MEXICO CITY (CDMX)
*Indicates a favorite.
STAY
Airbnb - Find a place in Roma Norte or Condesa
Condesa DF - Well-located, original boutique hotel in Mexico City
Four Seasons - Luxury and well-located with a beautiful courtyard
Ignacia Guest House - Charming hotel on outskirts of Roma Norte
La Valise - Very well located boutique hotel in Roma Norte
Nima Guest House - Cute boutique hotel
Octavia Casa - Hotel in the heart of Condesa
EAT
Cafe Nin - Great lunch or co-working spot
Cicatriz - Natural wines + bites
*Contramar - The lunch spot, Friday is the best crowd but everyday is great (reserve in advance by WhatsApp)
Churrería El Moro - Churros
Choza - Thai food and tunes with an impressive listening room open Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Comal Oculto - Local, casual + quick Mexican in San Miguel Chapultepec
El Parnita - Fun and lively taco spot for dinner
*Expondido de Mail Sin Nombre - One amazing dish after another until you ask them to stop
*Hugo - Excellent tapas + wine bar, a favorite I return to each time
Hule - Hip coffee shop in Condesa with great food
*Kobayashi Gohan - Amazing lunch-only traditional Japanese style set meal. Another Edo Kobayashi spot that goes by Hiyoko at night!
Lardo - The spot for brunch/breakfast
LINA - Delicious dinner
*Makan - Delicious Singaporean food run by a very sweet + welcoming young couple
Marmota - Specializes in wood-fire grilling & seafood.
Marne Panaderia - Best coffee in San Miguel Chapultepec
*Masala Y Maiz - Lively lunch spot with Indian & African inspired dishes
Meroma - Great dinner in an elevated space.
Mari Gold - Amazing lunch + natural wine in San Miguel Chapultepec
Maximo Bistrot - Farm-to-table concept by an ex-Pujol trainee
Niv - Best wine bar
Odette - Bakery on a cute square in Condesa
Ojo de Agua - Fresh juice bar with great açaí bowl on the beautiful Avenida Amsterdam
Pandaderia Rosetta - Rosetta’s delicious bakery
Rokai - Sushi by star restauranteur Edo Kobayashi
Rosetta - Delicious Italian with gorgeous interiors
*Quintonil - Gastronomical experience and #9 of the World Top 50 restaurant; Amazing lunch à la carte
*Saint - Best croissants outside Paris
Sushi Kyo - A serious, upscale Omakase also by Edo Kobayashi
*Taverna - Mediterranean fare. in a very pretty dining room
*Ticuchi - A dark, sexy restaurant in Polanco by Enrique Olvera (of Pujol) with amazing cocktails and food
See
*Anahuacalli Museum - Incredible architecture and grounds housing Diego Rivera’s personal collection of pre-Columbian art.+ artifacts
Bazaar del Sabado - Saturday market in San Angel, close to Frida Kahlo house (quick Uber and worth the visit to the square)
Bosque de Chapultepec - Gorgeous park surrounding the castle
Casa Barragan - The home of Barragan with interesting spaces enjoyed by tour (reserve in advance)
*Casa Gilardi - Amazing, colorful and beautifully designed private home by the famed Barragan architect (reserve in advance). Located in the charming & residential San Miguel Chapultapec area with amazing restaurants like Mari Gold. Email them for reservations @ casagilardi@gmail.com
Centro Historico - Must visit for the history, Diego Rivera Murals, etc
La Ciudadela - Craft market near Centro
*Casa Estudio Diego Rivera - Visit to Diego Rivera’s studio followed by a drink + snack at San Angel Inn
*Casa Organica (CLOSED) - Incredible showcase of design (plan ahead since its 50 minutes out of the city and closed Sunday-Tuesday)
Casa Pedregal - Favorite Barragan with incredible design, gardens and colors
Condesa - Beautiful & central neighborhood to explore and walk the Avenida Amsterdam
Diego Rivera Mural Museum - Great place to get your Diego Rivera fix!
Galeria OMR - Gorgeous art gallery
*JO-HS - A close friend’s new gallery/residency/studio concept space in San Miguel Chapultepec
Jumex - Quick easy museum across street from Soumaya
*Kurimanzutto - Art gallery in a beautiful warehouse space
*Frida Kahlo Museum - Colorful home of Frida Kahlo with gorgeous gardens (reserve in advance)
*Museum of Anthropology - A must
Museo Castillo de Chapultepec - Amazing view from hilltop castle
Museo Franz Mayer - Peaceful museum and courtyard in Centro
National Palace with Diego Rivera murals - A must
*Plaza Rio de Janeiro - Beautiful plaza in Roma Norte
Travesia Cuatro - Gallery
Roma Norte - Great home base for restaurants, architecture, and more
SHOP
Casa Bosques - Bookstore
Chic by Accident - Amazing design gallery with rooftop
Gramo - Cool glasses shop
Incendiarias - Fun shop
Mooni - Affordable, fun art
Estate Natural - Bulk grains, etc
Solo Vintage
Valtierra Ceramica - Showroom, message on Instagram ahead of visit
Vintage Hoe - Vintage clothing
Xinu Perfumes - Fun store in the upscale Pollanco area
DRINKs + DANCIng
Departamento - Deep house and dancing in an intimate space
Four Seasons - Courtyard for drinks!
La Perla - Local spot in Centro with a solid drag show
*Leonor - Great, intimate disco
Condesa DF - Rooftop for afternoon or sunset cocktails
*San Angel Inn - Great margaritas in a beautiful courtyard
*Tokyo Record Bar - Chic speakeasy for drinks and music but no dancing allowed!
tips
Uber vs Taxi - taxis rip you off and Uber is very cheap
Lunch starts around 2:30pm
City is located at a high altitude, drink lots of water!