Food & Fun
We love talking about our trips and favorite spots so don’t hesitate to reach out for recommendations and questions!
Bakeries
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Panaderia Rosetta (Roma Norte)
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Saint Panaderia (Roma Norte)
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Maque (Condesa)
Brunch
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Farmacia internacional (Condesa) $
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Lalo (Roma) $$
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Cicatriz - Vegan options (Juarez) $$
Tacos
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Taco stand next to “Argo Mexico” (San Rafael)
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Los Parados (Roma Sur) - Alex loves the chorizo con queso
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Taqueria Orinoco (Roma Norte - several locations) - open late night, Alex’s favorite is the norteña
Lunch
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Molina el Pujol (Condesa) $$ - delicious basics
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Expendio de Maiz (Roma Norte) $$ - no menu (“omakase” style), no reservations, cash only
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LagoAlgo $$ (Bosque de Chapultepec) - beautiful restaurant on the water, half art gallery
Restaurants
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Pargot (Roma Norte) $$
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Botanico (Condesa) $$
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Huset (Roma Norte) $$$
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Rosetta (Roma Norte) $$ - one michelin
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Maximo Bistrot (Roma Norte) $$$
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Contramar (Roma) $$$
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Quintonil (Polanco) $$$ - two michelin
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Pujol (Polanco) $$$ - two michelin
Dessert
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Helado Obscuro (Roma Norte)
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Neveria Roxy (Condesa)
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Churerria el Moro (Roma - several locations)
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Joe Gelato (Juarez)
Wine Bars
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Plonk (Condesa)
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Niv (Condesa)
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Canopia (Condesa)
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Hugo (Roma Norte)
Bars
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Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar (La Romita) - need a reservation, speakeasy
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Zinco Jazz Club (Centro) - inside the vault of a former bank
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Wallace Whiskey Bar (Roma Norte) - live music/whiskey and open till 2 am. (Roma Norte)
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Four Seasons Hotel
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Balmori Rooftop (Roma Norte)
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Michelas (Condesa) - hole in the wall Michelada bar
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Xaman (Juarez)
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Tokyo Music Bar (Roma Norte)
Activities
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Grutas Tolintongo & Hot Springs - day trip
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Museo Antropologia (Polanco)
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Frida Kahlo Museum
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Xochimilco (colorful boats)
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Lucha Libra @ Arena Mexico
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Food Hood Tour on bikes (Condesa)
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Mercado Medellin- Small market with fresh produce and best cuban ice cream (Roma Sur)
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Cooking class
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Museo Jumex - Contemporary Art (Polanco)
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Casa Gilardi Art Museum (email for reservation)
Shopping
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Hi Bye - funky clothing. (Roma norte)
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Roma vintage - vintage clothing (Roma Norte)
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Goodbye Folk - Vintage clothing (Roma Norte)
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Planta Planta - Ceramic local great mugs (Roma Norte)
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Fueguia 1833 - Cool cologne shop (Roma Norte)
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Originario Cool Furniture Store (Roma Norte)
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Happening - Clothing Store (Roma Norte)
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Mam Boutique - Designer mexican clothing (Roma Norte)
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Cardon - One of a kind pieces. Clothing, jewelry & Accessories (Condesa) (Roma Norte)
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Mooni - gallery space, local art (Roma Norte)
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Perla Valtierra - Contemporary mexican ceramics (Juarez)
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Utilitario Mexicano - Mexican crafts (Juarez)
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Bomboti - Home decor, clothing, higher price point (Polanco)
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Onora - Traditional mexican crafts (Polanco)
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Tana Karei - home goods (Roma Norte)
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La Ciudadela Market - Handcrafted trinkets/Souvenirs (Roma Norte)
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Que Bo! - Specializes in artisanal, handmade chocolates made with only Mexican
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ingredients (Polanco)
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Vintage Hoe (Roma Norte)