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Mexico City

Aztec capital reborn as a foodie megacity

🗓️ Best time: March–May, September–November💰 Budget · ~$70/day📍 Mexico

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About Mexico City

One of the world's most exciting food cities — taquerías beside Aztec ruins, Frida Kahlo's blue house, and Roma Norte's cocktail renaissance.

⭐ Things to do in Mexico City

Zócalo & Metropolitan CathedralTemplo Mayor Aztec ruinsFrida Kahlo MuseumXochimilco trajinerasTeotihuacán pyramidsMercado Roma food hallCoyoacán neighborhoodContramar for lunch

🍽️ Where to eat in Mexico City

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

La Casa de Toño

★ 4.3 (959) · Mexican

$$$

Contramar

★ 4.5 (923) · Seafood · Mexican

Taqueria Orinoco

★ 4.5 (577) · Tacos

Lardo

★ 4.4 (506) · Breakfast & Brunch · French

El Cardenal

★ 4.5 (506) · Mexican

$$$

Azul

★ 4.1 (464) · Mexican · Bars

Café de Tacuba

★ 3.9 (461) · Mexican

$$$$

Rosetta

★ 3.9 (401) · Italian

Taquería Los Cocuyos

★ 4.4 (336) · Street Vendors · Tacos

Café Nin

★ 4.5 (314) · Breakfast & Brunch · Breakfast & Brunch

$$$

Azul

★ 4.2 (286) · Mexican

$$$

Maximo

★ 4.2 (259) · New Mexican Cuisine

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Metro is cheap and safe by day; Uber for night.

💡 Local tip

Avoid altitude sickness — go slow first day, hydrate, skip alcohol.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist zones safe; never take street taxis.

🌙 Nightlife

Roma Norte cocktail bars, Zona Rosa clubs, Condesa.