Emily Wilson: At night, sit at the bar, have some natural wine, and order the fried chicken sandwich. Cicatriz is owned by a food writer and alum of Andrew Tarlow's restaurants in Brooklyn, and the vibe is legit.
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas (Adolfo Prieto 233 esquina Romero de Terreros), Città del Messico, Distrito Federal
Coffee-shop · Del Valle Norte · 833 consigli e recensioni
Emily Wilson: Café Passmar supplies a lot of major restaurants (including Contramar) around the city. They take their coffee seriously, and it shows. Worth a detour for a cup at the source — inside a mercado.
Emily Wilson: You'll want to check out at least one cantina while in Mexico City. This would be a good one to try. Order some drinks and hang for a while.
General Prim 95 (Milán), Città del Messico, Distrito Federal
Ristorante · Juárez · 91 consigli e recensioni
Emily Wilson: Hip yet low-key restaurant with natural wines and simple, delicious Baha Med food. Definitely do the soft shell crab, and (if on the menu) definitely do the romaine salad with eggplant hummus.
Emilio Castelar 212 (Ibsen), Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federa
Ristorante di taco · Polanco · 293 consigli e recensioni
Emily Wilson: Where you go for cochinita pibil. They make tacos, tortas, etc., but the panuchos are the move. 2 per person is plenty. Get a beer to help them down (a lil greasy). Service is quick and friendly.
Ristorante messicano · Roma Norte · 380 consigli e recensioni
Emily Wilson: A great spot for a substantial breakfast (think egg dishes, not just pastries, juice, and coffee). Avocado toast is very solid and quite filling. They do not skimp. Pricey for DF, but still not bad.
Tonalá 23 (Durango), Città del Messico, Distrito Federal
Cocktail bar · Roma Norte · 175 consigli e recensioni
Emily Wilson: Wanting to drink mezcal because you're in Mexico but not a fan of the stuff straight up? Come here, get the Aztec King cocktail, then get another one. You're welcome.