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Your Ultimate CDMX Guide

Your Ultimate CDMX Guide

Gab Bonfiglio
I’ve visited this incredible city several times, and these spots are my absolute favorites. If you enjoy this guide, drop me a line on IG (@gabdrinksbeer) to let me know, and/or leave a tip! The list is sorted mostly by activity. To see what’s in your neighborhood, use the map feature. Table of Contents: ☕️ coffee and pastries 🌮 tacos of course 🍽 nice dinners 🍻 bars 🥂 clubs 🎉 markets 🖼 museums 🛍 thrifting
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Coffee and Pastries

Perfect spots to start your day.

Panadería Rosetta
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Always packed!
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Café Ruta de la Seda
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The best pastries in Mexico city, boasting both French and Japanese inspiration.
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Papalotle
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Cute little Coyoacan neighborhood cafe with something for everyone, including vegetarians.
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Tacos

Taquería Orinoco
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Go late night and be ready to wait in line.
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Tacos Hola El Güero
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We went here a couple of times in one trip.
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Los Cocuyos
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In Centro, open 24 hours and supposedly AMAZING
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Vegan! Tacos

Gracias Madre Taquería Vegana
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This is a VEGAN and delicious taco stand with a single bench.
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Por Siempre Vegana
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I waited 30 minutes for a table here and it was incredibly worth it!
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Nice, Sit Down Dinners

Fancy ish but not expensive! We love CDMX prices.

Contramar
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This seafood restaurant is a staple in Mexico City.
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Páramo
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This restaurant has a speakeasy combined with rowdy bar vibe. It’s perfectly dimly lit.
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Expendio de Maiz Sin Nombre
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Go for the traditional tortillas and stay for the rest!
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Galea
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My friend had an excellent dinner date here.
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Bars with Good Vibes

Not to be confused with nightclubs, below.

Roma Norte Bars

jazzatlan Capital
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Live music most nights, with a gorgeous mezcal menu to pair with it.
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Traspatio
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Fulll of plants and with great cocktails, this is one of my favorite vibes in the city.
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Drunkendog
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Beer bar ft. almost entirely Mexican craft!!
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Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar
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Dm them on IG ahead of time to snag a spot.
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Centro Bars

Bósforo
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I would argue this is the best mezcal bar in Mexico city. Catch sunset near the national palace and then head here after. There's also an unnamed restaurant next door that promises an amazing meal.
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Coyoacán Bars

La Celestina
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I went to this bar every night I stayed in Coyoacán.
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La Bipo
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Pound Coronas while a DJ blasts reggaeton right next to you. An incredible pregame spot, if that’s your thing.
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Nightclubs

Departamento
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Rooftop and a DANCE floor.
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Pulqueria los Insurgentes
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This four story club is pretty grunge, but worth visiting to try the pulque smoothies. The flavors are different on every floor!
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Markets

El Bazar Sábado
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Don’t miss this on Saturday! It’s an enormous art market.
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Coyoacan Market
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Grab a jugo (juice) at one of the many stands! I recommend passionfruit (maracuya).
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Museums

Skip Frida’s house and do these instead.

Casa Estudio Luis Barragán
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You must reserve this one ahead of time. So worth the effort—I have a tattoo based on this house.
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Museo Anahuacalli
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This was a massive project directed by Diego Rivera, featuring a variety of indigenous Mexican art. The architecture and views are both stunning!
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Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
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This is just a beautiful space to inhabit—it grants you a true sensation of Diego and Frida's taste in aesthetic and art. You can make reservations a day in advance
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Museo Nacional de Antropología
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Enjoy a walk through the park to get here.
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Thrifting

Goodbye Folk Vintage Boutique
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This Roma Norte spot has a gorgeously curated vintage collection at reasonable mid range prices. Some of my most prized pieces are from here.
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LA MANO, Café & Restaurant – Jardin Cultural
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A great, easy to miss spot in Coyoacan! There’s a lovely garden and a coffee shop too.
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Thanks for reading!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gab Bonfiglio
📍Asheville, NC Your certified beer expert specializing in culinary, road trip, and budget travel. Beer, coffee, mezcal, and natural wine guides to come! Follow me on IG for photos of my latest adventures. Click the website icon to book a virtual beer class with me!
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Contramar
Taquería Orinoco
Drunkendog
Rosetta Bakery
Traspatio
Gracias Madre Taquería Vegana
Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar
Departamento
Pulqueria los Insurgentes
jazzatlan Capital
Páramo
Por Siempre Vegana
Tacos Hola El Güero
La Bipo
Coyoacan Market
Café Ruta de la Seda
Papalotle
Expendio de Maiz Sin Nombre
Galea
Goodbye Folk Vintage Boutique
Museo Anahuacalli
El Bazar Sábado
Casa Estudio Luis Barragán
Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
LA MANO, Café & Restaurant – Jardin Cultural
La Celestina
Bósforo
Los Cocuyos
Museo Nacional de Antropología
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