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La Hija de los Apaches is one of Mexico City.

1. La Hija de los Apaches

7.9
Dr. Claudio Bernard #149 (Dr. Rafael Lucio), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Bar · 226 tips and reviews
Galera is one of Mexico City.

2. Galera

7.1
Dr Carmona y Valle 147 (btw Dr Liceaga & Dr Navarro), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Performing Arts Venue · Doctores · 10 tips and reviews
316Centro is one of Mexico City.

3. 316Centro

7.3
316 Avenida Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, Ciudad de México, CDMX
Music Venue · Downtown · 2 tips and reviews
Taquería Orinoco is one of Mexico City.

4. Taquería Orinoco

8.1
253 Avenida Insurgentes S, Ciudad de México, CDMX
Taco Restaurant · Roma Norte · 206 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Newish spot, open late, originally from Monterrey. Chicharron taco is for real, plus the salsas are incredible.

Tacos Tony is one of Mexico City.

5. Tacos Tony

7.7
Torres Adalid S/N, Col. Narvarte (Entre Petén y Av. Universidad), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Taco Restaurant · Narvarte Oriente · 174 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Best campechano taco in the city, prepared in under 20 seconds.

El Vilsito is one of Mexico City.

6. El Vilsito

9.0
Petén 248 (esq. Av. Universidad), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Taco Restaurant · Narvarte Oriente · 811 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Arguably the best al pastor taco in the city that gave the world al pastor tacos.

Pulqueria Los Insurgentes is one of Mexico City.

7. Pulqueria Los Insurgentes

7.8
Insurgentes Sur #226, Col. Roma (Colima), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Bar · Roma Norte · 587 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: 4 floors, 2 DJs, rooftop, and a great place to try pulque. Mixed crowd of all types of Chilangos, which is hard to find sometimes.

Cineteca Nacional is one of Mexico City.

8. Cineteca Nacional

9.4
Av. México Coyoacán 389 (Real Mayorazgo), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Indie Movie Theater · Xoco · 1329 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: The most stunning modern movie theater I have ever been to. The complex has several restaurants, a store filled with film books, etc.

La Esquina del Chilaquil is one of Mexico City.

9. La Esquina del Chilaquil

8.4
Alfonso Reyes (Av. Tamaulipas), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Food Stand · Hipódromo, Ciudad de México, DF, DF · 587 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Amazing chilaquiles + chicken breast sandwiches for breakfast. Just look for the big line on the corner - It moves quickly so is worth the wait.

Biblioteca Vasconcelos is one of Mexico City.

10. Biblioteca Vasconcelos

9.3
Eje 1 Norte (Mosqueta) (Esq. con Aldama), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Library · 402 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Looks like a library from the future

Oaxaca Aquí is one of Mexico City.

11. Oaxaca Aquí

8.4
Dr. Atl 205 (e/Manuel Carpio y Salvador Diaz Mirón), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · 197 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Affordable delicious Oaxaquan food facing a lovely park. The best chapulines (crickets) I have ever had.

Fonda Margarita is one of Mexico City.

12. Fonda Margarita

8.7
Adolfo Prieto 1364-B (Tlacoquemécatl), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · Del Valle Sur · 373 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Get up early and go before 11AM for this incredible local breakfast. Some of the best chile verde sauce ever. Worth the schlep.

El Centro De Salud is one of Mexico City.

13. El Centro De Salud

7.7
Monterrey 133, Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Bar · Roma Norte · 32 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Awesome undergroundish venue, great DJs/bands, very cheap drinks. Feels like Brooklyn circa 2004.

FELINA is one of Mexico City.

14. FELINA

8.2
Ometusco 87 (Baja California), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Cocktail Bar · Hipódromo · 185 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Lovely intimate cocktail bar

Bósforo Mezcalería is one of Mexico City.

15. Bósforo Mezcalería

8.4
Luis Moya 31 (Independencia), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Bar · 294 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Best mezcalería in the world, always playing awesome music. Extremely crowded on weekends, better during the week. Excellent no-name restaurant next door as well.

La Docena is one of Mexico City.

16. La Docena

8.5
Av. Álvaro Obregón 31 (Álvaro Obregon), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Seafood Restaurant · Roma Norte · 452 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Excellent spot for all kinds of seafood - ceviche, oysters, octopus, etc.

Cantina Tio Pepe is one of Mexico City.

17. Cantina Tio Pepe

8.0
Dolores (Independencia), Col. Centro, Distrito Federal
Bar · Downtown · 46 tips and reviews
Hostería de Santo Domingo is one of Mexico City.

18. Hostería de Santo Domingo

Belisario Domínguez 72 (Entre República de Chile y Palma), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · 343 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: One of the oldest restaurants in the city, the chile en nogada is incredible. VERY busy so go at off hours.

