AM Local (Nuevo León 67, Cuauhtémoc, Hipódromo, Mexico City) –– AM Local is a top culture electronic music club known for programming the best of the international and national artists on his main floor, also known for its LED lighting panel that spans the entire length. Surrounded by cafes, art galleries, book shops, restaurants, cultural […]
Dady’O (Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – with an interior that resembles a cave, Dady’O is one of the oldest discos in Cancún. Nevertheless, it still draws in a crowd looking for a place to drink and party, playing a musical mash-up, from the 80`s and 90`s to Dance and Hip-Hop. Dady’O and […]
Carlos ’n Charlie’s (Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9, Forum by the Sea Mall, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – this hangout spot is a bar with its own party atmosphere – right down to the waiters (who find themselves singing and even performing comical skits).
Bulldog Café (Krystal Cancún hotel, Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – the very name of this place is very deceptive. It sounds like a British-themed sports bar. It’s not – it’s a large nightclub that appears to hold at least 2,000 people (maybe more!!). They regularly book DJs from the U.S. and elsewhere […]
Yamamoto (Av. Uxmal 31, Sm 3, El Centro, Cancún) — As the oldest Japanese restaurant in Cancún, Yamamoto has some of the best sushi in downtown Cancun. In addition to sashimi, there’s a menu of traditional Japanese dishes like chicken teriyaki and tempura for those who prefer their food cooked. Large groups can order combination […]
Pujol Restaurant (Tennyson 133, Polanco, Polanco V Secc, Mexico City) – this well-reviewed restaurant is hidden away on a quiet, greenery laced side street within the exclusive Polanco district. Walking in you feel like you’re entering a peaceful, modern family home. The owner designed the entire space to reflect the atmosphere of the food. The […]
Máximo Bistrot (Calle Tonalá 133, Roma Norte, Mexico City) — Máximo Bistrot is a farm-to-table restaurant. Kind of French, kind of Mexican. Somehow it all works, and the food is some of the most refined in the city, and served in a relaxed setting. The focus is on seasonal and local ingredients, so the menu […]
Thai Lounge (Plaza la Isla shopping center, Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 12.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — Expect a truly unique dining experience from the moment you walk into this garden oasis. After all, not many restaurants have a dolphin aquarium in the bar area. The individual huts with thatch roofs provide an intimate setting to sample […]
Niddo (Dresde 2, Juárez,Mexico City) – a hard-working mother-son team created this restaurant, an indoor/outdoor café that opened in late 2018 in a sun-lit corner space a on quiet street in Juarez district. Chef Karen Drijanski—who formerly hosted cooking workshops and dinners through her company Nativa Cocina—runs the open kitchen, and her menu is full […]
Sud 777 (Bulevard de la Luz 777, Jardines del Pedregal, Mexico City) – this restaurant’s contemporary space is a destination unto itself (with a terrace, patio, sushi joint, and lounge to complete the leafy open dining room). One can literally eat here for hours, given Sud’s inviting atmosphere. The dishes served here are anything but […]