Delicious Queso Asado de la Milpa at El Hidalguense in Mexico City

7 Day Mexico City Itinerary from a Foodie Traveler

by Nichole | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 | Mexico, Mexico Itinerary

My husband and I love seeking out the best food in the places we visit. We have traveled to some incredible foodie cities including Lima, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris, Florence, Cape Town, and of course Mexico City! Hubby and I are ultra-planners (yes, we plan vacations down to the hour to experience all the things!). I will walk you through my exact Mexico City itinerary that includes amazing foodie gems from street tacos to a 2-star Michelin restaurant. Wait there’s more! 😉 It also includes the best coffee shops, wine tastings, and some of the top cocktail bars in the world!

And if you are pairing Mexico City with Oaxaca, do not miss my ultimate Oaxaca foodie itinerary!

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Day 1: Travel Day + Tacos + Baltra Bar

Breakfast at our home airport. We arrived at the Mexico City Airport (MEX) at 12:40 pm.

We took a 40-minute Uber to our charming boutique hotel.

2:30 pm: Our room was not ready quite yet. We grabbed a delicious latte at Buna Cafe, which was a few minutes walk from the hotel.

4 pm Dinner: We did our own DIY taco tour and hit two amazing taco spots on the first night: Tacos Don Juan (famous for their quesabirria tacos served on Saturday and Sunday) and El Pescadito (great shrimp tacos). Grabbed a tasty churro from Churreria El Moro for dessert.

6:15 pm: Sipped an Old George Sour at Baltra Bar. Great cocktail bar!

Overnight: Casa Izeba (get the room with a private balcony)

Enjoying a pastry from Pasteleria Ideal in front of the Palacio de Bellas Artes in El Centro Mexico City

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Day 2: Centro Historica + Tacos + Handshake

8:30 am Breakfast: We Ubered to El Cardenal, a foodie institution with beautiful stained glass windows. Order the Gorditas!

9:30 am: Lots of exploring today! Walked around the Zocalo square. 10:30 am – 11:30 am: Saw the beautiful Diego Rivera murals at the National Palace. Line up before 10 am to get tickets.

12 pm: Grabbed some delicious basket tacos from Los Especiales. Check my Taco Tour Guide to know how to order. There is a system. Stopped by the iconic pastry shop, Pasteleria Ideal, after eating tacos.

12:20 pm: Walked down the pedestrian-only Avenida Madero and then admired the House of Tiles. Enjoyed our pastry in front of the Palacio de Bella Artes. 1:15 pm: Strolled through the beautiful park, Alameda Central. 1:30 pm: Visited the Museo Mural Diego Rivera to see the iconic Diego painting, Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central.

2 pm: Tried the delicious saudero taco from Los Cocuyos, which just received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for great value. Ubered back, grabbed a pick-me-up latte at Cafe Memorias de un Barista, and then relaxed at the hotel.

7 pm: Incredible cocktails at Handshake Speakeasy, voted #1 bar in the WORLD. Full details in my Mexico City Cocktail Guide.

Overnight: Casa Izeba

Corn husk tamale cooking class in Mexico City

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Day 3: Tamale Class + Wine Tasting + Tacos

8:30 am: Delicious pastries from Panadería Rosetta at our hotel.

10:30 am: Latte at one of the best Mexico City cafes, Libertario Coffee Roasters.

11:30 am: Walked around all the shops at Bazar Fusion. Bought some adorable handcrafted mezcal cups at Origen.

12:15 pm: Enjoyed a cacao drink at Chocolatería La Rifa.

1 pm – 4:30 pm: Super fun tamale & salsa class with Arturo!

5:15 pm: Enjoyed a Mexican wine tasting at Wine Bar by CMB.

8 pm Dinner: Gourmet tacos at Tizne Tacomotora

Overnight: Casa Izeba

The Tascalate Sour at Tlecan in Mexico City

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Day 4: Tamales + Coyoacan + Tacos + Tlecan

9 am: Breakfast at Tamales Doña Emi, best tamales in Mexico City!

10:15 am: Ubered to sip coffee at the best coffee shop in Mexico City, Café Avellaneda, in the colorful artsy neighborhood of Coyoacan.

11:30 am: Frida Kahlo Museum to see her iconic paintings and outfits.

12:45 pm: “Snack” at Tostados Coyoacan. Order the tinga de polla! 3 pm: Late lunch at El Hidalguense for the best barbacoa taco ever.

4:30 pm: Picked up a bottle of Mexican wine at La Contra near the hotel for happy hour on our hotel rooftop.

7 pm: Amazing craft cocktails at Tlecan (#20 on World’s Best Bars)!

