Pujol
Enrique Olvera's world-famous tasting-menu restaurant for modern Mexican cuisine.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 2.5 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Book several weeks in advance.
Show on mapFood & Drink – Mexico City
Mexico City brings every regional cuisine of the country together, from street stalls to world-class restaurants. Markets and taquerías are the quickest way to taste the city.
Local dishes
- Mole poblano – A dark, complex sauce of chilies and chocolate.
- Pozole – A hominy soup with pork or chicken and chili.
- Chiles en nogada – Stuffed poblano chilies in walnut cream sauce with pomegranate.
- Tlacoyos – Oval blue-corn cakes filled with beans or cheese.
Must-try
- Tacos al pastor – Tacos of spit-roasted marinated pork with pineapple.
- Chilaquiles – A breakfast of tortilla chips simmered in green or red salsa.
- Esquites – Warm corn kernels with mayo, cheese and lime.
- Tamales – Steamed corn dough wrapped in leaves with savory or sweet filling.
Street food spots
- Elote – Grilled corn on the cob with mayo, cheese and chili.
- Tlayuda – A large crisp tortilla topped with beans, cheese and meat.
- Tacos de canasta – Soft steamed tacos sold from a basket.
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Places
Contramar
A Roma seafood institution known for its tuna tostadas and red-and-green grilled fish.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.7 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Lunchtime
Tip: Reserve ahead for weekends.
Show on mapMercado de San Juan
A gourmet market famed for exotic ingredients, cheeses and ready-to-eat stalls.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Browse first, then eat tacos at a stall.
Show on mapEl Moro
A historic churrería serving hot churros and thick chocolate since 1935.
- Category
- Bakery
- Duration
- 40 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Ask for the chocolate "Español" style.
Show on mapEl Huequito
One of the pioneers of tacos al pastor, sliced from the spit.
- Category
- Street food
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Order one with pineapple.
Show on mapMercado de Coyoacán
A local favourite for tostadas, mole and fresh fruit juices.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Lunchtime
Tip: Combine it with a visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum.
Show on mapCafé de Tacuba
A classic restaurant since 1912, known for enchiladas, hot chocolate and tiled walls.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Live music is often played in the evenings.
Show on mapMercado Roma
A stylish food hall of gourmet stands, craft beer and Mexican bites.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Go on weekdays to avoid the crowds.
Show on mapPastelería Ideal
A huge central bakery packed with traditional sweet breads and cakes.
- Category
- Bakery
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Grab a tray and tongs and serve yourself.
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