Guidebook for Mexico City
Food Scene
This is my favorite mexican restaurant in Polanco, it is real mexican food, fare prices and corn tortillas are made in front of you. ¡Try the empanadas de plátano and the barbacoa and carnitas tacos!
55 locals recommend
El Bajío polanco
7 Alejandro DumasThis is my favorite mexican restaurant in Polanco, it is real mexican food, fare prices and corn tortillas are made in front of you. ¡Try the empanadas de plátano and the barbacoa and carnitas tacos!
For a nice diner try Dulce Patria, by famous Chef Martha Ortiz, fine Mexican dining experience. The menu is comprised of traditional plates reinterpreted in a modern context
49 locals recommend
Dulce Patria
100 Anatole FranceFor a nice diner try Dulce Patria, by famous Chef Martha Ortiz, fine Mexican dining experience. The menu is comprised of traditional plates reinterpreted in a modern context
Perfect for a romantic dinner or admire the stylish new Mexican talents made by Rojkind arquitectos + ESRAWE Studio. Hidden gem in the middle of Polanco
60 locals recommend
Tori Tori
61 TemístoclesPerfect for a romantic dinner or admire the stylish new Mexican talents made by Rojkind arquitectos + ESRAWE Studio. Hidden gem in the middle of Polanco
Not regular hamburguers, hip and gourmet burgers with ingredients such as foie gras, goat cheese, caramelized onion, truffled fries and Mexican ingredients. My favourites in town
21 locals recommend
Butcher and Sons
9 Calle Dr MoraNot regular hamburguers, hip and gourmet burgers with ingredients such as foie gras, goat cheese, caramelized onion, truffled fries and Mexican ingredients. My favourites in town
Delicious Oaxaquenan food and Mezcal cocktails, my favourite dish: Mole Negro and Tlayuda. As an entree try the Popurry Mexicano, big dish with small delicious portions including the exotic crickets
Real del Barro
48 Av MoliereDelicious Oaxaquenan food and Mezcal cocktails, my favourite dish: Mole Negro and Tlayuda. As an entree try the Popurry Mexicano, big dish with small delicious portions including the exotic crickets
Famous Chef and a Famous restaurant with hi Mexican cuisine, one of the Top Restaurants in the world with a fixed menu around USD100 per person
185 locals recommend
Pujol
133 TennysonFamous Chef and a Famous restaurant with hi Mexican cuisine, one of the Top Restaurants in the world with a fixed menu around USD100 per person
Famous Chef and a Famous restaurant with hi Basque cuisine, one of the Top Restaurants in the world with a molecular menu above USD100 per person
26 locals recommend
Biko
407 Av. Pdte. MasarykFamous Chef and a Famous restaurant with hi Basque cuisine, one of the Top Restaurants in the world with a molecular menu above USD100 per person
Cheap, traditional and popular between "Chilangos" (people from DF). Best place for a Pozole and Antojitos Mexicanos.
142 locals recommend
Restaurante La Casa de Toño
144 LondresCheap, traditional and popular between "Chilangos" (people from DF). Best place for a Pozole and Antojitos Mexicanos.
Exquisite restaurant in a beautiful historical mansion converted into a Boutique Hotel, is a must in Down Town Area
237 locals recommend
Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaExquisite restaurant in a beautiful historical mansion converted into a Boutique Hotel, is a must in Down Town Area
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy Bar hidden behind a fridge door of a Mexican restaurant (also good called La Surtidora) live Jazz on Tuesday and live bands sometimes http://www.julesbasement.com/
61 locals recommend
Jules Basement
93 Calle Julio VerneSpeakeasy Bar hidden behind a fridge door of a Mexican restaurant (also good called La Surtidora) live Jazz on Tuesday and live bands sometimes http://www.julesbasement.com/
Shopping
My favourite shopping mall it is open air and has top brands and nice restaurants, bars and night clubs http://www.antara.com.mx/landing
479 locals recommend
Antara Fashion Hall
843-B Av. Ejército Nacional MexicanoMy favourite shopping mall it is open air and has top brands and nice restaurants, bars and night clubs http://www.antara.com.mx/landing
Essentials
When you reach MEX airport look for the WiFi INFINITUM MOVIL net then click on PRUEBA EL SERVICIO (blue button). this net is also available in many parks and public places for free.
88 locals recommend
Benito Juarez International Airport
S/N Av. Capitán Carlos LeónWhen you reach MEX airport look for the WiFi INFINITUM MOVIL net then click on PRUEBA EL SERVICIO (blue button). this net is also available in many parks and public places for free.
Arts & Culture
One of the best spots in Town. The building was the birthplace of Kahlo and lived with her husband Diego Rivera. It is located in a must see colonial neighborhood called Coyoacán
1102 locals recommend
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresOne of the best spots in Town. The building was the birthplace of Kahlo and lived with her husband Diego Rivera. It is located in a must see colonial neighborhood called Coyoacán
Grat views beutiful place and It is the only royal castle in North America, residence of Emperor Maximilian I, and his consort Empress Carlota, lived there during the Second Mexican Empire.
1163 locals recommend
Chapultepec Castle
Grat views beutiful place and It is the only royal castle in North America, residence of Emperor Maximilian I, and his consort Empress Carlota, lived there during the Second Mexican Empire.
The Palace of Fine Arts is the most important cultural center in Mexico, the exterior is Neoclassical and Art Nouveau and the interior is Art Deco decorated by Diego Rivera and Siqueiros murals
680 locals recommend
Palacio de Bellas Artes
S/N Av. JuárezThe Palace of Fine Arts is the most important cultural center in Mexico, the exterior is Neoclassical and Art Nouveau and the interior is Art Deco decorated by Diego Rivera and Siqueiros murals
One of the best ranked museums in DF. A must-experience history lesson for all. Be prepared to be moved by it. http://www.myt.org.mx/
227 locals recommend
Memory and Tolerance Museum
8 Av. JuárezOne of the best ranked museums in DF. A must-experience history lesson for all. Be prepared to be moved by it. http://www.myt.org.mx/
Everything Else
Carlos Slim´s private collection exhibited in a permanently free museum, ask for a guided tour at the entrance is also for FREE
737 locals recommend
Museo Soumaya
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraCarlos Slim´s private collection exhibited in a permanently free museum, ask for a guided tour at the entrance is also for FREE