Very very packed on a weekend night, but somehow we were able to walk up and snag a spot after…read morewaiting for 10 minutes. We were originally placed in an awkward standing spot (which we were totally ok with) since it was a first come, first serve situation, however shortly after being placed there, a small table next to us got up and the lady told us we could sit there! I found that to be really nice considering usually they just stick you where you are placed. Cocktails were pretty good here too and I liked the vibe a lot from this place. Being right next to the Parque Rio de Janeiro is a treat. Beautiful area and places to see.

Excellent cocktails and very cool vibe. Reservations recommended as there are limited tables, or…read moretry going earlier in the evening.

Beautiful building that stands out with its architecture. It has a visual presence in the heart of…read morethe city that can be seen from a mile away. Unfortunately, some areas were closed when we tried to explore the rest of the building, so we were not able to see the entire interior. Still, it's a must visit for the views.

The building was the crown jewel of President Porfirio Díaz's dictatorship. He loved French society…read moreand the building overall is very similar to the Parisian Opera House (can vouch for this). This is the only stage in the world where the curtain is made entirely of Tiffany glass, "Mosaic Curtain for the National Theater of Mexico City". Our guide said it takes a few minutes during every performance in order to lift the glass curtain, and weighs 24 tons.

This museum was straight up excellent and absolutely worth a trip to if you're visiting CDMX…read more I like the lay out and the diversity of different exhibits/art that are presented here. You could literally spend days here with all of the information at your disposal. We came late in the day so sadly had to rush through a lot of it, but I absolutely loved it. Also some cute gardens and things to see on the outside (surrounding both sides) as well. The main waterfall fountain in the middle is also very cool and a great photo op. I'd absolutely recommend to make this apart of yoir CDMX trip.

We'd heard great things about the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and it did not disappoint…read more The museum is huge with ten different areas, multiple floors....if you want to see it all, it'll take an entire day (if not longer). We spent half a day there and were definitely speeding through by the end. Luckily, there is a restaurant on premises if you need to refuel. There were some really amazing pieces at the museum. The sun stone and the jade mask were two of the most impressive pieces there. The line for tickets was long because schools were out in Mexico City, but there may have been a way to buy through a self-service kiosk which I couldn't figure out.

Beautiful and worth a visit!!…read more Incline to enter the castle was something else so be sure to take your time and wear comfy shoes!

The castle sits on top of a hill inside Chapultepec Park, so you get some great views of the city…read moreonce you reach the top. The walk up is a bit of a hike, but it's worth it. The building is well maintained, and the rooms are filled with historical displays, artwork, and furnishings that give you a glimpse into Mexico's history. It can get crowded, especially on the weekends, so going earlier in the day can make the visit stress free.

We found this piano bar in the Juarez neighborhood set on the 2nd floor of a cute bookstore. We had…read morereservations at a bar nearby and were looking for a spot to chill at for an hour or so and ordered a rose sangria to share. We heard that we had to order food to get a drink so we got an order of guacamole to share. The sangria was light and refreshing with slices of apple, pear and cantaloupe. The piano player was playing popular broadway and musical tunes and the atmosphere was great! Loved finding this bar on a whim.

Had an evening in Mexico City and found Bukowski's on Yelp. I got there around 6:00 and not much…read morewas happening yet. Enjoyed a couple beers, a very tasty appetizer and some friendly service. Would have liked to hear some of the live music, but was pretty jet lagged and had to punch out. I would try them again.

Organized, clean, good energy with options for food and drinks!…read more Was such a fun and once in a lifetime experience to see Mistico! Hope to visit again

So on a recent trip to Mexico City-I was told before I left and even by the employees at our hotel…read moreand just about every Uber driver we had that their were certain things a 1st time visitor to Mexico City had to do-it was normal things like visit the Capital-visit the Basilica-they said you had the visit the museum of anthropology and of course had to visit Chapultepec Park-but one thing a few of them said that I wasn't sure how to take seriously was I had to go see Luche Libre,preferably on a Friday night while in Mexico City.We arrived on a Thursday so in order to make Luche Libre the next night,it was going to take some quick planning. After some research I found out the biggest and most popular Luche Libre event is held at Arena Mexico which was conveniently located less than a 1/2 a mile from my hotel-for sure walking distance in the pleasant Roma Norte neighborhood we were staying in. So I found out they held Luche Libre 3x a week at this arena-on Sundays-Tuesdays and Fridays....Sundays and Tuesdays are the cheapest nights to go and are more focused on family oriented nights and most likely a bit less popular wrestlers.Friday nights event is the biggest of the week,most expensive,most popular and they usually have the higher quality matches of the week. A great example is really good seats on a Friday nights-say within 10 rows of the ring will cost you 1000 pesos($55.00) where as on a Sunday or a Tuesday night that same seat will cost you 1/3 of the cost so like 350 pesos($20.00).Being the bargain hunter that I am,that was a hard sell for me but the wifey wanted to go on the most popular night so we ended up going on a Friday night. Once we arrived at the arena-it was chaos but in that great way-there was so much going on-so many bars and restaurants in the area were jumping and had lots of people and lots of live music-their were vendors setup everywhere with many of them selling Luche Libre merchandise including the masks,which I almost bought but decided to skip this time. Their are a ton of scalpers on the streets trying to sell tickets but being that this was my 1st time and having no idea what a ticket is even supposed to look like,I decided to just go thru traditional means and buy a ticket at the ticket booth they have setup at the Arena. Tickets for this particular event ranged from 1000 pesos($55.00) for tickets near ringside to as cheap as 200 pesos($12.00) which are seats at the top of the arena,which in retrospect I think would've been fine but there is something about experiencing an event like this pretty close to ringside if given the opportunity-so we did that. It's hard to explain unless you experience it just how popular Luche Libre is in Mexico City without experiencing it firsthand-it's such a wild event-people get so into it,the crowd is so enthusiastic with lots of chants and moans and groans depending on what's happening in the matches-it's pretty wild. Beers are pretty cheap-I was able to have a Mexico City style michelada,which is unique in that it doesn't feature tomato juice like a regular michelada and it only cost 160 pesos($9.00) and it features 2 tall cans poured into your glass,I felt like it was a pretty good value. The arena itself I wouldnt say is modern but I would say it's comfortable-the chairs are a bit antiquated and maybe a bit too close to the person next to you but it kinda makes the events feel like your experiencing something special together like a community if that makes sense-personal space is not a thing in Mexico City I learned on this trip. There are plenty of bathrooms at the venue but they do that thing where they try to sell you tissue paper before you go in,especially for the ladies but it's not needed,the wifey says that night there was plenty already in the bathrooms available for free. Getting out of the event wasn't as hectic as I expected because people leave early as I've learned that Luche Libre is mostly just a starting point of the evening for patrons in Mexico City,especially tourists,usually the 1st stop before hitting up the local bar scene or restaurants in the area. In closing if you ever find yourself visiting Mexico City,I would 100% recommend attending one of these Luche Libre events as it's such a fun and unique event and one I won't forget about anytime soon. PS-the mask thing is real-I'd say 10% of the fans in there were wearing Luche Libre masks in the crowd while the fights were going on-it was hilarious. PSS-one last fun fact-the snack vendors sell some really good snacks and very inexpensive but the one that caught me off guard was how many people were eating doctored up versions of Maruchan Cup of Noodles in the crowd-they add hot sauce and chili powder and lime and they looked pretty good--something you rarely see at sporting events in America.

