A Local’s Take on Mexico City’s Best Spots

The Zócalo is the main square of Mexico City and the second biggest after the Tianamen Square from Pekin.

A bar with delicious and inventive cocktails. Excepcional service and friendly staff.

A historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City. It houses the National Museum of History. The views are amazing once you get to the top.

A lake where you can rent a kayak or do a lot of activities as paddle boat. You can also observe the variety of birds that live there.

A pizza restaurant with great ambiance and solid food. The house salsa and chili oil are nice compliments.

A hidden gem with live jazz performances and great cocktails. You need to book in advance to see the band as it gets very crowded.

A cocktail bar with snaks in a 2-story space with a terrace. The bartenders are syoer nice. The downsides is that it can get busy with tourists.

A zoo featuring nearly 2000 animals, including giant pandas and endangered species. Animals are well taken cared of and the main entrance is free.

A traditional restaurant with great steak and fries. Service is fast and staff is friendly, making it a good experience.

An authentic Japanese restaurant with exceptional sushi and friendly staff. The salmon avocado and tuna avocado are delicious and the fish is always fresh.

A bar with red lighting and music from vinyls. It has a nostalgic vibe, with friendly staff and great drinks.

A jazz club with retro vibes offering classic cocktails. It's better to make a reservation to get in.

A restaurant offering fusion Arab cuisine. The staff is very friendly, and the food is delicious.

A great restaurant serving great food. The service is fast and the staff is super friendly. The restaurant also gives a lot of extra snacks and small drinks.

A Mexican restaurant with great seafood and steak. The place is calm, ideal to have a good conversation.