before you go. Next to it there is a rooftop LA AZOTEA, for grabbing the view, a drink or a snak.
Museo Frida Kahlo. Only by appointment. In the south of the city.
1102 locals recommend
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresMuseo Frida Kahlo. Only by appointment. In the south of the city.
Museo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego Rivera
Casa Gilardi
82 Calle General Antonio LeónIn the south of the city.
This Museum is a hidden not touristy Gem.
The architecture was designed by Diego Rivera, this place keeps the personal prehispanic collection of pieces owned by Diego and Frida.
165 locals recommend
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
150 MuseoIn the south of the city.
This Museum is a hidden not touristy Gem.
The architecture was designed by Diego Rivera, this place keeps the personal prehispanic collection of pieces owned by Diego and Frida.
It is far but it’s worth. This place always surprises me with it’s crazy contemporary art exhibitions. Also the architecture of the museum is very cool it was made by a Top Mexican Architect, Teodoro Gonzalez de León.
252 locals recommend
University Museum Contemporary Art
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurIt is far but it’s worth. This place always surprises me with it’s crazy contemporary art exhibitions. Also the architecture of the museum is very cool it was made by a Top Mexican Architect, Teodoro Gonzalez de León.
Get in to a crazy place full of modernist sculptures after going to MUAC, check out the opening hours, and take yourself some cool pictures, it is not always open.
70 locals recommend
UNAM Sculpture Space
Mario de La CuevaGet in to a crazy place full of modernist sculptures after going to MUAC, check out the opening hours, and take yourself some cool pictures, it is not always open.
Museo Casa Luis Barragan
12 Gral. Francisco RamírezOnly by appointment
Kurimanzutto
94 Gobernador Rafael RebollarContemporary art gallery in the next neighborhood
Ball House Museum
136 Av. Parque LiraOnly by appointment, sometimes they have events there.
Fundación Casa Wabi - Sabino
La Laguna S.A. de C.V.
181 Calle Dr ErazoThis place is like taken of a sci fi movie and crated by one of the best Mexican Architects, Alberto Kalach. Magnificent construction, definitely a must if you are in to Architecture & Design. Uber is a must to go here.
140 locals recommend
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
S/N Eje 1 Nte.This place is like taken of a sci fi movie and crated by one of the best Mexican Architects, Alberto Kalach. Magnificent construction, definitely a must if you are in to Architecture & Design. Uber is a must to go here.
Near Biblioteca Vasconcelos, museo del chopo and there is a lot of cantinas and Mexican traditional stuff going here
87 locals recommend
Morisco Kiosk of Santa Maria la Ribera
Calle Salvador Díaz MirónNear Biblioteca Vasconcelos, museo del chopo and there is a lot of cantinas and Mexican traditional stuff going here
Get in a boat to eat drink and sing with mariachis. Plan it well because it’s really far from the flat. Better to go in groups with a tour. You can also take a kayak tour to get the sunrise and a Mexican breakfast. You can book in IG : kayak.xochimilco
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34 locals recommend
Xochimilco Embarcaderos
S/N Av. Nuevo LeónGet in a boat to eat drink and sing with mariachis. Plan it well because it’s really far from the flat. Better to go in groups with a tour. You can also take a kayak tour to get the sunrise and a Mexican breakfast. You can book in IG : kayak.xochimilco
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Go to the Mexican Luchadores fights, it’s super fake and fun 🤭buy tickets in Ticketmaster website
197 locals recommend
Arena Mexico
189 Dr. LavistaGo to the Mexican Luchadores fights, it’s super fake and fun 🤭buy tickets in Ticketmaster website
ANFIBIUM: Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios
Axolotl museum
Otomí Ceremonial Center
Big Murals done by famous Artists Diego Rivera and Orozco.
103 locals recommend
Former College of San Ildefonso
16 Justo SierraBig Murals done by famous Artists Diego Rivera and Orozco.
This is near the entrance of Chapultepec lions statues (entrada de los leones) Inside they have interactive digital art exhibitions.
38 locals recommend
Estela de Luz
270 LiejaThis is near the entrance of Chapultepec lions statues (entrada de los leones) Inside they have interactive digital art exhibitions.
There is a kayak tour in the xochimilco to get the sunrise near the chinampas and breakfast after.
Xochimilco
There is a kayak tour in the xochimilco to get the sunrise near the chinampas and breakfast after.
Tours en Bici - Bike Tours Mexico City
GITA STUDIO
Yoga studio with sound and light healing walking distance from Faunna House.
A distinct and iconic house designed by Luis Barragan. Arranged private tour in advance needed.
Casa Prieto
A distinct and iconic house designed by Luis Barragan. Arranged private tour in advance needed.
Postal Palace
1 Calle de TacubaFOOD SCENE
Variety of jummy places!
Also you can check my breakfast recommendations in the breakfast guide book.
