Our Guide to Mexico City

Photo by Bhargava Marripati of Mexico City on Unsplash

For our wedding anniversary, my wife and I took a trip to Mexico City, and I’m not gonna lie…this might be one of my favorite cities we’ve ever visited.

The food? Elite.
The design? Thoughtful.
The vibes? Effortless.

It felt like a city where you can slow down and explore. So of course, we had to run it back the WYAT?! way and put together a guide to help you move with intention when you visit.

✈️ First Things First: When You Land

Quick tip, get pesos at the airport, but do it smart.

Stick to official ATMs like BBVA, Citibanamex, Santander, or HSBC. When the machine asks you to “lock in” an exchange rate… DECLINE it. Trust me, your bank will give you a better rate.

Also:

• Check the card reader before inserting your card

• Cover the keypad when typing your PIN

Little things, but they matter.

🍽️ Our Itinerary (How We Did It)

We stayed in Roma Norte, which I highly recommend. Walkable, beautiful, and full of good food and design.

Night 1: Straight to the Vibes

We landed and didn’t waste time.

• Bar Mauro → set the tone (Top 50 bar, intimate vibes)

• Licorería Limantour → if you go to ONE bar, make it this one

• Máximo → Michelin star dinner, but still felt warm and intentional

• Tlecān → mezcal, culture, and a perfect late-night close

👉🏾 This night alone told us…yeah, we picked the right city.

Day 2: Design, Food, Repeat

• Panadería Rosetta → one of the best bakeries I’ve been to

• Xinú Perfumes → a full sensory experience (don’t skip this)

• Architecture Walk → Roma → Reforma → Chapultepec Park

Then we went crazy with food:

• Quintonil (2 Michelin Stars) → one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had

• Reset + nap (VERY necessary in CDMX)

Back outside:

• FORM + MATTER → creative cocktails, design-heavy

• Em → intimate Michelin dining

• Handshake Speakeasy → top-tier experience to close the night

Day 3: Slow Morning, Heavy Culture

• SAN Matcha → chill start

• Contramar → MUST. Early lunch. Don’t argue.

• Casa Bosques + local shops → books, design, vibes

• Taquería Orinoco → quick taco stop

Then one of my favorite moments:

• Biblioteca Vasconcelos → stunning. Feels like a movie set.

Night cap:

• Supra Rooftop → skyline views, good energy

Day 4: Ease Into It

• Odette Condesa → soft morning, pastries

• Walk Avenida Ámsterdam → one of the best strolls in the city

Then dinner to close it out:

• Ling Ling → elevated, celebratory dinner

• Baltra Bar → lowkey but solid vibes

Last Day: One More Bite

• Panadería Gala → coffee + pastry before heading out

🔥 Other Recommendations (From Us + The People)

Bars You Can’t Skip

• Baltra

• Fifty Mils (inside Four Seasons)

• Hanky Panky

• Lava Music Bar

• Pistilo

Restaurants That Hit

• Botanico

• El Califa (Tacos)

• El Cardenal (Breakfast)

• El Jarocho (Tacos)

• El Vilsito (Tacos)

• Gonzalitos (Tacos)

• La Once Mil (Tacos)

• Los Cocuyos (Tacos)

• Lalo

• Masala y Maiz

• Mi Compa Chava

• Pujol

• Pizza Félix (Pizza)

• Sud 777

• Taco Del Valle

Coffee + Bakery + Chill Spots

• Churrería El Moro

• Cuina

• Cucurucho

• Blend Station

• Café Avellaneda

• BUNA Condesa

• Panderia Gala

• Saint

• Tout Chocolat

Where the Culture At 👀

• Revuelta Queer House

• Outline

• Salon Palomilla

👉🏾 If you’re looking for Black community while visiting, tap in here:

• @blaxican_cdmx

• @djdizam

• @jenetorade

• @blaq.planet

🌆 Final Thoughts

Mexico City is one of those places where you don’t need to rush.

Take your time. Walk more. Eat more. Sit a little longer.

It’s not about checking everything off, it’s about finding your rhythm in the city.

For us, this trip was about celebrating love, but we left with way more:

• New inspiration

• New favorite spots

• And a reminder that the best travel experiences happen when you tap into the culture, not just the itinerary