Guidebook for Mexico City
Essentials
Superama Pachuca
99 PachucaGood quality food
Mercado Medellin
101 MedellínOne of the best fruit & veg markets in Mexico City
Sumesa
266 TlacotalpanCheap supermarket
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OXXO
366 PueblaAll-night convenience store
Oxxo
22 Esq Rio ElbaAll-night convenience store
Sumesa
266 TlacotalpanCheap supermarket option
Orígenes Orgánicos
209 ColimaOrganic food store
Food Scene
Súper Mikasa
173 San Luis PotosíOn weekends they do a great Japanese BBQ
Hung over or just want some really yummy seafood and a Michelada, then this is your best option.
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Cervecería La Romita
185 CoahuilaHung over or just want some really yummy seafood and a Michelada, then this is your best option.
This is restaurant / bar in a beautiful old building of the old French Quarter
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Pizza Félix
64 Av. Álvaro ObregónThis is restaurant / bar in a beautiful old building of the old French Quarter
Eat below the stars. This restaurant / bar has the most awe-inspiring glass roof.
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Cafetería ''Dulce Romita''
5 TepicEat below the stars. This restaurant / bar has the most awe-inspiring glass roof.
Las Chalupitas
275 Alfonso ReyesTraditional Mexican food
Gourmet Mexican food. Try the escamoles, food of the Aztec emperors.
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Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro ObregónGourmet Mexican food. Try the escamoles, food of the Aztec emperors.
La cadencia Loncheria
183 TonaláGreat place for lunch
Chilaquiles is an amazing hungover recipe. Chilakiller's have perfected the recipe and offer a great variety of different sauces. Take care because it does fill up on weekends.
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Chilakiller's Loungería
107 Av. RevoluciónChilaquiles is an amazing hungover recipe. Chilakiller's have perfected the recipe and offer a great variety of different sauces. Take care because it does fill up on weekends.
Although its a chain it does have great food. Try the "costra de queso" as a starter. A thin crust of cheese, crunchy and delicious.
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Taquearte Roma
no. 40 Av. CuauhtémocAlthough its a chain it does have great food. Try the "costra de queso" as a starter. A thin crust of cheese, crunchy and delicious.
Buscapie Café
225 MonterreyGood coffee and quick snacks
El Hidalguense
155 CampecheTraditional food from Hidalgo. Try the blue corn flautas!
Have you tried the flavours "Alice in Wonderbra" or "Chupacabra"? No, well you should do :)
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Helado Obscuro
158 C. LiverpoolHave you tried the flavours "Alice in Wonderbra" or "Chupacabra"? No, well you should do :)
Franca
59 Av. Álvaro ObregónFor a romantic night out. Italian / French cuisine and lovely staff.
For late night munchies, Tacos Frontera is absolutely great. Their speciality are "volcanes".
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Taqueria Frontera
For late night munchies, Tacos Frontera is absolutely great. Their speciality are "volcanes".
Pan Comido
91 TonaláSuper yummy vegetarian restaurant
Orígenes Orgánicos
209 ColimaOrganic restaurante with store
Frutos Prohibidos Amsterdam
244 AmsterdamGourmet fruit shake place
Pizza del Perro Negro
3 Parque EspañaPizza meets rock - live music on Wednesday
Everything Else
Always good for a lovely stroll. There are cafés all around.
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The Local Way, Parque México
18 C. LaredoAlways good for a lovely stroll. There are cafés all around.
Roma Angeles Hospital
58 C. QuerétaroOne of the best hospitals in the city
The most beautiful urban garden of the city, where you can cut your own organic spinach or pick your own cherry tomatoes. Most weekends there are events.
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Huerto Roma Verde
234 JalapaThe most beautiful urban garden of the city, where you can cut your own organic spinach or pick your own cherry tomatoes. Most weekends there are events.
Concert halls showing musicians from all over the world.
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Auditorio BlackBerry
160 TlaxcalaConcert halls showing musicians from all over the world.
If you want to dance then Patrick Miller is the place to go.
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Patrick Miller
17 MeridaIf you want to dance then Patrick Miller is the place to go.
With 3 floors this club is great fun, especially on a Wednesday night.
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CLUB SOCIAL RHODESIA
181 Calle de DurangoWith 3 floors this club is great fun, especially on a Wednesday night.
Meditation and yoga in a wonderful old building. There are walk-in classes at fair prices.
