A very family oriented restaurant thatfeels as though its right out of the 1950s, this place is always packed withpeople and it can often be difficult to get a table. The wait however, isusually never that long. Indeed, if…
If your curious about how different Mexicanfood is from one part of the country to another, this small, very unpretentiousrestaurant serves good old-fashioned Mexican cuisine from the north of thecountry with a menu that changes depending on time of…
Part of the slow food movement, El Tajinaims to showcase Mexican food with inflections of pre-Hispanic influence. Theplace is very elegant, and you’re likely to encounter businessmen having lunchthere but it is also child friendly, with massive grounds in…
A hole in the wall but right in the heartof Coyoacán, the quesadillas here are likenothing you will find elsewhere in the city. For a start, they are fried. Theyalso have a variety of ingredients you won’t easily find…
Finding good Italian anywhere outside ofItaly can often be a chore but this place does such good food that even if yourtrip is all about eating Mexican cuisine, this place is still worth a visit. Itis also an excellent…
Not only is this one of the beautifulrestaurants in Mexico City, it is also one of the calmest, so much so thatcolonial dignitaries during the Spanish empire would come here to relax.Formerly a Carmenite monastery, the restaurant has maintained…
An iconic cantina, Los Danzantes has become a favourite amongst Mexicans looking tohave lunch with family or amongst friends. Cantinas are usually perfect forthis because aside from being great places to eat, they are also fantastic fordrinking. So as…
A classic family venue, the seafood servedhere is some of the freshest and plentiful around. The tostadas are big enoughfor two people while the main courses are huge and should not be eaten alone.Service is swift and friendly and…
Sanborn’s is a name that is synonymous withMexico City because for as long as anyone can remember, it has been the go todepartment store. This particular location however, is special because of whereit is housed; within one of the…
In a gloriously looked after eighteenthcentury building, the casino español, if for nothing else, is worth the visitbecause it is so beautiful. Of course, if you come you might as well eat; thefood is very Spanish including dishes like…
