Volume 5

For this volume of the Insider’s Map, Ro and Sof surprised us with the following spots:

1.    Expendio de maíz sin nombre (Corn retail store without a name)

This retail store aims fair trade and the use of creole corn through rural cooking techniques. The corn is brought from Guerrero and is used to prepare great dishes with exquisite sauces. The menu varies daily, depending on what the team finds in the market.

2. Amamba

Are you familiar with Morelian gaspachos? These are fruit cocktails accompanied with Cotija cheese and powdered chili, an exquisite combination to freshen you up on a hot day. Apart from the traditional street gazpacho from Michoacán, this spot in La Roma offers delicious kombuchas, juices and specialty coffee.

3. Mictlan vegan antojitos (cravings)

Many vegan chilangos miss enjoying delicious cochinita pibil tacos, a traditional pambazo, or a crunchy tasajo tlayuda. Therefore, this space in the Narvarte neighborhood serves vegan garnachas with the authentic Mexican seasoning, and with very accessible prices.

 4.       Aeromoto

If you are a literature lover, Aeromoto is perfect for you, as it gathers thousands of independent books about contemporary culture inside and antique house in the Historic downtown. This place holds diverse events, meetings, workshops and activities surrounding literature, and the collection is available for in-house consultation.

 5.       Fonda Margarita

This iconic place is perfect for early risers and party-all-nighters, because it opens its doors at 6 AM to offer several traditional Mexican dishes, prepared in huge and steamy coal pots. If you decide to visit the Tlacoquemécatl Del Valle neighborhood and check it out, we recommend you the scrambled eggs with black beans. Be sure to arrive early because they close at 11 AM.

6. Guillermo Tovar y de Teresa’s House

This not so popular museum and cultural center in La Roma used to be home of Mexico City’s last chronicler, which is why anyone who loves this huge city should walk through its ails and discover the collection of objects, furniture, and books that it harbors.

7. Koko Yaki

The traditional Japanese taiyaki or fish ice-cream are served in Koko Yaki in their most delicious and fun version, because seasonal flavors like cempasúchil flower or rose petals, as well as the favorites: matcha, horchata, and activated coal will make this way of eating ice-cream, become your favorite.

Volume 6

For the sixth Insider’s Map, it was Dul and Majo’s turn to share some chilango spots and activities.

1. Comedor de los milagros

This culinary paradise where ingredients and flavors from different Latin-American countries live together is in La Roma neighborhood. Agárrate Catalina, Valderrama, Lima mía, and La Carajita are some of this eatery’s restaurants, where the mood and the Latin flavors never dissapoint. We recommend you try the carajita tostones, the stuffed al plomo sweet potato, and the lulo water.

2. Don Frank

This taco and juice shop has already five branches in the city, because the tacos, fresh juice, and hamburgers they serve are warranty for quality and chilango tradition. The average check is from $80 to $140, depending on what you have. Among favorites, you’ll find the al pastor tacos, the rib quesadilla, and the bomb smoothie.

 3.       Tacos joven (Young tacos)

Whether you have a black bean, a potato, a pork rind, meat in adobo, green mole, or shredded meat taco, each one of this street delicacies in the Vértiz Narvarte neighborhood is a worth it. Even though they’re expensive for a basket taco ($15), their flavor and salsas (green with avocado and red with pork rinds) are worth each peso.

4. Greenway tours

If you like being a tourist, but you get tired easily, these segway tours are perfect for you. There are options to explore Reforma, Polanco, and the Historic Center during the day or by night, with or without historic stops, adequating the rhythm of the tour to your interests, an original way to wander around the city.

5. Los milanesos

The chilangos that live around Olivar de los Padres neighborhood are aware of Los milanesos’ location. These iconic tacos have conquered palates for more than 20 years, because Don Betancourt, the owner, is aware that apart from the specialty of the house (beef milanesa taco), the chicken milanesa one, the ham and cheese, and the stew options (pork rib with adobo, pork rinds with cactus, suadero with green sauce) never disappoint anyone.

