Curator’s statement
Mexico City will always have a special place in my heart. My dad grew up here, and my grandmother used to shop the markets that I now wander when I return. Every visit feels both familiar and new—layers of history, art, and flavor waiting to be uncovered. And fall is, without question, my favorite season to be here. The weather is perfect for exploring: crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and cool evenings that make the city’s energy feel electric. As Día de los Muertos approaches, marigolds spill from every corner, altars glow with candlelight, and the food—oh, the food—becomes even more special. From tacos and tasting menus to seasonal treats like my dad’s favorite pan de muerto, fall in CDMX is a true feast for the senses.
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Day 1: Arrival & midnight tacos
Evening arrival: Step out into the crisp fall air; Mexico City nights feel alive with possibility.
Tacos Orinoco: Head straight for a late-night taco fix. Try the pastor or chicharrón norteño—messy, delicious, and exactly how your first night here should taste.
Day 2: Frida, Diego & San Ángel charm
Breakfast at Hacienda de Cortés: Settle into the courtyard with café de olla and pan dulce before diving into the day.
Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul): Frida’s cobalt-blue home in Coyoacán is filled with her art, mementos, and seasonal ofrendas.
Lunch at San Ángel Inn: A beloved city institution, perfect for a long lunch in its elegant gardens.
Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Studio Museum: Explore the couple’s modernist home studios, rich with history.
Bazaar del Sábado in San Ángel: Saturdays bring artists, artisans, and crafts to life in cobblestoned plazas. In fall, the market glows with marigolds, papel picado, and Día de los Muertos décor.
Dinner at Meroma: Chic Roma Norte townhouse, seasonal Mexican ingredients elevated.
Stroll through Roma Norte: End the night with a wander through this creative neighborhood, where galleries, shops, and bars buzz with energy.
Day 3: History, taste & neighborhood wandering
Museo Nacional de Antropología: Mexico’s cultural crown jewel, with ofrendas honoring indigenous traditions during Día de los Muertos.
Lunch at Esquina Común (Condesa): Only open on weekends, this is one of the city’s most unique dining experiences. Opt for the tasting menu—it’s playful, creative, and deeply rooted in Mexican ingredients.
Afternoon in Roma Norte or Chapultepec Park: Stroll leafy streets lined with boutiques and cafés, or wander the park where fall light filters through golden trees.
Dinner options:
Campobaja: Seafood-driven dining that feels like Baja in the heart of CDMX.
Máximo: Refined yet unfussy, showcasing Mexico’s best ingredients.
Handshake Speakeasy: Step into the number-one bar in the world. This hidden speakeasy pairs flawless classics with wildly inventive cocktails served in playful glassware—a must for cocktail lovers.
Day 4: Food & Polanco
Authentic food tour with local guides: My favorite local guides will take you to markets where my grandmother once shopped in El Centro, or out to Xochimilco. Expect tacos de guisado, steaming tamales, candied pumpkin, and fresh pan de muerto—an unforgettable taste of Mexico.
Explore Polanco: Spend the afternoon among art galleries, boutiques, Museo Jumex, or simply people-watching over coffee.
Farewell dinner at Botánico: This hidden garden restaurant in Polanco, with twinkle lights and mezcal cocktails, is the perfect final evening—romantic, relaxed, and very Mexico City.
Day 5: Departure
Panadería Rosetta: One last indulgence: their famous guava roll (a city icon) and a coffee before you go.
Champurrado or café de olla: A warm sendoff, fall flavors in a cup.
Need to know
Why fall in Mexico City?
The weather: Clear, crisp, and cool, perfect for walking, eating, and exploring.
The food: Seasonal specialties like pan de muerto, atole, and candied pumpkin that you can only taste this time of year.
The atmosphere: Marigolds, papel picado, and altars filling the city with color, tradition, and life.
Tip: Make all reservations in advance!
This is the Mexico City I love most—the one that feels like home to me and shows you its soul through art, food, and fall traditions.
Travel Advisor
Laura Zapata
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