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Mexico City, Mexico Mexico City's best street food: tacos al pastor, blue corn quesadillas at Plaza de Santo Domingo, tamales oaxaqueños. Top spots: Tacos Beto (Roma), La Esquinita del Pastor (Centro, 5 tacos ~69 pesos), El Vilsito volcano.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Never take pink taxis in Mexico City—card scams charge $1,000+ instead of agreed fares, plus robbery/kidnapping risks. Even locals avoid them. Use Uber, DiDi, or white Sitio taxis with company names instead.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico You cannot legally work in Mexico City without proper authorization. Local wages are low (~$14/day minimum), 48-hour weeks standard. Bring remote income.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico CDMX street scams: shell game (rigged, can't win), fake bracelets, distraction theft, friendly strangers. Never stop for street gambling. Trust instincts.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Taxco is generally safe for tourists despite Guerrero advisory. Take Estrella de Oro bus (2.5-3hr, 400-500 MXN), stick to tourist areas, exercise caution.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Que Bo! tops CDMX chocolate: polished packaging, creative flavors. Also excellent: Tout Chocolat (French techniques), Ki Xocolatl (pre-Hispanic traditions), La Rifa (ethical).
sarah Mexico City, Mexico CDMX Uber scam: drivers leave trips running after drop-off (250 pesos becomes 900). Always verify trip ended on phone before walking away. Enable PIN verification, screenshot details.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Mexico City running: Chapultepec forest paths, Avenida Ámsterdam 2km loop, Roma/Polanco boulevard medians. 2,240m altitude affects pace initially.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Best punk bars in CDMX: Gato Calavera (like 1990s Gilman Street), El Centro de Salud, Voltaje. El Chopo market Saturdays for scene.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Protect yourself from CDMX pickpockets: phone lanyard, crossbody bags in front with S-biner clips, front pockets only. Avoid Correo Mayor, La Merced, crowded Centro Histórico.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Best Mexico City money exchange: ATMs declining conversion (market rate), Banco Azteca/CitiBanamex lowest fees. MEX airport surprisingly competitive, especially Terminal 1 departures. Always say NO to ATM conversion.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Most Mexico City hotels need heating Dec-Feb when overnight lows drop to 5-10°C (40-50°F), mornings cold until 9-10am—international chains (Marriott Reforma, Hilton, Hyatt) have reliable central heating, boutique hotels like ULIV Roma Norte offer excellent control, but many budget hotels/Airbnbs rely only on blankets without heating. 2,240m elevation = colder than expected.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico The fake Italian designer scam: well-dressed con artists pose as luxury brand reps in Polanco and upscale CDMX areas, selling worthless knockoffs from vans. Never engage.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Best route to Grutas Tolantongo: rent car (4hrs direct) or public transport via Ixmiquilpan (5+hrs, 2 buses). Hot springs 34-38°C year-round. Weekdays far less crowded.
sarah Mexico City, Mexico Halal in Mexico City: Carnes Halal delivers, kosher stores in Polanco work too. Watch for hidden pork lard in beans/tamales. Great vegan scene as alternative.
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