We hope you are now hungry and ready to explore the streets of Mexico City after reading these recommendations. If you visit any of the spots shared on our Insider’s Map, don’t forget to tag us on social media (@saboresmexicoft) and use the #InsidersMapSMFT.

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Thus, in Sabores México we continue with the idea to share with you our cultural and gastronomic favorite spots.

Volume 3

For the third volume or our Local Map, it was Dulce (Dul) and Sofía (Sof) who shared with us some of the places worth knowing in our beloved city.

1.       Nagaoka

Located in the Nápoles neighborhood, this traditional Japanese food restaurant transports us immediately to an Asian island, as through its food products they seek to approach its foodies’ happiness. What makes Nagaoka one of the best Japanese food restaurants in the city is that they transform Mexican ingredients into elaborete Japanese dishes with home technics supported by tradition. Some of the favorites are the kitsune udon and the zaru soba.

2.       Avocado Alley

This corner in Coyoacán is one of the most famous alleys in the quarter, for in spite of being quite narrow, it posseses various scary legends that make many people think twice before touring it. Do you dare to prove if it is certainly bewitched?

3.       XUVA’

This spot in Santa María la Ribera picks up the Nahuas cullinary practices and presents them in dishes with a gourmet touch, using the local technics and ingredients and regaining the cultural meanings of each one. Juan Aquino, Oaxacan chef of XUVA’ is convinced that gastronomy connects us with our past history’s greatness and our present’s pride. Therefore, the antique house in which the restaurant is located is decorated in a modern manner and has a lot of vegetation, with the objective of transporting the foodies to Oaxaca.

4.       Palmeiro Ice-Cream Parlor

One of the best ice-creams in the city is located in a commercial stand inside the Market of Medellín in the Roma neighborhood. The owner is a Cuban man who arrived to Mexico and from many years ago offers exquisite Cuban coffees and incomparable ice-creans like buttermilk, fig with cognac, caramel, “mantecado” and many more flavors. Whether you enjoy it at the bar or take-away for later, these ice-cream are always warranted.

5.       Popular Art Museum

Dedicated to promote and preserve Mexican popular art, this museum located in the Historic Downtown of the city is famous for its collection of ceramics, typical outfits, “alebrijes” and toys. On top of that, it offers severlas workshops, courses and seminars throughout the year for artisans, children and any interested person in Mexican arts and crafts.

6.       Zinco Jazz Club

Behind a hidden door in the Historic Downtown a small and exclusive jazz club is located. Zinco Jazz Clubs opens from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 9pm and relies on the presence of one or more jazz artists. To best enjoy the show, it has a refined cocktail bar and an international food menu. The cover payment varies between $150 and $300 and the average ticket is aproximately $350 per person.

Volume 4

A month after the third volume of our Local Map, all the saboristas in Sabores México Food Tours were excited to share places and restaurants. Following up, the interesting recommendations of Fernanda (Fer) and María José (Majo).

1.       Dolores Olmedo Museum

The ancient estate of La Noria at the south part of the city transformed into this museum, recognized for its beautiful and extensive gardens, its peacocks, xoloitzcuintles and, of course, the more than 900 Prehispanic pieces which are exposed along with artworks from Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Angelina Beloff, and Pablo O’Higgins. One of the best periods to visit this museum is from October to December, as in these months you will also find the majestic Día de Muertos altar which is assembled each year.

2.       Morisco Kiosk

As one of the main attractions in the Santa Maria la Ribera neighborhood, the kiosk is one of the many artistic monuments of the National Anthropology and History Institute. This colorful kiosk was built for an exhibit in New Orleans and, even if its smelting was planned in the United States, the Mexican engineer achieved for it to be brought back to the country, where it has remained since and outstands for its colorful Arab-styled headpieces.

3.       Maison Française de Thé Caravanseraï

In the busy street of Álvaro Obregón Avenue in the Roma neighborhood, this space is located and offers a relaxed environment around  tea. In this house, whose menu contains more than thirty pages, there are diverse living rooms set out around China, France and the Arab world, and an unimaginable variety of teas. Once you have chosen one of the 200 available teas, we recommend you to ask for the dessert that best pairs with it.

