"(no name), Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. As we were doing this guide we quickly realized something about Centro Historico, it's very punk rock. It has a carefree attitude, it is not here to pose or pretend, and it is as authentic, cool and gritty as it could possibly be. This restaurant located at Moya 31 is the perfect example. This place has no name, no website and the small crew certainly does not care about those minor details. All they care about is bringing you the most impeccable, well executed, pre-Spanish dishes. This restaurant is just trying to fill your palettes with what Mexico used to taste and smelled like prior to being conquered by the Spanish empire. This place is more than a secret, it’s a piece of art, and we would all like to keep it that way, so don't walk in here bragging about your culinary photo skills, instead sit and enjoy a great meal and conversation."

"El 123, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. The unexpected thai/asian inspired cuisine, vintage rustic decor, art gallery, and its artisanal store will make you wonder where this place has been your whole life. Fruity Mexican waters are kept inside a giant 50’s fridge, you will sit and eat at one of the many vintage tables, and enjoy the beautiful interior as the dreamy light from the atrium hits the hall."

"Downtown Mexico, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. A few blocks down from the main square ‘Plaza de la Constitución’, you will find one of Habita’s group hotel seamlessly fitting in with the colonial architecture. Downtown Mexico blends colonial 17th-century viceregal style with industrial architecture, creating a kind of chic bohemian royal atmosphere. You can have lunch and coffee in the garden patio while admiring the hanging garden. Then later that night, the dimmed lights from the rooftop and its drinks will surprise you with a relaxed and modern atmosphere."

"Interpublicidad, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. Mexico has a long tradition of highly skilled sign painters, but as technology and methods of printing have changed the demand for sign painters has decreased. Centro Historico harbors a few of the last sign painters and we met one of them, “Maestro” Rodolfo Huerta. His portfolio includes gigantic hand-painted political campaign banners, murals, and paintings for contemporary artists and restaurants. Rodolfo is one of the last Maestros keeping sign painting techniques and traditions alive. He also made us a gold foil paper on glass On the Grid interpretation that took him two days to complete."

"UTA, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. Centro Historico has the innate gift of harboring some of the most eclectic cultural scenes, and it wouldn’t be complete without a dark side. UTA is an old house with a several floors and inside you will find many sculptures, skeletons, black leather and lots of make-up. Each room has its own visual and music theme, so get lost exploring while drinking some beers, dancing to the rhythm of the best 80’s new wave, or head banging to some Cannibal Corpse on the terrace. UTA is a prejudice-free spot, so you won’t be judged based on your appearance. At first it can seem an intimidating place, but just grab a drink and you will soon find yourself dancing to Boys Don’t Cry."

"Chowell Discos, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. You can quickly get the vibe of this place by reading some of the quotes plastered around the wall. Here, you will find old records in great condition and at a great price. You will also be rubbing elbows with some of the savviest musicians. As said in one of their friendly signs: “If you have free time, don’t come and waste it here”, because you will never want to leave."

"Jardin Regina, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. Jardin Regina is a small garden/park/indoor soccer field located in the fairly recent designated ‘cultural corridor’ Regina Street. This park is a great place to bring the small ones to release some energy or enjoy a soccer game. The street art decorating the walls is not only done by great local artists but also each piece has an impactful social message. Sitting on a bench at Jardin Regina will give you a good glimpse of what life as a local is."

"El Moro, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. Waiting in line is an art, and at el Moro you get to put your patience to the test. Here you will have the choice to get in line for a to-go churro and drink, a different line to get some tacos or tortas, or wait in a third line for a table where you will be able to enjoy the same tacos, churros and drinks. The place itself has a rustic 1920's vibe to it, and the crew cranks meters and meters of churros every minute. This is a must visit if you want to taste some great churros."

"Museo Memoria y Tolerancia, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. MYT is a museum with the goal of promoting tolerance, zero violence and human rights through the study and understanding of historic memories, especially those related to genocides and crimes against humanity. Filled with uncanny sculptural works and breathless architecture and spaces, MYT is a space to find inspiration and re-think our value and role in this society."

"Arena Coliseo, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. No visit to Mexico would be complete without a visit to a 'Lucha Libre' arena. Arena Coliseo is an indoor professional wrestling arena where you get to enjoy a classic Mexican wrestling match. Once inside, you will get to experience the masks and colors, the real but dramatic fighting style, and the sound of wrestlers hitting the wooden planks. Unfortunately, we were not able to shoot the inside due to their strict no photo policy but isn't the lack of interior photos making you want to go even more?? #hype #fomo"

"Casa del Cine MX, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. La Casa del Cine is an art-house cinema where you can enjoy and discover Mexican and foreign independent films equally. While there are only two projections rooms and three movies a week, the selection and curation makes it worth for any cinephile out there. If you want to be ahead of the curve or have a love for filmmaking, then make sure to plan a visit to Casa del Cine, drink a coffee in the lobby and watch a great film."