Check prices and reviews in ggl maps before making reservation.
In mx heavy meal is at 2-3 pm. Lighter fancy dinner at 7 pm or night tacos. The places close kitchen depending on the kind of food, fancy restaurants close at 10-11, traditional small informal places to eat close at 5, tacos places are open until very late in the night.
Don’t walk after 11 pm in any neighbor, use Uber app.
This is a chain of tacos you can find around. Rib eye and pastor tacos here are the best to order.
47 locals recommend
El Califa Roma
174 Av. Álvaro ObregónThis is a chain of tacos you can find around. Rib eye and pastor tacos here are the best to order.
Margot
Terrance in the corner of the apartment.
One of favorite places to have brunch or dinner. The owner is chef Elena Reygadas, named best female chef in the world 2023, she uses organic ingredients grown up in las chinampas de Xochimilco (prehispánic place). Also she owns several famous places like Rosetta, Bella Aurora and others.
313 locals recommend
Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanOne of favorite places to have brunch or dinner. The owner is chef Elena Reygadas, named best female chef in the world 2023, she uses organic ingredients grown up in las chinampas de Xochimilco (prehispánic place). Also she owns several famous places like Rosetta, Bella Aurora and others.
Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes SurFamous Tacos de chicharrón y pirata.
Marea Restaurante de Mar
New place from Mexican awarded Cheff Lula
Cariñito Tacos (Río Lerma)
Los Loosers
236 B SinaloaFood For Vegans
Tres Galeones
53 JalapaSea Food Tacos y Tostadas
Taller Xilotl
Maíz de Cacao
148 CórdobaInformal- Local’s place where local and international creatives from around get together to eat Carmelita’s tacos and drink mezcal. Also la tarta de plátano for dessert is very good. Roma 10 min walk. Best atmosphere Friday 3-7 pm
293 locals recommend
El Parnita
84 Av. YucatanInformal- Local’s place where local and international creatives from around get together to eat Carmelita’s tacos and drink mezcal. Also la tarta de plátano for dessert is very good. Roma 10 min walk. Best atmosphere Friday 3-7 pm
Roma Norte. I love this ice creams, are the best made with love. You can have one after going to mi compa chava or el parnita. It’s just in the corner.
Helado Bonito
165 Calle QuerétaroRoma Norte. I love this ice creams, are the best made with love. You can have one after going to mi compa chava or el parnita. It’s just in the corner.
Last Minute made churros with hot chocolate or a strawberry shake for having an evening walk through Parque España -> Av. Amsterdam ->Parque México, in Condesa Area .
59 locals recommend
Churrería El Moro Parque México
27 Av MichoacánLast Minute made churros with hot chocolate or a strawberry shake for having an evening walk through Parque España -> Av. Amsterdam ->Parque México, in Condesa Area .
Taco Naco
411 Av. Insurgentes SurChain of tacos if you are in my condesa apt
Restaurante Rosetta
166 Colima
Taverna
This is in other neighborhood.
From famous Mexican chef Enrique Olvera.
Enchiladas de mole
Taco de quelites
22 locals recommend
Molino Pujol: la tortillería gourmet
146 Gral. Benjamín HillFrom famous Mexican chef Enrique Olvera.
Enchiladas de mole
Taco de quelites
Very good place for proper night dinner, just in the corner of Faunna apt. Reservation needed .
Galea
Very good place for proper night dinner, just in the corner of Faunna apt. Reservation needed .
Always crowded. Ceviche tostadas , aguachile, callo de hacha, etc etc seafood Mexican style. Better to make a reservation and go in a sunny day.
27 locals recommend
MARISCOS “MI COMPA CHAVA”
172 ZacatecasAlways crowded. Ceviche tostadas , aguachile, callo de hacha, etc etc seafood Mexican style. Better to make a reservation and go in a sunny day.
Outside Superama Michoacán st. at nights. This is a mexa stuff we do. Eat a corn while walking.
You have to say: un elote con todo por favor y chile del que pica :)
Elotes y esquites Los Juniors
Outside Superama Michoacán st. at nights. This is a mexa stuff we do. Eat a corn while walking.
You have to say: un elote con todo por favor y chile del que pica :)
Migrante
A place in which they grow their own mushrooms and all the menu is mushroom based.
Around this restaurant it co-exists a very old mx neighborhood.
If being here, Biblioteca Vasconcelos and kiosko morisco are a must to visit.
Tencüi
A place in which they grow their own mushrooms and all the menu is mushroom based.
Around this restaurant it co-exists a very old mx neighborhood.
If being here, Biblioteca Vasconcelos and kiosko morisco are a must to visit.
Masala y Maíz
72 Calle Marsella
Meroma
150 ColimaFormal proper dinner in Roma Norte, need reservation.
FRITUUR
Salazar
Restaurant with privileged view, Ángel de la independencia in Av. Reforma
Library and Restaurant inside a Luis Barragan house in the south of the city, you can go after if being in Museo Anahuacalli, MUAC, and south city area.