4.       La Caravana CDMX

This is one of the unique board game clubs in the city. It is located in the Tlacoquemécatl Del Valle neigborhood and, besides having great beverages, hamburgers and snacks, it owns more than 200 board games that can be played time-free for a single payment of $50. In La Caravana there is a red light guide for board games which indicates the difficulty of each one and, further more, every waiter knows how to play them and can explain them to you if you are not familiar with them.

5.       C.O.M.E

C.O.M.E., aka “Cocina Original Muy Enternacional” (Original and Very Enternational Food) is located in the Roma neighborhood and is and excellent option for Japanese casual and good price food lovers. Even though there is an á la carte service, in his oriental stand almost every client opts for the Menu of the Day, which includes miso soup, rice, a choice of three different stews or main dishes, tea and dessert.

6.       The Dinamos

In the municipality of Magdalena Contreras this natural space is located, opened every day from 6 am and available for a series of activities like hiking, trecking, picnicking, or just escaping from the great chilando metropolis. The dinamos is an excellent place to spend with the family, exercising or going out to an adventure with your pets.

We are certain that after checking out these recommendations you must be hungry and willing to go out from home, so I invite you to explore Mexico City and follow the options you liked the most from our third and fourth Local Map Volumes. Remember to follow our blog and social media, Sabores México Food Tours (@saboresmexicoft) to get to know Mexico City like a local.

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Volume 1

The first Insider’s Map volume was a total experience because, even though the SMFT’s team gathered virtually, we had, for the first time, a moment specifically designed to share our favorite spots in the city. To inaugurate the activity, Nohemí (Nohe) and Raquel (Rachel) presented their places. Fun fact is even though both are vegan, they’re authentic saboristas, because their love for food has made them discover interesting vegan places where all dishes are more than enough to satisfy a foodie’s palate, despite their food habits. Check out the spots shared by our SMFT’s saboristas:

1. Los Loosers

Located in the Roma Norte neighborhood, this vegan restaurant promotes ethic food habits on each one of the dishes it serves. It started in 2011 with only hamburgers on the menu, using mushrooms as meat substitutes, but without trying to imitate the products of animal origin’s flavors. In exchange, this plant-based food binds Mexican ingredients with international dishes, making both maize and Asian dishes main characters on the menu.

2. Artículo 123

In the Historic Center, on a street with the same name, this place hosts a restaurant, an art gallery, and a store, looking forward on sharing the best out of chilango art, food, and design. The building used to be a magazine factory, which gives the place a unique ambience. The menu is not entirely vegan but stands out for the use of Mexican ingredients on oriental servings.

3. Forever

This place with a so-called “plant-based contemporary cuisine” is an amazing discovery for any foodie, because even though all dishes are vegan, they combine ingredients, flavors, and textures in a unique way, portraying Mexican and international dishes in a never-before-seen way.

4. Joe Gelato

In the Juárez neighborhood you’ll find this tiny place that hosts a very interesting ice cream shop with an extravagant selection of gelatos and sorbets prepared the Italian way, but with such experimental flavor combinations that only a Mexican could pull off. Although flavors are seasonal and change weekly, two permanent flavors catch the eye: the cocoa gelato and the olive oil gelato.

5. Kolobok

It is known by many as the famous Russian restaurant in the Santa María la Ribera area; what not everyone knows is that it started as a Russian empanadas street cart outside a university and now has five locations in the city. Kolobok is surely the best place to discover flavors from the other side of the world. Don’t miss the honey cake or the bread fermented drink.

Volume 2

After a whole month to discover the delicious spots presented by Nohe and Rachel, we got together virtually once again to learn about more interesting places with unique stories. Keep on reading and discover the places our saboristas Laura (Lau) and Grazielle (Graze) shared with the team.

1. El Cloister of Sor Juana

The building that housed the ex-convent of Saint Jerome and is actually occupied by the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana is worth a visit (or two), because its imposing architecture and interesting history are just a few of the things behind it being one of UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage sites. If you visit it, don’t miss the permanent musical instruments exhibit or any of its impressive six courtyards.

