Café Tormenta
Puebla Mérida esquina, Puebla 90, in Roma Norte
Café Tormenta, a specialty coffee puesto with expertly brewed espresso, divine medialunas and a relaxed vibe.
“My favourite thing about Mexico City for sure is food, restaurants, cafés, bars—it’s very alive all the time. You’re never gonna be disappointed.”
Chef Juan Lopez Luna of Alma tells us about some of his top places to grab a bite to eat or enjoy a drink in Mexico City, where authentic flavours and ancient traditions sit side by side with innovation and influences from around the world.
Juan Lopez Luna’s favourites
Mi Compa Chava
Zacatecas 172, in Roma Norte
Mi Compa Chava, a Sinaloa-style seafood restaurant with a focus on fresh, top-quality ingredients and attentive service in a beach-like atmosphere.
Restaurant Em
Amsterdam 76, in Colonia Condesa
Restaurant Em, an elegant establishment with a Michelin star, where Mexican fine dining meets Japanese influences.
Gaba
Mazatlan 190, in Colonia Condesa
Gaba, high-end cuisine in a hip, unfussy setting, with a small menu, great drinks and a great ambiance.
Ticuchi
Petrarca 254, in Polanco
Ticuchi, an agave-focused, cave-like bar with a vast selection of drinks and tasty things to eat—the tequilas and mezcals you try here are hard to find anywhere else.
Quintonil
Av. Isaac Newton 55, in Polanco
Quintonil represents a new wave of Mexican cooking, serving a perfectly choreographed nine-course tasting menu that showcases indigenous ingredients—it’s no wonder it has two Michelin stars.
Maizajo
Fernando Montes de Oca 113, in Colonia Condesa
Maizajo, a tortilleria, taqueria and full-service restaurant in a beautiful salmon-tiled space that’s actively participating in preserving heirloom corn varieties—the masa and tortillas available at the shop are out of this world.
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Tacos La Once Mil
Orizaba 83, in Roma Norte
Tacos La Once Mil, the only taqueria with a Michelin star features top-quality meat, homemade tortillas and remarkably fresh ingredients.
Coyoacán
Coyoacán, a historic enclave with cobblestone streets, colonial architecture and a bohemian vibe, plus it was Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s neighbourhood.
Xochimilco
Xochimilco, the famous, fairytale-like canals of Mexico City that can be explored on colourful boats reminiscent of gondolas.
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See some must-visit spots from our travel-loving team.
Mexico City must-see ∙ 1 of 5
There are endless food options in Mexico City. But some that are always great: Almanegra Café, Kura, Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar (speakeasy), El Turix.
Sarah
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Mexico City must-see ∙ 2 of 5
La Laguna is a former textile and yarn factory built in the 1920s in Mexico City’s Doctores neighbourhood. It has now evolved into a creative cultural centre filled with shops, art, cute cafés and beautiful architecture. A must-see in Mexico City.
Autumn
LAW AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Mexico City must-see ∙ 3 of 5
Walk into the lobby of the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México and just stand there. The Tiffany stained glass ceiling is absolutely insane. Now go up to the rooftop bar. Have a drink, look out over Zócalo and try to catch the flag ceremony down below.
Mario
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DATA & DIGITAL
Mexico City must-see ∙ 4 of 5
Explore Mexico’s rich heritage at the National Museum of Anthropology, then visit Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul for a vibrant journey into Mexican art.
Rossitza
CONTACT CENTRES
Mexico City must-see ∙ 5 of 5
From brunch above the Zócalo to floating through Xochimilco and soaring over Teotihuacán, Mexico City is pure magic in every street and every bite.
Gabriela
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY
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