Overnight: Casa Izeba

Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar in Mexico City copy

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Day 5: Sunday Tacos + Bike + Hanky Panky

9 am: Delicious pastries from Panadería Rosetta at our hotel followed by a fantastic latte at Quentin Cafe. Then back to Tacos Don Juan to have the famous quesabirria tacos served only on Saturday/Sunday.

11:15 am: On Sundays, the city shuts down certain roads to allow locals and tourists to bike and walk car-free! We tried to rent bikes through the Ecobici app, but it was not accepting payment. Instead we did a beautiful 2.5 mile walk from Reforma Street to Chapultepec Park.

3 pm: Ubered back to our hotel and enjoyed some wine on our rooftop.

5 pm: Cocktails from exceptional bartenders at Hanky Panky.

7 pm: Dinner at Contramar to have the most delicious single bite I’ve had (besides Sawada in Tokyo), the Uni Tostada!

Overnight: Casa Izeba

Mole Madre 3264 days, mole neuvo (seasonal fruit plum)

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Day 6: Coffee Class + Pujol + Rosetta

8:15 am: Delicious pastries from Panadería Rosetta at our hotel.

9 am – 10:30 am: Really cool coffee tasting class with a professional coffee judge! Told you we love coffee!

1:30 pm – 5 pm: Lunch reservation at the 2-star Michelin restaurant, Pujol. This restaurant put Mexican cuisine on the culinary map and should be done once.

6:30 pm: Great cocktails from another World’s Best Bar, Licorería Limantour.

8 pm Dinner at Rosetta: The #1 thing to order is the white mole and fermented carrots. Delicious and a work of art! Rosetta just got a well-deserved Michelin star. They own the famous Panadería Rosetta.

Overnight: Casa Izeba

The famous Guava Roll at Panadería Rosetta

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Day 7: Fly Back Home or to Oaxaca!

8 am: One last delicious pastry from Panadería Rosetta at our hotel. Still can’t believe all this yumminess was included in our hotel rate!

8:30 am: Ubered to the airport.

12:10 pm: Fly home or do what we did and fly to Oaxaca to keep the good times going!

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Who Will Love This Mexico City Itinerary

Foodies
City walkers & bikers
Art enthusiasts
Cocktail bar lovers
Coffee geeks

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Best Time to Visit Mexico City

Everyone says March – May is the best time to visit because the weather is warm and there’s little rain. There are more crowds though except during Easter when a lot of locals leave town.

This is true, but we also experienced nice weather (low 70s) and little rain when we went at the end of November. You can see this is typical weather according to the U.S. News weather and precipitation chart. I enjoy these slightly brisk temps when we walk around a city. I hate being all sweaty and gross (unless I’m exercising) when you are doing touristy things. That’s why I avoid Europe during the mid summer. Love shoulder seasons! Remember the Day of the Dead is November 1st and 2nd, so expect lots of crowds during that time and plan accordingly.

Plus, you can use your 2 PTO Thanksgiving days (if from the U.S.) and maximize your vacation days if you go in November.

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Hotel

Casa Izeba (6 nights). Here’s my full hotel review.

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Airlines

American Airlines

We flew with American Airlines connecting through Charlotte. Total flight times from the east coast + layover was 8.5 hours.
We flew from Mexico City (MEX) to Oaxaca (OAX) with Aeromexico. Flight time was 1 hr. 25 min.

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How to Get Around

There is no way I would drive in Mexico City.

Walk in the safe neighborhoods and Uber everywhere else. I’ve detailed all the neighborhoods I felt safe walking around in my blog post, Is Mexico City Safe?

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Tours

Tamale & Salsa Class with Arturo

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Coffee Tasting Class

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Frida Kahlo Museum

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Dinner & Cocktail Reservations

Pujol (book way in advance!)

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Contramar

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Rosetta

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Baltra Bar

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Handshake Speakeasy

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Hanky Panky

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Licorería Limantour

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What I Would Have Changed

There were so many amazing restaurants, taco shops, and cocktail bars. I’m happy we got to experience so much in a short period of time, but we probably overdid it on the dining and cocktails. 🙃 I’d still do it again though!

I really wish I had tried to download and make the Ecobici app work before coming to Mexico City. I’m bummed we missed out on the Sunday biking. Next time though!

Sipping on a Selva Cocktail at Selva in Oaxaca scaled

I’m Nichole, the author of all the blog posts on Enriching Pursuits. Think of me as your geeky DIY discerning travel friend who dives deep—Google Page 20 deep—to uncover the best ways to enjoy exceptional outdoor adventures and foodie experiences.

My husband and I are experienced snorkelers, day hikers, and casual cyclists who also love delicious street food, an incredible glass of wine, and the occasional Michelin-starred meal.

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