The best bars and cafés Mexico

It is a tiny coffee, frequented by artists and intellectuals, held by a German.

The name of this bar with stained glass in red comes from the word Cine (Cinema, the Cinéma cinema is right beside) and China (China, for the Red). This lounge bar with metallic decoration offers Chinese dishes.

Place very connected and very busy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is not uncommon to see thirsty people trying to go back in vain, glued onto the glass, attracted by this giant red neon (what find!). The speciality of the bar is the Martini cocktail.

It is a very pleasant and well decorated bar where you can listen to excellent music selected by the two British owners while tasting extraordinary drinks from their composition.

Bar on the same concept as Cinnabar, except that the decor is black and white in New York style. It's a posh and posh place where you can drink dry Martini, for those who don't like cocktails. And we eat well.

A lounge bar located south of Zócalo.

Bar held by a Cuban: very good atmosphere, Cuban music live. Taste the mojitos and the cocktail Cuba Bella!

The famous band of Salsa and cha sizes.

The coolest bar in Puerto is unfortunately open only in the high season. From November 20 till the Holy week. Then the two minettes return to their native country, Argentina!

" Save the Planet "… Restaurant of Italian and Oriental specialities, bar, T-shirts and concerts! Neighbour of Hard Rock.

This famous bar is located in La (Zone 3).

From Tuesday to Saturday from 17 a. m. to midnight, a group performs and plays trova or jazz music. Go for the atmosphere: Magnificent hotel and chic bar on the edge of a swimming pool.

Superb bar with music, small tables, candles and nice atmosphere.

Cocktails are delicious and for everyone (there are no alcohol cocktails). Sometimes concerts.

When you walk past Lavanda, don't be surprised to see a line of coffeeaficionados at all hours. Their selection of coffee, from Chiapas, Oaxaca and Guerrero, is undoubtedly among the best in town. Their menu also offers tasty breakfasts, with delights such as French toast topped with cream cheese, figs and walnuts, or the succulent baked potato casserole with mushrooms, cheese, fried egg and bacon. Our favorite.

Let yourself be seduced by this haven of authenticity nestled in the heart of Calle Manuel Doblado. It's here that the locals warmly welcome you, inviting you to discover the jewel of their customs: pulque, a fermented drink made from the juice of the agave plant. Let yourself be tempted by this delicious elixir, alternately natural or "curado", as well as by a selection of craft beers, mezcal and other alcoholic delights. Be sure to check out their social networking page for live music evenings.

The hotel is very close to Termini square. Beer is not expensive. And there are often performances, ranging from striptease to rock concert, by imitations of Paquita del Barrio.

Founded in 1892, this establishment is the oldest bar in the city... and in the whole Baja California peninsula. Here you are in an institution, which still keeps most of its original decoration, especially its wooden ceiling. At the time of the American prohibition, it welcomed many Americans who came there to drink all their drunk. Today, things haven't really changed and you can still see many Americans who come to have fun on the other side of the border. Authentic and inevitably touristy.

This is the best alternative bar in town, very involved in the artistic and literary life of the city. It organizes many live music evenings: rock, reggae, ska, punk, everything you need to make a world and to drink it. The clientele is young and the atmosphere often overexcited. One consumes there as much fresh beers as cocktails of the house. There are many promotions, which vary according to the day (two beers for the price of one on Sunday, discount on mezcal on Thursday, etc.). Very pleasant terrace.

It serves a much better coffee than the Music, which has so much success, and offers a peaceful and pleasant setting for a capuchino or tea sitting in comfortable armchairs. Wireless internet service.

This establishment is absolutely worth a visit for its zany decor, which is more reminiscent of an antique store or an attic than a bar. Paintings of the Virgin of Guadalupe line the walls, alongside statues of Malverde and luchadors, bullfighting posters and Corona trays. What's more, this open bar with its lovely terrace serves not only beers, but also wine and a wide range ofantojitos, botanas and dishes, each more hearty and cheaper than the last. Everything you need for an enjoyable evening...

This pub, whose decoration refers to medieval times and Celtic culture, opened its doors at the beginning of 2011 and quickly became the meeting place for revellers between 25 and 35 years of age. It offers a wide range of national and international beers and whisky brands. An open area was built on the first floor for smokers. Possibility to eat on site. 