This is my go-to spot before lucha libre events, especially with a big group. There are about 4 or…read more5 different food options (food stands) inside the food court, along with a full service bar. A server will take your entire order and bring it to you, but probably not all at once. Each place is working at its own pace depending what you order. Picnic table seating so you may end up sharing the bench with other people. They probably only have 12 tables so it can get tight. Street parking.

Nice ambiance. Friendly server. Great drinks. It's worth checking out. Different food options which…read moregives it a cool vibe.

I walked through here on my way to Polanco. It's a lovely little garden space that is open and free…read moreto the public. They have a small greenhouse and a large area under the fruit trees where you can sit on a blanket (people were picnicking there), as well as benches under the thicker trees in the shade on the other side of the garden. The entrance I came in through was on the bosque castle side, and I went out the exit on the other side where the museum of modern art is. I was able to walk down that way easily to get to Polanco. I was a solo traveler and I love gardens so I had a very lovely time walking through and looking at the plants here.

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking all at once. Definitely a must see for all visitors. The…read moreentire walk is lovely and so much to see. Also, so much to see and do once you're done seeing the Botanico. This will be for sure something to do be sure to add to your to-do-list.

Who doesn't love chocolate? When walking around Juarez, Mexico City, we made it a point to make a…read morestop at this museum to learn about chocolate and the cultural importance and relevance of cacao. We got to taste a roasted cacao bean at the entrance. We read quite a bit about cacao in Mexican culture, and I watched some people grind cacao beans into a paste. Staff was friendly and, despite not being able to communicate with us easily, they tried to show things along the way. Most of our experience was with reading what we could at each room. It was cool to see some artifacts that were used to grind cacao. Cost was 85 pesos (~$6), which isn't bad. Wish there could have been more things to taste and beans to grind; however, I feel happy to know a little bit more about chocolate

It is not a huge place. If you have a guide that will help you through the displays if your Spanish…read moreisn't that good. Otherwise, the museum is worth a walk through but to me the main event was to make your own chocolate. I am not sure how to get this set up to be part of your experience since it was prearranged by the person guiding us. Find out in advance, so you will not be disappointed! By using the Metate, the concave curved stone slab used by the Aztecs to grind shelled cacao beans to paste, you take the roasted beans and some sugar through the process of making chocolate. Yes, it is pretty much that simple when it comes to the ingredients. However, the labor needed to make the magic happen might be more than expected. The people there will help guide you in technique, but it really comes down to your time and effort to make it happen. The end result is a paste I would have liked to take home with me. However, the way they had you end the experience there was to mix it with either milk or water to drink it. Yes, the milk, at least for me, is better tasting, but since this is probably something you are ever going to do once in your life, do try it BOTH ways!

This is one of the few parks in the city with actual trashcans. The park itself is separated into…read moreseveral sections. The main section is more common and less focused on a specific type of group. There are an abundance of trees, beautiful plants, and flowers. There are also several park benches but not as many as some other parks. There is also a dog park area, that includes two enclosed sections. There were probably ten dogs there with their owners, and luckily I didn't witness any dog fights. Nevertheless, when I came there, there were dogs dogs everywhere in the park. The skaters area is also a park highlight. There were actually more skaters in that area, than there were other people in the park. The entire park is clean and they do a great job of maintaining it.

I've been here probably at least a dozen times and I can never seem to leave without buying a new…read morepiece of art. There must be 100 artists here on Sundays, from about 10 AM - 4 PM. Their work is amazing. Everything is negotiable. If you buy a piece that isn't framed and you want it framed, there are plenty of framers around the perimeter of the park. Street parking or garages nearby.