Being an LA resident, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Mexico plenty of times. I’ve been to the typical resort areas; Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, etc. Each area of Mexico provides a different experience. One thing that always remains common is the incredible food!
Mexico is such a gorgeous and expansive country that I’m purposely willing to go back for more exploration.
The capital city of Mexico has been on my radar for some time. I’ve heard so many good things from visitors and tourists alike. I’ve also watched plenty of travel shows highlighting Mexico City as a must visit travel city. I honestly don’t know why it took me so long to get there.
Thankfully I had an opportunity to visit CDMX with a complimentary stay for some content creation and I jumped on the opportunity as fast as I could.
I stayed at the Mint Roma Residences located in the Roma Norte area of Mexico City. This was my first time getting a chance to go and it was only for the weekend, but I was able to see, do and eat so much. The Roma Norte area is a great neighborhood to stay as there are so many great places to eat within walking distance. The extensive public transportation system of the city is also close by, which gave me access everywhere.
Although my visit was very short, I am so very glad I went to Mexico City for a quick trip. It was a great way to get my feet wet and ready for my next visit to this incredible city.
I highly recommend visiting Mexico City for yourself.
See my Mexico City weekend highlights below.
See my weekend recommendations below:
𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲
𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲– Got the Biscoff Cake para llevar (to-go) to enjoy for dessert later
𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗼– My first tacos in Mexico City. I got the mushroom tacos and they were so delicious
𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮- Quaint bookstore across from apartments that serves specialty coffee
𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮– Amazing vintage shop blocks away. They have high end and low end items available.
𝗧𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮– Authentic and delicious Jamaican food in Mexico City. I got the curry chickpeas with rice and peas.
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 & 𝗝𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗲– Great coffee and breakfast spot. I ordered a Caramel Macchiato and the cheese croissant sandwich. So good!
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗼– Book tickets in advance! It was sold out the whole weekend but it’s a nice spot to see in person and get pics.
𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁- I stumbled upon this outdoor market walking around the city.
𝗗𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗼– 100% Sinaloense food. I had some amazing Al Pastor fish tacos and horchata for lunch.
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮– Located in Chapultepec area in this gorgeous park. This museum is a must see!
Grabbed some street churros on my way home.
𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲– This wine and charcuterie bar was 2 block away from my apartment and right up my alley. The Malbec and tuna carpaccio were so yummy.
𝗚𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗮– It was the grand opening for this place the weekend I was there, so my evening gelato was FREE and delicious.
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Ç𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 – This place is very good & gets packed so get there early. I ordered a Croissant de Dulce de Leche while a waited for my table. Ridiculously delicious!
𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲– Mexican luxury handbags. They also have an online shop to check out.
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 & 𝗝𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗲- I went back and ordered an iced caramel macchiato to go for my departure to the airport.
Amazing! I’m going to Tulum soon and I know I must return to Mexico for Mexico City
Yes you must visit Mexico City. It’s such a fantastic city filled with culture and amazing food! I need to visit Tulum. I have yet to make it there 😊