2. Mushu

Mushu’s bubble waffles are a must for both adventurous crêpe fans and those who crave sweets. You don’t have to go all the way to Hong Kong to taste their signature street waffles, because inside this spot, alongside the possibility of creating your own combinations, there are sweet and savory options for everybody.

3. Parque Natural Fuentes Brotantes

This natural paradise is like a mini version of Chapultepec, with a similar proposal, but less crowded. It Is located in the south part of the city, on the way to Cuernavaca, and is perfect for sports lovers, families, and nature enthusiasts that look for a place to escape the agitated city life.

4. Rinconcito Oaxaqueño

Tlayudas, molotes, moles, and memelas are some of the traditional dishes from Oaxaca that you’ll find in this small place, located on a small nook in Coyoacán. Here, everything is handmade, and you can order a café de olla, fresh flavored water, mezcal or even champurrado to drink alongside your meal. Apart from enjoying the authentic flavors of Oaxaca on each dish, in the Rinconcito Oaxaqueño you can buy products from the same origin, so you get to experiment at home.

We hope that the places and spots shared during the first two volumes of Sabores México Food Tour’s Insider’s Map give you a brief idea of the great cultural and gastronomic offer in our city. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media, Sabores México Food Tours (@saboresmexicoft) so you learn more about our city, what we do, and you can share our love for our city through its food.

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The crunchy tostadas in Coyoacán, the satisfying tortas in La esquina del chilaquil, the innovative square tacos from Los Sifones, the exquisite huevos tirados (scrambled eggs with black beans) from Fonda Margarita, and the delicious gourmet tapas from the San Juan Market are just some of the iconic places and dishes you’ll find inside Mexico City’s gastronomic scope.

These and other factors make its culinary offer equal, and even superior, to that of important gastronomic destinations like Paris, New York, London, and Tokyo. 

Almost daily, the more than nine million chilangos (people born in or living in Mexico City) that walk through its streets find and discover new restaurants or street food carts that increase the desire of not to eat at home.

Although it might sound exaggerated, more than 54 thousand restaurants are registered inside these 1,485 square meters of land. It is important to note that not all of them serve Mexican food. Finding a maize or taco stall in Mexico City is as easy as running into an Argentinian or Arabic restaurant.

The Pre-Hispanic culinary principles, the Spanish, French, North American, Arabic, Asian, and other Mexican regions’ influences have been essential to developing places with unique gastronomic concepts that you surely won’t find outside Mexico City.

Salvador Novo, the most famous chronicler of the city once said that “from their provinces they brought their cuisines, the people from Yucatán, as well as those from Michoacán, Veracruz, Puebla, Jalisco, and Sonora. From all those culinary worlds we find restaurants or fondas inside Mexico City. Also, Jewish people, Arabs, Italians, Japanese, Chinese, Germans, Americans, Austrians, and French can enjoy their own food at ease, and invite in some Mexicans to enjoy it in restaurants with dishes from their country”.

It is then complicated to cut down Mexico City’s food scenario to a list of five or ten dishes, because the chilango gastronomy goes from traditional and humble Mexican antojitos (cravings) to elaborate international dishes or fusion cuisine servings. 

As diverse as it is, we created five groups that best represent Mexico City’s traditional food. In each of these categories, you’ll find places with chilango food prepared uniquely that provides great flavor and quality.

Before starting with the said grouping, our obligation as saboristas to mention the dishes and antojitos that are famously known as chilangos and represent our city elsewhere.

Among these we can of course find the al pastor tacos, the guajolotas or tamal tortas, the chilaquil tortas, the atole champurrado, the prepared chicharrones (pork rind), the pettitoe (pig’s trotter) tostadas, the no-cheese quesadillas, the Swiss enchiladas, and the suadero tacos.

It is time for you to check out the five kinds of places where you’ll find the best food to eat in Mexico City.

1. Fondas

These small places are numerous in the city and are a great option for those who want a filling meal, good deals, fast service, and food that tastes like home.

