Enjoying Mexican Food & Drink

David Lida, author and long-term resident of Mexico City, offers custom walking tours that will help you to discover and experience the capital's vibrant energy

Independent neighborhood vendors selling fresh locally-sourced produce remain a thriving part of the Mexican retail landscape

Mexico's café culture has evolved over the years, adapting to changing tastes and trends, and today offers an ample choice of places to meet for refreshment

Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits

Corn dough tamales are variously flavored, wrapped and steamed in corn husks or leaves, and carry an important role in Mexican history and food culture

Discover the simple, often family-run, diners that offer authentic Mexican flavors amidst an informal and friendly atmosphere

Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors

Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets

An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities

Mexico's climate and rich soils offer-up a great variety of flavorsome and colorful foods and dishes that can be easily identified with the country

Mexico traditionally closes out its festive season known as 'Guadalupe-Reyes' on January 6th —"Día de Reyes"— Kings' Day.

Mexico offers an abundance in choice of mouthwatering foods, some of which are associated with certain holidays, and especially with Christmas