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Patrick Miller – Show your moves!

"Patrick Miller" in Mexico City should absolutely be part of your experience of the city. This club gives new meaning to high energy dancing...

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Music

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Guasch

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Yoru – Handroll and sushi bar

"Yoru" is a small Japanese restaurant near downtown Mexico City. My favorite dish is the salmon spicy mini bowl, the mix is just perfect...

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Restaurants

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Fernanda Garcia

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A Estudio Peluquería – Change your look

"A Estudio Peluquería" is a trendy and affordable barber shop founded by Adolph Cortés. He makes this inclusive and tolerant place really special...

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Relaxing
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Shopping

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Fernanda Garcia

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Hijos del Maíz – I want chilaquiles

"Hijos del Maíz" Mexico City is a small place with a huge menu. Their specialty is chilaquiles and though I've tried many, I still love their green sauce.

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Restaurants

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Fernanda Garcia

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La Nature – Zero waste store

"La Nature" is a grocery store in Mexico City with a zero waste philosophy. Their main goal is to make you think about how much trash you create every day.

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Maria

Fernanda Garcia

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Moira's Bakehouse – More than comfort food

"Moira's Bakehouse" is my favorite bakery in Mexico City. I love their single-serve desserts, especially the delicious pecan pie and scones...

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Snacks

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Maria

Fernanda Garcia

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Baltazar – The best of both worlds

"Baltazar" is a tiny place in Mexico City's historical center that offers one of the most dilicious results of gastronomical fusion: Arab tacos...

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Restaurants

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Cris Chávez

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Pulquería Paseos de Sta. Anita – Delicious pulque near Cineteca

"Pulquería los Paseos de Sta. Anita" in Mexico City probably makes the best pulque around - and our city is actually known for its mediocre pulque...

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Bars

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Mariscos Don Vergas – The place to go for seafood

"Mariscos Don Vergas" in Mexico City is the closest you can get to Sinaloa's finest seafood without traveling. Just try the aguachile or taco gobernador...

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Restaurants

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La Increíble – More than a bookstore

"La Increíble Librería" in Mexico City means 'the incredible bookstore', and yes, it is. Even the oversized shelves fully covering the walls are impressive

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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea
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Shopping

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Maria

Fernanda Garcia

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Café Escandón – A hidden gallery with all-day breakfast

"Yume" is an international food restaurant in Mexico City with a beautiful gallery inside. It's also a great place to work. Don't forget to try the cookies

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Art & culture
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Restaurants
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Shopping

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Maria

Fernanda Garcia

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La Ciudadela – All kinds of Mexican crafts

"La Ciudadela" is one of the best markets in Mexico City because of its proximity to the Céntro Histórico neighborhood and variety of things from all over!

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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