Mexico City Q&A

I'm a remote worker living in Condesa and I need to get to Tepotzotlán for work. I've never taken public transportation that far before, but I have three ideas. I'd appreciate any advice on the best way to get there.

I'm planning to move to Mexico City and I've been looking at apartments in the north of the city, specifically in the Martín Carrera neighborhood. I've found some options for 4-5,000 pesos a month, but I'm not sure if it's enough for me to live comfortably. I have a car, but I plan to use public transportation most of the time.

I've noticed that some servers and baristas in Mexico City can be quite aggressive when it comes to getting tips or adding extra charges to the bill. I'm wondering if this is a common issue in the city and if it's related to racism or classism.

My friends and I are planning to visit the Desierto de los Leones and explore it at night for a YouTube channel on urbex. We're considering starting the channel with this exploration. What do you think? Is it too much?

I've noticed a strong smell similar to freshly baked bread or beer in the air, especially near industrial areas, but it's not coming from a bakery or brewery. I've smelled it near the Cervecería Modelo and in other areas of Tlalnepantla. I'm curious to know what compounds might be causing this smell, aside from bread and beer.

I'm visiting Mexico City for a few days and I'm excited to try the famous taquerias around the city. However, after researching, it seems that most of the menu items contain pork, which I cannot eat due to religious and dietary restrictions. Can someone recommend how I would navigate this situation if I only wanted to order beef, chicken, or vegan tacos?

I've been buying different cat food brands for my cat, but I'm worried about wasting half the can. Some of the brands are expensive, and I'd like to find a more cost-effective option.

My family will be visiting Mexico City for the first time in 30 years and we want to honor our loved ones we can't locate a grave for. We'd like to spend our time at a place that celebrates the unknown.

We're visiting Mexico City in a couple weeks from the US and we were planning to take the metro from the airport to our hotel in the Roma/Condesa area, but no one mentions it on here. Is it not a reasonable option?

I've been doing urban photography in Mexico City for a while now, but I had a scary encounter with some vendors near Tlatelolco. They got upset when I took pictures of a graffiti and threatened to hit me. I know the law and was not doing anything wrong, but I still got intimidated. I'm looking for safer areas to take photos without running into trouble.

My sister is visiting from the States and I accidentally bought two tickets for the wrong date. I'd like to get something back for them.

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I've been looking for them everywhere, but it seems like they've been discontinued.

I'm returning to Mexico City for a week with a group of three friends in our mid-twenties. We're looking for affordable shopping options, particularly thrifting and antiques. We've already planned to visit La Lagunilla, but we're open to other recommendations for non-Sunday excursions. We're also interested in food and bar/club/venue recommendations that fit our alt/rock/indie tastes, but we're open to other genres as well. We're looking for a low-key club experience rather than a huge nightclub vibe. Additionally, we'd appreciate any suggestions for day and night activities, as we've already planned to visit the Frida Kahlo house and the Anthropology museum.

I used to meet female travelers visiting Mexico City and they would stay at upscale hotels, but it's hard to connect with them now. Where do you stay when visiting?

My uncle visited me and said that Soriana went bankrupt, and there will be a huge crisis. My aunt started talking about not spending on unnecessary things, and I buy in 3B stores, but my aunt seems like one of those people who accumulate things just because they can.

I'm planning a trip to Mexico City this weekend and I'm not sure if the rain will ruin my plans. I know it's common for some countries to always show rain even when it's for an hour of the day or if it's like 20%. What is the weather like in CDMX right now? Is it a bad weekend to travel there?

I live in a house next to a construction site in a neighborhood in Mexico City. They started demolishing the old house and building a new one about a month ago. The noise is really loud and the machines they're using are polluting the air with strong smells from gasoline and motor fumes. The smell is really bad and it lasts for hours. I've already asked the construction workers to do something about it, but they just ignore me. I'm getting really stressed out from the noise and pollution. Do you know if there's anything I can do to make them stop contaminating my home?

Looking for fast and convenient meal options in Mexico City using an Airfryer.

I'm struggling to find a pet-friendly apartment in Mexico City. A past roommate kept my deposit, so I want my own place. I earn 26,000 pesos a month and can pay 3 months' rent in advance. I've been looking in Santa Maria la Ribera, but demand is high.