Sobremesa. This is such a big thing in Mexico – so big that we’ve even got this word to express this act/experience. So what is it? Sobremesa is the act of staying after lunch or dinner, in the same place…
Sobremesa in Mexico City
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Salón Progreso – seafood in Mexico City
Apart from being very rainy, the past summer in Mexico City has been hot. Every day, from early morning up until the evening, the sun comes out and the heat makes you crave fresh and cool foods. One of the…
La Delia
One of my earliest and happiest moments growing up happened on Sunday afternoons, after mass, when my parents would take us to La Delia and would let us choose any three things we wanted. So that you understand just how…
How to survive Mexico City’s torrential summer rains—in 7 steps
It’s a well-known fact that Mexico City was built on top of a lake. But not so many know that it practically reverts back to its original state every summer. The entire city floods—really. So no matter how hard you…
5 of the best terraces in Mexico City with a flare for the natural
I’ve often been quoted as saying, “Forget finding the man of your dreams. I’m looking for the best terrace in Mexico City (DF).” And this search of mine has led me far and wide, much to the chagrin of my…
My three favourite museums in Mexico City
I bet you didn’t know this, but Mexico City has more museums than any other city in the world. Some of them are really famous, like Bellas Artes or the Anthropology Museum, and a sure stop for most tourists who…
Options for a not-so-lazy local Sunday in Mexico City
Sundays in Mexico City are some of my favorites, especially in spring. The streets are quieter, yet still brimming with life. And the options…oh the options are abounding -and often for little or no pesos. For starters: Walk Reforma Avenida…
El Mercado de Medellín
One of the my favourite moments in life is realizing on a Saturday or Sunday morning that I have enough time to go grocery shopping at El Mercado de Medellín. I love the moment when I step into the market…
Tortas in Parque Mexico
Mexico’s cuisine is phenomenal. Mexico City may boast world-class chefs and restaurants, but I maintain the best food is found either on the street or in the tiny hole-in-the-wall places. One of my all-time favorites has to be the tortas place in…
El Vive Latino
Having a country like the United States as a next door neighbor has its upsides and its downsides, and I am sure many Mexicans would rather be far away from our friend in the north. But if there is one…
“Diez pesos te vale, diez pesos te cuesta”
“Diez pesos te vale, diez pesos te cuesta.” It’s a common phrase you’ll hear on your commute in Mexico City’s subway system, and it literally means that whatever the vagoneros (or “irregular” vendors) are trying to sell you not only costs…
Vagoneros protesting at Tacubaya Metro station
[ENGLISH + ESPAÑOL] On any given afternoon in a city populated by almost 9 million people, all kinds of stories are being generated, and they all form part of the abundant society that these people comprise. The daily grind almost dictates…