This Mexico City food guide is a personal roundup of the restaurants, cafés, and cocktail spots I visited during my recent trip. Most of the places listed here are ones I ate at and photographed, while a few stood out for their ambiance, popularity, or overall experience. This is not an exhaustive list of every restaurant in the city, it is simply where I spent my time in Mexico City and what stood out most.

Dinner Spots I Loved

Azul Histórico

Wow. Just wow. I do not think I have ever had rice like the one I had here. It was so freakin’ delicious. The chicken mole paired with fresh tortillas was absolute perfection. The only complaint is that I wish the portions were bigger, haha. The restaurant itself is stunning and feels like the perfect place to celebrate something special or mark an occasion.

Blanco Colima

Please do yourself a favor and book a dinner reservation here. We stopped in for small plates and cocktails, including the short rib tacos, and everything was incredible. The live DJ really sets the scene and makes this feel like a place to level up the energy for the night. The cocktails were excellent, and the architecture alone makes it worth the visit.

Colima in general has such a high-end feel, beautiful corners everywhere, and Blanco fits right in.

La Capital

Start with the flautas de pescado. Trust me. I know flautas are traditionally made with chicken, which is exactly why I hesitated, but these were incredibly delicious and one of the most surprising bites of the trip. For my entrée, I ordered the filete La Capital, which was so satisfying. The steak paired with the mashed potatoes just worked, cozy and comforting in the best way.

I also tried bites of the robalo con salsa de tomate verde and the atún en costra de chiles, both were excellent and worth ordering. The rest of the table loved their dishes too, which is always a good sign.

Nonna

Italian in Mexico City, yes. And I am so glad we did it. I have always wanted to try a different type of cuisine while visiting Mexico City, not just Mexican food, and Nonna delivered. The pastas were delicious, the ambiance was warm and inviting, and it felt like a great change of pace from traditional Mexican meals. A solid dinner option if you want to try Italian.

Taquería Orinoco Condesa

A chain, yes, but oh-so-good. This spot fully satisfied my taco cravings and reminded me that you cannot visit Mexico City without stopping for great tacos. Casual, fast, and consistently delicious.

Casual Lunch and Street Food Finds

Tlacoyos y Quesadillas Eve at the Hipódromo Street Market

On Fridays, a street market pops up in Hipódromo, and this was such a fun lunch stop. I ate at Tlacoyos y Quesadillas Eve and highly recommend it. The chicken tinga quesadillas were bomb, and the homemade flour tortillas made them even better.

Beyond the food, this market is worth visiting just to walk around. Beautiful fruit, fresh treats, traditional spices, and so many vendors. It felt very local and authentic.

Santo Hand Roll Bar

They did not have A5 wagyu, but the hand rolls were still very good. Definitely worth trying hand rolls in Mexico City, whether here or elsewhere. The nigiri style bites, raw fish over a compact bed of rice, were my favorite and surprisingly satisfying.

Coffee stops played a big role in this Mexico City food guide, especially for slower mornings, midday breaks, and moments in between.

Coffee Shops and Cafés I Loved

Bucra Coffee

My first time trying Turkish coffee, I think, and it was such a cool experience, especially watching the process of how they prepare it from start to finish. A must-visit for coffee lovers, particularly if you enjoy trying something a little different.

Panadería Rosetta

The iced oat milk latte was actually strong and not weak at all, which I appreciated. A great coffee stop if you are already in the area.

Chiquitito Café

Must get the almond croissant. Non negotiable. One of my favorite pastry stops of the trip.

Cardinal Coffee House

Flat white perfection. Simple, well done, and exactly what I wanted that day.

Café Tierra Azul

Loved the fig toast here. Definitely look up the menu ahead of time so you know exactly what to order. The chocolate/espresso smoothie was not my favorite, but the food options are where this spot really shines.

Take a Deep Bread Experimental Bakery

I am not totally sure if the coffee is the star here, but the pastries were very good and worth grabbing if you are nearby.

Madre Cafecito

I did not eat or drink here this time, but I loved it on my last visit. The pastries looked amazing, and it is a great casual stop if you are in the area.

Madre Café

We did not stop in, but there was a line, which usually says a lot. The space itself is stunning and set inside a historic mansion in Roma Norte, with architecture that feels almost hacienda like. It has that classic, old world charm with beautiful details throughout and is worth noting if you are looking for a popular brunch spot with a gorgeous setting.

Rooftops and Cocktail Spots

Terraza Gran Hotel

Great rooftop in Centro Histórico. We came for drinks, not food, and it was absolutely worth it for the views alone. Incredible city views and a fun atmosphere. We had breakfast here on a previous visit and were not impressed, so I would stick to cocktails.

Supra Roma Rooftop

Not big nightlife people anymore, but this was still awesome to check out. Incredible views of the city, great DJ, yummy cocktails, and amazing vibes overall. It feels like a restaurant, club, and lounge all in one.

Romance Cocktail & Social

A chic cocktail bar that felt perfect for a nightcap. I ordered cocktail number seven, which tasted like an espresso martini equivalent and was really good. It seems newer, but we enjoyed it and would go back.

Jardín Horacio

Jardín Horacio is another spot we stopped by for the ambiance rather than a full meal. I did not eat here but joined the group while they ordered appetizers, and the space itself is really beautiful. There was live music playing, which added to the experience, and it felt like a great place to meet friends for drinks or light bites. It is located next to Bucra, which makes it an easy stop if you are already in the area.

Breakfast and Brunch Spots

Amor Mestizo

Loved the pancakes here, totally worth it, and the Chilaquiles Cacomixtle, which is what I ordered, were just as good.

Rutas Café Ciclista

Solid breakfast option, with a casual and calming atmosphere.

Final Thoughts

Mexico City is one of those places where food becomes part of the memory. Some spots stood out for the flavors, others for the setting or the energy, but each stop added something special to the trip. This Mexico City food guide is simply a snapshot of where I chose to eat and drink while I was there, and it already has me thinking about what I would try next time. If you are planning a visit, I hope this helps narrow things down and gives you a few places to genuinely look forward to.

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