Classic Establishment
Classic Establishment
Danubio
This 90-year-old, super popular seafood restaurant in Centro Histórico is a great spot for lunch after a trip to the Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Pasteleria Suiza
Pasteleria Suiza in Condesa is a neighborhood institution that’s been around since 1942.
Panadería Rosetta
There are too many bakeries to count in this city, but Panadería Rosetta in Roma is one of the best. Get the guava pastry.
Klein's
Klein’s is a nostalgic Mexican Jewish diner with a big menu that includes a fantastic kosher salami torta.
El Turix
A tiny taco spot in Polanco that specializes in food from Yucatan: get the cochinita pibil tacos and panucho.
San Angel Inn
Hit up San Angel Inn after the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo house. It can get touristy, but the excellent Mexican food and patio make up for it.
Bosforo Mezcaleria
Bosforo is a bare-bones mezcaleria in Centro Historico where you’ll head for one drink and end up leaving three hours later.
Restaurante Nicos
Nicos is a drive, but it’s worth the trip for excellent food from a family-owned traditional Mexican spot. Get the enchiladas and duck mole.
Jenni’s Street Quesadilla
Jenni’s serves some of the best street food in Mexico - get a quesadilla and sit on the curb to eat it and remember what pure happiness feels like.
Churrería El Moro
You can get churros plenty of places in Mexico City, but none are quite as good as the ones from El Moro.
El Cardenal
Head to El Cardenal in Centro Historico for the best breakfast in the city. Be sure to pair your nata with a concha.