Shantal’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Gorgeous park with a private Audiorama and ponds. Sit with a good book and enjoy the music.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque México
s/n Av MéxicoGorgeous park with a private Audiorama and ponds. Sit with a good book and enjoy the music.
Parque Chapultepec might not be in La Condesa proper, but seeing as the neighbourhood stops right at its start, it feels churlish to leave it out. The second-largest park in Latin America, it’s a sprawling, yet beautiful space it would take days to fully explore. Only a 15 minute walk through constituyentes avenue.
943 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bosque de Chapultepec
Parque Chapultepec might not be in La Condesa proper, but seeing as the neighbourhood stops right at its start, it feels churlish to leave it out. The second-largest park in Latin America, it’s a sprawling, yet beautiful space it would take days to fully explore. Only a 15 minute walk through constituyentes avenue.
Sitting just 2.8km away from centre La Condesa, this castle on Chapultepec Hill has seen its fair share of history. It went from housing royalty, a headquarters for the military, and housing foreign dignitaries.
Take your time strolling through the colourful corridors donning mural paintings and featuring several artefacts from days past.
1163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Chapultepec
Sitting just 2.8km away from centre La Condesa, this castle on Chapultepec Hill has seen its fair share of history. It went from housing royalty, a headquarters for the military, and housing foreign dignitaries.
Take your time strolling through the colourful corridors donning mural paintings and featuring several artefacts from days past.
One the most important landmarks in Mexico City! Visit on Sunday when the main road is only available for cyclists.
764 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Ángel de la Independencia
Avenida Paseo de la ReformaOne the most important landmarks in Mexico City! Visit on Sunday when the main road is only available for cyclists.
Plaza Río de Janeiro
Fuente de Cibeles
Plaza Villa de MadridFood scene
Best churros in town! Great place for Instagram photos.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Churrería El Moro Parque México
27 Av MichoacánBest churros in town! Great place for Instagram photos.
One of the best brunch spots only 5 minute walk from your stay. They do not take reservations so you might want to get their early.
313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanOne of the best brunch spots only 5 minute walk from your stay. They do not take reservations so you might want to get their early.
Mercado Roma is hipster central; a covered market filled with little food counters from some of Mexico City’s most popular restaurants and cafes. The tamale de quest con rajas tacos from Azul Antojo are some of the best tacos we’ve ever tasted, and we were always finding excuses to treat ourselves to some churros from El Moro. The Ozio ice cream stall is also amazing.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Roma
225 C. QuerétaroMercado Roma is hipster central; a covered market filled with little food counters from some of Mexico City’s most popular restaurants and cafes. The tamale de quest con rajas tacos from Azul Antojo are some of the best tacos we’ve ever tasted, and we were always finding excuses to treat ourselves to some churros from El Moro. The Ozio ice cream stall is also amazing.
Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlGreat juices and breakfast.
great veggie options and a 5 minute walk
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzas Nosferatu
24 Eje 2 Surgreat veggie options and a 5 minute walk
If you like seafood, you will agree that El Pescadito serve some of the best tacos in Condesa.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Pescadito
38 C. AtlixcoIf you like seafood, you will agree that El Pescadito serve some of the best tacos in Condesa.
Unlike other street stalls, this is a sit-down restaurant specialising in one dish: moreish meaty tacos.
The menu is short and sweet: choose between three types of meat, either trompo (al pastor), rez or chicharron.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes SurUnlike other street stalls, this is a sit-down restaurant specialising in one dish: moreish meaty tacos.
The menu is short and sweet: choose between three types of meat, either trompo (al pastor), rez or chicharron.
This stylish Roma Norte restaurant serves the prettiest tacos using plant-based ingredients. While there are other dishes on the menu like enfrijoladas, enchiladas and mole mixteco, the Insta potential is clearly in the pink tacos coloured with beetroot.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pitahaya Vegana
90 C. QuerétaroThis stylish Roma Norte restaurant serves the prettiest tacos using plant-based ingredients. While there are other dishes on the menu like enfrijoladas, enchiladas and mole mixteco, the Insta potential is clearly in the pink tacos coloured with beetroot.
Galanga
204 MonterreyBest thai food in the city!
Lalo is a busy, colourful cafe in Roma where guests share tables and the lines stretch down the street on weekends. Is it worth it? Probably but if you can visit on a weekday instead, do that.