This is a mezcalería that naturally serves a wide variety of mezcals. You can also taste other typically Mexican spirits such as raicilla and bacanora, also from the agave plant, and sotol, a plant alcohol from Chihuahua. The decor is sober, the atmosphere is dark and the light is subdued. We like the intimate and relaxed atmosphere that reigns in this bar, far from the overexcited atmosphere of the Cantinas! The bar is open to the street, which allows you to enjoy the warm nights of Mexico City

Since it is difficult to find an establishment that serves good tea in Mexico City and Mexico, it is our duty to recommend this small tea salon, which is opposite San Jacinto Square. Tea lovers can choose on the spot a cup of green tea, black, yellow, or white, or buy a package of these precious sheets to enjoy it throughout the journey. Only hic: the facilities that appear to be highly random. If the place is closed during your passage, or you prefer the coffee, rabattez-vous on Café Solo Dios, at the corner of San Jacinto Square. There is a very good coffee made from organic beans, and the establishment opens every day without fault from 7 am to 22 pm.

This cantina bears the name of a Mexican that is revered in northern Mexico by migrants trying to move to the United States. While La Paz avenue is flooded with chic restaurants, this establishment seeks to offer a more casual atmosphere, inspired by popular bars and cantinas in the small villages of Mexico. It's successful! Even though customers are among the privileged classes, they feel transported far away from San Angel district. Possibility to dance and restore. 

Nuclear is not a bar, it is a pulquería: neither beer nor wine is sold, but pulque, a milky and viscous beverage made from the fermentation of freshly recovered sap or agave. The hotel opened its doors at the beginning of 2011. However, although it is a very recent pulquería, the decoration of the establishment is consistent with tradition: a saloon door at the entrance, simple benches arranged around wooden tables, terracotta cups to taste the beverage, and magnificent frescoes on the walls that represent pulque drinkers, and the landscape of the region, with its volcanoes and magueys. A good address to explore this ancestral drink.

The Fishing Hole is a tiny bar located at the corner of Vicente Guerrero and Nicolás Bravo streets. It offers nothing more than a few attablées around a counter, but that is perhaps the key to its success. As soon as the establishment receives more than 10 customers, it is required to drink its standing beer in the street, which guarantees a certain atmosphere and friendliness.

Behind an old-fashioned wooden counter, there is a strange place that specializes in selling macadamia nuts, a plant native to Australia that has made its mark in several Mexican states. You can find them in different forms: with chilli, with salt, with chocolate or plain. There is a nice café in a backyard ideal for lunch or light dinner. The passion fruit and avocado ice cream is a must. The ice creams here are made without adding sugar and are absolutely delicious. Perfect for a break.

A few steps away from the main square of Comala, here is a small bar all dressed with wooden tables, pleasant and airy. One comes there to refresh oneself with the specialities of artisanal beers of the State, but also of mezcals one cannot more artisanal. It is possible to buy bottles to take away. To accompany everything, there is a choice of many botanas . During the day, the bar is bright and very pleasant, and the atmosphere warms up as the sun goes down. The place is popular with Comala's young working people.

The Cuban bar of Tulum's nightlife. Every day there are live concerts by local bands and to accompany them, delicious mojitos with ginger, cucumber or passion fruit, made with freshly squeezed sugar cane with the traditional trapiche installed on the emblematic Beetle at the entrance. The guarapo is the cane juice to which we add a few drops of lime and crushed ice, refreshing and invigorating!

Vinum ac musica laetificant cor hominis ("Wine and music make the heart of man happy"). This is the motto of this friendly bar, located in a warm old house in the centre of the city. It serves draught and craft beers, as well as all kinds of tapas, all of which can be consumed seated at the bar. An alternative place with a relaxed atmosphere, full of various musical and cultural events.

It is one of the oldest cantinas in the city, having existed since 1917. Of course, the place has been completely renovated in line with current tastes. The establishment has several rooms arranged in different ways to create a variety of atmospheres, including a patio with trees and a bar. A la carte: mezcal and local artisanal beers, to accompany some good dishes of the day, regional tacos. If you only have a beer to have in the historic centre, this is the place to sit... or dance ( live sessions every week).

