Mariachi's in Mexico City
Sitting at a table in the middle of a huge Cantina in Plaza de Garibaldi, it finally hit me.
There are two kinds of men in Mexico City: Mariachis and those who wish they were Mariachis.
I’d heard stories about the Plaza earlier during the day but...
Condesa DF Hotel, Mexico City
Located in Colonia Condesa, an upscale neighborhood directly west of Colonia Roma, Condesa DF hotel infuses its 1928 French neoclassic building with a modern, whimsical aesthetic. Retro lamps and hand-woven rugs from Oaxaca decorate the 40...
Salón Covadonga, Mexico City
For libations in Colonia Roma, visit the cantina Salón Covadonga, where waiters in white shirts and bow ties serve up palomas, tequila drinks made with grapefruit soda. At this sprawling local institution, you’re just as likely to find old-timers...
The Red Tree House In Mexico City
This wonderful bed and breakfast located in Condesa is a great place to spend your time in Mexico City. The staff, especially Victor and Ernesto, is extremely helpful and friendly and will provide you with site recommendations, safe taxis and a...
Contramar
Contramar, in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, is treated with some serious respect among food people. When I was reading Chowhound before the trip, it was on most people's must-eat lists. And I'll confirm it: the seafood was fantastic. I...
Superheroes Fighting Mano a Mano
Experience the Mexican WWE– Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre!
As the world's oldest pro wrestling promotion, a CMLL match at Arena México is almost a cultural institution and an unmissable event. Watch luchadores do acrobatic stunts in costumes...
Chic and Cool in Colonial Roma
For a chill and young atmosphere, indulge yourself with a few well made martinis from the bar at Felix. By the end of the night I had more than two drinks and almost forgot that I was in Mexico city. If the check wasn't tallied in pesos I would...
San Ángel Inn, Mexico City
This used to be a hacienda but was turned into a restaurant almost 50 years ago. The food is phenomenal and the margaritas are famous—in fact, they’re my favorite thing on the menu. They always have a trio or pianist playing. 50 Diego Rivera...
Churros el Convento, San Ángel, Mexico City
This place, near the 16th-century Convento del Carmen, is famous for its churros, fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar. A mandatory stop. 4 Plaza del Carmen 52/55-5616-0978
As told to Nathalie Jordi. This story appeared in the March/April 2010...
La Plaza de los Arcángeles, San Ángel, Mexico City
Right off the market hubbub is this colonial square flush with bougainvillea. You go through a narrow alleyway, and all of a sudden you’re in the most tranquil placein Mexico City. Near Calle del Arbol and 2a Cerrada de Frontera.
As told to...
Puntarena Restaurant, San Ángel, Mexico City
One of the best seafood restaurants in Mexico, as far as I’m concerned. They havetostadas de atúnwith a chipotle sauce, a thin sashimi-like slice of tuna with avocado and fried leek on top. Absolutely delicious. 57 Avenida de la Paz...
La Belle Epoque in the 21st Century in...Mexico City
Fabulous art nouveau lobby of the Gran Hotel in Mexico City. This is an amazing interior located in an unexpected building in an unexpected city. It's a few blocks from the Zocalo.
16 de Septiembre 82, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
Mexico city
The Zocalo in Mexico City is one of the most vibrant places I've traveled to, in one of the largest cities in the world. There are so many cool things to see aside from just getting lost in the meandering side streets of markets, artisans,...
Alfonsina Peñaloza’s San Ángel, Mexico City
Name:Alfonsina Peñaloza
Age: 31
Neighborhood: San Ángel, Mexico City, Mexico
Occupation: Alfonsina works for Ethos, a nonprofit that conducts research and advises governments and other organizations on economic, gender equality, and human rights...
