Guidebook for Centro
Food Scene
It's a piece of Latin-American pop culture. It is said that Fidel Castro and Che Guevara planned the Cuban Revolution there. Also, it's portraited on Savage Detectives, by Roberto Bolaño.
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Café La Habana
62 Av. MorelosIt's a piece of Latin-American pop culture. It is said that Fidel Castro and Che Guevara planned the Cuban Revolution there. Also, it's portraited on Savage Detectives, by Roberto Bolaño.
Panadería Rosetta Havre
73 HavreOne of the best breakfast and bakery in the city.
Distrito Fijo Club de Ciclismo
61 C. LiverpoolBreakfast, coffee house and bike rentals and accessories.
La Vitrina
31 Luis MoyaOverwhelming yummy baguette choices.
La Pagoda Cafeteria
10-D Av. 5 de Mayo24/7 service with the best traditional Mexican food.
Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaTradition meets modern Mexican cuisine.
Mexican Antojitos and Pozole fast food love by almost everyone (best for hangovers)
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La Casa de Toño
77 Calle FlorestaMexican Antojitos and Pozole fast food love by almost everyone (best for hangovers)
El Moro
42 Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas24/7 service. The best chocolate and churros you'll ever try.
Slow service, but the pizza topics are insane. Try the chilaquiles pizza.
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Pizza del Perro Negro
3 Parque EspañaSlow service, but the pizza topics are insane. Try the chilaquiles pizza.
Thin crust pizza, near the apartment, with a nice view of Alameda Park.
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Cancino Alameda
9 Calle Dr MoraThin crust pizza, near the apartment, with a nice view of Alameda Park.
Los Cocuyos
59 Calle de BolívarIt does not get better than 24/7 tacos!
El Pescadito Centro Histórico
57 Av IndependenciaNice seafood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not crowded Speakeasy near the apartment. Mezcals, artisanal beer or Gin. Very friendly service. Cool atmosphere.
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Bucardón
1 Donato GuerraNot crowded Speakeasy near the apartment. Mezcals, artisanal beer or Gin. Very friendly service. Cool atmosphere.
Baltra Bar
36D IztaccihuatlMy personal favorite for the best cocktails.
Mezcal bar with a very nice selection. It's very small and crowded. Avoid if you are easily affected by snobby jerks.
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Bósforo
31 Luis MoyaMezcal bar with a very nice selection. It's very small and crowded. Avoid if you are easily affected by snobby jerks.
La Botica Centro
30 Isabel La CatólicaNice mezcal selection. Not very noisy.
Xaman Bar
6 CopenhagueBest bar with the coolest and weirdest music in the city.
Live jazz as god intended: in a basement, with a nice drink in your hand. Speakeasy.
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Parker & Lenox
100 C. MilanLive jazz as god intended: in a basement, with a nice drink in your hand. Speakeasy.
The jazziest and fanciest in the city. The place is on a beautiful art decó building (on the basement).
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Zinco Jazz Club
20 Calle de MotoliniaThe jazziest and fanciest in the city. The place is on a beautiful art decó building (on the basement).
Bring the mariachi to your table to smooth down the tequila. Mexican kitsch and traditional party spot.
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Salón Tenampa
12 Pl. GaribaldiBring the mariachi to your table to smooth down the tequila. Mexican kitsch and traditional party spot.
La Mascota
20 MesonesTraditional Mexican Cantina. Your belly will be grateful.
If you're curious about Pulque, this is the nearest. Pulque is an ancient slimy beverage from the Aztecs.
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Pulquería Las Duelistas
28 ArandaIf you're curious about Pulque, this is the nearest. Pulque is an ancient slimy beverage from the Aztecs.
Parks & Nature
First urban park in Latin-America. A nice way to Zocalo and the Fine Arts Palace.
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Alameda Central
s/n Avenida HidalgoFirst urban park in Latin-America. A nice way to Zocalo and the Fine Arts Palace.
Most Iconic park in the city. Is bigger than New York's Central Park.
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Chapultepec-Wald
Most Iconic park in the city. Is bigger than New York's Central Park.
Parque Lincoln
163 Av. Emilio Castelarthe finest park in town in a wealthy neighborhood.
The Local Way, Parque México
18 C. LaredoHipsters and dogs.
Arts & Culture
Bellas Artes station
Architecture and Murals.
All-in-one complex of culture: museums, theaters, cinema, music hall.
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Centro Cultural Universitario station
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurAll-in-one complex of culture: museums, theaters, cinema, music hall.
This place has everything: edgy art performances, food, and drinks at a reasonable price.
Bandini Espacio Cultural
This place has everything: edgy art performances, food, and drinks at a reasonable price.
A HUGE museum of Mexico's ancient history. You won't want to miss that.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaA HUGE museum of Mexico's ancient history. You won't want to miss that.
Museo de Arte Popular
11 RevillagigedoGet to know every arts and crafts of Mexico.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineteca Nacional de Mexico
389 Av. México CoyoacánArtsy cinema showing.
Cine Tonalá
261 TonaláArtsy Cinema, Theater and more. Small forum.
La Casa del Cine
52 República de UruguaySmall artsy cinema.
Shopping
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosArts and crafts from all around the country.
Fonart Juárez
89 Avenida JuarezFancy Mexican arts and crafts.
Here you can find everything exotic for Mexicans. Even food ingredients from your country, if you feel homesick.
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Mercado de San Juan
21 2ᵃ Calle de Ernesto PugibetHere you can find everything exotic for Mexicans. Even food ingredients from your country, if you feel homesick.
A fancy mall with restaurants in an ancient restored building. Try Azul Histórico.
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DOWNTOWN MEXICO
30 Isabel La CatólicaA fancy mall with restaurants in an ancient restored building. Try Azul Histórico.
Essentials
Chedraui
846 Calz. Ignacio ZaragozaThis is a cheapest version of walmart. A very small supermarket.