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Hint: It’s not Pad Thai.

Passionate Mexico City foodies are rediscovering and reviving Mexico’s rural culinary delights.

Wandering Chef: Richard Sandoval in Peru

Where to eat, according to a chef.

“Travel exposes you to new flavors and ideas in a way you can’t escape (and probably don’t want to).” — Emily Butters, Royal Rose Syrup

Wandering Chef: Julian Medina in Oaxaca City

Mixologist Tony Devencenzi of San Francisco’s Bourbon and Branch share his highlights from Mexico.

In stalls crowded with the freshest seafood, sweetest chilies, and spiciest tacos, one writer eats his way to the heart of the metropolis.

There’s so much history—and even more flavor—packed inside every spoonful of this traditional soup.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Ann Friedman on a spontaneous journey to Osaka.

Mexico City local, Alfonsina Peñaloza, tours us through her favorite places in the neighborhood of San Ángel.

One of the most dynamic conductors in the world of classical music, Alondra de la Parra, shares how music focuses her travel and informs her creative vision.

Of course there’s Mexican food, and New Mexican food, and great hearty breakfasts for pre-ski or pre-hike mornings, but the international culinary options in this funky little town may surprise visitors expecting little more than margaritas. (Those margaritas are pretty tasty too.)

International brands and big-box stores from the U.S. have popped up all over Mexico City, but local markets remain strong. Authentic Mexican arts, crafts, foodstuffs, clothing, and jewelry are still easy to find if you know where to look—and supporting these traditions helps ensure their survival.