Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Food Scene
Only open for lunch service – this is the best seafood in Mexico City – make sure to get a reservation or arrive before 2pm to get a seat.
338 residents recomanen
Contramar
200 Calle de DurangoOnly open for lunch service – this is the best seafood in Mexico City – make sure to get a reservation or arrive before 2pm to get a seat.
One of the best restaurants in Mexico City – mix of Mexican / French/ European cuisine. Booking in advance is highly recommended
289 residents recomanen
Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro ObregónOne of the best restaurants in Mexico City – mix of Mexican / French/ European cuisine. Booking in advance is highly recommended
Gourmet Mexican cuisine – not to be missed! Try the fideo with chilaquiles!
57 residents recomanen
Fonda Fina
79 MedellínGourmet Mexican cuisine – not to be missed! Try the fideo with chilaquiles!
Fantastic salad, sandwiches and bowls. Share a mac and cheese for a starter and try the flavoured 'agua del dia.' Save some space for the chocolate and nutella cake for dessert.
Also great spot for brunch at the weekend.
149 residents recomanen
Belmondo
109 TabascoFantastic salad, sandwiches and bowls. Share a mac and cheese for a starter and try the flavoured 'agua del dia.' Save some space for the chocolate and nutella cake for dessert.
Also great spot for brunch at the weekend.
Dosis Café
24a Av. Álvaro ObregónRelaxed cafe spot. Try the whoopie pies!
Coffee, sandwiches and pastries, but also great snacks to buy in the store.
43 residents recomanen
Abarrotes Delirio
114 ColimaCoffee, sandwiches and pastries, but also great snacks to buy in the store.
This bakery is one of the most popular spots in all of Roma. Wonderful pastries, sandwiches and coffee.
Make sure to try an 'ocho' or a 'chocolatin.'
Be prepared for long queues at the weekend.
486 residents recomanen
Panadería Rosetta
179 ColimaThis bakery is one of the most popular spots in all of Roma. Wonderful pastries, sandwiches and coffee.
Make sure to try an 'ocho' or a 'chocolatin.'
Be prepared for long queues at the weekend.
Start your day with a varied menu from Mexican classics like chilaquiles to pancakes and waffles. Great for people watching along Alvaro Obregon.
63 residents recomanen
Sobrinos
110 Av. Álvaro ObregónStart your day with a varied menu from Mexican classics like chilaquiles to pancakes and waffles. Great for people watching along Alvaro Obregon.
Delicious French inspired spot on the other side of Roma. Try the French toast.
21 residents recomanen
Patisserie Dominique
155A C. de ChiapasDelicious French inspired spot on the other side of Roma. Try the French toast.
Peltre
85 Av. Álvaro ObregónModern breakfast spot in the heart of Roma
Modern and delicious sea food spot in Roma. Beautifully decorated. Try the ceviche!
37 residents recomanen
Campobaja
124-E ColimaModern and delicious sea food spot in Roma. Beautifully decorated. Try the ceviche!
Voted one of the very best restaurants in Latin America, Rosetta is an upmarket Italian restaurant of the highest standard. Reservations are required in advance.
486 residents recomanen
Panadería Rosetta
179 ColimaVoted one of the very best restaurants in Latin America, Rosetta is an upmarket Italian restaurant of the highest standard. Reservations are required in advance.
The menu updates regularly with new and exciting dishes.
If the have it on the menu when you visit try the lobster sandwich!!!
12 residents recomanen
Lucas Local
65 ColimaThe menu updates regularly with new and exciting dishes.
If the have it on the menu when you visit try the lobster sandwich!!!
Beautiful patio in Roma that plays relaxing jazz music.
Great tapas options or a daily fixed lunch menu.
58 residents recomanen
Broka
126 ZacatecasBeautiful patio in Roma that plays relaxing jazz music.
Great tapas options or a daily fixed lunch menu.
Butcher & Sons
87 OrizabaBest burgers in town!
This former university building has been converted into a gourmet market selling everything from steamed dumplings to vegan tacos. Lots of shops / restaurants and a gallery upstairs
11 residents recomanen
Casa Quimera
This former university building has been converted into a gourmet market selling everything from steamed dumplings to vegan tacos. Lots of shops / restaurants and a gallery upstairs
Mexican fusion restaurant with plates made for sharing – eat here and have a drink at Balmori Roofbar after.
32 residents recomanen
Nudo Negro
139 ZacatecasMexican fusion restaurant with plates made for sharing – eat here and have a drink at Balmori Roofbar after.
Tacos Monterrey style!!! Fans of authentic Mexican cuisine must try. Opens midday every day and open until very late at night on the weekends.