CUCURUCHO is one of Mexico City.

19. CUCURUCHO

8.3
Tonalá 183 (ROMA), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Coffee Shop · Roma Norte · 180 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Best espresso in CDMX

El Pescadito is one of Mexico City.

20. El Pescadito

9.1
Atlixco 38 (Juan Escutia), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Seafood Restaurant · 915 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: #1 shrimp tacos!!

Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) is one of Mexico City.

21. Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC)

9.3
Insurgentes Sur 3000, Coyoacán, Distrito Federal
Art Museum · Ciudad Universitaria · 395 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Epic contemporary art museum, world-class exhibitions, only $20 pesos to enter.

Casa Franca Club Jazz is one of Mexico City.

22. Casa Franca Club Jazz

8.7
Merida 109, Roma Norte, Distrito Federal
Jazz and Blues Venue · 114 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Gorgeous jazz spot that feels like a really cool person's apartment. Lots of little rooms with armchairs, great for dates.

Xamán Bar is one of Mexico City.

23. Xamán Bar

8.6
Copenhague 6 (Oslo), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Cocktail Bar · 102 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Hip new bar, great drinks, mystical vibes.

Casa del Fuego is one of Mexico City.

24. Casa del Fuego

8.9
Río Nazas 50 (btw Rhin & Sena), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Coffee Shop · Cuauhtémoc · 161 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Delicious breakfast, very serious coffee. Try the Espresso Sonic con Humo de Romero Macho - Iced espresso with tonic water served with rosemary smoke.

Museo Universitario del Chopo is one of Mexico City.

25. Museo Universitario del Chopo

9.1
Dr. Enrique González Martínez 10 (Amado Nervo), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Museum · 125 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Gorgeous building, super interesting exhibitions. Currently showing the influence of punk on modern art.

Cine Tonalá is one of Mexico City.

26. Cine Tonalá

8.9
Tonalá 261 (Tlaxcala), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Indie Movie Theater · Roma Sur · 423 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Hip indie theater with a great restaurant attached

Cochinita Power is one of Mexico City.

27. Cochinita Power

8.5
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano 19, San Rafael, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · San Rafael, Ciudad de México, DF · 113 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Cheap delicious yucatecan food!

Tres Galeones is one of Mexico City.

28. Tres Galeones

7.7
Jalapa 117 (Álvaro Obregon), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Burrito Restaurant · Roma Norte · 203 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: fish tacos, pulpo pibil, and the rare burrito. if you're into seafood, this is a great lunch spot - incredible quality.

Tacos Beto is one of Mexico City.

29. Tacos Beto

7.4
Dr. José María Vértiz No. 1028-101, Col. Vértiz Narvarte (E/ Eugenia y Rascarrabias), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Taco Restaurant · Vertiz Narvarte · 168 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Deep in the heart of the best taco neighborhood in the city (Narvarte) this spot serves you tacos with cochinada, the greasy delicious bits left on the grill. Bonus: Open until 4AM

Taquería El Gran Abanico is one of Mexico City.

30. Taquería El Gran Abanico

9.3
Clavijero 226 (Gutierrez Najera), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Taco Restaurant · Tránsito · 965 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: The hype is real - It is worth the schlep to Colonia Transito and the wait in line (it moves quickly). The costilla taco is something to be experienced.

La Faena is one of Mexico City.

31. La Faena

6.4
Venustiano Carranza 90, Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Bar · 47 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: My favorite cantina. Enormous, bullfighting-themed, and very, very old.

Quinta Casa de Correos (Palacio Postal) is one of Mexico City.

32. Quinta Casa de Correos (Palacio Postal)

9.4
Tacuba 1 (Esq. con Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Post Office · 119 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: The Versalles of post offices.

Plaza Santa Catarina is one of Mexico City.

33. Plaza Santa Catarina

8.7
Coyoacán, Distrito Federal
Plaza · 7 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: My favorite little plaza in the whole city, feels like traveling back in time.

Taquería Los Cocuyos is one of Mexico City.

34. Taquería Los Cocuyos

8.2
Bolívar 59 (República de Uruguay), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Taco Restaurant · Downtown · 233 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Vies for best taco in the centro and open until 4AM

Lalo! is one of Mexico City.

35. Lalo!

8.3
Zacatecas 173, Mexico City, CDMX
Mexican Restaurant · Roma Norte · 380 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Favorite fancy brunch, but expect a long wait on weekends.

Museo Jumex is one of Mexico City.

36. Museo Jumex

8.5
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303 (Lago Zurich), Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal
Museum · Ampliación Granada · 312 tips and reviews

David A.David Abramovich: Excellent modern art museum and one of the only reasons to go to Polanco.