Timeline
17:18
Start early with a solid meal at Café de Tacuba. It is a historic institution in a former convent, serving tasty Mexican dishes all day. Arrive before the dinner rush to secure a seat.
17:58
Walk to the Monumento a la Independencia. This victory column stands on a roundabout over Paseo de la Reforma. Position yourself to catch the sun dipping low toward the WSW as it sets.
19:03
Head to Biscottino in Parque Lincoln for a coffee or light bite. It is a small shop with indoor and outdoor seating that locals love for its fresh-baked goods. It is open until 20:00 on weekdays and Sundays.
19:48
End the night at Bosforo. This dim, smoky bar has a hipster crowd and no sign. Look for the curtain across the doorway to find it. Sample one of the city's widest selections of mezcal. It is open from 19:00 to 02:30 on Thursdays through Saturdays.
Local tip
Café de Tacuba is very popular, so arriving early ensures you get a table without a long wait. For Bosforo, remember there is no sign outside; you must know where it is and look for the curtain.
Check before you go
- Café de Tacuba is open Mo-Su 08:00-23:30.
- Biscottino is open Mo-Fr and Su 08:00-20:00, but closed on Saturdays.
- Bosforo is open Th-Sa 19:00-02:30, Tu 19:00-01:30, We 19:00-23:00, and closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Worth knowing
- Biscottino is open at 19:03 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Su
- Bosforo is open at 19:48 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mexico City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).