Mexico City recs of unexpected things you stumbled on?

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Sonia Mendez · Answer

Recs from a local:: I'm a local and interior designer, I would highly recommend going to any of Luis Barragán's Houses (buy tickets in advance), Kurimanzutto Gallery, Lago Algo. As mentioned below, San Angel market (Saturday), Jumex museum it's a must, Castillo de Chapultepec is very worth the while as well. If you love museums I really love Museo de Antropología, Muac. Walking around Bosque de Chapultepec (Mexico City's own Central Park). Parque Lincoln, Parque México, Marsella street for cute local boutiques. Pro tip: If you see a Frida Khalo somewhere run the other way it's probably a tourist trap (Applies for boutiques and Restaurants). Good restaurants: Tetetlán, Parnita, Campobaja, Caracol, Ciena, Tacos del Valle, Parnita, Páramo, San Ángel Inn, and millions more. Hmu in case you want more recs :)

Cool Your Jets · Answer

Laguna: Laguna is what collective dreams are made of! A full compound brimming with creative energy from ceramicists, architects, furniture designers, wine, coffee, riso, architectural book stores and cute cafes. Plan to spend a full afternoon bopping around or even better plan ahead and catch a lecture or show opening.

Brynna · Answer

Hidalgüense: this is some of the absolute best barbacoa I have ever had in my entire life. I grew up in htx & im Mexican so I’ve had a lot of barbacoa. this place is so wild, bunch of tios and tias when you walk in. that’s how you know.

kate russell · Answer

Xinú Perfumes Marsella: Cute little fragrance shop in Roma Norte

Tayler · Answer

Audiorama in Parque Mexico: A little oasis inside Parque Mexico (incredible people watching on its own!) The Audiorama is a space with little seating areas playing soundscapes. If you need a peaceful moment or a place to read, this is the spot!

Kalliope · Answer

Mooni Gallery: Incredible and affordable art, most of it framed. Two locations.

clownmommy · Answer

gala panadería: super small speakeasy style bakery with the best best best pastries i’ve ever had. just ring the doorbell on the outside of the building and you’ll be let in. we went every morning of our trip bc it was just that good.

went to france on our honeymoon a month after we were in mexico city and the croissants here were better than any of the ones i had in paris/chamonix/alsace/provence…

Cait · Answer

ABRASAMAR: we were in the midst of a neighborhood stroll & shop day and saw Abrasamar from across the street. what we thought was going to be a quick bite turned into the rest of our afternoon - so delicious

Analisa Burns · Answer

Panaderia Rosetta: find your local panadería 🙏🏼

Analisa Burns · Answer

Museo Nacional de Antropología - cdmx: for the museo cats on rec league

ARG · Answer

Panadería Rosetta: Delicious pastries! You have to wait in a long line but people watching others in line is a bonus activity. Then grab a seat on the curb somewhere and enjoy! Once when I was there they had conchas decorated like tits that they called “conchichis”

ARG · Answer

El Bazar Sábado in San Ángel: Mexico excels at markets in general, but this is the best one I’ve been to in CDMX. It was recommended to me by my Mexican cousins. There are indoor and outdoor stalls, expensive and inexpensive goods, gorgeous work, not the same stuff you’ll find at the airport. Even if you buy nothing it’s fun to wander around, San Ángel is a cute little plaza on its own.

Bryan · Answer

Mezcal Tasting w/ Erick Rodríguez: My wife and I did this on a whim on our honeymoon after stumbling on a Reddit post. message him through fb/insta to set up a tasting when you’re in town to see if he has availability. I would say i had tried a lot of mezcal and this experience totally changed my perception of what mezcal could be

ISA · Answer

Biblioteca Vasconcelos: Designed by architects Alberto Kalach and Juan Palomar. Absolutely spectacular!

The library also hosts exhibitions, concerts, theater, and lectures. Make sure to stop by the auditorium while you’re wandering around.

Adam · Answer

Churro heaven: Wow. El Moro is tops. Stumbled on one in a mall but there are a few around town.

Adam · Answer

Utilitario: This is probably the coolest and chicest home goods store I’ve been too. Utilitarian basics, impeccably designed. Highly recommend.

Clara · Answer

Mercado de Artesanias La Ciudadela: I don’t think I have ever been to a better craft market in Mexico.

Clara · Answer

Onora Casa: Artsy housewares.

Clara · Answer

Uriarte Talavera in Polanco, CDMX: Really beautiful ceramics from Puebla.

Clara · Answer

The UNAM campus architecture: Truly incredible.

Clara · Answer

Check out “This is Mexico City”: I honestly think this is one of the best city guides of all time. SO many hidden gems - I’ll share some of my faves too.

pino · Answer

rlly beautiful ceramics studio: it’s kinda tricky to get in but you’ll figure it out. prices are great and the people are friendly :)