-El Villamelon (Francisco's fave taco place, multiple locations but original is next to La Plaza de Toros Mexico. Get the Tacos Campechanos as is (if you like spicy or if curing a hangover) or sin salsa (without sauce if you don't like the heat) -Taqueria El Califa (fancy taco chain with delicious consome de pollo (chicken soup), one of Francisco's fave foods -Loma Linda (upscale steakhouse on Paseo de la Reforma, pricey)
Things to do: -Explore Parque Mexico and Parque España -Walk Avenida Amsterdam and stop for a coffee/cocktail Restaurants/Bars: -Ojo de Agua (Molly's fave, healthy brunch/lunch spot) -Lardo (brunch/lunch/dinner spot) -Contramar (daytime drinking/seafood, one of the best restaurants in the city!) -Cicatriz Cafe (great for brunch, coffee, and mezcal cocktails) -Caiman Bar (very trendy bar, great atmosphere) -Baltra Bar (great cocktail bar, rated top 50 bars) -Ficelle (pastries, sandwiches, coffee, juice)
Roma Norte is a great neighborhood for eating, drinking and shopping. It's walking distance from Condesa. Restaurants/Bars: -Maximo Bistrot (awesome dinner spot- make a reservation early!) -Rosetta (another very popular, delicious Italian/Mexican restaurant) -Rosetta Panadería (incredible pastries) -Páramo (casual dinner spot for cocktails, tacos, and ceviche) -Balmori (awesome rooftop, cocktails, with a DJ) -Blanco Colima (beautiful restaurant with great tapas and cocktails) -Gin Gin (great cocktails) -Taqueria Orinoco
Polanco is the 'fancy' neighborhood and has lots to offer in terms of shopping and restaurants. First head to Avenida Masaryk for upscale shopping/people watching and then head to Parque Lincoln to sit down at a coffee shop and enjoy the neighborhood. Just south of Polanco is Bosque de Chapultepec so you can walk right into it! Restaurants/Bars: -Pujol (considered a top 10 restaurant in the world, if you want a reservation you have to do it well in advance. Small portions) -Quintonil (also considered a top restaurant in the world, also small portions) -Maison Belen (great for breakfast) -Limantour (cocktails) -Entremar (sister restaurant to the famous Contramar) -Rosa Negra (trendy steakhouse) -Cafeteria Pendulo (a great bookstore with a rooftop restaurant and cafe) -Blanco Castelar (dinner/cocktail place with instagrammable vibes)
Bosque de Chapultepec is Mexico City's Central Park (but bigger) and holds a number of museums and historical sites. Rent a bike and you will stumble upon all sorts of art exhibits and sculptures. Check out the following: -Museo Nacional de Antropologia (Anthropology Museum) - one of the best museums in the world, really beautiful and impressive collection. -Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Castle) - In the middle of the park, beautiful building with lots of history and art. -Tamayo Contemporary Art Museum -Zoológico de Chapultepec (The Zoo)
Learn about Mexico's fascinating history at Chapultepec Castle, a grand 18th-century palace atop a hill in Mexico City. The palace houses the National Museum of History, which showcases impressive murals and stunning stained glass galleries. You can also take a leisurely stroll through the castle's manicured gardens and enjoy the panoramic views of downtown.
This museum contains the world's largest collection of ancient Mexican art and also has ethnographic exhibits about Mexico's present-day indigenous groups. It is amazing and you could spend hours here.
The Historic Center contains a number of must-see sites. It gets very crowded later in the day, so we recommend going early. Make sure to check out: -Palacio de Bellas Artes: A beautiful building with murals by Diego Riviera, and other famous Mexican muralists. A must see for art and history lovers -Casa de los Azulejos: A beautiful building (perfect photo opp on the exterior tile wall) that now houses a Mexican restaurant chain, Sanborns. -Templo Mayor: Aztec ruins right in the middle of the city -Museo Franz Meyer: Latin America's largest collection of decorative arts (ceramics, artwork, furniture, textiles) -Zócalo: Main city square surrounded by government buildings and great rooftop restaurants. -Balcón de Zócalo: Great rooftop restaurant with amazing views of the historic center
Great museum for the Frida Kahlo fans, but you must get tickets in advance! The museum is in the Coyoacán neighborhood which has a lot to offer and is where our venue is! We recommend walking through the Mercado de Coyoacán and seeing the various goods, spices, foods, and other items for sale. Lots of good restaurants to pop into along the way.
The ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan are a jewel of Mexico City. A Mesoamerican society from 100 B.C., Teotihuacan was the largest city in the pre-Colombian Americas. The architectural site features the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon which are over 200 feet tall. The city was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987. It is about 1 hour from the city, highly recommended if you are staying a couple extra days in Mexico!