We're so excited to share our favorite places in Mexico City with you for before and after our wedding weekend if you're sticking around! If you would like more recommendations, please let us know!
Food
Taqueria Chetito
Río Danubio 104, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX
The tacos here are a little bougie, but they're our favorite tacos in the city so far!
Churreria El Moro
27 Avenida Michoacán, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06100, Mexico
The oldest churreria in the city. The churros are vegan, too!
Cafe De Tacuba
28 Calle de Tacuba, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06010, Mexico
Close to MUNAL, this is one of our favorite restaurants in the city. The cafe is steeped in history, being located in an old convent and having hosted many prolific historical figures. There's even a friendly ghost nun who helps out in the kitchen (there's a plaque on the second floor that thanks this ghost for her quality control). Don't miss the troubadors serenading you as you try the incredible home-style Mexican food such as mole and enchiladas.
San Angel Inn
50 Diego Rivera, Ciudad de México, CDMX 01060, Mexico
This is one of our favorite restaurants to take our families and friends to and is also Julian's (Ray's best man) recommendation! Located in an old hacienda in the south of the city, expect gorgeous gardens, delicious margaritas, wonderful food, and a quietly luxurious vibe. Don't be afraid to dress up here if you're in the mood! Fran especially loves the Mole Naranja with shrimp or duck with blackberries!
Makan
68B Emilio Donde, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06000, Mexico
We had our engagement dinner here! The only Malaysian/Singaporean restaurant in Mexico City (and maybe all of Mexico). It's expensive, but the food is incredibly authentic. The kaya toast for dessert is always a highlight of our visit.
Places
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, Ciudad de México, CDMX 11560, Mexico
This was our very first date in the city, and it's our favorite museum in the whole world! It takes about 3 hours for a less intense self-tour (otherwise, you could be there for up to 6 to 8 hours), and you can ignore the second floor to cut down on time.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
No. 2 Fray Juan de Zumárraga, Ciudad de México, CDMX 07050, Mexico
For our more religious guests, this is a wonderful stop. It's quite far from the city center and located in a more bustling area, so we'd recommend familiarizing yourself with the metro (subway) system for transport or hiring a driver for the day, and being weary of your belongings when in the area.
Teotihuacan
Pirámide del Sol, Teotihuacán de Arista, Méx. 54273, Mexico
The ancient pyramids. The Aztecs found this ancient city almost 700 years after it was abandoned. Ray and Fran have been to these pyramids over 7 times and have memorized the history of the site as it's one of our favorites. This is an incredible place to visit, but it does take a full day. Visit the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Feathered Serpent Temple, the Jaguar mural, and the Museum of Teotihuacan. We'd be happy to recommend a tour guide that includes transportation. For lunch in the area, we recommend Restaurant Mayahuel.
Chapultepec Castle
Bosque de Chapultepec, Ciudad de México, CDMX 11580, Mexico
Close to the Anthropological Museum, this castle is absolutely gorgeous and hosts so much history! The second floor is home to a beautiful stained glass hallway that you can't miss.
Xochimilco Embarcaderos
S/N Avenida Nuevo León, Ciudad de México, CDMX 16090, Mexico
Visit the last remains of the canals that made up Mexico City while it was still a lake. You'll find chinampas—floating man-made islands for agricultural use since even before the Aztecs. Take a trajinera cruise for 600 pesos for an hour per boat that fits up to 20 (best to go here with a group) to enjoy the canals and its floating vendors, or go on a sunrise kayaking tour. We'll be happy to recommend a tour guide that also includes transportation.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
S/N Avenida Juárez, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06050, Mexico
A beautiful space with Ballet Folklorico shows every Wednesday and Sunday that you shouldn't miss if you're around! The first row, middle seats are the best if you can grab them.
Salon Tenampa
12 Plaza Garibaldi, Centro, CDMX 06010, Mexico
The birthplace of mariachi! It's incredibly fun, loud, and cheap! Bring cash to get serenaded by the many, many, many mariachi bands around.
Templo Mayor Museum
8 Seminario, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06060, Mexico
Another fantastic museum in the city center that we love. It's a much shorter visit, but you'll get to walk through the main temple that was destroyed to build the Cathedral next door.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
S/N Plaza de la Constitución, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06000, Mexico
It is a beautiful church built in 1573 with Baroque, Neoclassical, and Gothic architecture. Stones from the Templo Mayor were used to build parts of this church, marking it with a lot of history. The organs are absolutely gorgeous.
National Art Museum | MUNAL
8 Calle de Tacuba, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06000, Mexico
This is Ray's favorite art museum in Mexico! Many classical Mexican painters have their art on display here, many of which were on the covers of history textbooks Ray used in school. We love going here with friends every time they come to visit. The building itself is incredible.
Mercado de Artesanias La Ciudadela
S/N Balderas, Ciudad de México, CDMX 06040, Mexico
Here's another one of Fran's favorite places in the city (where Ray has to carry her purse or she spends too much). The artisans bring their crafts from all over Mexico to this wonderful market so you can experience the vast diversity of Mexican culture. Shop around, don't be afraid to haggle a little, and have at least some cash for the few vendors who don't take cards. Talavera (painted ceramic), black clay, and textiles are some of the main things to look out for!
Frida Kahlo Museum
247 Londres, Ciudad de México, CDMX 04100, Mexico
The Casa Azul is a beautiful museum that was once the house of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Communism, art, affairs, you name it, had a hand in creating the vibrant emotions you feel in this museum. Don't miss the separate section near the exit about Frida's clothing and medical equipment.