Mexico City Food Guide

Old-School Day in the Heart of CDMX

Centered around the historic Zócalo plaza, this area – located right in the heart of Mexico City – is known best for its iconic buildings and landmarks, some of which date back to the Aztec period. Perhaps that’s why you’ll see the traditional side of Mexican cuisine highlighted, such as bakeries that date back to 1927, taquerias with whirling al pastor pits, traditional breweries serving a fizzy drink made from the sap of agave, and old-school cantinas filled with locals relaxing after a day of work, or hiding from the midday sun.

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A taste of the day

Stop 1

9:30am Breakfast Worth the Line

For a sweet start, head to El Moro. The lines outside this renowned churreria often wind around the block, but it's wort…

Stop 2

10:30am Zócalo

The main square in central Mexico City, Zócalo (or Plaza de la Constitución as it is known today) is surrounded by city …

Stop 3

11:30am Museo Templo Mayor

Inaugurated in 1987, Museo Templo Mayor was designed to exhibit the archaeological findings from the area that used to b…

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