Owned by actor Diego Luna, the place is set on two levels, in a decor that is at once popular, kitschy and trendy. La Bipo deserves its name, which comes from bipolar: on the ground floor, the atmosphere is relaxed and minimalist, with large communal wooden tables; while the second floor offers a more elaborate décor and a warm and festive atmosphere. Concerts, open-air roof terrace, successful cocktails and good food. Without a doubt, a place not to be missed in the neighbourhood.

We found nothing miserable in this charming place! Its neat decor recreates the atmosphere of the Mexican cantinas of the 1930's, giving it a British feel. The bar specializes in mezcal, the traditional alcohol that has become fashionable throughout the country: you can taste a wide variety of mezcal from all regions. For smokers, you can sit on the open-air terrace, which is very pleasant with its bohemian atmosphere and its loupiotes. A little bit of softness in this world of brutes..

If you still haven't had your fill of tequila, this is the place for you! Founded in 2006 by Coloradans, the brewery offers a dozen varieties of beer (blonde, rousse, stout, pale ale) brewed on site in an artisanal style. It also offers seasonal variations with mango and other fruits. For those with a curious palate, don't expect much the next morning. To mop up, fish & chips, burritos, burgers, pizzas and tacos. The staff regularly organize live music concerts in their illuminated courtyard.

The oldest cantina in the centre (it opened in 1957), recognisable by its faded blue facade that doesn't look like much. However, we really advise you to stop there: the place is the traditional refuge of the city's intellectuals, who surely find in its warm and timeless atmosphere a most pleasant comfort. Inside, dim red lights, jukebox, vintage decor, endless bar along which some customers stay for long hours.

A nice bar that has different spaces, depending on whether you want to drink a good mezcal in peace or if you prefer to shake in a small disco room a little kitsch. If you feel like it, you can enjoy a tasting of pure mezcals, flavored mezcals or mezcal cremas. A selection of cocktails (based on... mezcal, of course!) is also proposed, as well as some beers. On weekends, the terrace at the back of the building also hosts concerts and DJs. The place offers one of the best music programs in the city.

This is a real old-fashioned tavern, named after a 1933 song by Agustín Lara. Stop by this antique-filled cantina to enjoy the local and authentic atmosphere. They serve good botanas, good food and cocktails (the sangrita is worth a visit). Between 2pm and 5:30pm, the botanas are free (in principle) after a certain number of drinks. The only downside is that the quality of service is variable. Ideal to spend a day sipping some refreshments.

Before leaving for your day of discovery, why not stop in this very pretty little café where you can find a rather incredible menu based on beans grown and roasted all over the area: Irish coffee, Scottish coffee, cream, cappuccino, mocha, Viennese coffee, cold, hot or frappe... in short, a real Ali Baba's cave, whose diversity is also expressed in all the typically Mexican preparations based on beer. You can also stop there to eat: salads, sandwiches, pasta or regional dishes.

Pale Ale, Porter, red, brown or blond, there is something for everyone in this small local brewery which also offers an original atmosphere and decor compared to the other bars in town; to turn up the festive volume, mezcals and house cocktails are available. On the food side, the wood-fired pizzas are always present, with sometimes good surprises like ceviches or aguachiles. The only fish on the menu is the lionfish(pez león), an invasive species that is dangerous for the local species, so we encourage you to catch and cook it!

La Abuelita is a place where young people from the city and elsewhere gather from morning to night, opting for a more national atmosphere than the rest of the bars on the street. The attention is friendly and personalised, in multiple spaces that are often full on weekends. You can eat a lot of typical cantina food at all hours and you can find the traditional Mexican beers. Live music in the room at the back; a truly endearing place, where one is surprised to stay until closing time.

Here, it seems like we are already in the great north of the country! The place regularly hosts regional and traditional music events, including mariachi bands that keep the atmosphere going until late. The banda and norteña music is played live, with santiags and sombrero screwed on the skull. A real cantina atmosphere: "¡ Amonos raza!" The bar is quickly packed and the atmosphere is overexcited. In addition, the house makes its own tequila.

