Neighborhoods
POLANCO
Often called the "Beverly Hills of Mexico City", having one of the country's densest concentrations of luxury shopping, with the most upscale restaurants, hotels, and diplomatic embassies. It is one of the most desirable real estate markets in Latin America. Polanco is famed for its luxury shopping along Presidente Masaryk Avenue. Its a nice walk during the day from the Four Seasons to Masaryk Avenue and to shop.
ROMA
Colorful Roma is the hipster heart of Mexico City. Just west of Centro Historico and hugging the eastern edge of the Condesa neighborhood, Roma is the perfect place to explore in if you’re looking to shop at cute boutiques, sip good coffee, and enjoy close proximity to many of Mexico City’s biggest attractions.​
Restaurants
CONTRAMAR
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An Iconic CDMX restaurant known for its soft-shell crab, tuna tostadas, and whole grilled fish a la talla with fresh tortillas and beans. Dessert is Exceptional. This place is a must! Only open for Lunch.​​
MAXIMO BISTROT
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Contemporary Mexican gastronomy from a powerhouse couple that offers anything from brunch options to tasting menus, which include tacos, ceviches, and suckling pig in the evening. Some of the best margaritas in town and one of the city's culinary gems. Awarded as one of the top 50 best restaurants in Latin America. ​​
LALO!
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This cool, graffiti-covered casual breakfast and lunch spot comes from Eduardo "Lalo" Garcia, the chef behind the beloved Maximo Bistrot​​​​
HAVRE 77
French Brasserie that comes from Chef Eduardo Garcia, and his wife, Gabriela Lopez.
SUD 777
Michelin-starred restaurant offering a multicourse tasting menu and a large à la carte menu. The grilled Octopus, Turkey Mole, and Duck are standouts. If you are feeling adventurous, Beef cheeks with Escamoles (ant eggs) is a unique creation that is worth trying.
MASALA Y MAIZ
Michelin Star restaurant seen on Chef's Table Netflix episode and located in the center of the city. A captivating mix of Mexican technique and Indian touchstones.
MI COMPA CHAVA
Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is intent on either fixing last night's damage or getting a head start on creating today's. Creative takes on Sinaloa and Baja seafood.
QUINTONIL
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​Awarded one of the world's best restaurants, this restaurant offers tasting menu options offering ambitious meat and seafood dishes, plus wine pairings. Gabe's favorite fine dining restaurant in CDMX. 10 out of 10!
ROSETTA
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Reinterpretations of Mexican classics from award-winning chef Elena Reygadas. Located inside a restored villa that has a plant-filled courtyard. Awarded as one of the top 50 best restaurants in Latin America. ​​
MEROMA
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This restaurant opens onto the street with a small bar, a handful of stools, and a dining room upstairs —the perfect place for starter cocktails or bar bites. The menu features seasonal vegetables and thoughtfully sourced proteins. Don’t miss the orecchiette with lamb merguez sausage and roasted broccoli-- it's one of the great pasta dishes of the city. Great wine list too.
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Michelin-starred restaurant that offers both a la carte and tasting menus. An intimate restaurant that takes a contemporary look at Mexican ingredients. Highly recommend having a pre-dinner cocktail at the moody 686 bar upstairs.
RESTAURANTE NICOS
Warm, family-owned Mexican stop for traditional fare like enchiladas, duck mole & mezcal cart. If you want a meal unlike anything you can find in urban Mexico City, go to Nico's for a transformative lunch. The cooks are excellent, the menu is interesting but traditional, and the service is polished. ​
ULTRAMARINOS DEMAR
Pristine seafood by couple, Lucho Martinez and Fernanda Torres. This restaurant runs on the freshest seafood you can find in Mexico City.
Tacos
EL TURIX
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This tiny, bare-bones taqueria normally has a line snaking out the front. If there is no space to squeeze in at the tiny steel counter, most people stand out in front to eat. El Turix excels in the cohinita pibil department. It is the best place to eat in Polanco if you are looking for a quick refuel as you adventure around! ​​
EL CALIFA DE LEON
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Made history as the first-ever taqueria to receive a Michelin Star in the 2024 guide. A humble street food stand known for its few menu options, including beef filet, pork chop, and rib tacos.
MAIZAJO
Maizajo is a tortilleria (a shop selling masa and making fresh tortillas in a variety of shades), a taqueria, and a full-service restaurant. A way to experience the Mexico City taqueria experience but with better tortillas. Make sure to order a taco de longaniza and a taco de bistec, anointed with salsas from the salsa bar.
EL HIDALGUENSE
Two-story, classic Mexico City Barbacoa spot. Only open Friday through Sunday. A must if you are a fan of barbacoa.
LA ONCE MIL
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Popular, elevated taqueria known for gourmet tacos (like tuna tosada, trompo) and a great ambiance.
TACOS DEL VALLE
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New style taqueria, imported from Northern Mexico, gives off a nuevo-retro vibe. Always with a perpetual line of customers waiting to snag a table to try these better-than-average bites. Make sure to try their signature taco, La Tijuanita, and anoint it with one of their eight (!) salsas.