The thin soup, rice, black beans, tortillas, and aguas frescas (fresh flavored water) are some of the main characters of the fondas’ comida corrida (daily fast-food), because they’re always present, along with a stew or main dish that changes every day.

Part of the charm fondas has is the surprise of each day’s agua fresca’s flavor and main course. They’re also placed with warm and close attention, making you feel cozy and at ease, almost as if it were one’s own home.

2. Markets

The iconic markets can’t be left out of this categorization because Mexico City is home to more than 300.

Inside markets, not only do we find the freshest everyday products for locals to buy, but also numerous prepared-food stands where quesadillas, tlacoyos, stew tacos, fresh fruit juice, smoothies, tostadas, broths, flautas, hot breakfasts, and homemade dishes are prepared with talent, served with a smile, sold at great prices, and enjoyed day after day by all kinds of customers.

3. Street food

An entire book about Mexico City’s Street food scene could be made. Starting from the classic canasta (basket) tacos to the innovative dorilocos, there is a myriad of dishes and street cravings that can both delight your palate and give you a food coma for a modest price.

Usually, street food carts or stalls are located on the sidewalk corner of two busy streets. Depending on their product, street food in Mexico City can be found inside a steel plate stall, under a tarp, or inside big baskets on top of a bike or a tricycle. 

4. Classic restaurants

In this category, we include restaurants that offer Mexican and/or international dishes with a classic approach without changing the traditional recipes and keeping each country’s most representative elements. Nevertheless, we have to say that the way it happens worldwide, some of the dishes served in international restaurants must be adapted to the recipient people’s palate, in this case, the Mexican one.

5. Contemporary restaurants

During the last few years, an important number of game-changing restaurants have emerged in the city. The signature and fusion cuisines, the one that mixes local ingredients with modern techniques, and the avant-garde cooking are examples of how restaurants try to surprise customers through aromas, flavors, and textures combined unexpectedly and originally.

We hope that this grouping has helped you discover where to find the best and most authentic Mexico City flavors. It is now time for you to go out, walk around its streets, and search for the chilango dishes that make your mouth water. Don’t forget that tasting its food is the best way to get to know a city!

If you want to learn more about Mexico City’s gastronomy, we encourage you to book one of our Mexico City Food Tours.

If you want to explore one of the city’s most fascinating districts and experience it through a local’s eyes, we recommend our Coyoacán Food Tour.

Follow us on our social media, Sabores México Food Tours (@saboresmexicoft), and stay tuned on new projects and blog content!

Article by: María José Ordóñez Platas

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Even those who have lived in the city their entire lives have a long Mexico City bucket list of places and activities we have yet to accomplish. In our blog entry “One day in Mexico City” you’ll find some activities and spots you can’t miss while visiting the most popular areas in the city.

However, there are many places, restaurants, and hidden treasures in the streets of Mexico City waiting to be discovered by curious travelers and foodies like yourself.

To have the best cultural trip in Mexico City, consider the length of your stay and your travel preferences, so you can properly organize your time and take advantage of this city’s versatility whilst taking part in engaging, fun, and original activities focussed on what you like the most.

Mexico City tourist map

Mexico City has many tourist attractions, including the National Anthropology Museum, the Angel of Independence, Chapultepec, the Frida Kahlo Museum, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. However, each one of the city’s main districts has its worth-visiting spots.

In the Historic Downtown, for instance, the Fine Arts Palace, the Templo Mayor, the Alameda Central, the Zócalo or main square, the Latin American Tower, Chinatown, La Ciudadela Market, the National Art Museum, and the Santo Domingo square are some of the most remarkable places.

Inside La Roma, la Condesa, and La Juárez neighborhoods, it is classic to walk through Álvaro Obregón avenue, the Río de Janeiro square, the Cibeles fountain, and both Parque España and Parque México.

Conversely, in the Coyoacán and San Ángel quarters, it is almost mandatory to walk through Higuera street, enjoy a street churro and/or an ice cream in the Plaza Hidalgo, visit the market, the museums, the “La Paz” Avenue, the Bazaar del Sábado, and the San Jacinto square.

(Those wanting to see the city through the eyes of a local may want to consider joining us for our Coyoacán Food Tour.)

