Guidebook for Ciudad de México

Graham
Guidebook for Ciudad de México

Food Scene

Only open for lunch service – this is the best seafood in Mexico City – make sure to get a reservation or arrive before 2pm to get a seat.
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Contramar
200 Calle de Durango
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Only open for lunch service – this is the best seafood in Mexico City – make sure to get a reservation or arrive before 2pm to get a seat.
One of the best restaurants in Mexico City – mix of Mexican / French/ European cuisine. Booking in advance is highly recommended
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Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro Obregón
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One of the best restaurants in Mexico City – mix of Mexican / French/ European cuisine. Booking in advance is highly recommended
Gourmet Mexican cuisine – not to be missed! Try the fideo with chilaquiles!
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Fonda Fina
79 Medellín
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Gourmet Mexican cuisine – not to be missed! Try the fideo with chilaquiles!
Fantastic salad, sandwiches and bowls. Share a mac and cheese for a starter and try the flavoured 'agua del dia.' Save some space for the chocolate and nutella cake for dessert. Also great spot for brunch at the weekend.
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Belmondo
109 Tabasco
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Fantastic salad, sandwiches and bowls. Share a mac and cheese for a starter and try the flavoured 'agua del dia.' Save some space for the chocolate and nutella cake for dessert. Also great spot for brunch at the weekend.
Relaxed cafe spot. Try the whoopie pies!
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Dosis Café
24a Av. Álvaro Obregón
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Relaxed cafe spot. Try the whoopie pies!
Coffee, sandwiches and pastries, but also great snacks to buy in the store.
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Abarrotes Delirio
114 Colima
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Coffee, sandwiches and pastries, but also great snacks to buy in the store.
This bakery is one of the most popular spots in all of Roma. Wonderful pastries, sandwiches and coffee. Make sure to try an 'ocho' or a 'chocolatin.' Be prepared for long queues at the weekend.
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Panadería Rosetta
179 Colima
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This bakery is one of the most popular spots in all of Roma. Wonderful pastries, sandwiches and coffee. Make sure to try an 'ocho' or a 'chocolatin.' Be prepared for long queues at the weekend.
Start your day with a varied menu from Mexican classics like chilaquiles to pancakes and waffles. Great for people watching along Alvaro Obregon.
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Sobrinos
110 Av. Álvaro Obregón
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Start your day with a varied menu from Mexican classics like chilaquiles to pancakes and waffles. Great for people watching along Alvaro Obregon.
Delicious French inspired spot on the other side of Roma. Try the French toast.
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Patisserie Dominique
155A C. de Chiapas
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Delicious French inspired spot on the other side of Roma. Try the French toast.
Modern breakfast spot in the heart of Roma
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Peltre
85 Av. Álvaro Obregón
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Modern breakfast spot in the heart of Roma
Modern and delicious sea food spot in Roma. Beautifully decorated. Try the ceviche!
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Campobaja
124-E Colima
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Modern and delicious sea food spot in Roma. Beautifully decorated. Try the ceviche!
Voted one of the very best restaurants in Latin America, Rosetta is an upmarket Italian restaurant of the highest standard. Reservations are required in advance.
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Panadería Rosetta
179 Colima
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Voted one of the very best restaurants in Latin America, Rosetta is an upmarket Italian restaurant of the highest standard. Reservations are required in advance.
The menu updates regularly with new and exciting dishes. If the have it on the menu when you visit try the lobster sandwich!!!
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Lucas Local
65 Colima
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The menu updates regularly with new and exciting dishes. If the have it on the menu when you visit try the lobster sandwich!!!
Beautiful patio in Roma that plays relaxing jazz music. Great tapas options or a daily fixed lunch menu.
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Broka
126 Zacatecas
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Beautiful patio in Roma that plays relaxing jazz music. Great tapas options or a daily fixed lunch menu.
Best burgers in town!
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Butcher & Sons
87 Orizaba
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Best burgers in town!
This former university building has been converted into a gourmet market selling everything from steamed dumplings to vegan tacos. Lots of shops / restaurants and a gallery upstairs
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Casa Quimera
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This former university building has been converted into a gourmet market selling everything from steamed dumplings to vegan tacos. Lots of shops / restaurants and a gallery upstairs
Mexican fusion restaurant with plates made for sharing – eat here and have a drink at Balmori Roofbar after.
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Nudo Negro
139 Zacatecas
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Mexican fusion restaurant with plates made for sharing – eat here and have a drink at Balmori Roofbar after.
Tacos Monterrey style!!! Fans of authentic Mexican cuisine must try. Opens midday every day and open until very late at night on the weekends.
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Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes Sur
