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It's more than 110 years old and is probably Mexico City's best-known restaurant; supposedly every President has eaten there. Despite all the attention, it's terrific and affordable and there's lots to look at (people watching for sure, but also, paintings like The Girl in the Red Dress by Jose de la Borda hang there). The waitstaff dress in formal whites and everything we tried was delicious. Yes, the band named itself after this place, ha. You also shouldn't miss Chapultepec Park! I think it's the oldest and largest public park in Latin America. Great for a run, or just a wander.
Feb 18, 2024
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I know itâs become really popular for Americans to travel to Mexico City, but my grandparents are from there, so stay off my ass. The first time I went was after my grandparents passed and it helped me feel a deeper connection to them and with the city. Itâs beautiful and huge (6th largest city in the world!). Most tourists just spend time in Roma Norte and Condesa and they are amazing neighborhoods, but thereâs so much outside of those towns. The very least you could do is go to the Teotihuacan Pyramids, spend a day in the historic center, and stop being a little b and eat some crickets. They are really high in nutrients. Much more sustainable than eating any meat! Check out as many Diego Rivera frescos as you can (ask someone near you the meaning behind them). There are lots of free walking tours that are pay by donation. There are a lot of really nice restaurants, but you can have some of the best tacos youâve ever eaten for just a dollar. If you ask the locals their favorite tacos everyone has a different answer, because there are too many great options. I hope to go to Mexico City at least once a year.Â
Mar 21, 2025
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đ˛la docena - probably the best meal I had in Mexico was here⌠unreal seafood, the tuna and oysters were especially insane.
taqueria orinoco - this was the first place I went in Mexico City where I had insanely good tacos. Most of the best tacos I had in CDMX / my entire life were from random stalls all around the city and I donât know if they had names. theses ones are a little expensive for Mexico City (they cost like $4 and you can definitely get better tacos for $0.25), but theyâre really really good and filling.
lardo - this was another pricier spot but soooooo insanely good. menu is built around a wood fired oven on site and yeah I just remember having my mind blown consistently.
the open air markets around the city are massive and totally underrated. I could spend all day there just looking at all the crazy stuff. Skibidi toilet pinatas, anime girl statues, handwoven scarves that say Mexico on them but theyâre made in Indonesia. itâs awesome.
Probably the most touristy thing I did was a boat tour in Xochimilco which was awesome. just a million guys getting hammered on beautiful boats in this canal/world heritage site. we were on a boat with two random families and an awesome tour guide who was studying for his MA in animal science and wanted to practice his Englis/make a bunch of money. At one point we paid a mariachi band to come on the boat and do a few songs it was unreal.
Also people are really really nice in general, but a lot of them donât really speak english so locking in on your Duolingo is thatâs essential.
oh also if you can get a reservation to see any of the BarragĂĄn houses youâve gotta lock in theyâre insane
taqueria orinoco - this was the first place I went in Mexico City where I had insanely good tacos. Most of the best tacos I had in CDMX / my entire life were from random stalls all around the city and I donât know if they had names. theses ones are a little expensive for Mexico City (they cost like $4 and you can definitely get better tacos for $0.25), but theyâre really really good and filling.
lardo - this was another pricier spot but soooooo insanely good. menu is built around a wood fired oven on site and yeah I just remember having my mind blown consistently.
the open air markets around the city are massive and totally underrated. I could spend all day there just looking at all the crazy stuff. Skibidi toilet pinatas, anime girl statues, handwoven scarves that say Mexico on them but theyâre made in Indonesia. itâs awesome.
Probably the most touristy thing I did was a boat tour in Xochimilco which was awesome. just a million guys getting hammered on beautiful boats in this canal/world heritage site. we were on a boat with two random families and an awesome tour guide who was studying for his MA in animal science and wanted to practice his Englis/make a bunch of money. At one point we paid a mariachi band to come on the boat and do a few songs it was unreal.
Also people are really really nice in general, but a lot of them donât really speak english so locking in on your Duolingo is thatâs essential.
oh also if you can get a reservation to see any of the BarragĂĄn houses youâve gotta lock in theyâre insane
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- Mercado lagunilla on sundays for the best thrifting of your lifeâmake sure you go to the antique market and skip the rest
- Em restaurant for the best meal of your life
- Patrick miller for the best dance partyâŚâŚ..of your life
Food - Tetetlån ⢠crazy beautiful restaurant next to Casa Pedregal - Hugo ⢠natural wine and good food - Restaurante Sonia - Anónimo colectivo ⢠pasta baby - Ciena - Contramar ⢠seafood - Mielmesabe bakery ⢠great cake - Con vista al mar ⢠seafood - Buenavida Fonda - Casa Virginia ⢠fancy
Drinks/Dancing - Yuyu ⢠best techno - Bosforo ⢠mezcaleria with great music - Sunday Sunday ⢠rooftop dance party on Sundays. Hit or miss but itâs the one everyone talks about - FUNK club - Mama Rumba ⢠salsa dancing - San Luis Club ⢠dancing and live music - Japan club ⢠house party vibes - La clandestina ⢠casual drinks - Diaspora ⢠once a month party - Pervert ⢠another every once in a while party thatâs held in an abandoned prison
Spots - Parque Mexico - El Pendulo in Condesa ⢠really pretty spot to work - Mercado MichoacĂĄn ⢠fresh market for groceries - Museo Tamayo ⢠art - La Vintaje/Banzo ⢠my friend's store! - AnomalĂa ⢠gallery with cool events - Museo antropolĂłgico
I also really recommend knowing some basic spanish! you can get around with english but the locals really appreciate it when you try to speak their language.
Food - Tetetlån ⢠crazy beautiful restaurant next to Casa Pedregal - Hugo ⢠natural wine and good food - Restaurante Sonia - Anónimo colectivo ⢠pasta baby - Ciena - Contramar ⢠seafood - Mielmesabe bakery ⢠great cake - Con vista al mar ⢠seafood - Buenavida Fonda - Casa Virginia ⢠fancy
Drinks/Dancing - Yuyu ⢠best techno - Bosforo ⢠mezcaleria with great music - Sunday Sunday ⢠rooftop dance party on Sundays. Hit or miss but itâs the one everyone talks about - FUNK club - Mama Rumba ⢠salsa dancing - San Luis Club ⢠dancing and live music - Japan club ⢠house party vibes - La clandestina ⢠casual drinks - Diaspora ⢠once a month party - Pervert ⢠another every once in a while party thatâs held in an abandoned prison
Spots - Parque Mexico - El Pendulo in Condesa ⢠really pretty spot to work - Mercado MichoacĂĄn ⢠fresh market for groceries - Museo Tamayo ⢠art - La Vintaje/Banzo ⢠my friend's store! - AnomalĂa ⢠gallery with cool events - Museo antropolĂłgico
I also really recommend knowing some basic spanish! you can get around with english but the locals really appreciate it when you try to speak their language.
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The man responsible for dozens of Teenage Symphonies to God
"Sad songs about happy things" (the first time, as a kid, I can recall the sweet/sour combo of melodies that could make you cry attached to songs about endless, bottomless love)
I've long since lost track of how many weddings and funerals I've attended that have featured this song; suffice it to say, "a lot."
God only knows what we'd been without him đđť
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Hey tyler hopefully this doesnât violate some PI.FYI golden rule
But after nearly two years of writing, editing and arguing, my book about the EP is coming out in May and can be preordered here:
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s. Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha). For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I canât wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! â¤ď¸
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s. Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha). For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I canât wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! â¤ď¸
Mar 27, 2024