{"id":49520,"date":"2016-10-26T17:08:14","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T22:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=49520"},"modified":"2017-10-03T18:52:57","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T23:52:57","slug":"a-guide-to-mexico-citys-booming-food-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/a-guide-to-mexico-citys-booming-food-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Mexico City&#8217;s booming food scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The culinary\u00a0scene in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Mexico-City-Hotels.d178285.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Mexico City<\/a> is <em>en fuego<\/em>\u00a0right now. Famous chefs are flocking to the vast, vibrant, always happening Mexico capital, and local restaurateurs are snagging up real estate faster than you can say guacamole. With such a vibrant food revolution happening, it can be tricky to know just where to spend your pesos. We&#8217;ve put together a guide to the best eating, drinking, and dessert-ing that Mexico City has to offer right now. You&#8217;ll learn\u00a0which tacos are worth devouring,\u00a0and where to find some of the most divine, cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros on the planet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/7-curds-worth-traveling-national-cheese-curd-day\/\"><strong>RELATED: The 5 Mexico City restaurants celeb chef Rick Bayless can&#8217;t live without<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tortillas Make the World Go Round: The Best Bites in Mexico City<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49543\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49543\" class=\"wp-image-49543 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7656-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"El Farolio - Mexico City Food Tour- Compass and Twine\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7656-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7656-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7656-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7656-1250x1667.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7656-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ready for some tacos al pastor hot off the spit at El Farolito | Photo by compassandtwine.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>El Farolito<\/h3>\n<p>This city takes its tacos seriously and to really taste\u00a0the greasy-goodness, you&#8217;re going to need to experience\u00a0an authentic, late-night taqueria. Our favorite is <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/taqueriaselfarolito.com.mx\">El Farolito<\/a><\/strong>, which has several locations around town. Ideally, you should hit up this spot when you&#8217;re craving\u00a0a final cerveza and something savory to satisfy your appetite before bed. Known for their tacos al pastor, the marinated pork spends hours roasting on an open flame and is cut fresh off the spit when you order. Served with cilantro, white onion, and\u00a0sweet\u00a0pineapple, these tacos are beyond\u00a0satisfying.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49529\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49529\" class=\"wp-image-49529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6131.jpg\" alt=\"Guzina Oaxaca- Mexico City Food Tour- Compass and Twine\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6131.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6131-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6131-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6131-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6131-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6131-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L) Octopus and queso fresco stuffed tostada (R) Ricotta and honey stuffed zucchini flower<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Guzina Oaxaca<\/h3>\n<p>Mexico&#8217;s southwestern state of Oaxaca is certainly having its time in the culinary spotlight. If you can&#8217;t make the trek to visit the region\u00a0in person, there&#8217;s one restaurant that&#8217;s bringing the best of Oaxacan cuisine to Mexico City. Located in the upscale Polanco neighborhood, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.guzinaoaxaca.com\">Guzina Oaxaca<\/a><\/strong> brings all the local, fresh ingredients up from the southern state on a daily basis. Melding sweet and savory mild flavors with mains\u00a0like\u00a0octopus, pork and duck, the food at Guzina Oaxaca is\u00a0simply outstanding. A delicious\u00a0menu coupled with amazing\u00a0mezcal-infused cocktails had us coming back for seconds on the same weekend trip.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49521\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49521\" class=\"wp-image-49521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6188-600x479.jpg\" alt=\"Huevos Rancheros at Sanborns\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6188-600x479.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6188-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6188-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6188-1250x999.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6188-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Huevos Rancheros at Sanborns<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Sanborns Restaurante Centro Hist\u00f3rico<\/h3>\n<p>Brunch is the most important meal of the weekend no matter where you are around the globe. So when you find yourself in\u00a0Mexico City, head to <strong>Sanborns Restaurante<\/strong> in the\u00a0La\u00a0Casa de los Azulejos building, located in the\u00a0Centro Hist\u00f3rico neighborhood.\u00a0Part of the building serves as a department store, selling all kinds of goods and knick-knacks for you to peruse while waiting.\u00a0The inner sanctum of the building, with grand wobbly-looking columns and blue\u00a0tiled walls, houses the restaurant space. We recommend going for one of the well-known breakfast staples, like huevos rancheros or the chilaquiles with chicken drenched in a deliciously spicy green sauce.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7670-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"El Cardenal - Mexico City Food Tour- Compass and Twine\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7670-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7670-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7670-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7670-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7670-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>El Cardenal<\/h3>\n<p>As we mentioned, brunch is important, so we&#8217;ve got you covered for both days of the weekend. (You&#8217;re welcome.) <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.restauranteelcardenal.com\">El Cardenal<\/a><\/strong> continues to attract hoards of locals on the weekends and is one of the best places in the entire\u00a0city to experience\u00a0a truly authentic breakfast. Known for their freshly baked sweet rolls and savory egg dishes, they also have incredible hot chocolate served straight from a heated clay pitcher.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49528\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49528\" class=\"wp-image-49528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9643-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Campobaja- Mexico City Food Tour- Compass and Twine \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9643-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9643-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9643-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9643-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9643-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bustling dining room terrace at Campobaja<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Campobaja<\/h3>\n<p>Eventually, you&#8217;re going to need a break\u00a0from all the meat heavy tacos, and when that happens, we suggest you head straight to the La Roma neighborhood and snag a table\u00a0at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/campobaja.com\">Campobaja<\/a><\/strong>. This fish-focused\u00a0restaurant is trendy with many of the\u00a0locals and expats in the neighborhood, but thankfully, not with too many of the tourists yet. Fresh and tasty, their seafood dishes\u2014like\u00a0ceviche, tuna tostadas and octopus tacos\u2014are among the best you&#8217;ll ever feast upon.