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Tacos Monterrey style!!! Fans of authentic Mexican cuisine must try. Opens midday every day and open until very late at night on the weekends.
The best tacos in town! This is where all the rockstars eat lunch when visiting Mexico City! Now in the evening you can have dinner upstairs at Páramo.
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El Parnita
84 Av. Yucatan
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The best tacos in town! This is where all the rockstars eat lunch when visiting Mexico City! Now in the evening you can have dinner upstairs at Páramo.
Beautiful spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This building hosts a variety of restaurants but I highly recommend Dulcinea in the main courtyard.
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Purveyor 46
46 Tabasco
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Beautiful spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This building hosts a variety of restaurants but I highly recommend Dulcinea in the main courtyard.
Fantastic restaurant with Middle Eastern inspired menu. The artichoke salad, Kafta and Sfija are delicious
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Paprika Cocina de Especias
115 Orizaba
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Fantastic restaurant with Middle Eastern inspired menu. The artichoke salad, Kafta and Sfija are delicious
Best pizza in town
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Cancino
98 Zacatecas
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Best pizza in town
Awesome fish tacos and burritos
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Tres Galeones
53 Jalapa
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Awesome fish tacos and burritos
Oyster bar and sea food. Reservations highly recommended
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La Docena
31 Av. Álvaro Obregón
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Oyster bar and sea food. Reservations highly recommended
Try the Jaiba or if you are feeling very hungry get the milanesa!
LAMPUGA ROMA
120b Av. Álvaro Obregón
Try the Jaiba or if you are feeling very hungry get the milanesa!
Best breakfast in Mexico City. Try the enchiladas!
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Ojo de Agua
23C Citlaltépetl
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Best breakfast in Mexico City. Try the enchiladas!
French inspired menu from the same chef as Maximo Bistrot. Beautiful interior. Also have a fixed daily lunch menu at a more affordable price
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Havre 77
77 Havre
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French inspired menu from the same chef as Maximo Bistrot. Beautiful interior. Also have a fixed daily lunch menu at a more affordable price
Great spot with a beer garden vibe containing various food stalls - open for breakfast lunch and dinner. I highly recommend getting a hotdog from Hot Dog Ramirez followed by an ice cream from Bendita Paleta!
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Comedor Lucerna
51 C. Lucerna
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Great spot with a beer garden vibe containing various food stalls - open for breakfast lunch and dinner. I highly recommend getting a hotdog from Hot Dog Ramirez followed by an ice cream from Bendita Paleta!
Fantastic modern mexican cuisine
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Amaya
95 Calle Gral. Prim
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Fantastic modern mexican cuisine
Beautiful spot with delicious daily specials
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Mia Domenicca
279 Calle de Durango
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Beautiful spot with delicious daily specials
Go for lunch and feast on the tasting menu
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PEHÜA
123 Av Sonora
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Go for lunch and feast on the tasting menu
Go for the ceviche de mar a mar and save some space for the chocolate dessert! Try to get a seat upstairs
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De Mar a Mar
13 Calle de Niza
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Go for the ceviche de mar a mar and save some space for the chocolate dessert! Try to get a seat upstairs
Fantastic breakfast spot with delicious pastries
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Matisse
260 Amsterdam
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Fantastic breakfast spot with delicious pastries
One of our favourite restaurants in Mexico City. From the same chef as Rosetta, the idea here is smaller tapas style dishes but with a distinct Italian flavor. Order a couple of plates to share.
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Lardo
6 Cda. Mazatlan
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One of our favourite restaurants in Mexico City. From the same chef as Rosetta, the idea here is smaller tapas style dishes but with a distinct Italian flavor. Order a couple of plates to share.
Excellent option for dinner – La Capital showcases Mexican gourmet food at its best and at a very reasonable price.
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La Capital
137 Av Nuevo León
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Excellent option for dinner – La Capital showcases Mexican gourmet food at its best and at a very reasonable price.
Best churros in town and very affordable! Expect long queues in the evenings and weekends!
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Churrería El Moro
122 Frontera
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Best churros in town and very affordable! Expect long queues in the evenings and weekends!
Best dessert pies in town!
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Cachito Mío Quiches y Tartas
138 Guanajuato
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Best dessert pies in town!
When in Mexico, tacos are a must!!! Try bistec con queso and tacos al pastor
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Taquería El Califa
382 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
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When in Mexico, tacos are a must!!! Try bistec con queso and tacos al pastor
The best carnitas are found at Los Panchos
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Los Panchos
9 Tolstoi
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The best carnitas are found at Los Panchos

