MEXICO CITY
Incredible hospitality, kind people, and a beautiful aesthetic make Mexico City a fantastic and inspiring place to explore, eat, and drink.
locations marked with asterisks are not to be missed
EAT
Contramar *
a must-visit. order tuna tostadas and the tarta de hijo- fig tart.
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Máximo Bistrot *
fine dining in Roma Norte.
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Anonimo *
great music, magnums, elevated Italian fare with amazing staff.
instagram • location
Café de Nadie
trendy vinyl spot with quality cocktails. website • instagram • location
Jenni’s Street Quesadillas *
casual street quesadillas in Roma.
location
Cicatriz *
natural wine haven open all day.
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Mariscos “Mi Compa Chava”
no-frills seafood. no reservations, worth the wait.
instagram • location
Quintonil
one of the most famous tasting menus in CDMX along with Pujol.
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Imbiss
incredible food and natural wines in an unpretentious setting. instagram
Lina *
absolutely beautiful location from chef mariana villegas martínez (formerly contramar, cosme).
instagram • location
Masala y Maíz
check hours before going. we love Masala y Maíz’s passionate activism.
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Choza *
no reservations, rooftop, vinyl-spinning, amazing food and natural wines.
instagram • location
Yoru Handroll and Sushi Bar
some of the best sushi in CDMX.
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Makan
singaporean fare with great ambiance and natural wines.
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Havre 77
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Entremar
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Itacate del Mar
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Azul Historico
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Lardo
great for brunch or a casual dinner.
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Sud 777
Em
a fantastic pairing menu with a speakeasy above.
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Los Cocuyos
some of the most famous tacos in Centro.
instagram • location
San Ángel Inn
traditional Mexican fare south of the city- perfect for lunch after hitting Bazaar Sabado.
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Superette
Normandy-inspired spot with an impressive cider list.
instagram • location
Meroma
beautiful ambiance and impressive wine list.
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Taquería Orinoco *
reliably great taco spots, open late night.
roma location• condesa location
Salon Familiar La Mascota Cantina
Tortas Al Fuego
NIV is a restaurant and wine bar tucked into a corner in the heart of Condesa featuring small-production wines, an internationally inspired food program, and a cheeky, candlelit backroom with curated vinyl records, mezcal, and late-night bites.
DRINK
cocktail bars
INDULGE
cafés & bakeries
ODETTE CONDESA*
best pastry spot in CDMX, owned by my sweet friend Odette. website • instagram • location
Saint*
28-year old owner Daniel studied with Tartine and Josey Baker in SF before opening this incredible bakery. instagram • location
Panadería Rosetta *
restaurant rosetta’s panaderia. famous for the guyaba roll! website • instagram • location