While the other dishes look tasty, I don’t think you can beat the warm French toast topped fruit compote and a melty dollop of ice cream.
177 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lalo!
173 ZacatecasLalo is a busy, colourful cafe in Roma where guests share tables and the lines stretch down the street on weekends. Is it worth it? Probably but if you can visit on a weekday instead, do that.
While the other dishes look tasty, I don’t think you can beat the warm French toast topped fruit compote and a melty dollop of ice cream.
Maizajo, molino y tortilleria
113 SoledadPujol
133 TennysonMust book in advance. Michelin star restaurant.
Contramar
200 Calle de DurangoBest sea food
Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaBest Oaxacan Cuisine
Authentic Mexican, comfort food with hearty posole, enchiladas, and flan
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante La Casa de Toño
144 LondresAuthentic Mexican, comfort food with hearty posole, enchiladas, and flan
Neighborhoods
Take a trip around the city center, visit el Zocalo and immerse in the beautiful architecture. This area can be busy so I recommend you go light, not carrying important documents or valuables.
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Historic center of Mexico City
Take a trip around the city center, visit el Zocalo and immerse in the beautiful architecture. This area can be busy so I recommend you go light, not carrying important documents or valuables.
A lovely book store cafe if you’re looking to do some research or sit down for a good cup of coffee.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Péndulo
115 Av Nuevo LeónA lovely book store cafe if you’re looking to do some research or sit down for a good cup of coffee.
Home to Frida Kahlo’s famous house, Coyoacán unique architecture makes it a pleasant neighborhood to walk around. They have great markets on saturdays
668 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coyoacán
300 C. ChichimecasHome to Frida Kahlo’s famous house, Coyoacán unique architecture makes it a pleasant neighborhood to walk around. They have great markets on saturdays
Step into the world of the iconic artist at her former home, we always suggest to book tickets in advance
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresStep into the world of the iconic artist at her former home, we always suggest to book tickets in advance
Nightlife
Trendy cocktail bar with expert mythologist serving up creative concoctions
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Licorería Limantour
106 Av. Álvaro ObregónTrendy cocktail bar with expert mythologist serving up creative concoctions
Dive into the world of mezcal at this intimate bar
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Clandestina
298 Av. Álvaro ObregónDive into the world of mezcal at this intimate bar
If you’re into salsa and Cumbia this popular dance club in Condesa is the place to go
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mama Rumba
230 C. QuerétaroIf you’re into salsa and Cumbia this popular dance club in Condesa is the place to go
Situated within the four seasons hotel, this is a sophisticated cocktail bar with excellent service and elegant decor
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fifty Mils
500 Av. Paseo de la ReformaSituated within the four seasons hotel, this is a sophisticated cocktail bar with excellent service and elegant decor
Experience the excitement of Mexican wrestling at Arena México, followed by drinks at nearby CanntinasS
Lucha Libre Guided Tour in Mexico City
Experience the excitement of Mexican wrestling at Arena México, followed by drinks at nearby CanntinasS
Shopping
Browse through this colorful market for Artisanal craft textiles, and souvenirs
Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela
S/N BalderasBrowse through this colorful market for Artisanal craft textiles, and souvenirs
Hunt for treasures and antiques at this bustling flea market held every Sunday. We always suggest to keep your belongings safe.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Lagunilla
27 GranaditasHunt for treasures and antiques at this bustling flea market held every Sunday. We always suggest to keep your belongings safe.
Shop until you drop in this upscale neighborhood home to designer, boutiques and luxury malls
267 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Polanco
Shop until you drop in this upscale neighborhood home to designer, boutiques and luxury malls
Mercado del sábado
11 Pl. San JacintoConsejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Metro
Mexico City metro system is efficient and affordable purchase, a reloadable card for easy access to all lines.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Uber and taxis
As hosts, we always suggest Uber as it’s more affordable, and a safer option. Taxis can take advantage of foreigners and we often don’t recommend them unless they have been booked through a recognize company.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Walking
Many neighborhoods are pedestrian, friendly, so wear comfortable shoes and explore on foot.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Bicycles
Ecobici  its bike sharing system with hundreds of stations located throughout the city. We always suggest to check cycling routes and experience Ciclovía on Sundays.
Antes de que te vayas
Safety Tips
While our neighborhood in Condesa is very safe to walk around, it is important to always use reliable transportation keep your violet, valuable, secure, stay vigilant and trust your instincts.