105 residents recomanen
Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes SurTacos Monterrey style!!! Fans of authentic Mexican cuisine must try. Opens midday every day and open until very late at night on the weekends.
The best tacos in town! This is where all the rockstars eat lunch when visiting Mexico City! Now in the evening you can have dinner upstairs at Páramo.
293 residents recomanen
El Parnita
84 Av. YucatanThe best tacos in town! This is where all the rockstars eat lunch when visiting Mexico City! Now in the evening you can have dinner upstairs at Páramo.
Beautiful spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This building hosts a variety of restaurants but I highly recommend Dulcinea in the main courtyard.
6 residents recomanen
Purveyor 46
46 TabascoBeautiful spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This building hosts a variety of restaurants but I highly recommend Dulcinea in the main courtyard.
Fantastic restaurant with Middle Eastern inspired menu.
The artichoke salad, Kafta and Sfija are delicious
31 residents recomanen
Paprika Cocina de Especias
115 OrizabaFantastic restaurant with Middle Eastern inspired menu.
The artichoke salad, Kafta and Sfija are delicious
Cancino
98 ZacatecasBest pizza in town
Tres Galeones
53 JalapaAwesome fish tacos and burritos
La Docena
31 Av. Álvaro ObregónOyster bar and sea food. Reservations highly recommended
LAMPUGA ROMA
120b Av. Álvaro ObregónTry the Jaiba or if you are feeling very hungry get the milanesa!
Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlBest breakfast in Mexico City. Try the enchiladas!
French inspired menu from the same chef as Maximo Bistrot.
Beautiful interior. Also have a fixed daily lunch menu at a more affordable price
57 residents recomanen
Havre 77
77 HavreFrench inspired menu from the same chef as Maximo Bistrot.
Beautiful interior. Also have a fixed daily lunch menu at a more affordable price
Great spot with a beer garden vibe containing various food stalls - open for breakfast lunch and dinner. I highly recommend getting a hotdog from Hot Dog Ramirez followed by an ice cream from Bendita Paleta!
92 residents recomanen
Comedor Lucerna
51 C. LucernaGreat spot with a beer garden vibe containing various food stalls - open for breakfast lunch and dinner. I highly recommend getting a hotdog from Hot Dog Ramirez followed by an ice cream from Bendita Paleta!
Amaya
95 Calle Gral. PrimFantastic modern mexican cuisine
Mia Domenicca
279 Calle de DurangoBeautiful spot with delicious daily specials
PEHÜA
123 Av SonoraGo for lunch and feast on the tasting menu
Go for the ceviche de mar a mar and save some space for the chocolate dessert!
Try to get a seat upstairs
29 residents recomanen
De Mar a Mar
13 Calle de NizaGo for the ceviche de mar a mar and save some space for the chocolate dessert!
Try to get a seat upstairs
Matisse
260 AmsterdamFantastic breakfast spot with delicious pastries
One of our favourite restaurants in Mexico City. From the same chef as Rosetta, the idea here is smaller tapas style dishes but with a distinct Italian flavor. Order a couple of plates to share.
313 residents recomanen
Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanOne of our favourite restaurants in Mexico City. From the same chef as Rosetta, the idea here is smaller tapas style dishes but with a distinct Italian flavor. Order a couple of plates to share.
Excellent option for dinner – La Capital showcases Mexican gourmet food at its best and at a very reasonable price.
83 residents recomanen
La Capital
137 Av Nuevo LeónExcellent option for dinner – La Capital showcases Mexican gourmet food at its best and at a very reasonable price.
Best churros in town and very affordable!
Expect long queues in the evenings and weekends!
93 residents recomanen
Churrería El Moro
122 FronteraBest churros in town and very affordable!
Expect long queues in the evenings and weekends!
Cachito Mío Quiches y Tartas
138 GuanajuatoBest dessert pies in town!
When in Mexico, tacos are a must!!! Try bistec con queso and tacos al pastor
59 residents recomanen
Taquería El Califa
382 Av. Paseo de la ReformaWhen in Mexico, tacos are a must!!! Try bistec con queso and tacos al pastor
Los Panchos
9 TolstoiThe best carnitas are found at Los Panchos
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful lounge bar with great local DJs every Thursday / Friday / Saturday
Great cocktails for Gin lovers
144 residents recomanen
Blanco Colima
168 ColimaBeautiful lounge bar with great local DJs every Thursday / Friday / Saturday
Great cocktails for Gin lovers
One of the very best spots in town to see an eclectic mix of live acts and DJs. Also downstairs in PB they have great tacos
145 residents recomanen
Departamento
154 Avenida Álvaro ObregónOne of the very best spots in town to see an eclectic mix of live acts and DJs. Also downstairs in PB they have great tacos