All these attractions and neighborhoods await with a varied gastronomic offer, as well as parks and streets surrounded by leafy trees, bars, nightclubs, a variety of boutique stores, restaurants, museums, markets, and libraries.

However, there are countless other places and not-as-famous spots that chilangos (locals born and living in Mexico City) discover daily. Would you like to learn about them?

Insider’s Map: underrated, non-touristy destinations in Mexico City

If one thing is clear for us at Sabores México Food Tours, there are more than nine million ways of experiencing Mexico City. Each one of its citizens and visitors enjoys its cultural, gastronomic, and entertainment offers in a truly unique way.

Therefore, as of the end of 2020, we took the assignment of creating a local guide with interesting places in Mexico City. In this guide, you’ll find restaurants, museums, parks, bars, bakeries, and other hidden and not-so-well-known spots.

Once a month, SMFT’s team will have a meeting to share their favorite places in the city. On each volume, two members will share some of their favorite restaurants, museums, and places in Mexico City.

This way, step by step, our local Insider’s Map will ?? with varied opinions you can consider giving your visit an authentic chilango feeling.

Don’t forget that having advice from different chilango foodies is a travel game changer and one of the best ways of getting to know Mexico City deeply. With our advice, you’ll be able to live like a local, not just visiting the classic destinations, but going off into unique places that will make you want to come back for more Mexico City adventures.

Discover our Insider’s Map and relive what was shared by SMFT’s team inside each volume through our blog and social media, Sabores México Food Tours.

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

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Delicatessen La Jersey Gourmet is a family business that has existed for over fifty years and has been run by four generations. Nowadays, Alexandra Castro is the experienced woman in charge and the responsible for La Jersey’s success.

Enjoying a Provolone and ham baguette or a Brie, Emmental, and goat cheese baguette alongside a cup of wine are some of the greatest pleasures one can enjoy whilst visiting La Jersey. Alternatively, some clients prefer a selected cheese and charcuterie board because, despite looking like a small shop, Alexandra’s gourmet boutique offers more than 300 Mexican and international products.

Among the exquisite cheeses, focaccias, prosciuttos, jabugo, cured, and serrano hams, the Italian styled stuffed figs and strawberries are some of the public’s favorites.

Find some of the best charcuterie and cheese products from Delicatessen La Jersey Gourmet in our #ComeLocal boxes and don’t miss the chance of preparing a home-made baguette with the best chorizo from Pamplona or a classic tapa with authentic Dutch cheese. Follow us on our social media and blog, Sabores México Food Tours, and learn more about the food suppliers behind #ComeLocal.

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Coffee is an everyday drink, so we sometimes forget its importance in our social life.

Have you ever stopped to think that the “let’s go for some coffee” phrase is a way of saying “let’s connect, let’s chat and catch up”? How many conversations and memorable conversations have you enjoyed over a cup of coffee?

A lot, probably, because we’re speaking of a drink that links and reunites people, the way it usually happens at Francisco, José Luis, and Alejandro Barajas’s house. 

For these brothers, coffee has long been a vital family link and a passion they’re all crazy about. After many years of trying coffee in different places in Mexico City, they decided to start their own specialty coffee bar in the trendy La Roma neighborhood.

Since then, Café Barajas has been a place for them and others to begin the day, chill, and mostly, learn how to prepare and savor good coffee.

Francisco G. Barajas assures that one should not see this drink as a “simple black, bitter drink because there are many, many ways to drink coffee.” When speaking of good coffee, no cup is exactly like another; no two people enjoy their coffee the same way. 

(As an aside, we feel the same about quality chocolate as coffee. If you want to get to know the wonders of Mexican chocolate, take our Friends and Chocolate Tour in Mexico City.)

Despite being a coffee-producing country, most Mexicans consume processed, low-quality coffees, which involve unjust exploitation of fields and a lousy understanding of this historic beverage.

This is why Café Barajas works with coffee beans cultivated in Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Nayarit, Hidalgo, and Puebla. Plus, when any of the three brothers travel, they usually return with new coffee beans to experiment with and make some variations on the menu. 