We fell in love with this charming little café ideally located in the centre. You can spot it by its candy pink façade and its pretty pastel interior. In addition to being very cute, this place will reconcile you with Mexican coffee, since it is prepared like anywhere else: mocha, latte, espresso, cappuccino, etc. The establishment has given a little extra to the village, by also offering pastries worthy of the name (the muffins are extra). For lunch, we recommend the sandwiches, which are as hearty as they are delicious. Bravo !

La Fuente reigns supreme among Guadalajara's cantinas, a living legend frozen in time since 1921. It's a place worthy of movie sets, where the soul of jazz intertwines with the murmur of double bass and piano. Politicians, journalists and music stars have all bowed to its charm. Here, within these walls steeped in history, conversations mingle with the flavors of torta ahogada, the local specialty. An ideal break from the hustle and bustle of the cathedral, regional museum and government palace.

Without a doubt, this is the tastiest coffee in town. Their specialty coffees are prepared using your preferred extraction method, whether it's French press, Aeropress, Chemex or Kalita. What's more, their wifi connection is excellent, making them the ideal place to sit back, plan the next stage of your adventure or simply get some work done. There are two other outlets in town: one opposite the Iglesia de la Compañía and the other opposite the Paseo de la Presa, offering a charming terrace.

When you step through the sturdy wooden doors of this traditional cantina , you're not just entering a restaurant, but also San Miguel's rich past. Founded in 1920, its real transformation came in 1945 under the aegis of an avant-garde couple. Despite conventions forbidding women in these spaces, the intrepid Doña Manuela reigned supreme, offering a distinctive absinthe drink. From the pastor fish taco to the octopus carpaccio, not forgetting the seafood tostadas , each plate is a hymn to the delights of the sea.

Push open the door of this humble dwelling, whose appearance blends into the mundane, and marvel at the secret bar hidden inside. A beloved haunt of locals for its relaxed atmosphere, tasty pizzas and locally brewed beers. Every week, from Thursday to Saturday, live musical ensembles perform. The line-up is available on their Instagram and Facebook pages. A great atmosphere reigns here, where you immediately feel at home.

Opened in 1930 and located just across the street from the Zócalo, this bar is a Taxco must-see. Push the door and you'll find yourself in a small place with a kitschy and very eclectic decoration. One of the walls is entirely covered with banknotes from many different countries. The drinks are excellent; you absolutely must try the famous eponymous cocktail, invented by its founder, which contains tequila, lemon and honey. Ba-da-boom. To enjoy the view of the Zócalo, head for the small terrace upstairs.

The place was originally a modest stall for the distribution of renowned mezcals made by a cooperative of small local producers. The choice is fair and precise: tobaziche, cenizo, tovala, cuish, tepextate, espadín... You can taste and drink a few drinks on the spot, in a somewhat reloaded decor. In the evening there is a roof terrace where the regulars gather. From Thursday onwards, there are some local bands performing there. An excellent address, away from the tourist hustle and bustle.

A small, dark and uncluttered bar with a nice selection of music, separated from the street by a thick red curtain. There's no fuss here, just mezcal to drink and beer to cool down. And for botanas(tapas), go to the sidewalk where they sell quesadillas. The place is very popular (the clientele is rather young) and often crowded, we recommend you to arrive early, especially on the evenings of weekend, to have a place at the bar or on the floor, in the small mezzanine where one settles on large cushions on the ground.

Next to Parque España, La Clandestina is a small bar that presents its forty or so mezcals in large glass bottles hanging on the wall behind the bar; the visual effect is magical. Or maybe it's the effect of the delicious mezcals served here, neat and accompanied by a few slices of orange sprinkled with chili... To start off gently, you can let yourself be tempted by one of the excellent cocktails, especially the avocado one. You can drink it at the bar, standing outside or sitting in the back room. Local clientele. Very nice.

This is the locals' bar, very nice with a rooftop terrace that offers a great view of the bajio (desert below). It's a real cantina in the pure Mexican tradition, with its many varieties of alcohol and its indispensable beers - ideal for a refreshing break. More unusually, the place even offers cocktails, including the excellent almond-flavoured Mazapán. The old-fashioned atmosphere of the place really takes us back to the 1800s, when Real de Catorce was still a thriving mining village.