Casa Izeba - With only eight rooms across three floors, this neighborhood gem will make you feel right at home. This 1920s home boasts a chic yet austere design, featuring a striking yellow staircase that leads to a gorgeous terrace and rooftop. Start your morning with pastries from famed Panaderia Rosetta, your next-door neighbor, delivered to your room.

Brick Hotel - Offering 17 individually designed rooms, including a two-level rooftop suite with a private terrace, this 1900s mansion, built with yellow bricks from London, by the president of the Bank of London in Mexico, has been preserved and restored with tasteful modern enhancements. The hotel features a luxe spa and gym, a speakeasy and lounge, and multiple dining options, which is unusual for such a small establishment—awarded a Michelin key in 2025.

Maison Celeste - Charming 20th-century mansion featuring only five rooms, each named and styled with a unique color palette, blending creative expression through style and art. Vintage design and furnishings, marble bathrooms, and stained glass features await you.

La Valise - a 1920s French-style townhouse, recipient of a Michelin Key and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, offers guests eight uniquely designed suites. Each suite has its own personality, featuring a rolling king-size bed, a private terrace, lunar art installations, or private patios with hammocks. A design-centric retreat, offering bespoke concierge services, room service, and breakfast, all provided by none other than Panaderia Rosetta.

Shop Local - a few of our favorites: Vintage Hoe, Goodbye Folk Vintage, 180*Shop, ZII Ropa, LEMUR, Carla Fernande, Casa Ananda Vintage

La Laguna Cultural Center - housed in a repurposed textile factory. Since its opening in 2019, La Laguna has become a collaborative space for the creative community. Design studios, ceramics,  coffee roasters, natural wine cellars, and a bookshop, to name a few, have launched their creative ventures here. Privately owned but open to the public, La Laguna welcomes visitors.

Contramar - Bright, airy, and always buzzing, this seafood hotspot opened in 1998 and remains a favorite of locals, as well as ours, to this day. Reservations are a must, and we found that the best way to secure one is by requesting it through Instagram Messenger at least 30 days in advance. The restaurant also accepts walk-ins, but prepare to arrive early. The entire menu is magnificent, but put the tuna tostados and the Contramar pescado a la Talla at the top of your list. This is a whole grilled butterflied fish, served with vibrant red chilli adobo on one side and a fresh green parsley rub on the other. 

Campo Baja - Inside this former industrial building, you will find a transformed space of exposed beams, wood accents, and both indoor and terrace seating. The menu is inspired by the Baja fishing villages, using simple preparations with high-quality seafood.

Chui- Located behind a graffiti-covered gate, this spot opens into a lush garden with a retractable roof. The menu here is intensely creative, vegetable-centered, using wood-fired grilling, smoking, and fermentation techniques.

Loup Bar - An intimate and relaxed space, a favorite for wine fans, chefs, and locals. Loup offers a curated selection of natural, minimal-intervention wines, both local and international. The French-trained chef offers seasonal shareable dishes and elevated tapas.

Taqueria Orinoco - This faux-retro designed spot, featuring red chairs and tiled walls, is a popular spot for authentic street tacos, enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.

Tacos Metereo - Yucatecan-inspired tacos with innovative takes on classic flavors.

Bar Las Brujas - This all-female-led bar features 12 signature cocktails, each named after powerful women who have been historically labeled as witches, crafted with natural ingredients and local herbs, and combined with modern mixology techniques. 

Bar Mauro - No. 14 in North America's 50 Best Bars. The bar transports patrons to 1970s Milan with its Mid-Century Modern Design and its menu that showcases Italian classics and inventive creations. Italian small plate staples are served with the cocktails, as well as a local’s favorite cheeseburger.

El Palenquito - Cozy mezcal bar serving a curated selection of Oaxacan artisanal mezcals. Each mezcal is presented with detailed production information, including the type of agave and the cooking method used. The mezcal is complemented with traditional Oaxacan snacks.

Rosetta - 2024 Michelin Star. Housed in a 19th-century mansion with a design that blends rustic charm and refined elegance. The menu is seasonal, highlighting fresh, local ingredients and creating inventive combinations that pay homage to Mexican culinary traditions.

Panaderia Rosetta - The fusion of Mexican flavors with Italian baking techniques has made the pastries, bread, and establishment iconic. With that comes long queues, but it's worth it, so arrive early.

Licorería Limantour - The chic ambiance and world-class mixology have made this space a legend of Roma’s vibrant nightlife scene. No.32 on The World’s 50 Best Bars, this pioneer of Mexico City’s bar scene shakes up innovative as well as classic drinks. Check out the backroom speakeasy where the team uses rare spirits to create spontaneous creations.