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Where to Eat in Mexico City, CDMX: All 6 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns 48 Hours Eating Mexico City's Most INSANE Food from Only Scrans into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Mexico City, Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, and Roma Norte. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Only Scrans declared the food in Mexico City to be some of the best ever featured on the channel, specifically praising the wagyu and suckling pig tacos at La Unica Mil. He was particularly impressed by the contrast between high-end 'swanky' establishments and the authentic, shoulder-to-shoulder experience of local tripe taco stands. The creator concluded that the city's culinary scene is spellbinding, offering a perfect mix of traditional flavors and modern innovation.
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 6 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
- El Pescadito
Restaurant in C. Atlixco 38, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Medium - Tacos Don Juan
Restaurant in C. Atlixco 42, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Medium - TACOS EL TORITO
Restaurant in Lago Wetter 72, Cuauhtémoc Pensil, Miguel Hidalgo, 11440 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Medium - El Califa de León
Taco Restaurant in Av. Ribera de San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, San Rafael, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Contramar
Seafood Restaurant in Durango 200, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Roma Norte, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Los Cocuyos
Taco Restaurant in Simón Bolívar 59, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Black Angus picanha trompo taco
- Tuna tostada
- Snapper al pastor
- Wagyu steak taco with guac and cheese
- Tripe and brisket tacos
- Octopus and squid with citrus sauce
- Crispy crab taco
- Cream of huitlacoche soup
Experiences captured
- Visited the Roma Norte neighborhood
- Observed 26 staff members at La Unica Mil
- Explored ancient Aztec temple ruins
- Walked 12,000 steps through Mexico City
- Ate at a local hole-in-the-wall taco stand
- Visited a traditional Mexican cantina
- Listened to live mariachi music
- Watched a bespoke table-side salsa preparation
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
- Contramar
Known for: Tuna Tostadas. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Tuna Tostadas - Tacos Los Cocuyos
Known for: Suadero Tacos. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Suadero Tacos
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 Only Scrans eat in Mexico City, CDMX?
This guide maps all 6 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 Black Angus picanha trompo taco, Tuna tostada, Snapper al pastor, Wagyu steak taco with guac and cheese. 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.