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Mexico City: Jason's Guide To A Four Day Weekend

Best Eats, Best Drinks, Best Fun Things To Do

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Jason DeRusha
Aug 07, 2026
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Why aren’t you traveling to Mexico City? Easy to get to from almost anywhere in the U.S., Mexico City is one of the most exciting food, drink and cultural destinations in the world. From Michelin-starred dining experiences, to the most lively street food scene in North America.

I’ve prepared multiple guides for paid subscribers - all rolling out over the next week:

  • Best Cocktails in Mexico City

  • Our Favorite Restaurants in Mexico City

  • My favorite Coffee Shops in Mexico City

The cocktails are all over the 50Best Bars in the World list, Mexican baristas and roasters have ranked among the world’s bests in competitions, and you’ll find the best nopales tlayudas in your life at a random street side kiosk outside of the Anthropology Museum.

OUR MEXICO CITY MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/
More than 130 destinations - we find this helpful because if you end up in a neighborhood you can see what’s walking distance from you.

Alyssa and I spent 8 nights in Mexico City, exploring Condesa, Roma Norte, Roma Sur, Polanco and more. If I were building a Thursday-Sunday trip or Friday-Monday - here’s what I would do.

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