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Housing 4 answers • Sangmin JeongSangmin Jeong

I've been looking for a while and so far, I've noticed that listings on websites and platforms are often inflated, and if you find a good deal, good luck in not getting outbid. Facebook and local groups are full of scammers and people with a distorted view of the market. I've been recommended to walk around the neighborhood and ask people or check with the building management.

Restaurants & Cafés 4 answers • jared70

I'm visiting Mexico City for a week and staying in the Norte area near Marriott Reforma. I'm looking for good vegan friendly restaurants in the area, preferably within walking distance, as I'll be arriving late in the evening. I'd also like to know if it's safe to walk back from the Mexico Arena to Reforma at 11 PM on a Friday after a wrestling event.

Housing 5 answers • Galina

I'm visiting Mexico City with my family and looking for a central location near representative places. I found an Airbnb in Tabacalera, but the reviews have mixed opinions about the area's safety. I also considered Coyoacan or Alamos, but they are out of our budget.

Housing 3 answers • jared70

My girlfriend wants to visit Mexico City again and we're looking for an affordable hotel. We're thinking of staying for a week with a budget of $10,000, which includes hotel, food, and everything else.

Restaurants & Cafés 6 answers • Tyler MTyler M

I've been visiting Mexico City every winter for years and I've always found the coffee to be rather bitter and burnt, even at specialty coffee shops. I've tried it at various places in the city, from Vips to small cafes, but it's always had a similar taste. I'm starting to think that's just how Mexicans like their coffee, but I've also had some amazing coffee in Australia, so I'm curious to know if it's just me or if there's something I'm missing.

Services 5 answers • maarten96

I'm a curious expat who's lived in Mexico City for 8 years, trying to understand the local culture and customs. I've noticed that frequent cleaning, especially with strong-smelling products like Cloro and Fabuloso, is a common practice here, but I'm not sure why it's so prioritized. I'm looking for insights from others who may have thought about this too.

Shopping 4 answers • Galina

I'm visiting Mexico City and did some vintage shopping, but the prices were really high. I saw a vintage Metallica tee shirt for $400 USD at a store called Erre. I also visited Thoro and was impressed, but they didn't have my size in several items. Are all vintage shops in the city like this?

Transportation 3 answers • jared70

We are visiting Mexico City for the first time this Friday for eight days and the forecast is for a lot of rain. We generally walk 6-10 miles a day and wander to explore, but we'll be taking Ubers more than usual.