Mariana's Little Black Book — Local Guide to Mexico City

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Right Outside Your Door — Anzures

You don't even need an Uber for these.

Taquería Selene

The best al pastor in the city. Not an exaggeration. Callejero-style tacos. Every local knows this place.

Leibnitz 51

Frutos Prohibidos

Chilaquiles and fresh juices for breakfast or casual lunch. Our go-to morning spot.

Otro Café

Our favorite café in the neighborhood. Perfect for working or just sitting.

Hugo Café

Another great option when Otro Café is full.

El Fogoncito

Traditional Mexican food. Reliable, always good.

Los Panchos

A classic. Famous for a reason — pozole, enchiladas, the real thing.

Ling Ling by Hakkasan

At the Ritz, walking distance. Incredible view from the top floors. When you want something elegant.

Hotel Ritz restaurants

The rooftop restaurants are open to the public. Go for the view.

Lago Algo

Breakfast with a lake view inside Chapultepec Forest. Art exhibitions too. One of our absolute favorites.

ITINERARIES

Day Plans — How I'd Spend Your Days

These are the combinations that always work.

Coyoacán Day

Morning Visit Frida Kahlo House (book online in advance — it sells out!)

Breakfast Croasan (right next to the museum), Café El Olvidado, or Los Amantes

Lunch Restaurante La Calaca

Afternoon Walk the streets, visit the markets and plazas

Reserve the Frida Kahlo house online days before — walk-ins almost never get in.

San Ángel Saturday

Morning Breakfast at San Ángel Inn (local favorite, classic, delicious)

Visit Frida & Diego's shared house (right next to the hotel)

Late AM Uber 10 min to Plaza San Jacinto — the famous Saturday market

Afternoon Head to Xochimilco (25 min Uber) for the traditional boat ride

San Ángel morning + Xochimilco afternoon is the perfect Saturday combo.

Polanco & Museums

Morning Museo de Antropología (allow 2–3 hours, it's enormous)

Lunch Carolo or Loma Linda at Plaza Carso (beautiful view of Museo Soumaya)

Afternoon Walk through Museo Soumaya (free!), then Antara mall if you want shopping

Evening Dinner at any Polanco restaurant (5 min walk home)

The Anthropology Museum alone is worth a full morning — don't rush it.

Chapultepec Morning

Breakfast Lago Algo (lake view + art)

Morning Walk through Chapultepec Forest

Visit The Castle (panoramic city views)

Lunch Walk to Polanco (10 min)

Chapultepec Castle has one of the best views in all of Mexico City.

WHERE TO EAT

The Restaurant List

Organized by neighborhood. I could keep going forever.

Polanco

5 min walk

Tacos el Turix — Order the torta or tacos de cochinita. Don't skip this.
La Bonvi — Tacos.
Entremar — Seafood.
Mariscocho — Seafood, more casual.
Cafebrería el Péndulo — Beautiful bookstore-café. Go for coffee and browsing.

Reforma & Anzures

Nearby

Chetito — Get the tacos Chetito and Jones. One of our SUPER favorites.
Niddo — Brunch on Reforma. Arrive early — it fills up fast.
Terraza Cha Cha Cha — Terrace facing the Revolution Monument. Great vibe.

Condesa

10–15 min

Maizajo — First floor tacos.
Mi Compa Chava — Casual, fun.
Lalo — Classic Condesa spot.

Roma Norte

15 min

Cariñito — Thai tacos. Yes, it works. Trust me.
Panadería Rosetta — The most beautiful bakery in the city. Go early.

Lomas

20 min

Tacos la Once Mil — Prepare to wait in line. It's worth every minute.

Everywhere

Locations all over the city

Califa — Tacos. Locations all over the city.
Orinoco — Arepas. As a Colombian, I approve.

The Little Black Book