SIEMBRA TAQUERIA
This is the place to get serious about a taco. Siembras corn focus means the primary goal is making incredible tortillas, and they do just that. They equally pay attention on the food they make to order, including octopus, shrimp, and tender sliced beef tacos, squash blossom quesadillas, and tlacoyos stuffed with chicarrones, cheese, or beans. Come here for a lunch that will help you understand the reasons that corn built so many civilizations here and why, as the saying goes, without corn, there is no country.
Coffee & Pastries
PANADERIA ROSETTA
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Croissants, coffee, salads, and pastries in a rustic-chic space filled with plants, plus a terrace. ​​
HULE CAFÉ
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Cafe and record shop in the heart of Condesa. Perfect to grab a coffee, eat some breakfast, and look at records.
PISCA CAFÉ
Charming Café in the Condesa neighborhood. Known for its exceptional coffee, great tea selection, and great breakfast. For the spice lovers, their Habanero Chilaquiles with picaña is delicious and spicy.
BOU CAFÉ
Located in the trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, this casual, cozy and trendy place offers some of the best chilaquiles in town.
NIDDO CAFÉ POLANCO
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A mother-son duo café serving up well-executed coffee and pastry. Great place to stop and refuel when walking through Polanco.
ODETTE CONDESA
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Mexico City bakery praised for its exceptional pastries, blending French baking techniques with local flavors. The raspberry kouign-amann, guava pastry (crujiente de guayaba) and matcha cookie are a must try.
Bars
BACAL WINE BAR
A space full of the young and fashionable, sharing plates, drinking cocktails, and smoking outside. But Bacal is no traditional restaurant, its more of a happening, a Wednesday through Saturday open kitchen for visiting chefs and home-cook locals cooking one-off dinners.
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TRAMPA BAR
Trendy Mezcal and cocktail piano bar in the Hipodromo Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. Cozy atmosphere, great drinks, and good service. Reservations are recommended. ​​
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SHHH BAR
Listening bar in the condesa neighborhood that is located above the 99 records shop. An intimate space designed for audiophiles, prioritizing high-fidelity sound and focused listening while enjoying great cocktails. Great place for couples or solo listeners.
ESPANTOSO BAR
Located in the Condesa neighborhood, this laid-back bar is known for its focused combination of high-quality cocktails and a consistent Jazz and Hip Hop soundtrack.
HANDSHAKE
Consistently within the top five bars in the world, this speakeasy cocktail bar is known for its innovative and sophisticated drinks. Known for their Butter Mushroom Old Fashioned, Fig Martini, and Clarified Piña Colada. Reservations are highly recommended.
LIMANTOUR
​An institution in Mexico City's bubbling nightlife scene. Regarded as one of the city's best party bars, its electric atmosphere complements a unique intimacy that welcomes in even those looking for a quiet drink. ​​
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FIERA ROOFTOP
Located in one of Mexico City's busiest boulevards, Palmas, this rooftop paradise serves up great cocktails and views of the city.
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HUGO WINE BAR
Wine bar in Roma that specializes in natural, biodynamic, and skin contact wines.
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CHOW CHOW HOUSE
Highly-rated inventive cocktail bar with a unique Chinese food menu, served in a trendy "Blade Runner" ambiance. The cocktails are the main highlight here!
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ANTESALA BAR
Located in Roma Norte, Antesala has inventive cocktails, attentive service, and a trendy atmosphere. A sophisticated and unique experience, this place is worth going to try its great cocktails and listen to vinyl records.
TOKYO MUSIC BAR
High-end Japanese-inspired speakeasy known for its audiophile-grade sound system and extensive vinyl collection. Make sure to try the Rose Royce if you go. Reservations are recommended.
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HANKY PANKY
Renowned speakeasy frequently recognized on the World's 50 Best Bars list. This bar is hidden behind a functional taco shop. Guests enter through a back door in the kitchen and famously exit through a disguised beer cooler door. Known for its inventive, travel-inspired cocktails.
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SUPRA ROMA
International dishes, cocktails & shisha offered in a leafy, bohemian venue with city views & DJs.
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Museums / Activities
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Av. Juárez, Centro Histórico
A prominent cultural center in Mexico City. It has hosted notable events in music, dance, theatre, opera and literature in Mexico and has held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography
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Chapultepec Park
More commonly called the "Bosque de Chapultepec", is one of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere. Often described as the Central Park of Mexico City. Make sure to stop at the Librería Porrua in Chapultepec for coffee and reading in a beautiful setting.
Tamayo Museum
Bosque de Chapultepec
Museum dedicated to presenting exhibitions of international contemporary art and its collection of modern and contemporary art
Frida Kahlo Museum
Coyoacán
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The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloons
Fly in a hot air balloon over the Teotihuacan Valley. 45 minutes outside of Mexico City. The Four Seasons Hotel can organize this for you. Note, this is an early morning activity.
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Chapultepec Castle
Bosque de Chapultepec
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Located in the first section of the Chapultepec forest at 2,325 meters above sea level.
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Anthropology Museum
Bosque de Chapultepec
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One of the most important museums in Mexico and America. It is conceived to house and exhibit the archaeological legacy of the peoples of Mesoamerica, as well as to account for the current ethnic diversity of the country.
Jumex Museum
Small museum of contemporary art, offering rotating exhibits in a bold, modern space.
Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
San Ángel
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Eclectic museum space showcasing the unique homes, art & studios of artists Rivera & Kahlo. We recommend pairing this with lunch at San Angel Inn (directly next door).