Food is more than simple sustenance in Mexico, it is a way of life, an essential ingredient in the vibrant culture of this country, through which family, friends and lovers come together. In a city this big, it is not surprising that there are many different areas in which to seek out good restaurants, although some in particular stand out.
The colonias of Roma and Condesa offer an array of restaurants housed in converted colonial mansions serving comida corrida (daily menu of home-cooked meals at a fixed price) as well as innovative international epicurean dishes. Along the Avenida Mazaryk in the colonia of Polanco there is a more upbeat atmosphere with sidewalk tables and a younger crowd. Spend the day in the colonial neighbourhood of Coyoacán enjoying great food and mingling with writers, intellectuals and artists who flock here, as did the painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in their time.
There are several interesting museums and many restaurants, cafés and bars surrounding the Plaza Hidalgo. Head to the Centro Histórico for a taste of the city's heritage and have a bite to eat in the Restaurante Bar Café Tacuba on the street of the same name. The Casa de Azulejos, part of the Sanborn's chain of restaurants is also found here.
The picturesque areas of Garibaldi and the Zona Rosa are nearby where good dining options and a more festive atmosphere prevails—a good excuse to taste test tequila, the national drink. Garibaldi is brimming with Mariachi music, cantinas and bars to discover, both lively and low-key. Recommended spots include the quiet chic of La Circunstancia, or the Tenampa. For those who prefer a quiet, cosmopolitan atmosphere, the Zona Rosa area is the best choice for a drink and light entertainment.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
95
Mexico City Travel Experiences
-
See the city for the price of a bus ticket
Four sore feet later.... we took the bus, the Turibus (patent pending apparently).Toured a large part of the city in relative luxury... Continue reading »
-
El De Efe...
Today was our first full day in Mexico City!!!Yesterday we flew into Mexico City about 7pm Mexico time. We decided to catch a cab.... Continue reading »
-
The Zocalo
The Zocalo in Mexico city is heart of its culture, and my first moments spent walking down its enormous avenues that surro... Continue reading »
-
¡VIVA MÉXICO CABRONES!
We checked in to Hotel Isabel in the Centro Histórico district, and it seemed like a fine establishment (although we did have to share a... Continue reading »
-
Mexico City - Its not so bad
We arrived 3 days ago in Mexico City to find it hot and thundery. Since then it has only got hotter!We`re now waiting 2 hours for a bus a... Continue reading »
Popular Mexico City Hotels
- W Mexico City
- Ramada Mexico Zona Norte
- Melia Mexico Reforma
- San Marino Suites
- Hilton Mexico City Airport
- Novotel México Santa Fé
- Best Western Estoril
- Best Western Majestic
- Radisson Paraiso Mexico City
- Holiday Inn CD. DE MEXICO TLALNEPANTLA
