Kristina&Keith

Bright Mediterranean-inspired café serving fresh pastries, seasonal dishes, and one of the city's best brunches.

A cozy neighborhood favorite known for comforting breakfasts and homemade baked goods.

Famous for its guava pastry and a beautiful selection of artisanal breads.

Classic sidewalk tacos in the centro. Cash only, open 24 hours. A late-night rite of passage. A favorite of Anthony Bourdain.

Northern-style tacos from Monterrey: al pastor, bistec, or chicharrón. Long lines move fast; open until 3:30am. Multiple locations across the city.

The al pastor benchmark: classic, quick, exactly what you want.

Asian-inspired tacos with legitimately great vegan options.

Mechanic shop by day, al pastor institution by night. Only in CDMX.

Consistent, comfortable, always a good call.

A local favorite for late-night al pastor and quesabirria.

Neighborhood taquería with a devoted following and a rotating specials board.

One of our favorites. Incredible seafood, service, and atmosphere. The tuna tostadas and pescado a la talla are as good as everyone says. Reservations on their website; groups via info@grupocontramar.com.

A chef-driven counter celebrating heirloom Mexican corn. The menu changes daily; you'll want to try everything.

Casual Baja-style seafood tacos that locals swear by.

A beautiful space with brunch, tasting menus, and Mexican-wine pairings. Refined without ceremony. Closed Sundays.

Baja-inspired plates with a creative menu and excellent cocktails.

A garden restaurant that feels like a secret. Seasonal, unhurried, beautiful.

Mexican, African, and Indian influences woven together. Consistently on every 'best of' list.

Award-winning cocktails in an intimate hidden bar. Make sure you reserve as early as possible.

Creative drinks with a laid-back room.

Half cocktail bar, half listening lounge. Great music, an effortlessly cool vibe.

A natural wine bar in Roma. Come here to drink and snack. Open Mon–Sat until 1am.

A speakeasy hidden behind a taco shop. Reservations strongly recommended.

A warm wine bar in Roma with an evolving list and small plates worth ordering.

Live salsa most nights of the week. Come to listen, stay to dance.

Masked wrestlers and total spectacle. Shows Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The legendary stadium is being renovated for the 2026 World Cup, rumored to reopen this October. If a match lines up, take the chance.

The huge vintage market. Sundays only. Go early, bring cash, wear shoes you can walk in.

Every Saturday in San Ángel, a colonial-era house fills with Mexican makers: ceramics, textiles, jewelry, folk art. Time it right and lunch spills into the courtyard between browses.

Makes Central Park look modest. Museums, lakes, a castle, and enough tree canopy to lose an entire day in.

Small, leafy, dog-filled. Best appreciated with a pastry in hand.

The city's main boulevard closes to cars every Sunday until 2pm. Grab an Ecobici and take the long way, assuming you're upright after the wedding.

Book tickets well in advance; they sell out fast. Frida's blue house, and the neighborhood around it, deserve half a day.

Luis Barragán's late-career masterpiece. Tickets in advance are a must; nothing prepares you for the interior.

A cavernous, seven-story library that reads as architecture more than function. Quiet, breathtaking, worth the detour.

One of the finest anthropology museums anywhere. Worth an afternoon even if museums aren't your thing.

A Japanese-inspired listening room and cocktail bar. Come for the sound system and the design, stay for one more record.

Rent a colorful trajinera. Floating gardens, mariachis, and the best excuse to gather a group. About an hour outside the city, but worth every minute. Come hungry, thirsty, and ready to dance. Ask us for the boatman we've booked before.

Ancient pyramids about an hour out. The sunrise hot-air balloon flight is famous for a reason. Book through Airbnb or a reputable operator a few days ahead.

About 4.5 hours through markets, murals, and the city's street-food canon. Groups of up to 12; tours run 9:30am to 2pm. Private tours by request at contact@bikesandmunchies.com.

If you're only in town a few days, take one of CTH's walking food tours. They handle dietary restrictions well, everything is safe, and you'll get your steps in too.