"Mirador Torre Latino, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. This skyscraper is not only a Mexican landmark but is also an internationally recognized structure among engineers and architects: The Torre Latino was the first skyscraper successfully built in a highly seismic zone. The tower's lookout offers you an incomparable view at the city and also the opportunity to appreciate the buildings' engineering magnificence. Although this tower is considered a highly touristic place in our eyes, it should not stop us from appreciating a great view, so make sure you visit the top."

"El Laberinto, Centro Historico by Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late. While walking through the streets of Centro Historico you will notice how common it is to find a hand full of similar businesses within the same street. In the case of El Laberinto, you can find it in a pocket full of bookstores. El Laberinto is one of those walking dinosaurs trying to survive the digital era and keeping learning tools [books] at the reach of everyone reagardless of socioeconomic status. Here you will be able to buy and sell your books, browse vintage books, and get a hold of some rare vintage magazines that will serve you as inpiration for your next ad campaign."

"Viveros de Coyoacán, Coyoacán by Leolab. With over 100 years of existence, Viveros de Coyoacán is a National Park administered by the Federal Government through the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, where plant production is carried out and the main objective is donating trees to reforest the entire metropolitan area of Mexico City. The various tree species available at the Viveros de Coyoacán, are given to the various sectors that make up our society: public, private, local, federal, school, organizations, among others. All with the aim of further contributing to the conservation of our environment. Currently the Viveros de Coyoacán is one of the great lungs of Mexico City. It also has a 2.5km track that’s ideal for you if you wish to disconnect from the noisy rhythm of the city. If you feel like buying beautiful plants and flowers, this is the right place to do it."

"Plaza La Conchita, Coyoacán by Leolab. The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception Church, better known as "La Conchita" offers you the chance to enjoy a quiet afternoon in a far corner of Coyoacán.When the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes arrived in Coyoacán he built the Church of "Conchita" on what once was a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center where the first mass was held in the region. On many occasions the Church of La Conchita has been remodeled, and today, for restoration work, is closed. However, you can walk around the square and delight the colonial landscape in the middle of the city.In streets around the square you will find cafés and local shops that will make you spend a very pleasant time in the neighbourhood. Side of the street Higuera you can relax with a delicious coffee or ice cream in businesses that are already tradition and delight with unique items in the bazaars of the area."

"Café Ruta de la Seda, Coyoacán by Leolab. If you like good tea, desserts and healthy food, Café Ruta de la Seda is the perfect place for you. Here you will find a wide variety of high quality organic products. This lovely cafe is just blocks away from the heart of Coyoacán but it is located in a quiet and peaceful square. They specialize in healthy creative baking but you can also enjoy a variety of teas and organic products. They have the best matcha latte in the whole city, just give it a try. At Café Ruta de la Seda you will find homemade cakes of all kinds, from green tea cake to beets muffins, passion fruit pays and other creative flavors, all done with organic ingredients and local produce. Yuny, the proud creative chef and owner behind this cool concept is no doubt a pioneer."

"Café Negro, Coyoacán by Leolab. Drinking coffee has always been a tradition in Coyoacán given its multiple options and variety of places. CAFÉ NEGRO is a hip place and a rapidly becoming a new classic. You can enjoy a good artisan coffee from Atoyac, Guerrero. The pancakes are a treat and go pretty well accompanied with a Mocha made with chocolate from Oaxaca. The place is cozy, there's good music and you can also order a baguette. Definitely a new classic right at the heart of Coyoacán."

"Barricas Don Tiburcio, Coyoacán by Leolab. This place is located on a beautiful Corner at Francisco Sosa street where long ago was it the first village store in Coyoacán. Barricas Don Tiburcio specializes in the distribution of the finest national and international wines. It also sells handcrafted Mexican products such as queso chihuahua, brown sugar, Oaxaca or brie type; sauces grasshoppers, xoconostles (prickly pear) and peanut jams, sweets and dressings. They also organize wine tastings with renown Sommeliers so this is the perfect place to learn more about wine production."

"Taxonomía, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Created by La Metropolitana and located inside of Hotel Carlota, Taxonomía is a design store forging new paths in the Mexican creative industry. Inside you can find mind blowing curated collections of jewelry, art, fashion, furniture, decoration, and publications, turning this place in an absolute must in the city."

"La Lonja MX, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. La Lonja was born in 2010 from the need of new platforms to showcase the work of up and coming designers and creatives. In 2015 La Lonja released a new project, EL ZOCO, which consists of an open air market where exhibitors, local stores and restaurants join forces during a weekend to provide a quality shopping and eating experience of visitors. Though it only happens once a month and in different spots of the city, most locations are in Colonia Juárez, it’s a great opportunity to check out what local designers are currently doing."

