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Where to Eat in Mexico City, CDMX: All 8 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns 24HRS in MEXICO CITY - A Michelin Chef Shows Us Where He Eats - Part 1 from S3 into a practical restaurant map with 8 saved spots around Mexico City, Monterrey, and Polanco. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bar, a cafe stop, and a hotel. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
S3 explored the vibrant culinary landscape of Mexico City alongside Michelin Chef Lucho Martinez, focusing on the deep layers and textures of Mexican cuisine. The highlight was tasting the legendary mole madre at Pujol, which had been aged for over 3,900 days, showcasing the complexity of traditional flavors. The journey emphasized that Mexican food is a world-class art form built on heat, acid, and diverse regional heritage.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Mexico City.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 8 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
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Restaurant in Tonalá 133, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Roma Norte, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Hours: Hours available - Comal Oculto
Restaurant in Calle Gob.Protasio Tagle 66A, San Miguel Chapultepec I Sección, Miguel Hidalgo, 11850 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Cheap - ULTRAMARINOS DEMAR
Restaurant in Mérida 21, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico - Bar Mauro
Bar in Tabasco 149, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Cheap - Despacho Margarita
Restaurant in Córdoba 115, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: High - Café Tormenta
Coffee Shop in Puebla Mérida esquina, Puebla 90, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Medium - Pujol
Mexican Restaurant in Tennyson 133, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11570 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Martínez
Hotel in Martínez, 64550 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Food notes from the video
- Blue corn gordita with caviar
- Tostada filled with minilla
- Huitlacoche custard with grilled baby corn
- Shrimp taco with bean puree and chilpaya
- Baby corn with chicatana ants and worm of the maguey
- Mole madre (aged 3,928 days)
- Margaritas
Experiences captured
- Visited Chef Lucho's restaurant M
- Dined at the world-renowned restaurant Pujol
- Observed a Japanese-inspired taco omakase bar
- Learned about seasonal insect harvesting in Mexico
- Visited Bar Maldo for Italian-style aperitivos
- Explored agave-focused spirits at Despacho Margarita
- Discussed the culinary heritage of Veracruz
Planning notes for Mexico City
Mexico City, situated in the high-altitude Valley of Mexico, occupies the historical site of Tenochtitlán, founded by the Mexica in 1325. Following the 16th-century Spanish arrival, the city was redesigned as the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. This historical sequence resulted in a built environment where colonial structures.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tuna Tostadas
Iconic to the CDMX seafood scene, specifically popularized by Contramar. These feature fresh, raw tuna slices atop a crispy tortilla with chipotle mayo, avocado, and crispy leeks. - Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado
A hallmark of the city's fine-dining evolution, particularly at Pujol. This dish features a circle of 'Mole Madre' (aged for thousands of days) surrounding a center of fresh. - Chilaquiles Rellenos
A trending 2026 evolution of the classic breakfast, where the tortilla chips themselves are stuffed with ingredients like beans, cheese, or meat before being bathed in salsa. - Tacos de Canasta
Known as 'basket tacos,' these are pre-made, steamed tacos often sold from the back of a bicycle. - Rol de Guayaba
The most famous pastry in the city from Panadería Rosetta. This guava and cheese roll has achieved legendary status among locals and tourists alike.
When to go: The best time to visit Mexico City is between March and May, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the city’s jacarandas are in full bloom. While the winter months (December–February) offer dry skies and peak cultural events like Dia de los Muertos in late.
Local tips
- Always carry small denominations of Mexican Pesos as many local markets and street food stalls do not accept credit cards.
- Use app-based transportation like Uber or Didi instead of hailing street taxis to ensure fixed pricing and GPS tracking.
- Add a tip of 10% to 15% at restaurants, as it is the standard social expectation for service staff.
- Stay alert in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and stick to well-lit, populated neighborhoods after dark.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA Fan Festival at the Zócalo: A massive public viewing and cultural hub for the 2026 World Cup featuring a 510-square-meter screen and local gastronomy.
- Lotti: A viral new opening in Roma Norte by Swiss chef Luc Liebster, blending European technique with Mexican ingredients in a restored 1915 mansion.
- El Mekong: A trending Southeast Asian-inspired cantina in Juárez from the creators of the Tacos Saigon pop-ups, known for its bold spices and complimentary small plates.
Extra place context
- Pujol
Known for: Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado
Official tourism resource
The official visitor guide for Mexico City, managed by the local government to provide information on attractions, culture, and mobility.
Planning questions
Where did S3 eat in Mexico City, CDMX?
This guide maps all 8 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Mexico City, CDMX.
What are the must-try foods in Mexico City, CDMX?
Creator picks from the video include Blue corn gordita with caviar, Tostada filled with minilla, Huitlacoche custard with grilled baby corn, Shrimp taco with bean puree and chilpaya. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.