7 Day Mexico City Itinerary from a Foodie Traveler
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!
Day 2: Centro Historica + Tacos + Handshake
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.
7 pm: Incredible cocktails at Handshake Speakeasy, voted #1 bar in the WORLD. Full details in my Mexico City Cocktail Guide.
Overnight: Casa Izeba
Day 3: Tamale Class + Wine Tasting + Tacos
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
Day 4: Tamales + Coyoacan + Tacos + Tlecan
11:30 am: Frida Kahlo Museum to see her iconic paintings and outfits.
Overnight: Casa Izeba
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.
Overnight: Casa Izeba
Day 6: Coffee Class + Pujol + Rosetta
8:15 am: Delicious pastries from Panadería Rosetta at our hotel.
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.
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
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!
Who Will Love This Mexico City Itinerary
- Foodies
- City walkers & bikers
- Art enthusiasts
- Cocktail bar lovers
- Coffee geeks
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.
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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.
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Plus, you can use your 2 PTO Thanksgiving days (if from the U.S.) and maximize your vacation days if you go in November.
Hotel
- Casa Izeba (6 nights). Here’s my full hotel review.
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.
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?
Tours
- Tamale & Salsa Class with Arturo
- Coffee Tasting Class
- Frida Kahlo Museum
Dinner & Cocktail Reservations
- Pujol (book way in advance!)
- Contramar
- Rosetta
- Baltra Bar
- Handshake Speakeasy
- Hanky Panky
- Licorería Limantour
What I Would Have Changed
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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!
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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!
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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