So here’s my debate…do I go back in time and give the recipe rundown behind previous travels, or do I just start from present day? The hesitation is mostly regarding how much time it will take me and how much (or little) my memory will recall the details that matter most beyond food & culture.. like logistics for instance..
(I’ll be relying heavily on Banks, evidently – what’s new).

Let’s kick start with our most recent globe trot for my 32nd birthday:

B surprised me with this trip (travel is his love language – yes, I count my blessings). We had both been to cdmx once before individually so it was pretty sweet getting to experience it together with new eyes & best of all, new tastebuds.

Below you’ll find my most recently updated guide, post-trip. Important things to mention:

• walking shoes are not recommended, they’re necessary.
• avoid being on your phone if you’re walking, map out your treks ahead of time because the sidewalks are choppier than Jumanji…(eyes up, baby heels (if that), mind your step).
• You can use your card pretty much anywhere but when you’re buying street tacos & bartering at a local market you’ll need cash.
• I’ll prob update this as more things come to memory…carrying on!
  
  
  TO STAY

Airbnb’s:

Roma Norte or Condesa neighborhoods (& Polanco but it’s a little further from the happening pockets)

Hotels:

• La Valise Hotel, Roma Norte
• Condesa DF, La Condesa (fabulous rooftop)

TO EAT

BREAKFAST:

•   Panadería Rosetta (everything tbh)
•   Cucurucho (life changing bagel bf sandwiches & a solid matcha – highly reccomend the “Bagel Pavo” +bacon)
•   Niddo (IMO go for a snack/bite not a full grub OR if you want a sweet treat)
•   Lalo! (a Roma spot)
•   Constela Café (coffee & bites)
•   Molino El Pujol (for the vegetarians)
  

DRINKS:

•   Loup Wine Bar (great wine, cool vibes)
•   Toyko Music Bar (My favorite so far! try to make a rez but walk-in move fast & they are super nice about getting folks in)
•  Casa Franca (jazz! – I didn’t get to go but heard great things)
•   Ticuchi (small, fun, dark vibe)
•   Salón Rosetta (from Rosetta and Lardo group, so good rep)
•   Las Brujas
•   Pigeon (go for the Mezcal)
•   Polpo (hidden gem in Roma)
•   Blanco Colima (always a vibe)

LUNCH / DINNER:

•   Rosetta (will satisfy anyone, even the pickiest)
•   Orinoco (great sit-down tacos, the “in & out” of tacos as some say)
•   Pujol (one of the best, make a rez IN ADVANCE)
•   Lardo (spectacular food, beautiful spot – lunch)
•   Elly’s (great food w/ record bar vibes & different lounge areas – *permanently closed rn for some reason)
•   Los Cocuyos (greatest street taco ever in Centro, open 24/7)
•   Mi Compa “Chava” (seafood, cocktails, ambiance)
•   Expendio de Maiz (fresh local seasonal dishes – come hungry)
•   Quintonil (good for sharing & happy tastebuds)
•   El Califa (tacos!)
•   Contramar (make a rez!)
•   Milk Pizzeria (pizza!!)
• Ticuchi (wasn’t crazy about the menu but the cocktails are great – dark and vibey)
• GALEA (best dinner in town, WOW – small spot with heart filling dishes)
  

MUSEUMS / SIGHTSEEING:

•   Casa Estudio Luis Barragán (book online beforehand)
•   Parque Quetzalcoatl (*more info below! not open to general public yet)
•   Casa Gilardi (not sure if it’s open year-round!)
•   Museo Jumex  (exhibits, free)
•   Museo Tamayo (contemporary)
•   Chapultepec Park (nice park to stroll, read, people watch, picnic)
  

SHOPPING:

•   Avenida Presidente Masaryk, Polanco (designer/upscale)
•   La Vintaje (thrift/curated)
•   Amy (streetwear)

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**Parque Quetzalcoatl **

Email: hola@parquequetzalcoatl.com
Instagram: @parquequetzalcoatl

The tour lasts 2-2.5 hours depending on your agenda, they recommend you bring a water bottle, sun hat/sunglasses, comfortable and light clothes and shoes. They include water and fresh fruit at the end of the tour also.

Getting there: You can arrive by Uber, however getting one on the way back can be a bit troublesome (waiting time varies between 15 – 30 minutes if lucky). To avoid this they team up with a Taxi Company, who can send a driver to pick you up, they will wait during the tour and take you back. Their fee is $250 pesos per hour, and the estimate for 4 hours is $1,000 pesos for a sedan car for 4 people. If you’re interested you just let them know in the reservation email, and they arrange it for you.

Address: Retorno Villa Los Naranjos 15, Paseos del Bosque, 53297 Naucalpan de Juárez: Learning curve: you must write the address as written above as typing in “Parque Quetzalcóatl” leads you to a wrong place. Estimated time from Mexico City: 50 minutes.

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If you’ve been and have incredible recs that aren’t on here please LMK! It won’t be our last time visiting & open to suggestions always.
If you haven’t gone & plan to, and have questions – message me or comment below so other folks can join the convo too.

Xx,

Kenny