Mexico City
Dining And Drinking

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Food is more than simple sustenance in Mexico, it is a way of life, an essential ingredient in the vibrant culture of this country, through which family, friends and lovers come together. In a city this big, it is not surprising that there are many different areas in which to seek out good restaurants, although some in particular stand out.

Chapultepec/ Polanco

The areas of Chapultepec and Polanco have a wide array of dining options in a pleasant part of town. Visitors to the area can start their day at Café del Bosque, where the breakfasts and weekend breakfast buffet comes with a spectacular view of the Bosque de Chapultepec. Mi Viejo Pueblito serves up amazing traditional Mexican foods like tacos, and parrilladas. If you’re not in the mood for a whole meal, but still want the authentic Mexican atmosphere, María Bonita is a fun bar with a large variety of snacks. If you’re more the type to wing it, along the Avenida Mazaryk in Polanco there is an upbeat atmosphere with sidewalk tables and a younger crowd in places like Area Bar and Terrace.

Zona Rosa

For those who prefer a quiet, cosmopolitan atmosphere, the Zona Rosa area is the best choice for a drink and light entertainment. La Marinera serves up traditional Mexican seafood in a lively atmosphere. If you’re in the mood for something a little different, sample the Argentinian cuisine at La Cabaña del Gaucho. Focolare offers a great experience combining live music with delicious, traditional specialties in the heart of Zona Rosa. And when you’re done eating, stop in at Bar Frida, the Frida Kahlo themed bar that’s almost more of a gallery than a watering hole.

Centro Histórico

Head to the Centro Histórico for a taste of the city's heritage and have a bite to eat in the famous Restaurante Bar Café Tacuba on the street of the same name.
La Casa de las Sirenas offers a wide variety of cuisine served alongside musical entertainment to make for a fun dining experience. Or if you’re in the mood for something a little fancier, Los Girasoles will provide you with haute Mexican cuisine next door to the Mexican Senate, so you may spot some very powerful people dining alongside you.
L’Heritage offers international cuisine in a beautiful, historic building. The Casa de los Azulejos, part of the Sanborn's chain of restaurants is also found here.

San Angel

The beautiful, cobblestoned streets and romantic plazas of San Angel are home to some of the best restaurants in the city. The restaurant at the San Angel Inn has been serving delicious local cuisine for many years, and the added bonus of wandering musicians makes this an unforgettable dining experience. Brasserie Q offers up amazing French food in an authentic atmosphere. Stop by Tasca Manolo for dishes from all over Spain served up in an ancient mansion. Pardiños serves up fresh seafood from the Mexican state of Veracruz while Mauna Loa specializes in Chinese food with Hawaiian and Polynesian décor and entertainment after 9p.

Coyoacán

Spend the day in the colonial neighborhood of Coyoacán enjoying great food and mingling with writers, intellectuals and artists who flock here, as did the painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in their time. Flor y Canto offers up all things traditional, from the haute cuisine to the décor and atmosphere, while Bistro Voilá offers French food in a relaxed, bistro atmosphere. El Hábito serves up superb food along with an entertaining cabaret show, all in the historic home of a well known Mexican writer. For something a little more exotic, Fun Lom offers diners what some consider to be the very best Peking Duck along with other delectable Chinese dishes.