Where to Eat in Mexico City
Street food elevated to religion
CDMX is having a moment, but the taco guys have been here forever. Stands that have made one thing for 40 years. Markets where breakfast is a sport. High-end restaurants doing indigenous ingredients with technique. The range is unmatched.
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Roma Norte
Vibe: Trendy, walkable, restaurant-dense
Best for: Modern Mexican, coffee, date nights
Condesa
Vibe: Tree-lined, hip, expat-friendly
Best for: Brunch, parks, casual dining
Coyoacán
Vibe: Colonial, artsy, weekend destination
Best for: Markets, traditional food, afternoon wandering
Centro Histórico
Vibe: Historic, chaotic, authentic
Best for: Street food, markets, old-school cantinas
Juárez
Vibe: Emerging, creative, mezcal-focused
Best for: Mezcal bars, tacos, young chef spots
What to Eat
Tacos
Street stands, taquerías, high-end interpretations. The taco ecosystem is vast.
Must try: Al pastor from a trompo (rotating spit) after dark
Markets
Mercado Roma (upscale), Mercado San Juan (ingredients), Mercado Coyoacán (traditional).
Must try: Breakfast at a market stand — huevos, beans, fresh tortillas
Mezcal
Mexico's spirit. Smoky, complex, best sipped slowly.
Must try: Flight at a mezcalería with guidance
Modern Mexican
World-class restaurants doing ancestral ingredients with fine dining technique.
Must try: Tasting menu at a place doing something with mole
Local Tips
- →If locals are lined up at a street stand, get in line
- →Tacos are typically a nighttime activity — stands fire up around 7-8pm
- →Blue corn tortillas > regular. Handmade > machine.
- →Cantinas serve free snacks with drinks. Old-school ones are the best.
- →Salsa verde is usually hotter than salsa roja. Proceed with caution.
When to Eat
Breakfast
9-11am
Markets or fondas for traditional
Lunch
2-4pm
Comida corrida (set lunch) is the move
Dinner
8-11pm
Taco stands peak late — embrace it
Late night
11pm-2am
This is prime taco time
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