For the Barajas brothers, it’s essential to look after each of the value chain phases in their coffee bar. This way, they can assure fair trade practices that allow them to prepare interesting, different, and unique coffee cups. 

Another of this coffee bar’s strengths involves its coffee extraction methods. Whether you prefer Turkish coffee, Japanese siphon, French press, or Italian cappuccino, Café Barajas is a place for all tastes.

Order whatever you want: Sam Pimentel, the barista, will be pleased to prepare it for you. 

Don’t miss the chance to taste the delicious coffee bean from Barajas or their famous Cold Brew, a soft, revitalizing, and high-caffeinated drink that takes 24 hours to be ready.

Find these products in our gourmet #ComeLocal boxes and experiment with the flavor and aroma of authentic Mexican coffee. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media, Sabores México Food Tours, and stay tuned on our blog.

You’ll get to know other small businesses we collaborate with and learn more about the exciting food producers that make #ComeLocal possible.

And if you’re in Mexico City and want to explore the city’s vibrant food culture with expert locals, consider joining one of our Mexico City Food Tours.

If you have any questions about our tours, get in touch.

Article by: María José Ordóñez Platas

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Cintli is an unconventional tortillería that brings back Mesoamerican nixtamalization techniques and the use of different kinds of maize cobs. We are talking about a gastronomic project that offers nutrition, flavor, and quality to each of its products and fosters agroecological corn planting through different sustainable practices.

In Nahuatl, soft or tender corn is known as “cintli”, whilst mature corn is called “tlaolli”. 

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This small shop is located in the La Roma neighborhood and possesses an organic certification that confirms its fair trade and sustainable practices. Plus, the space distribution allows us to see how corn is stored and nixtamalized and how tortillas are kneaded, formed, and cooked. Different hybrid processes are used in Cintli, all of which take the best out of ancestral and industrial techniques used to manufacture the iconic Mexican tortilla. 

For the Mexican food enthusiast José Castañón, tortillas are a value factor that compliments food with flavor, palatability, texture, and nutrients. Their importance in our gastronomy is such that they’re present in practically every traditional Mexican dish.

Through Cintli, José has dedicated himself to revolutionizing this versatile food by creating new versions of tortillas, such as the bean tortilla or the hoja santa one. As if it was not enough, he also created a line of superfood tortillas with flavors like spirulina, hemp, maca, matcha, and turmeric, inspiring new dishes and even tortilla-based desserts!

In Cintli, the lime used for nixtamalization is originated from the Popocatépetl and the tortilla mill is made out of volcanic rocks.

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Each product in Cintli reflects the quality of its ingredients and production methods. You’ll find some of their most iconic tortillas inside our #ComeLocal boxes and experiment with the quality of a corn product with unique flavors and textures.

Don’t forget to follow us on our social media, Sabores México Food Tours, and stay tuned on our blog to get to know other small businesses we collaborate with and learn more about the interesting food producers inside #ComeLocal.

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If you’re in Mexico City and want to experience the city’s exciting food scene in the company of expert local guides, join us on one of our Mexico City Food Tours.

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Ever since, the project has grown thanks to a committed team of chilangos (Mexico City locals) who adore Mexican food, love exploring the unknown, and enjoy sharing the best of Mexico City through its flavors. 

Something makes us Mexicans unique regarding food: food makes us smile…

We’re also in love with our country’s capital. Local products, traditional techniques, the symbolism of food, and traditions hidden inside every Mexican dish inspire us. This is why, since 2012, we have dedicated our time to sharing the most delicious Mexican flavors, the classic architecture, and the exciting stories of Mexico City, with more than 12,000 foodies looking to experience Mexico City in a fun, unique way.

At Sabores México Food Tours, we are proudly Mexican. We are also aware that our culinary tradition is a matchless way of getting to know Mexican culture, which is why we are committed to keeping alive the techniques, recipes, flavors, and anecdotes that make our gastronomy an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity from UNESCO.