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Buddhist center of Mexico City AC
94 JalapaMeditation and yoga in a wonderful old building. There are walk-in classes at fair prices.
El Real Under
80 MonterreyCrazy punk outfits, bondage and industrial techno!
Hospital Trinidad
94 C. ManzanilloClosest hospital
Mama Rumba
230 C. QuerétaroWhen your body asks for salsa, have a dance at Mama Rumba.
Arts & Culture
Cultura Colectiva
186 C. de ChiapasA young and interesting art gallery
Cute independent cinema. It has a café bar and also has music events during the week.
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Cine Tonalá
261 TonaláCute independent cinema. It has a café bar and also has music events during the week.
Have a look in this eclectic gallery, it does not disappoint.
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Vertigo Galeria, S.A. De C.V.
Have a look in this eclectic gallery, it does not disappoint.
THEATER FRU FRU
24 DoncelesAmazing classical theatre now used for concerts and parties.
Plaza Insurgentes
214 San Luis PotosíCinemex cinema amongst the mall stores and food court.
Shopping
Mercado Roma
225 C. QuerétaroGourmet food market
In this market you'll find some of the best and high quality souvenirs and more Mexican arts and crafts.
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Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosIn this market you'll find some of the best and high quality souvenirs and more Mexican arts and crafts.
Cafetería El Péndulo
126 HamburgoWonderful bookstore with an integrated cafe.
Kiclos
33 Calle Av. DosBike Store
Drinks & Nightlife
Try the pre-hispanic alcohol pulque and dance to salsa o cumbia all night.
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Pulqueria los Insurgentes
226 Av. Insurgentes SurTry the pre-hispanic alcohol pulque and dance to salsa o cumbia all night.
Had enough of Tequila? Try mezcal. A smokey spirit, that is enjoyed with orange slices or a beer.
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La Nacional
161 OrizabaHad enough of Tequila? Try mezcal. A smokey spirit, that is enjoyed with orange slices or a beer.
The place for mariachis and tequila in the historic center.
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Hotel Plaza Garibaldi
58 Ignacio AllendeThe place for mariachis and tequila in the historic center.
Salón Corona
24 Calle de BolívarClassic place for food and music
Sightseeing
Its the largest city park in the world. You can go on a paddle boat ride, go to the city zoo or just have a stroll.
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Chapultepec-Wald
Its the largest city park in the world. You can go on a paddle boat ride, go to the city zoo or just have a stroll.
One of the best museums in the world. You should plan in a full day, but you will not be disappointed.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaOne of the best museums in the world. You should plan in a full day, but you will not be disappointed.
Amazing exhibitions by artists from all around the world
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Museum Tamayo für zeitgenössische Kunst
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaAmazing exhibitions by artists from all around the world
Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónMust see for a tour of Mexico City
Palacio de Bellas Artes
S/N Av. JuárezThe Mexican Museum of Fine Arts
The castle holds the National History Museum and a great view.
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Schloss Chapultepec
The castle holds the National History Museum and a great view.
The museum is in the house of Frida Kahlo. It shows more of her life than of her art.
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Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresThe museum is in the house of Frida Kahlo. It shows more of her life than of her art.
Most people go to the Frida Kahlo Museum, but should definitely be added to the list.
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Leon Trotsky House Museum
410 Av. Río ChurubuscoMost people go to the Frida Kahlo Museum, but should definitely be added to the list.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
10 Calle Dr. Enrique Gonzalez MartinezExhibitions, theatre and great architecture!
Go for a ride on the old canal system, where mariachis, food and even piña coladas pass by on boats.
Trajinera
TrajineraGo for a ride on the old canal system, where mariachis, food and even piña coladas pass by on boats.
This market has everything you can imagine. From Mexican herbs and spices to Santaria candles. This is an amazing and intense experience.
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Bahnhof Mercado de Sonora
419 Fray Servando T. de MierThis market has everything you can imagine. From Mexican herbs and spices to Santaria candles. This is an amazing and intense experience.
The building is stunning, though the exhibitions are a bit random. Its free to enter so you can check it out anyway.
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Museo Soumaya
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraThe building is stunning, though the exhibitions are a bit random. Its free to enter so you can check it out anyway.
This underground aquarium shows a myriad of aquatic species. It is a bit overpriced and fills up extremely on weekends.
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Acuario Inbursa
386 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraThis underground aquarium shows a myriad of aquatic species. It is a bit overpriced and fills up extremely on weekends.