Centro Histórico
In a superb colonial-era mansion in the Merced textile district, Al Andalus caters to the capital’s substantial Lebanese community with old standbys such…
Must-see restaurants in Mexico City
Condesa
An upscale bar and restaurant modeled after a French bistro, this is a great place to come for classic Mexican flavors done in unique ways. Try the red…
Condesa
Fresh seafood is the focus at this appealing bistro. Tuna tostadas make great starters, as does the smoked marlin carpaccio. For a main course, you'd do…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
For casual French cuisine, this courtyard bistro hits the spot. Quiches, salads, crepes and decadently delicious desserts, all in generous portions, are…
Condesa
A hip bistro in the heart of Condesa, La Gloria remains a popular meeting place thanks to the reliably good salads, zesty pastas and quirky art on display.
Alameda Central
Owned by wrestler Super Astro, this torta joint features a shrine to lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) masks. The mother of all tortas, the 1.3kg…
Roma
Take a summery walk on the ‘dark side’ and try some alcohol-spiked ice cream. Concoctions with titillating names include the Mariachi en Bikini, with…
Tamales Chiapanecos María Geraldine
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Look for these incredible tamales by Chiapas native doña María Geraldine. Wrapped in banana leaves, stuffed with ingredients such as olives, prunes and…
Centro Histórico
Pre-Hispanic fare is the specialty of this cantina-style restaurant where you can sample maguey (agave) worms, chapulines (grasshoppers) and escamoles …
Mexico City
Run by a family from Ocotlán, Jalisco, this boisterous beer hall has essentially one item on the menu: birria (spiced goat stew). La Polar’s version of…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Along a cobbled street lined with restaurants, this inconspicuous Yucatecan establishment whips up regional favorites such as sopa de lima (lime soup),…
Centro Histórico
Despite its austere entrance, this is a lively upstairs restaurant where a pianist plinks out old favorites. The standard meat-free menu includes a range…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
This hugely popular vegetarian restaurant draws a loyal breakfast crowd thanks to its organic egg dishes, chilaquiles (tortilla strips drenched in salsa)…
Centro Histórico
This block-long building contains more than 70 kitchens preparing, among other items, Jalisco-style pozole (a broth brimming with hominy kernels and pork)…
Roma
The background music of accordion-driven vallenatos (folk music) sets a feel-good mood at this popular Colombian comfort-food restaurant. Colombian expats…
Alameda Central
Working-class chilangos line up for their share of Spanish paella valenciana, made fresh daily and patiently ladled out by women in white bonnets. Jesús…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Run by an English-speaking Syrian Jew, this small eatery has a vegetarian-friendly menu of falafel in pita bread, mixed salads, tabbouleh and fresh hummus…
Condesa
Owned by a Montevideo native, this intimate Uruguayan steakhouse grills tender cuts such as milanesa de res (breaded steak) and does vegetarian pizzas for…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
This obligatory weekend stop has homemade ice cream and popsicles in flavors ranging from mango with chili to maracuya (passion fruit).
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Visitors descend on the communal tables at this market-corner place to devour shrimp tacos, fried whole fish, oyster cocktails and the namesake pulpo …
Centro Histórico
Tasty, though tiny, tortas de pavo (turkey sandwiches) with avocado are served hot off the griddle at this old-school greasy spoon.
