Gourmet products local specialties and wines Mexico

At the entrance to the beautiful park Fuentes Brotantes, which is not far from the historic centre of Tlalpan, there are small restaurants of antojitos, which serve delicious or, cecinas de, and mushroom soups. An ideal place to eat well and not expensive, while taking a bath of nature, which we necessarily need, after a few days in Mexico City. 

Set in Coyoacán since 1950, this hotel sells delicious ice creams and sorbets. Ice creams have pieces of fruit inside. A delight…

This is a great initiative: here, they don't pretend to make bread in the French way, but they adapt with local products. And the result goes beyond the borders of the state: the pan de platano (banana bread) has been simply exquisite since the 70s. The rest of the food is just as tempting, from the hearty muffins to the cookies to the plain bread. Everything is homemade, and hopefully the bread will be fresh out of the oven as you pass by. A great stop for a good breakfast or to refuel. Bravo!

Here, we know how to deal with Creole varieties. Two qualities of coffee are prepared here: the "normal" and the "gourmet". For the latter, the maestro first selects a few plants, then a few branches, then a few twigs from which he extracts the best beans... Thus, out of the 6 kilos produced by each selected plant, only 500 grams are reserved for this special vintage. A beautiful espresso machine, the only sign of contemporaneity, prepares a delicious little black coffee to be sipped in this little wooden hut overlooking the mountain.

Opened in 1935, this little establishment that doesn't look like much is a real institution in the city. People come here in the evening to enjoy different hot chocolates: the Spanish (thick and very sweet), the Mexican (lighter), the French (with vanilla), the special (semi-bitter), the Swiss (with whipped cream). But the place is best known for its soft and crispy churros. It has been so successful that Churrería el Moro now has eight other locations throughout the city, from Roma to Polanco to Zona Rosa.

What better way to quench your thirst and face the heat of the peninsula than to enjoy a delicious ice cream? This is where you'll find the best artisanal sorbets and ice creams in the city, at La Fuente. Originating in Tocumbo, Michoacán (as do most of the country's ice cream shops), the great specialty is still chongos zamoranos ice cream , a fermented milk preparation invented in the convents of the colonial era. For purists: rose petal ice cream.

The local market in the city is an interesting place for many reasons. First of all, you will find all the dishes and ingredients of the central Mexican cuisine. You will also see many Mexican immigrants who bring their children or grandchildren (who often don't speak Spanish) to discover the regional flavors of their childhood. A beautiful dive into the culinary problems of the border. Between the food stalls and the stalls of fresh fruit and queso, you will notice some craft shops.

Founded in 1954, this bakery, which still uses a stone oven, has made a specialty of coyotas, small wheat cakes and panelas(piloncillo) typical of the region. They are now also made with a variety of ingredients such as almonds, walnuts, coconut, dates, etc. The other speciality is of course the huge and very thin tortillas de harina. The shop also sells regional cheeses and machaca (dried meat to be browned in a decoction of tomatoes and condiments).

Mezonte is fully committed to preserving and disseminating the culture of traditional agave distillates. The team welcomes you to the tasting room, a space dedicated to sharing where you can immerse yourself in the richness of Mexico's biocultural heritage. Through a variety of educational materials, you'll have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of these emblematic beverages. By supporting these projects rooted in ancestral methods, you'll be helping to encourage more responsible consumption.

Located in the centre of the town, this café-restaurant has a very pleasant inner courtyard (often crowded) where you can taste these inimitable sweets of Spanish origin. You can also order traditional dishes at attractive prices at any time of day: molletes, enchiladas, asado de boda, chilaquiles and egg dishes. Ideal for a good big breakfast or a small dinner with friends. For a snack or dessert, we share the excellent churros.

The best churros in the city are prepared in this small shop just a stone's throw from the Zocaló. You can queue up in the evening for delicious hot churros, accompanied by a variety of hot chocolates. The little fried Spanish doughnuts are not the only delicacies on offer: in the window, there are also copious doughnuts and conos de crema (a kind of croissant filled with a custard). You can also stop there from morning to night to eat the typical and very nourishing little sandwiches called cemitas.

A nice place to discover one of the many varieties of tea offered. You can also enjoy a few local pastries.

The Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón is a real institution in Mérida, since 1907. At any time of the day, people flock to the entrance of the establishment to savour a coconut, mango, pitaya or... In fact, the sorbet menu is endless and, given the heat of the city, you can try a different flavour every day without any remorse. The establishment also has a branch on the Paseo de Montejo

Since 2022, this French bakery has been sending locals' happiness levels soaring, and for good reason! Their tempting menu features croque-madame, quiche lorraine and croissants topped with sausage, mayo, guacamole, fried egg, melted jalapeño cheddar, all accompanied by roasted potatoes and a fresh salad. Whether you come here for a delicious morning coffee, croissants and pains au chocolat to enjoy on the beach, or for brunch with friends, the Nimeño will charm you every time.

A great commercial place. Here you will find several international brands such as Zara, Mango and Benetton, and cinemas.

A beautiful shop selling traditional local sweets, heir to the Palacio company, founded in 1840. Everything here is reminiscent of the porfiriato, the era that straddled the 19th and 20th centuries. You can visit a small museum of 5 rooms that traces the history of the manufacture of traditional sweets of the country and the region, from pre-Hispanic times to the present day: ates (fruit jellies) of membrillo (quince), guava, tejocote (hawthorn of Mexico)...

A smaller replica of the famous La Ciudadela market in Mexico City. We sell a bit of everything (collars, bags, jewelry), but not very elaborate parts…

This is a European-style bread bakery, with local grains. It offers many (and copious!) desserts and pastries: lemon tarts, fruit tarts, tiramisu, crème brûlée, etc., as well as viennoiseries and macaroons. You can have very good breakfasts (the fruit juices and coffee are good) but also excellent lunches with sandwiches and soups. Hogaza Hogaza is a chain, there are two other addresses in Ensenada. There are a few tables inside and a nice terrace. On your marks!

If you're planning to spend some time in Tuxtla, be sure to stop by this French bakery. Croissant, pain au chocolat, strawberry, fruit or lemon tart, opera, hot chocolate, coffee... All the classics are here, and they're absolutely delicious! If you're in the mood for a little French sweetness, this is the place to stop. It's the perfect place to enjoy a real breakfast...

The biggest tourist market in Cancún: a whole block dedicated to the sale and marketing of all kinds of objects, which includes both pretty local handicrafts, and souvenirs probably of Chinese origin, which bear the inscription "Cancún" (coffee mug, T-shirt, pens, fridge magnets...). Some nice things to bring back: silver necklaces, cotton shirts, hammocks, paintings representing Mayan patterns... But prices are much higher than elsewhere, so don't hesitate to bargain.