Timeline
17:33
Grab a fresh pastry and coffee at Pasteleria Madrid. The bread is baked fresh throughout the day, so you will likely get something warm and sweet to start your evening.
18:03
Walk to the base of the Monumento a la Independencia. This victory column stands on a roundabout over Paseo de la Reforma. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon to see the stone glow in the golden light as it sets toward the WSW.
18:48
Head to Handshake Speakeasy for a cocktail. This classy bar with a 1900s aesthetic is one of the best in the city. The atmosphere is refined and the drinks are innovative.
19:18
Finish the night with dinner at Parrilla Quilmes. This family-run Argentinian restaurant is known for its wonderful meat. Order the arrachera or a four cheeses pizza to keep the evening going.
Local tip
Handshake Speakeasy is highly rated, so be prepared for a potential wait or consider arriving right when it opens at 18:00 if you want to secure a seat before dinner.
Check before you go
- Pasteleria Madrid is open Mo-Sa 07:30-21:00 and Su 08:00-20:00.
- Handshake Speakeasy is open Mo-Su 18:00-01:00.
- Parrilla Quilmes is open Mo-Su 13:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mexico City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).