Mexico City

Found on Christmas Eve when most restaurants were closed. 15 min walk from AirBnb. Innovative sushi-style tacos. Guacamole & rib eye (expensive but good). Mezcalitas are a must. Taco Takataka (sushi style, so good).

Londres 219, Juárez. Safe, central neighbourhood. Walking distance to La Condesa and La Roma. Plenty of mini-marts, bars, places to eat, street food.

Famous crowded cafe. Food is good. Always crowded, least busy at opening time. If no table, order to go.

Expensive, stylish, high-class seafood in Roma neighbourhood. Walking distance from AirBnb. Reservations recommended or wait ~1 hour. Recommended by fellow traveller. Food was excellent.

Best churros ever! Part of the Frida VIP bike tour stop.

Best tostadas in town. Economical small local spot in Mercado Coyoacan. Part of the bike tour.

Starts in Coyoacan ('place of coyotes'). Coyoacan mural, main square, Plaza de la Conchita. Cycling to Merendero Las Lupitas for BEST churros ever. Lunch at Tostadas Coyoacan in Mercado Coyoacan — best tostadas in town, economical local spot. Ends at Frida Kahlo museum (skip the line, tickets included). Bucket list item.

Most reviewed restaurant they've ever visited — 30k reviews, 4.5 stars, extremely accurate. First floor, no reservations, 10-15 min wait. Try: Enfrijoladas, Tacos (cochinita, cabeza, assortment), Grandma Flan. Economical, quick service. Most local feel of all places visited.

Day-long tour. Stops: Zona Arqueológica Tlatelolco (largest archaeological site in CDMX), Basilica de Guadalupe (most important religious building in Mexico, 20M+ pilgrims/year), El Quetzal Artesanías (craft shops & tequila tasting — didn't enjoy), Tlacaelel (touristy eatery, unique & delicious food), Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan (City of the Gods, 2 hours with guide, fascinating).

2.5 hour boat fiesta! Started and ended with happy hour. Free tequila, mezcal, beers. Organized chaos — boats packed side by side, multiple songs playing simultaneously. Guacamole making competition in Molcajete Bowl — D&G won the fridge magnet! If you want a party, don't miss this.

FAVOURITE BAR IN THE WORLD. Speakeasy above unassuming local eatery. Phenomenal drinks, extremely friendly bartenders. Reservation at least 1 day in advance. No food served. Ask bartenders for off-menu favourites — only had 1 menu drink all night. Add mezcal and tequila shots.

Grand brunch! Overlooking Constitution Plaza. 3 hours of unlimited mimosas, fresh made-to-order eggs, tacos, buffet. Friendly staff. HIGHLIGHT is the view from the terrace. Must visit.

BEST NIGHT EVER. Started at small outdoor taco place (crowded with 15 guests). Tacos were really really good. Local bus to speakeasy for Lucha Libre history lesson. Then walked to arena for entertaining lucha libre matches. If in Mexico City, DO Lucha Libre! Corona beer was meh though.

No. 1 bar in the world. Need reservation days/weeks in advance. Juárez neighbourhood, walking distance from AirBnb. Wait outside on the road if early. Extremely courteous staff. Founding member was their bartender. Insist you try a menu cocktail — they invest heavily in developing original, ingenious cocktails. Highly recommend.

DO NOT RECOMMEND. Formerly top 100 bars, removed from list in 2024. Hardly any place to sit/eat/drink. Music too loud. Couldn't wait to leave.

Indian fusion — perfect blend of Indian & Mexican. Reserve well in advance — D&G waited 2 hours, lunch became early dinner. Food delicious, wine expensive.

Last meal in Mexico City — wished they'd come earlier. Long menu but everything well prepared. Beers, mezcal cocktails, good food. Neighbouring locals kept them entertained all afternoon.