Where to find the best tacos al pastor in Mexico City
n updated guide to tacos al pastor in Mexico City — from the legendary El Vilcito in Narvarte to La Casa del Pastor.
Mexico, a Gringa and the Day of the Dead
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend books I have read and would suggest to a friend. This year, the celebration of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) was bittersweet. For one, it’s been two years…
Best Romantic Restaurants in Mexico City — Where Locals Go
The best restaurants for a romantic dinner in Mexico City — intimate spots for anniversaries, date nights, and special occasions. Personal recommendations, no tourist traps.
Where to walk and eat with your dog in Mexico City
An updated guide to dog-friendly walks and restaurants in Mexico City — the Condesa, Roma Norte, Colonia Juárez, Coyoacán, and Polanco, where patio seating now means dogs welcome.
Pre-Columbian Mexico in and Around Mexico City
An updated guide to the three essential pre-Columbian sites in and near Mexico City — the Anthropology Museum, Templo Mayor with its recent extraordinary excavations, and the pyramids at Teotihuacán.
The scent of Mexico – Xinú
Xinú, Mexico City’s most distinctive perfume and home-scent brand, now has an extraordinary new boutique inside a converted workshop in Colonia Juárez, alongside the original Polanco location.
Modern Art + Cacti: An Afternoon in Chapultepec Park
Chapultepec is Mexico City’s answer to New York’s Central Park and Madrid’s El Retiro. It’s an oasis of green in the center of a bustling metropolis where you’ll find museums, monuments, running trails and paddle boats. It’s biggest attraction is the Castillo de Chapultepec, but the park has a lot more to offer. If you’re…
Where to go if you’re missing Whole Foods in Mexico City
An updated guide to organic grocery stores, gourmet supermarkets, and health food shops in Mexico City — The Green Corner, City Market, Estado Natural, Amsterdam Markt, and more.
Where to Practice Yoga in Mexico City
An updated guide to yoga studios in Mexico City — Damsha Yoga in Condesa, Blanco Yoga in Juárez and Condesa, Secret Room Yoga in Polanco, and Tetetlán in the Pedregal.
Panadería Rosetta
Panadería Rosetta in Colonia Juárez and Roma Norte — the cardamom rolls, what to order, when to arrive, and why the Michelin star at Rosetta restaurant changes the context.
