An authentic Mexico City guide brought to you by Casa Xali's co-founders Ariela a Mexican pastry chef and Arie a Mexican architect.

We'll take you to CDMX's culinary gems, cultural spots, must see parks and markets, local boutiques, and more...

Vamonos! 

FOOD

Breakfast 

• Ojo de Agua - Fresh fruit, huevos rancheros 

• Eno - Pastries, Mexican breakfast

• Niddo - Mexican/ American breakfast

• Lalo - Mexican breakfast

• Cafe Nin -  Mexican breakfast, pastries

• Panaderia Rosetta - Pastries 

• La Hacienda de los Morales - Mexican breakfast 

• Madre Cafe - Modern Mexican breakfas  

Lunch

• El Cardenal - Authentic Mexican

• Entremar/ Contramar - Seafood, tacos, aguachile

• Punta Arena - Seafood

• Agua & Sal - Latin American cuisine 

• Mermoma - Modern Mexican cuisine 

• Lardo - Mediterranean cuisine

• Carmela & Sal - Modern Mexican restaurant 

• Aromas - Modern Mexican 

• Mog Bistro - Casual Japanese cuisine 

• Dulce Patria - Mexican cuisine

• Mar del Zur - Mexican Tahi

• Kazu Kitchen - Japanese cuisine

• Merkavah - Israeli cuisine

• Milk Pizzeria - Artisanal Pizzas

• Santo - Hand roll bar

Dinner

• Nicos - Homestyle traditional Mexican cuisine

• Nueve Nueve - Upscale Mexican cuisine

• Pujol - Michelin Star Mexican cuisine  

• Quintonil - Michelin Star Mexican cuisine

• Rosetta - Modern Mexican cuisine

• Maximo Bistro - French cuisine

• La Docena - Oyster bar

• Belfiore - Italian cuisine 

• Kyu - Modern Mexican

• Il Becco Restaurant - Italian cuisine

• NOM - Omakase menu

• Blanco Colima - Modern international cuisine 

• Ginza Bar - Japanese upscale sushi 

• Iwashi Sushi - Japanese upscale sushi

• Yoru Sushi - Handroll and sushi bar 

Dessert

• El moro - Churros 

• Neveria Roxy - Ice Cream and sorbet

• La Michoacana - Popsicles

• Odette - Pastries

• Amado - Bakery 

• Panaderia Rosetta - Bakery

• Conchas Tomasa - Pastry shop

Street Tacos 

• Los Orinoco - Tacos

• Taqueria Gabriel - Tacos

• El Farolito - Tacos

• El Califa - Tacos 

• Por Siempre Vegana Taqueria - Vegan Tacos

Coffee Shops

• Buna 42 - Coffee 

• Chiquitito Cafe - Coffee, sandwiches

• Dosis - Coffee 

• Tierra Garat - Coffee

• Blend Station Coffee, lunch 

• Bisscotino - Coffee, pastries

• Joselo - Coffee, breakfast

Bars

• Toledo Rooftop - Rooftop bar 

• Xaman - Underground bar

• Parker and Lenox - Jazz bar

• Felix - Bar and pizza

• Hanky Panky - Cocktail bar

• Balmori - Rooftop bar 

• Supra - Rooftop bar

• Patio Aurora - Cocktail bar

• El Departamento - Studio bar

• Romita Comedor - Food and Drinks

• The Comrade - International food and drinks

• Casa Franca - Jazz bar 

• Bar ticuchi - Bar and Mexican restaurant 

• Le Tachinomi Desu - Japanese standing bar

• Cafe Paraiso - Bar and nightclub 

CITY TOURING

Museums/ Galleries

• Museo Tamayo - Contemporary art

• Museo Soumaya - European work (15th-20th century), Mexican art

• Museo Jumex - Contemporary art 

• Papalote Museo del Nino - Interactive museum for children and adults 

• Casa Estudio Luis Barragan - Mexican architect Luis Barragan's house and studio

• Casa Azul - Frida Kahlo's house

• Espacio CDMX - Cultural space dedicated to architecture and design

• Ago Projects - Design Gallery

• Proyectos Monclova - Art gallery 

• Le Laboratoire - Art gallery 

• Galeria Hilario Galguera - Art gallery

• Galeria Mascota - Art gallery

• Labor - Art gallery

• Museo Franz Mayer - Art gallery

• Galeria Arroniz - Contemporary art 

• Galeria OMR - Art gallery 

Parks

• Parque Mexico - Park in Condesa 

• Parque la Mexicana - Park in Santa Fe

• Bosque de Chapultepec II Seccion - Mexico's largest park  

• Castillo de Chapultepec - Castle inside the park

• Parque de reloj - Park in Polanco

• El Desierto de los Leones - Park near Mexico City

• El Ocotal - Hidden forest in the middle of the City

Street Walking/ Activities

• Teotihuacan - Mesoamerican pyramids

• Pergola IXCA Cienfuegos - Sculpture art in polanco 

• La Roma - Neighborhood with restaurants, parks, galleries, shops

• La Condesa - Neighborhood with restaurants, parks, galleries, shops

• Fuente de Cibeles 

• Zocalo  - Mexico's historic center 

• Palacio de Bellas Artes - Cultural center, National theater of Mexico 

• Masaryk - Street in Polanco with restaurants and shops

• Street Homero in Polanco - Eat esquites in the corner 

• Prado Norte - Street with restaurants, ice cream shops,  

• Autocinema Coyote - Drive in movie theater 

• Adamanta - Cool indoor rock climbing 

Markets 

• Mercado de Coyoacan - Market near la casa azul 

• El Mercado de Jamaica - Flower and food market near centro historico

• Mercado Roma - Food market

Local Boutique Stores

• Hermanos Koumori - Clothing collections bases in stories 

• Casa Bosques - Book store 

• Naked Boutique - Curated selection of Mexican brands

• Audette - Mexican-French handbags (Frontera 105, Roma Nte.) 

• Common People - Clothing brand (Emilio Castelar 149, Polanco)

• 180° - Clothing concept store

• Apartment 25 - Clothing store

• Carla Fernandez - Clothing brand (Isabel La Católica #30, Centro Histórico)

• Lonja Mercantil - Market (Tabasco 119 Col. Roma Norte, Polanco) 

• Onora - Handcrafted pieces for home decor (Lope de Vega 330, Polanco)

• Xinu - Perfume store in Polanco designed by Hector Esrawe

• headquarker - Boutique gallery and one line store

• Pirwi - Furniture

• Ikal - Clothing concept store 

• Piso Uno - High fashion jeans (found in Ikal and Tuza)

• Tuza - Jewelry and clothing