The Knowledge Base
Every guide, indexed by the question you're actually asking.
18 verified entries across 8 categories. Each one written to answer a specific, real question about eating, drinking, or staying in Mexico City.
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Fine Dining
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Tacos & Street Food
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Drinks & Mezcalerías
- Which mezcalerías in Mexico City are worth going to?Not every place with a mezcal list is a mezcalería. Here are the bars our team drinks at — the ones that actually know their palenqueros.8 min
- What are the best cocktail bars in Mexico City?The bars on the World's 50 Best list, the newer rooms worth watching, and the classic hotel bars still doing it right.7 min
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Coffee & Cafés
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Neighborhoods
- What is Roma Norte in Mexico City actually like?The most-discussed colonia in CDMX, honestly assessed — what to eat, where to stay, and what the neighborhood is really about beyond Instagram.9 min
- What is Condesa like and where should I eat there?Condesa's shaded parks, Art Deco streets, and the restaurants and cafés that make it worth planning a stay around.7 min
- Is Coyoacán worth a day trip from central CDMX?Frida Kahlo's neighborhood, honestly assessed — what to see, what to skip, and where to eat while you're there.6 min
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Hotels & Stays
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Markets & Mercados
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Essentials & Etiquette
- Can you drink the tap water in Mexico City?The short answer, the long answer, and what to do about ice, salads, and street-food water in practice.4 min
- How much should you tip in Mexico City?Restaurants, bars, taxis, hotel staff, and the small tips that are expected but never printed on the bill.3 min
- Will the altitude in Mexico City affect me?Mexico City sits at 2,240m / 7,350ft. What that actually means for your first 48 hours, and how it affects eating and drinking.3 min
- What is the safest way to get around Mexico City?Uber, DiDi, the metro, walking, and street taxis — what our editors and their families actually use, day and night.4 min
- How should I experience Día de Muertos in Mexico City?The parade, the ofrendas, the cemetery visits — how to see the holiday well without treating it like a costume party.6 min
- Is Mexico City good for vegetarians and vegans?Better than its reputation suggests. Here are the restaurants, the classic dishes, and the phrases to know.5 min
- How spicy is Mexican food actually — and how do I order for my heat tolerance?The honest answer is 'it depends' — here's how to navigate salsas, chiles, and menus so you get what you want.4 min
- When is the best time of year to visit Mexico City?Weather, festivals, jacaranda season, and what changes month to month.4 min