"Vintrend, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Vintrend is both a thrift store and a platform for new fashion designers; they find old clothies and re-sell them or even print on them to give the items a new life. With this project, the owners want to reduce the ecological footprint of fashion, allowing costumers to sell the clothes they don’t use anymore and letting someone else enjoy them."

"MUCHO, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Who doesn’t like chocolate? As a chocolate lover, this is place is paradise. Mexico is one of the top producers of cacao in the world. This museum not only showcases beautiful chocolates, but gives insight into the nutritional benefits of chocolate, and how the Pre-Columbian civilizations used it in their daily life. MUCHO touches every single sense of their visitors."

"Milán 44, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Located in front of MUCHO, Milán 44 is a neighborhood concept market trying to create a strong network between the people of Colonia Juárez. Three floors of food, organic vegetables, desserts, home goods, coffee, a yoga space and a beautiful terrace, Milán 44 is a great place to have lunch and go grocery shopping. On their walls you’ll read: "Un lugar para todo. Un lugar para todos" (A place for everything. A place for everyone)."

"Loose Blues, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Loose blues is one of my favorite boutiques in the neighborhood, it is vintage, unique, and perfectly curated by the owners of the place: Jacky (Mexico) and Shota (Japan). They both run the place and are always willing to give great fashion advice. This small boutique has a basement for men; the ground level for vinyl records, zines and other publications; the first floor is for women. At the end of the store, you’ll find a stairway that will take you directly to Loose Blues Dining, they serve amazing food and drinks. It’s open daily."

"Librería Jorge Cuesta, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. I can’t help it, I love the scent of old bookstores… In the digital world we live in, visiting these shops fills my heart with joy. Librería de Paso sells everything, not just books but also masks, furniture and antiques. On the second floor, there is a free space for art exhibitions, seminars and presentations. They also sell unique books from independent publishing houses. In this place there’s always something new to discover."

"Ethra, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Ethra Gallery is located inside a beautiful house from the 1900’s (a survivor of the 1985 earthquake) with two floors and 5 rooms of art this gallery is a must in the neighborhood. Besides the international exhibitions they host, Ethra Gallery showcases a sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg in their office. While walking around the house, don’t miss the details in the ceiling, it has been the same since the house was built. It’s open from Monday to Saturday."

"Ecobici, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Ecobici is the public bike service of Mexico City, it is available for certain neighborhoods including Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico, Condesa, Roma, Narvarte and San Pedro de los Pinos. You can pay for a temporary membership; 1 day will cost $90 mxn, 3 days: $180 mxn, 7 days: $300 mxn. You will have to submit an online form and pick up your card at the Customer Service Offices as soon as you are in the city. The service is amazingly useful especially around this area, though not every street has a bike lane. You can only use the bike for 45 minutes so make sure to drop it and pick another one after 5 minutes if you need some extra time, Ecobici will charge an extra fee otherwise."

"Distrito Fijo, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. One of the coolest places in Colonia Juárez started as a bike workshop in another trendy neighborhood of the city: San Miguel Chapultepec. Distrito Fijo now hosts a workshop, a store, a coffee shop and, above all, a biking club where cyclists in Mexico City meet and ride together. The concept was born from the idea of an early 20th century Italian bicycle workshops revival and the will to empower the Mexican bike community. You can ask for a custom-made bike if you are spending a while in the city or just stop by and meet the bike gang."

"Chomp Chomp, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Chomp Chomp is a sweet oasis in the middle of the financial district of Mexico City. With a gorgeous mint facade and nice people working there, this is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. The creative chefs mix different ingredients to prepare the Month’s Milkshake, there is no way this flavor can be reproduced any other time. Don’t miss the Rosemary-Avocado milkshake nor the Nutella one, both are delicious!"

"Chocochips, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. While walking around in Colonia Juárez, don’t miss this beautiful place with colorful cute doors, sewing machines and an amazing patchwork showroom.They offer weekend workshops and they sell beautiful quilts, screen printed clothes and toys for babies."

"Casa Fusión, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Casa Fusión hosts many independent Mexican design stores, delicious food and dessert stations, themed weekend markets, a cultural theater and a gallery. It is a great place to take a look at what’s going on in the independent design scene of Mexico: hand crafted jewelry, screen printed posters, fashion, furniture, gourmet food, makeup, decoration… everything is beautiful. Weekends are especially cool."

"La Caballería, Cuauhtemoc Juarez by Arlette Go. Located in one of the most popular streets of Colonia Juárez, La Caballería is a whole building dedicated to men (Caballero=Gentleman), though everyone is welcome.At the basement you will find an amazing pizza place with a vast beer selection: Cancino. The first floor is full of fashion with exclusive limited editions and ‘Common People MAN’. If you are into fashion, you’ll love this place, they recently developed their own fashion collections, including Mexican handcrafted shoes.Upstairs, in the second floor, you will find Barbería Capital, a trendy barbershop. And up in the third floor, you can book an appointment for the amazing InkInk tattoo studio, which I highly recommend you to plan in advanced."