18 locals recommend
Tetetlán
180 - B Av. de Las FuentesLibrary and Restaurant inside a Luis Barragan house in the south of the city, you can go after if being in Museo Anahuacalli, MUAC, and south city area.
Quintonil
55 Av. Isaac Newton
Maximo Bistrot
Famous Mexican cheff restaurant.
Proper Asian restaurant with special Skyline view for special occasions, good sunsets only by reservation.
Ling Ling by Hakkasan
Proper Asian restaurant with special Skyline view for special occasions, good sunsets only by reservation.
Chain of tacos in Av Reforma too. For sensitive stomach less spiced.
59 locals recommend
Taquería El Califa
382 Av. Paseo de la ReformaChain of tacos in Av Reforma too. For sensitive stomach less spiced.
Traditional markets
If you want to buy mexican arts and crafts, silver jewelry, textiles and hand made souvenirs from all around the country, this is a must.
Also there is a traditional mexican food court inside.
369 locals recommend
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosIf you want to buy mexican arts and crafts, silver jewelry, textiles and hand made souvenirs from all around the country, this is a must.
Also there is a traditional mexican food court inside.
Essentials
Super market, pharmacy, all you need to live Mexico is just around the corner!
Sumesa Oaxaca
120 Avenida Álvaro ObregónSupermarket Close to ROMA apartment. It closes at 10 pm
Mini super market 2 blocks away in my Amsterdam Av apartment. There is a corn street stand outside in the nights. Try it!!
Say: un elote con todo por favor. Chile del que no pica. (Those corns are very clean and tasty.)
243 locals recommend
Superama Michocán
38 Av MichoacánMini super market 2 blocks away in my Amsterdam Av apartment. There is a corn street stand outside in the nights. Try it!!
Say: un elote con todo por favor. Chile del que no pica. (Those corns are very clean and tasty.)
Near Superama there is A little stand on the street to buy "queso oaxaca" the mexican cheese that melts in quesadillas, also candys, blue tortillas from oaxaca. On tuesdays and thursdays, maybe saturdays you can find it until 10 pm.
Puesto Productos oaxaqueños
83 Av MéxicoNear Superama there is A little stand on the street to buy "queso oaxaca" the mexican cheese that melts in quesadillas, also candys, blue tortillas from oaxaca. On tuesdays and thursdays, maybe saturdays you can find it until 10 pm.
Liquor store for buying wines, mezcal, bread, salami, jabugo, cold meats and cheese. Just in the corner of my condesa apt.
35 locals recommend
La Naval Insurgentes
373 Av MichoacánLiquor store for buying wines, mezcal, bread, salami, jabugo, cold meats and cheese. Just in the corner of my condesa apt.
The Green Corner
81 Avenida MazatlanCool Organic mini market
to drink mezcal
La Clandestina
298 Av. Álvaro Obregóngreat mezcal and guacamole
La Lavanderia Nocturna
Great mezcal and guacamole. Also you can buy bottles of mezcal there.
9 locals recommend
El Palenquito
39 Av. Álvaro ObregónGreat mezcal and guacamole. Also you can buy bottles of mezcal there.
Tlecan Mezcalería
228 Avenida Álvaro ObregónThe design of the place is cool
cocktail bar
It depends....
Baltra Bar
36D IztaccihuatlJust in the corner of my condesa apt
Licorería Limantour
106 Av. Álvaro Obregón
Casa Franca
109 MeridaIn the second floor of this restaurant there is a jazz club.
Botánico
217 Alfonso ReyesProper Bar inside a beautiful garden house of the 60’s.
It is a small cinema , you can take some drinks or pizza and grab art movies, at 7pm.
264 locals recommend
Cine Tonalá
261 TonaláIt is a small cinema , you can take some drinks or pizza and grab art movies, at 7pm.
jazzatlan Capital
239 GuanajuatoProper jazz bar
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
This is a speak easy bar
Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar
52 Turín
Revuelta Queer House
The Midnight Monkey
Night life
Súper big bar for all kinds of people and Ages. In the second floor djs play until very late night. In the third floor there is a huge Terrance. Cool atmosphere to meet locals and people from around the world.
145 locals recommend
Departamento
154 Avenida Álvaro ObregónSúper big bar for all kinds of people and Ages. In the second floor djs play until very late night. In the third floor there is a huge Terrance. Cool atmosphere to meet locals and people from around the world.
Café Paraíso
17 Pl. Villa de MadridDance dance dance
A ghetto place to go in group and dance live salsa and cumbia in roma norte área.
19 locals recommend
Club San Luis
26 San Luis PotosíA ghetto place to go in group and dance live salsa and cumbia in roma norte área.
Mama Rumba
230 C. QuerétaroAll week long, live music and salsa dancing with mojitos.