Mexico City is a vibrant destination. Both historical and ultra-modern. A place where one can taste the country’s regional food thanks to its dizzying variety of gastronomic offerings. Plus, it’s a place that transmits the best of Mexican culture through beautiful historical places. We love it for good reason…it’s a special city. 

The Saborista experience is designed so foodies can live like locals, walk, eat, have fun, and enjoy stories, neighborhoods, and Mexican dishes.

The quality of food and generous portions inside each location on our tours, our personalized attention, and the invaluable knowledge of our guides are some of the things you’ll only find with us.

We also support local chefs and food producers, always promoting the Buy Local Movement.

If you love good eating, tasting new or exotic dishes, and taking lots of pictures of your meals, you’re a foodie.

By living the Sabores México Food Tours experience, you’ll become a Saborista interested in meeting the people behind the food and listening to their passions, stories, and secrets.

A Saborista also enjoys savoring the dish before them and always wants to know the origin of an ingredient and technique, looking to understand their meaning in a cultural gastronomic context fully. 

Now that you know more about who we are, we encourage you and kindly invite you to live the Sabores México Food Tour experience, where you’ll have fun, enjoy your time around a table, and learn about Mexican gastronomic culture — become a Saborista! Are you up for it? Don’t forget to follow us on our social media and stay tuned for all our new projects.

Now, browse our full range of Mexico City Food Tours and prepare to take your first steps into the magical world of Mexican cuisine.

Article by: María José Ordóñez Platas

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However, one of the best ways of surviving confinement is satisfying our gastronomic cravings. This said we share five Mexican places with home delivery services that are fighting to keep going and not fall because of the uncertain situation we’re living in worldwide.

Frutos Prohibidos

This restaurant is known for being completely Mexican, and all their dishes follow the “eat delicious, eat healthily, eat well” premise.  You’ll find delicious and diverse juices, smoothies, wraps, salads, and chilaquiles that represent the best of Mexican fresh ingredients in a healthy never-seen-before way. Here, each “sin,” “delight,” “temptation,” or “virtue” will become an unforgettable food experience you can’t miss.

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Lactography

This initiative was created to expand the market for Mexican cheese in a way where producers are rightly paid, and sustainable actions are taken at all times. In Lactography, you’ll find fresh and curated cheeses from Guanajuato, semi-curated cheeses and curds manufactured in Queretaro, yogurt from Morelos, honey, beans, and coffee produced in Chiapas, tlacoyos and tortillas from Estado de México, and even artisanal beers from Mexico City.

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Moloch cochinita pibil

This small restaurant is located inside the Medellín Market, and it is well known for its exquisite cochinita pibil. You can order this seasoned pork meat measured in kilograms, but they also have tacos, panuchos, tortas, and chamorros that go perfectly well with the habanero sauce and prepared red onions.

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Churrería Porfirio

Churros from this churro place pick up Mexican eating traditions and conserve the authentic flavor of this sweet craving. You can order your churro with a filling, in the traditional way, or in a miniature version. However, they also offer buñuelos and carlotas, perfect to go with a hot coffee or steaming chocolate with smoky and blackberry-ish aromas. All the churros are prepared freshly and with 100% wheat flour.

Bendita paleta

They’re the creators of the famous and popular squared ice pops, which are positioned as the best in Mexico. Here, you can order a fresh fruit ice-pop, a delicious Italian gelato in a cone or prepared as a milkshake, an afogatto coffee with ice cream, or even a floating sorbet. You should really try the dulce de leche, hibiscus, mango, chili, and passion fruit ice pops.

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Now you have some sweet and savor options to satisfy your confinement craves. Besides, you should know there’s a way to compliment your pantry and taste the best of Mexico with our weekly gastronomic boxes #ComeLocal.

These boxes contain Mexican-quality food products that come from artisanal restaurants, small shops, and local food producers.  We invite you to follow us on our social media to stay tuned and learn more about Mexican gastronomy through our blog, Sabores México Food Tours. Remember that we should not give up and help small enterprises as much as possible.

Before leaving, be sure to check out our full range of Mexico City Food Tours.

Featured Image: Frutos Prohibidos Instagram page

Article by: María José Ordóñez Platas

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