This bar down a flight of stairs in the heart of Zona Rosa is hidden, but has a beautiful interior and tiki-style drinks that are great.

Le Tachinomi Desu is a standing-room-only wine/sake bar in Cuauhtemoc, and while it gets cramped, it’s one of our favorite places to drink in the city

El Califa in Juarez is a well-oiled taco machine and open until 4am every day - get the al pastor.

You'll find one of the best breakfasts in the city in Niddo, a small, indoor/outdoor cafe in the Zona Rosa with a Jewish-leaning menu.

Mexico City has plenty of sushi, but Kyo is our favorite place to get it. There are only 13 seats in the restaurant, so be sure to make a reservation.

Havre 77 in Juarez has a menu of French classics and is a good spot to hang out when you need a break from Mexican food.