Yu Yu
94 C. VersallesBest underground nightclub for fans of house and techno music.
Exclusive nightclub in Roma with excellent local and international DJs
74 residents recomanen
M.N. Roy
Exclusive nightclub in Roma with excellent local and international DJs
Go to the rooftop for a cocktail ( try the tigre which has mezcal)
27 residents recomanen
Hotel Casa Awolly
57 SinaloaGo to the rooftop for a cocktail ( try the tigre which has mezcal)
Fantastic bar in Col. Juarez with a variety of cocktails and great food options.
The recently opened their rooftop as well with a separate menu.
46 residents recomanen
Taberna Luciferina
Fantastic bar in Col. Juarez with a variety of cocktails and great food options.
The recently opened their rooftop as well with a separate menu.
Classic bar in Roma which has a few food options - try the slider burger.
124 residents recomanen
Pizza Félix
64 Av. Álvaro ObregónClassic bar in Roma which has a few food options - try the slider burger.
BAR ROMELIA
99 TabascoIntimate winebar
Café Paraíso
17 Pl. Villa de MadridOne of the hottest spots in town. Latin vibes
Balmori Roofbar
Rooftop bar in the heart of town
Enter through a freezer down and head downstairs to the coolest basement in Mexico City. Excellent local DJs play Thurs - Sat
61 residents recomanen
Jules Basement
93 Calle Julio VerneEnter through a freezer down and head downstairs to the coolest basement in Mexico City. Excellent local DJs play Thurs - Sat
This is the place to try pulque - a mexican alocholic drink made by fementing sap from the maguey plant.
Often have DJs and live acts across the two floors.
53 residents recomanen
Pulqueria los Insurgentes
226 Av. Insurgentes SurThis is the place to try pulque - a mexican alocholic drink made by fementing sap from the maguey plant.
Often have DJs and live acts across the two floors.
Mano Santa Mezcal
219 Av. Insurgentes SurYou cannot come to Mexico without trying mezcal!!!
Licorería Limantour
106 Av. Álvaro ObregónWorld famous cocktail bar
Xaman Bar
6 CopenhagueVery cool underground bar in Col. Juarez
Parker & Lenox
100 C. MilanPass through the diner and you will find a secret Jazz bar
Intimate cocktail bar close to Parque Mexico. Try one of their cocktails blended with Twinning´s Tea.
79 residents recomanen
Baltra Bar
36D IztaccihuatlIntimate cocktail bar close to Parque Mexico. Try one of their cocktails blended with Twinning´s Tea.
Wallace Whisky Bar
45 Av. TamaulipasMixture of live music and DJs tthrought the week
Parks & Nature
Parque España
Great for a morning run - gets busy at the weekends
The Local Way, Parque México
18 C. LaredoGreat for running or people watching!
Essentials
Open daily until 10pm.
It is custom to tip the people who pack your bags around 5 pesos.
513 residents recomanen
Sumesa
266 TlacotalpanOpen daily until 10pm.
It is custom to tip the people who pack your bags around 5 pesos.
The Green Corner
81 Avenida MazatlanOrganic supermarket
Pressto colima
110 ColimaLocal dry cleaners.
OXXO
115 A C. Nueva YorkOpen 24 hours
Jana Specialty Pharmacy
107 ColimaLocal pharmacy
Getting Around
Metrobus Durango station
Plaza Río de JaneiroJardín Pushkin
Best option for heading downtown
Shopping
Roma Records
Great for vinyl lovers
Revancha D.F
110 ColimaGreat selection of vinyl - specialists in funk!
Carla Fernández
200 Av. Álvaro ObregónOne of the coolest local designers in Mexico.
Best place for menswear (there is also a barbers on the second floor and more clothing on the third floor).
CASA CABALLERIA
64 HavreBest place for menswear (there is also a barbers on the second floor and more clothing on the third floor).
HAPPENING Roma Norte
210 TabascoCool t-shirts and jewellery.
CAARMELA
252 AmsterdamVery cool vintage store for women.
Utilitario Mexicano
3a Calle MarsellaBeautifully designed homeware store.
Reforma 222
222 Av. Paseo de la ReformaMix of local and international clothing stores.
Bazar Fusion
37 LondresLocal designers - clothing and accessories
Arts & Culture
Incredible architecture and always has interesting exhibits
561 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani Tamayo
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaIncredible architecture and always has interesting exhibits