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Mexico City, Mexico Travel Guide

Aztec capital, world-class food

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Why visit Mexico City

One of the world’s largest cities, built on an Aztec lake: the Zócalo, the Templo Mayor ruins and Diego Rivera’s National Palace murals anchor the historic centre. The food alone justifies the trip - tacos al pastor carved from a spit, quesadillas in Coyoacán and street stalls everywhere you turn. Add the canals of Xochimilco and a day trip to the Teotihuacán pyramids and the itinerary writes itself.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

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Budget estimate

€420–€910 for 2 travelers · 7 nights

Typical daily budget: €30–€65 per person

Per person per day: food + local transport + activities (stays & flights excluded).

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Tipping in Mexico

Restaurants: 10-15%. Common and appreciated across restaurants and bars.

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3 days in Mexico City: what to eat & see

D1 Day 1

Morning

Zócalo & Templo Mayor ruins

Afternoon

National Palace murals (Rivera)

Tacos al Pastor

Evening

Centro Histórico dinner

Pambazo

D2 Day 2

Morning

Teotihuacán pyramids (day trip)

Afternoon

Basilica of Guadalupe (return leg)

Evening

Roma Norte bars & food

Tacos

D3 Day 3

Morning

Xochimilco canal boats

Elote

Afternoon

Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum

Conchas

Evening

Polanco upscale dinner

Mole

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Browse all Mexico food

These are the dishes to hunt down in Mexico City - not just the country's greatest hits. Tap a dish to see where it's made best, then compare a stay in the same neighbourhood with your dates.

Street Food

Tacos al Pastor

Marinated spit-roasted pork on corn tortillas with pineapple, onion and coriander.

Mexico · Mexico City

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Street Food

Tacos

Tacos are Mexico's iconic corn (or wheat) tortillas folded around a savoury filling, from al pastor and carnitas to Baja fish tacos, finished with salsa, lime and coriander.

Mexico · Nationwide (regional styles)

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Street Food

Pambazo

Guajillo-dipped roll griddled and stuffed with potato chorizo.

Mexico · Mexico City

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Street Food

Quesadilla

Folded tortilla with melted cheese and fillings.

Mexico · Nationwide

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Meat & Grills

Enmoladas

Corn tortillas bathed in Oaxacan mole negro, rolled and topped with crumbled queso fresco, raw onion, and sesame seeds - a celebratory Oaxacan dish whose name means "in mole."

Mexico · Oaxaca (southern Mexico)

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