Cafe/Bakeries.
Cafes, bakeries, and all things coffee that we can recommend from our time in Mexico.
Odette (Condesa)
Small, yet excellent quality. Highlight was the Turkey and Cheese Croissant (Pavo y Queso). No indoor seating, but select few seating outdoors in a lovely quiet side street adjacent to Plaza Popocatépetl. Short walk from the beautiful Parque Mexico if you get your coffee para llevar to make the most of the early morning sunshine.
— Condesa, CDMX
Pananderia Rosetta
Lovely local spot with a good selection of delicious pastries and cafe style menu. Rustic-chic setting with a lovely outdoor terrace. Big plus is early opening time (7am). Always a queue outside. Excellent spot for some instagrammable pics.
— Roma Norte, CDMX
Furniture Music
Understated cafe, with a selection of fresh pastries and cooked breakfast/lunch options. Eclectic furniture options with a small outdoor seating area on a quiet residential street.
— Roma Norte, CDMX
BUNA – La Tostadora
Hidden within the tranquility of La Laguna, a repurposed workshop for creatives and artists. BUNA offers a small selection of tasty pastries and some of the best coffee we had. Would highly recommend grabbing one to go and wandering around the warehouse.
— Roma Norte, CDMX
Kiyo Cafe
Japanese inspired espresso bar. Simplicity in mind with very high quality coffee. As well as CDMX, they have another spot in Oaxaca.
— Roma Norte, CDMX
Quentin Cafe
A staple across CDMX, offering a high quality cafe experience across their four sites. High quality chain.
— Various, CDMX
Bobo
Popular spot for breakfast, lunch and their specialty late night burgers. Three restaurants across Roma, Condesa and Napoles. A must try is the famous Bobo pancake. Special shoutout to the breakfast burrito too. Yum.
— Various, CDMX
Once in Oaxaca
Coffee is good but the Banana bread is worth writing home about. Not a huge amount of seating so perfect for individuals/couples. Inside there is a small gift shop if youre also on the hunt for handmade local souvenirs.
— Jalatlaco, Oaxaca
Ícaro Café
Nutritious and clean in the ultimate hippie setting. Shoes are optional. Would recommend the caprese and the avocado and humous toasties.
— Mazunte, Oaxaca
Umami
Some delicious breakfast options. Amazing coffee. Excellent juices and smoothies. Highly recommend the cacao bowl. Chefs kiss.
— Mazunte, Oaxaca
Restaurants.
A glimpse into the bustling culinary scene in Mexico and our favourites to share with you.
Expendio de Maiz
Micheln starred. The novelty of this understated restaurants is there are no menu’s, and no reservations. The head chef cooks an eclectic menu based on his experiences, and seemingly what produce he has available that day. The restaurant works on a eat what you can basis, with the plates continuing to arrive until you say enough is enough.
— Roma Norte, CDMX
Taqueria Orinoco
Famous taqueria chain in Mexico. Frequented by celebrities and you can see why. Simple menu, offering good quality taco’s if you aren’t feeling adventurous enough for the street taquerias. A must try is the bunelos desert.
— Various, CDMX
Tacos Chanito
The best street tacos we had by far. We cant say we tried all 11k taco restaurants in CDMX but out of the ones we did, this is our pick. Try a few but our favourites were Bistec or Pechuga con Queso and the Taco de Longaniza (chorizo).
— Roma Norte, CDMX
The Fish Burrito
Local family run burrito shop with the largest array of homemade fruit salsas we’ve seen.
— Mazunte, Oaxaca
Falafel El Loco
Easily the best falafel wraps we’ve had… ever! Lovely setting, and an even more lovely couple who run this very understated place. Recommend.
— Mazunte, Oaxaca
Alessandro
Italian classics. Beachside. Mexican sunshine.
— Mazunte, Oaxaca
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