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Where to Eat in Ciudad de México: All 3 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns We ordered SO MANY tacos. Mexico City with a local! DEVOUR POWER from Devour Power TV into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Mexico City, Roma Norte, and Tránsito. The mapped places include a beer garden, a hotel, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Devour Power TV was stunned by the value and quality of a local taco breakfast, where they consumed roughly 18 to 25 tacos for only $13 USD including tip. They specifically highlighted the rib taco as the most tender meat they had ever experienced in their lives. The creators also took time to appreciate the intricate detail of the Metropolitan Cathedral and its catacombs during their final day in Mexico City.
What this map is good for
- Planning a mexican 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 3 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
- Morenos Tasting Room
Beer Garden in C. de Chiapas 173, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Cuauthémoc, CDMX, Mexico, Roma Norte, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Hippodrome Hotel Condesa
Hotel in Av México 188, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico - Taquería El Gran Abanico
Mexican Restaurant in Gutiérrez Nájera s/n, Tránsito, Cuauhtémoc, 06820 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Tránsito, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Horchata
- Bistec tacos
- Al pastor tacos
- Carnitas tacos
- Spicy guacamole
- Tongue tacos
- Rib tacos
- Mixed meat tacos
Experiences captured
- Ate breakfast with a local friend
- Visited a local taco stand
- Drove to downtown Mexico City
- Waited for a spot in a safe parking garage
- Explored the Metropolitan Cathedral
- Went down into the catacombs
- Sat in Mexico City traffic
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
- Tacos El Gran Abanico
An essential neighborhood taquería in Colonia Tránsito that locals swear by for the best carnitas in the city. While it is massive and bustling.
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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 Devour Power TV eat in Ciudad de México?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Ciudad de México.
What are the must-try foods in Ciudad de México?
Creator picks from the video include Horchata, Bistec tacos, Al pastor tacos, Carnitas tacos. 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.