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I know it’s 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. It’s 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 there’s 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 you’ve 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.
Mar 21, 2025
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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 don’t 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 they’re 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 they’re made in Indonesia. it’s 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 don’t really speak english so locking in on your Duolingo is that’s essential.
oh also if you can get a reservation to see any of the Barragán houses you’ve gotta lock in they’re insane
Apr 4, 2024
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- Mercado lagunilla on sundays for the best thrifting of your life—make 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 party……..of your life
Food
- Tetetlán • 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 it’s 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 that’s held in an abandoned prison
Spots
- Parque Mexico
- El Pendulo in Condesa • really pretty spot to work
- Mercado Michoacán • fresh market for groceries
- Museo Tamayo • art
- La Vintaje/Banzo • my friend's store!
- Anomalía • gallery with cool events
- Museo antropológico
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.
Mar 6, 2024
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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Stop texting so much. Call your friend, or anyone. A phone call can be so much faster and efficient. Especially when you’re trying to make plans. There’s so much communication that’s lost when you don’t hear someone’s tone. Listen, I was a salesman before I worked in the entertainment biz and I spent eight hours a day on the phone. Cold calling. It was disgusting. But if there’s anything I learned, it’s that if you want to close a deal it starts with picking up the phone.
Mar 21, 2025
Stop fucking around and put some marshmallows in your system. Stop buying that store-made shit. Rice Krispie treats are a perfect snack. Give some to your neighbors and friends, they’ll be grateful. You don’t know how much you love these until you make them at home. They're also super easy to make. They’ll turn on your lover too. You might be in store for the best sex of your life.
Mar 21, 2025
I moved to LA from NY a few years ago, and I gotta say if you aren’t going to the beach you're an idiot! Most of us are an hour drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! I hit all the beaches - and will even drive out to Laguna - IDGAF. I love going into the ocean, it makes me feel alive. When the water's calm I like to float and let my mind wander. I’ve come up with some of my best ideas out there. I also have been tumbled by some really strong waves - scary stuff - gotta respect the tide. The sun and the ocean really help me feel alive. If I’m bummed and I go to the beach, the next day I always feel better. It’s magic - we are a species that needs sun! Buy an umbrella if you don’t like the sun and just stare at the ocean. It’s beautiful. I’ve seen dolphins and whales many times in California. Bring a cooler and throw out your trash. Sorry to be such an environmentalist.
Mar 21, 2025