Drinks & Nightlife

Beautiful lounge bar with great local DJs every Thursday / Friday / Saturday Great cocktails for Gin lovers
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Blanco Colima
168 Colima
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Beautiful lounge bar with great local DJs every Thursday / Friday / Saturday Great cocktails for Gin lovers
One of the very best spots in town to see an eclectic mix of live acts and DJs. Also downstairs in PB they have great tacos
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Departamento
154 Avenida Álvaro Obregón
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One of the very best spots in town to see an eclectic mix of live acts and DJs. Also downstairs in PB they have great tacos
Best underground nightclub for fans of house and techno music.
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Yu Yu
94 C. Versalles
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Best underground nightclub for fans of house and techno music.
Exclusive nightclub in Roma with excellent local and international DJs
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M.N. Roy
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Exclusive nightclub in Roma with excellent local and international DJs
Go to the rooftop for a cocktail ( try the tigre which has mezcal)
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Hotel Casa Awolly
57 Sinaloa
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Go to the rooftop for a cocktail ( try the tigre which has mezcal)
Fantastic bar in Col. Juarez with a variety of cocktails and great food options. The recently opened their rooftop as well with a separate menu.
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Taberna Luciferina
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Fantastic bar in Col. Juarez with a variety of cocktails and great food options. The recently opened their rooftop as well with a separate menu.
Classic bar in Roma which has a few food options - try the slider burger.
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Pizza Félix
64 Av. Álvaro Obregón
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Classic bar in Roma which has a few food options - try the slider burger.
Intimate winebar
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BAR ROMELIA
99 Tabasco
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Intimate winebar
One of the hottest spots in town. Latin vibes
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Café Paraíso
17 Pl. Villa de Madrid
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One of the hottest spots in town. Latin vibes
Rooftop bar in the heart of town
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Balmori Roofbar
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Rooftop bar in the heart of town
Enter through a freezer down and head downstairs to the coolest basement in Mexico City. Excellent local DJs play Thurs - Sat
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Jules Basement
93 Calle Julio Verne
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Enter through a freezer down and head downstairs to the coolest basement in Mexico City. Excellent local DJs play Thurs - Sat
This is the place to try pulque - a mexican alocholic drink made by fementing sap from the maguey plant. Often have DJs and live acts across the two floors.
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Pulqueria los Insurgentes
226 Av. Insurgentes Sur
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This is the place to try pulque - a mexican alocholic drink made by fementing sap from the maguey plant. Often have DJs and live acts across the two floors.
You cannot come to Mexico without trying mezcal!!!
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Mano Santa Mezcal
219 Av. Insurgentes Sur
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You cannot come to Mexico without trying mezcal!!!
World famous cocktail bar
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Licorería Limantour
106 Av. Álvaro Obregón
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World famous cocktail bar
Very cool underground bar in Col. Juarez
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Xaman Bar
6 Copenhague
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Very cool underground bar in Col. Juarez
Pass through the diner and you will find a secret Jazz bar
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Parker & Lenox
100 C. Milan
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Pass through the diner and you will find a secret Jazz bar
Intimate cocktail bar close to Parque Mexico. Try one of their cocktails blended with Twinning´s Tea.
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Baltra Bar
36D Iztaccihuatl
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Intimate cocktail bar close to Parque Mexico. Try one of their cocktails blended with Twinning´s Tea.
Mixture of live music and DJs tthrought the week
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Wallace Whisky Bar
45 Av. Tamaulipas
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Mixture of live music and DJs tthrought the week

Parks & Nature

Great for a morning run - gets busy at the weekends
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Parque España
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Great for a morning run - gets busy at the weekends
Great for running or people watching!
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The Local Way, Parque México
18 C. Laredo
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Great for running or people watching!

Essentials

Open daily until 10pm. It is custom to tip the people who pack your bags around 5 pesos.
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Sumesa
266 Tlacotalpan
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Open daily until 10pm. It is custom to tip the people who pack your bags around 5 pesos.
Organic supermarket
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The Green Corner
81 Avenida Mazatlan
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Organic supermarket
Local dry cleaners.
Pressto colima
110 Colima
Local dry cleaners.
Open 24 hours
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OXXO
115 A C. Nueva York
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Open 24 hours
Jana Specialty Pharmacy
107 Colima
Local pharmacy

Getting Around

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Metrobus Durango station
Plaza Río de Janeiro
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Best option for heading downtown
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Jardín Pushkin
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Best option for heading downtown

Shopping

Great for vinyl lovers
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Roma Records
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Great for vinyl lovers
Great selection of vinyl - specialists in funk!
Revancha D.F
110 Colima
Great selection of vinyl - specialists in funk!
One of the coolest local designers in Mexico.
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Carla Fernández
200 Av. Álvaro Obregón
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One of the coolest local designers in Mexico.
Best place for menswear (there is also a barbers on the second floor and more clothing on the third floor).
CASA CABALLERIA
64 Havre
Best place for menswear (there is also a barbers on the second floor and more clothing on the third floor).
Cool t-shirts and jewellery.
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HAPPENING Roma Norte
210 Tabasco
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Cool t-shirts and jewellery.
Very cool vintage store for women.
CAARMELA
252 Amsterdam
Very cool vintage store for women.
Beautifully designed homeware store.
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Utilitario Mexicano
3a Calle Marsella
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Beautifully designed homeware store.
Mix of local and international clothing stores.
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Reforma 222
222 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
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Mix of local and international clothing stores.
Local designers - clothing and accessories
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Bazar Fusion
37 Londres
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Local designers - clothing and accessories

Arts & Culture

Incredible architecture and always has interesting exhibits
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Makumbusho ya Sanaa ya Tamayo ya Kisasa
51 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
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Incredible architecture and always has interesting exhibits