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Our Guide to Mexico City

May 3, 2023

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Welcome to Mexico City, also known as CDMX, here are our favorite picks to make the best out of your trip to one of the biggest cities in the world!
Important to note: we don’t get any money from recommending these places/apps, it’s honest feedback so you can make the most out of your stay. We are also travelers and appreciate when we get tips from locals.

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Good morning!

Breakfast in Mexico City

Many people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you have to choose a good place to enjoy this moment. Check our top picks:

Lunch – Dinner





Blanco Colima

At Blanco Colima, three culinary experiences come together under one roof: the Blanco Colima bar, a lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail while listening to live music or an international DJ; Belafonte, an oyster bar; and Lázaro, a fine-dining space.



Azul Histórico

In the heart of Downtown, Azul Histórico is a beautiful Mexican restaurant, located in an old courtyard of a colonial style building. The restaurant serves high-quality authentic Mexican recipes with a modern twist.



Milk Pizzería

A site dedicated to serving extraordinary pizzas, cocktails for all tastes and perfect appetizers to share with friends.



Contramar

If you love seafood, or even if you just like it, this is the must-stop when in Mexico City. Contramar is a very popular restaurant, amongst locals and visitors, for authentic, fresh Mexican seafood fare in a casual environment.



Sartoria

This Italian restaurant features handmade pastas with Mexican products, organically sourced seafood and meats, and an extensive Italian wine list.



Tori Tori

Defined as an icon of Japanese cuisine in Mexico. It is considered to this day, one of the best restaurants in the entire country.

Bars & Nightlife



Limantour

Limantour specializes in designer cocktails and stands out for the creativity of its mixology. Fact: This bar is recognized as the best bar in North America.



Supra Roma Rooftop

Supra is recognized as one of the best Rooftops in Mexico City. Your experience will be extraordinary when you drink a cocktail, enjoy a good meal and enjoy the panoramic view.



Toledo Rooftop

Perched on a building’s top floor in the Juarez area, having an exceptional view of Reforma skyline. A place to enjoy drinks with friends while listening their special DJ guests.



Baltra

Named after one of the Galápagos Islands, Baltra acts like a warm living room, as chatty groups of locals scatter themselves among the grey couches and couples huddle over light wooden coffee tables, examining the concise and approachable drinks menu.



Terraza Cha Cha Chá

Located in the downtown area of CDMX, which in addition to having an incredible view of the Monument to the Revolution, is committed to a fun, fresh and innovative culinary experience with unique cocktails.



Gin Gin

The leaders in the creation of gin cocktails with natural ingredients. Enjoy your drinks with a contemporary menu.



Museums

Mexico City is one of the cities with the most museums in the world. Among the huge number on offer, we recommend these 5 museums:

It’s time for a walk…

our favorite parks in Mexico City



Bosque de Chapultepec



Parque Mexico



Parque Lincoln



La Mexicana

Other Things to Do…



Teotihuacan Pyramids

A large and majestic archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It’s famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and carvings and several museums through which you can explore the city’s fascinating history. This is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Mexico, and a must-visit attraction on a trip to Mexico City.



Turibus

Tour the city’s most noteworthy areas with the “hop-on-hop-off” routes.



Xochimilco

Xochimilco is a borough south of Mexico City mostly known for the colourful gondola style boats called trajineras. These wooden boats are hand-painted in bright colours and float along an intricate system of canals. There is an undeniable festive atmosphere at Xochimilco so this activity is best enjoyed with a group of others who are ready to have a drink, dance and join the fiesta.

Good morning!

Breakfast in Mexico City

Many people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you have to choose a good place to enjoy this moment. Check our top picks:

Lunch – Dinner




Blanco Colima

At Blanco Colima, three culinary experiences come together under one roof: the Blanco Colima bar, a lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail while listening to live music or an international DJ; Belafonte, an oyster bar; and Lázaro, a fine-dining space.



Azul Histórico

In the heart of Downtown, Azul Histórico is a beautiful Mexican restaurant, located in an old courtyard of a colonial style building. The restaurant serves high-quality authentic Mexican recipes with a modern twist.



Milk Pizzería

A site dedicated to serving extraordinary pizzas, cocktails for all tastes and perfect appetizers to share with friends.



Contramar

If you love seafood, or even if you just like it, this is the must-stop when in Mexico City. Contramar is a very popular restaurant, amongst locals and visitors, for authentic, fresh Mexican seafood fare in a casual environment.



Sartoria

This Italian restaurant features handmade pastas with Mexican products, organically sourced seafood and meats, and an extensive Italian wine list.



Tori Tori

Defined as an icon of Japanese cuisine in Mexico. It is considered to this day, one of the best restaurants in the entire country.


Bars & Nightlife




Limantour

Limantour specializes in designer cocktails and stands out for the creativity of its mixology. Fact: This bar is recognized as the best bar in North America.



Supra Roma Rooftop

Supra is recognized as one of the best Rooftops in Mexico City. Your experience will be extraordinary when you drink a cocktail, enjoy a good meal and enjoy the panoramic view.



Toledo Rooftop

Perched on a building’s top floor in the Juarez area, having an exceptional view of Reforma skyline. A place to enjoy drinks with friends while listening their special DJ guests.



Baltra

Named after one of the Galápagos Islands, Baltra acts like a warm living room, as chatty groups of locals scatter themselves among the grey couches and couples huddle over light wooden coffee tables, examining the concise and approachable drinks menu.



Terraza Cha Cha Chá

Located in the downtown area of CDMX, which in addition to having an incredible view of the Monument to the Revolution, is committed to a fun, fresh and innovative culinary experience with unique cocktails.



Gin Gin

The leaders in the creation of gin cocktails with natural ingredients. Enjoy your drinks with a contemporary menu.


Museums

Mexico City is one of the cities with the most museums in the world. Among the huge number on offer, we recommend these 5 museums:

It’s time for a walk…

our favorite parks in Mexico City



Bosque de Chapultepec



Parque Mexico



Parque Lincoln



La Mexicana

Other Things to Do…



Teotihuacan Pyramids

A large and majestic archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It’s famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and carvings and several museums through which you can explore the city’s fascinating history. This is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Mexico, and a must-visit attraction on a trip to Mexico City.




Turibus

Tour the city’s most noteworthy areas with the “hop-on-hop-off” routes.



Xochimilco

Xochimilco is a borough south of Mexico City mostly known for the colourful gondola style boats called trajineras. These wooden boats are hand-painted in bright colours and float along an intricate system of canals. There is an undeniable festive atmosphere at Xochimilco so this activity is best enjoyed with a group of others who are ready to have a drink, dance and join the fiesta.


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