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The Mexico City Travel Guide
If searching for an escape that offers vibrant exploration, unique design and architecture and flavourful cuisine, step into the world of Mexico City. Beloved by artists and creatives who travel far and wide to visit Luis Barragán’s Casa Pedregal and the Frida Kahlo Museum, those who visit also stay for the dynamic array of Michelin star restaurants, artisanal and vintage stores and cosy treehouse-style boutique hotels.
Below, discover a curated guide to visiting Mexico City.
Where to stay
Often described as a luxurious bed and breakfast, this 8-guestroom oasis is set in the heart of Mexico City in the neighbourhood ‘Coyocan.’ Vibrant, bohemian and only a stone’s throw from the Frida Kahlo museum it is the home for artists and creatives alike.
Designed by Laura Gonzalez, a beloved interior decorator with galleries in Paris and New York, Nima hopes to offer the feeling of ‘home’ rather than a traditional hotel with only four rooms. Secluded in the Roma Norte neighbourhood, it’s adorned with fresh greenery and crisp white spaces.
Also tucked away in the Rome Norte neighbourhood, this boutique-style hotel offers a true Mexico City feel with a warm palette of sun-washed walls, exposed beams and rock formations. They effortlessly blend traditional historic charm with contemporary artworks and design pieces from Mexican artists.
On Mexico City's tree-lined streets of Condesa, this 1950s-era apartment complex was transformed into a boutique hotel that celebrates the vibrant flare of Mexican design. The interior design group C2D Arquitectura wanted to mimic an experience “not dissimilar to visiting a beloved aunt's home.”
Also hidden in the heart of Condesa, this is a contemporary-style terrace hotel with only 6 rooms that is the passion project of Mexican womenswear designer Roberta Macedato, who wanted to create a space in the same spirit as her line – warm, elegant and reflective of the natural elements.
Where to find the best breakfast and brunch spots
Cosy and relaxed, it shifts from a local coffee haunt in the morning to a buzzy afternoon bar with fresh Mexican salads and bowls. A “vegetable-forward” menu, the brother-sister duo who have immersed themselves in Mexican culture the last few years, bring a touch of their Brooklyn background to the space with classic avocado toast and kale-vegetable salads.
For a traditional Mexican breakfast for brunch, Café Nin blends local dishes with a European flare. Sip cappuccinos and enjoy flaky pastries or indulge in Chilaquiles Verdes with scrambled eggs or Huevos Rancheros.
A European-style bakery with traditional croissants, pastries and classic black coffee, this is one of the best spots for a takeaway morning with customers often taking several treats to-go. The crusted Mexican sweetbread is a favourite from locals and visitors alike.
Where to spend a tapas hour
An unassuming taqueria that is beloved by locals for its fresh flavours is the perfect casual spot for a takeaway bite that you can enjoy on the street. Most recommend arriving early as it's been known to have a line by 2pm.
Bright, airy and vibrant, this long lunch destination is known to serve some of the best seafood dishes in Mexico City including their infamous Señora Torres.
Maizajo combines a traditional taqueria, tortilleria and upscale restaurant all-in-one, and was awarded a Michelin star in 2025. Stay downstairs for a buzzy, casual eatery or explore upstairs for a more refined experience with unique Mexican dishes and natural wines.
Once the horse stables for Casa Pedregal, Tetelan is a relaxed coffee shop meets gallery meets bar that pays homage to the design of Luis Barragan. Featuring stone exposed walls, there’s also glass flooring to reveal the natural volcanic rock it sits upon.
Tucked away with a signature forest green facade, this is a cosy hole-in-the wall cafe and restaurant that’s best known for its mezcal and tuna cubes.
Where to experience unique dining
Named the best restaurant in Mexico by Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2025, this is a warm contemporary space that offers a bespoke 9-course meal, favouring traditional Mexican flavours and ingredients.
One of the defining restaurants in Mexico City, this spot is led by Enrique Olvera (the chef behind New York's Cosme and Atla) and offers two different dining options – an elevated multi-course tasting menu in the formal dining room or a low-key “taco omakase” with tacos and snacks.
Buzzy with high vibes and an artsy atmosphere, this is one of the best seafood haunts, most favoured for its tuna tostadas, grilled fish and tequila cocktails.
Another seafood favourite, this location is one worth dining for its raw bar alone, with oysters, clams and capers cribbed from Swan Oyster Depot. To finish, there’s a soft serve tower finished with lemon zest.
Where to explore
Visit Luis Barragan’s Casa Pedregal
Widely considered one of the 20th century’s most influential modernist architects, this 1940s residential space-turned-museum encapsulates how Luis Barragan was able to embrace the natural elements of his environment into his architecture. Book tickets in advance and tour the space and its surrounding gardens.
Another one of Luis Barragan’s designs worth visiting is Gildari House, which boasts vibrant multi-coloured walls and a unique indoor swimming pool. Designed in the 1970s it was his last project but remained one of his most prolific alongside Casa Pedregal. Book tickets in advance.
Explore the Frida Kahlo Museum
Also known as La Casa Azul or “The Blue House,” this is the historic birthplace and home of artist Frida Kahlo and has remained untouched since she left it in 1954. Featuring the iconic blue facade, inside you can discover an intimate look at some of her personal items, artworks and creative spaces. Book tickets in advance.
Peruse the La Languilla Market
For Sunday mornings only, this famous market is divided into separate sections offering an array of antique furniture and homewares, vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records and collectible pieces. The best time to visit is between 9 and 10am.
Where to shop
A well-curated store with an array of pre-loved tees, worn-in leather jackets and vintage Levi’s.
A unique ceramics store that fuses Mexican and Japanese-inspired designs in the shape of homewares, vases and decorative pieces.
A concept store that boasts an eclectic mix of local and indie fashion designers as well as an artful curation of jewellery, homewares and books.
An artisanal chocolatier that prides itself on paying tribute to the very origins of chocolate, handmade out of both Mexico City and New York.
Inspired by “The Americans” continent, they focus on raw and local scents and ingredients to create rich but natural fragrances for your home and body.
Working with only two materials – stone and resin – this homewares store boasts colour, vibrancy and modernist-inspired shapes and designs.