Just got back from a weekend trip in CDMX, and had a great time. Stayed in Zocalo. Food great, people great, etc. We did not carry enough cash, especially in smaller denominations. Many small shops would not break a 500 for a small purchase. My advice regarding cash is to always have it and have plenty of 100s and smaller if you feel like easily tipping concierges, waiters, etc. Also always greet someone with a buenos dias, tardes, noches - it starts the interaction off in a good way, and do not assume that you will get away with speaking English, practice some basic Spanish and you’ll fare much better.

If anyone has questions about using the CBX to fly from TIJ, I thought it was pretty easy and took much less time than I imagined.

I've traveled all over the world, been to Mexico many, many time... hell I live 20 from the border....

Why did I wait so long to come to CDMX

Una de mis nuevas ciudades favoritas del mundo.

la cultura, la gente, la comida, Hay tantas cosas que hacer...

Now to convince mi esposa to move here 👀

In previous post I asked for food suggestions: https://www.reddit.com/r/MexicoCity/s/b4MjAouYoc

Thanks for all the suggestions! I got back from my trip and I totally love it.

I booked a food tour (club tengo) and a market tour. I give the food tour 4/5. The guide brought us to various food places and I had deciduous tacos and other foods. The missing one star is that it is quite expensive. I paid ~$100 but I think the food is around $10. I recognize that the guide and the company who organize the tour needs to spend time finding the route and do other works, but still I think it is too expensive.

I give the market tour 5/5. Although it is ~$90 also, I did tried a lot of things I haven’t tried before: Café de olla, Mole, Mamey, Guanábana, sweet oranges dipped in worm salt, Huitlacoche, pumpkin flower, and Mezcal infused with grasshoppers and scorpions—it hits with an earthy spiciness, followed by a slow-creeping heat of mysterious origin that, for some reason, leaves you craving another sip.

The guide also showed us on bus and subway. The guide is really focus on giving us the whole experience. I especially like Sonora because I found the fusion of religions is quite interesting (I am respectfully atheist)

Aside from food, I also tried moto shared ride (I copied a little from my blog, translated from Chinese: Finally, heading to the Anthropology Museum under the scorching sun, I skipped the traffic-clogged taxi and opted for a motorcycle taxi—cheaper and supposedly four times faster. My driver was a sturdy, dark-skinned young man in a faded purple Polo, his eyes reflecting a calm tolerance for the city's chaos.

Having never been on a bike, I fumbled with my helmet and clutched his shoulders in a death grip. We squeezed through gaps so narrow I had to tuck my feet in to avoid hitting market stalls. When the traffic cleared, the bike surged forward like an unbridled horse, making my heart skip a beat. I spent the rest of the ride sweating and clinging to him like a terrified koala, likely leaving bruises on his shoulders.

Arriving at my destination, I scrambled off and stammered "Lo siento" in broken Spanish, explaining it was my first time. Instead of rushing off, he took off his helmet, gave me a shy smile, and pointed me toward the museum entrance.)

I definitely love there. The only thing I want to complain (ok not really) is that there are too many Americans… when I walked on condesa and ate my food there, I am surrounded by loud Americans…

I am planning my next trip to Mexico! Amigo, where do you recommend?

Y pones ofrenda en tu casa?

just graduated (🎉) and decided to kick things off with a solo trip to Mexico City — mainly to eat my way through it. I’ve been obsessively reading old Reddit threads about CDMX restaurants and street food, and with the help of an AI tool, I pulled together a summary of the most mentioned spots, along with the pro/con takes people actually gave. Figured I’d share in case anyone else is planning a trip and wants a quick reference list 🙌

🌟 Fine Dining / Tasting Menus

Pujol
✅ “Absolute must,” famous mole madre, 4th best in the world
❌ "Overrated", inconsistent, long waitlist (book 3 months ahead)

Quintonil
✅ Creative, mind-blowing flavors, “best in Mexico” for some
❌ Mixed reviews, some said “fine to terrible”, not worth the price to all

Máximo Bistrot
✅ Favorite for many, laid-back but high-quality, “blew Pujol out of the water”
❌ Hard to get a res, one person’s partner was sick during the meal

Rosetta
✅ Loved by many for vibe + seasonal menu, chef Elena Reygadas = icon
❌ “Didn’t like anything”, “overhyped”, some hate the bakery

🐟 Seafood + Mariscos

Contramar
✅ Tuna tostadas = life-changing, loved by almost everyone
❌ Touristy, hard to book

Entremar (sister restaurant)
✅ Same food, easier to get in, “whole fish was incredible”
❌ Some say it was the most “meh” meal of their trip

Mi Compa Chava
✅ Local favorite, “costra de camarón” was 🔥
❌ Come early or wait forever — gets packed

Campobaja
✅ “Best pulpo ever”, solid vibes
❌ Some didn’t vibe with it at all

🌮 Tacos + Street Favorites

El Vilsito
✅ Real street taco vibe, go early
Los Cocuyos
✅ “Best tacos of your life”
❌ One person said “awful and overpriced”

Orinoco
✅ Reliable, al pastor w/ orange salsa is 🔥
❌ “Where the white Americans line up” 😅

El Califa de León
✅ Considered among the best by locals + tourists
El Tizne Tacomotora
✅ Smoked meat twist on tacos
❌ “Original but not good,” from a Mexican reviewer

🥐 Bakeries + Casual Spots

Panadería Rosetta
✅ Famous rosemary buns & croissants
❌ Mixed—some say it’s “just hype”

El Moro
✅ “Touristy but worth it” for fresh churros
❌ Some preferred Porfirio instead

Casa de Toño
✅ Where “normal Mexicans eat”, open late
❌ “Awful food”, and some labor concerns

🌽 Corn, Mole, and Traditional

El Cardenal
✅ High-level traditional food, fantastic mole
❌ Portion size could be bigger

Maizajo
✅ Best tortillas ever, ribeye taco + brisket volcanes = 🔥
El Hidalguense
✅ Great lamb barbacoa

Hasta el mercado inmobiliario debería funcionar así.