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

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.

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 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.

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 beautiful and quiet park, full of trees and fountains, with snack and drink stalls.

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

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

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

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

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