I’m visiting Mexico City at the end of October/early November which happens to coincide with Día de los Muertos. Does anyone have any food or cultural recommendations in and around the city?

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Miguel A. Castro

You must go to the lucha libre show at arena México that weekend it’s the best night of the year

Joshua Chévere Cohen

That sounds amazing!

Miguel A. Castro

Yeah! Go for the Friday show, it’s a must.

Alberto Bazan

Hi Joshua. If you want some cultural recommendation. In downtown(Zócalo) on that days there is a festival about DÍA DE MUERTOS. Maybe in the last week of October beginning November. Food Recommendations there is a lot of things to eat in downtown’s streets. But if you want Something more private… More

Chona

You should visit Mercado de comida de Coyoacán it’s an amazing place to visit great food & drinks also if your downtown Mexico City at el Zócalo don’t miss the opportunity to taste a blue cornmeal Tlacoyo delicious!!!!

Joshua Chévere Cohen

Alberto Bazan thank you! I’ll make note of El Cardenal, but I’m most excited for the street food.

Chona

Since you will be there during Día de Muertos you can also visit Frida Kahlo casa azul in Coyoacán

Joshua Chévere Cohen

Chona thank you for the recommendations! That Tlacoyo sounds amazing.

Chona

You’re welcome I promise you won’t be disappointed Mexico is an amazing place filled with lots of Street food, culture and definitely an amazing place for great place to take some amazing pictures hope you enjoy your experience there

Margaret Cantrell

Hi Joshua, I was there in February. Maybe you’ll find this list helpful, it’s a wonderful city! https://travelstoke.matadornetwork.com/lists/WzjWoyKq/

Joshua Chévere Cohen

Margaret Cantrell fabulous list! I’m definitely going to add some of those spots to my itinerary. Thanks! ?