\u00a0This neighborhood eatery is truly one of the best kept secrets in all of CDMX.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49530\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49530\" class=\"wp-image-49530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5491-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Mole enchiladas at Azul Condesa\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5491-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5491-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5491-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5491-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5491-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mole enchiladas at Azul Condesa<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Azul Condesa<\/h3>\n<p>Serving authentic Mexican dishes like mole enchiladas,\u00a0conchinita pibil, and tamales in a chic dining space,\u00a0you&#8217;ll fall in love with <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.azul.rest\">Azul Condesa<\/a><\/strong> from the moment you walk in. Up front,\u00a0you&#8217;ll find\u00a0a lady hand-pressing fresh tortillas and slapping them down onto the hot griddle. Towards the back, you&#8217;ll come upon\u00a0the dining space, an enchanting sun-lit atrium\u00a0with plants dangling down from\u00a0the walls.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49547\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49547\" class=\"wp-image-49547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9884-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"La Roma Market - Mexico City Food Tour- Compass andTwine\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9884-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9884-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9884-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9884-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_9884-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fish tacos at Mercado Roma<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Mercado Roma<\/h3>\n<p>For counter after counter of amazing culinary\u00a0options, head to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mercadoroma.com\">Mercado Roma<\/a><\/strong>, an upscale food hall\u00a0in the enchanting La Roma district. Take a lap around the space before choosing your first stall. If you can&#8217;t decide, grab a bar seat at our favorite,\u00a0La Ahumadora. The tempura-fried fish tacos are lightly-battered and packed with flavor. Plus, it comes with a salsa so\u00a0spicy it&#8217;ll help clear any travel-induced stuffy nose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Satisfying meals pair best with satisfying rewards programs\u2014earn on your next trip with Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Arriba! Abajo! Al Centro! Pa&#8217; Dentro: The most mouth-watering cocktails in Mexico City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5704-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seasons - Mexico City Food Tour- Compass and Twine\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5704-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5704-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5704-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5704-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5704-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel<\/h3>\n<p>For a fancier afternoon cocktail, we love Fifty Mils. Recently renovated, this chic, indoor-outdoor bar space at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Mexico-City-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Mexico.h22640.Hotel-Information\">Four Seasons<\/a><\/strong> hotel is one of our favorite spots in the whole city. When the weather is nice, sit in the garden courtyard surrounded by lush green foliage and the\u00a0florescent-pink glow of a\u00a0flirty &#8220;Our Little Secret&#8221; sign. A splash of Aperol gives the Exceptional Margarita its orangey-pink color and the sugar-salt rim\u00a0helps the tequila go down nice and smooth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49525\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49525\" class=\"wp-image-49525 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7652-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"Guzina Oaxaca- Mexico City Food Tour- Compass and Twine \" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7652-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7652-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7652-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7652-1250x1667.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7652-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mezcal and passionfruit margarita<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Guzina Oaxaca<\/h3>\n<p>In the Polanco neighborhood, Guzina Oaxaca is serving mezcal-infused cocktails\u00a0as creative as their award-winning dinner dishes. Their passionfruit margarita is an interesting mix of smokey mezcal and the sweet, pink tropical fruit. The rim, though, is where the story lies. After licking what we thought was just salt off the rim of the glass, the barkeep asked how we liked the worms! Turns out, the tasty salt was a mix of\u00a0crushed grasshoppers and worms\u2014in true Oaxacan style.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49527\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49527\" class=\"wp-image-49527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5530-1-600x409.jpg\" alt=\"Margarita and chicharrones \" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5530-1-600x409.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5530-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5530-1-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5530-1-1250x852.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_5530-1-400x273.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Margarita and chicharrones at El Gallo de Oro<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>El Gallo de Oro<\/h3>\n<p>This weathered watering-hole\u00a0boasts\u00a0some serious character. As the locals tell it, <strong>El Gallo de Oro<\/strong>\u00a0may very\u00a0well be the oldest cantina in Mexico City. The doors opened in\u00a01874 and women were only allowed to enter starting\u00a0in 1982. On weekends, they offer\u00a0the same traditional\u00a0lunch buffet they&#8217;ve been serving for decades. However, we prefer to pony up to the bar and sip a couple margaritas served with a side of chicharrones and plenty of lime to squeeze on both.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49548\" style=\"width: 429px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49548\" class=\"wp-image-49548size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7697-419x600.jpg\" alt=\"La Mascota - Mexico City Food Tour- Compass and Twine\" width=\"419\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7697-419x600.jpg 419w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7697-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7697-768x1099.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7697-1250x1788.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7697-400x572.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7697.jpg 1674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Live music at La Mascota<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>La Mascota<\/h3>\n<p>For drinks\u00a0<em>and\u00a0<\/em>live music, walk over to <strong>La Mascota<\/strong>. This fun, divey cantina\u00a0in the Historic District promises a good time, especially when the mariachi band shows up. Order a couple of micheladas, request a song, and you&#8217;ll soon be serenaded&#8230; only a few more drinks and you&#8217;ll be singing\u00a0along, too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cinnamon and sugar-dusted dreams: The single best dessert in Mexico City<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49526\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49526\" class=\"wp-image-49526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6181-600x472.jpg\" alt=\"El Moro- Mexico City FoodTour- Compass and Twine \" width=\"800\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6181-600x472.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6181-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6181-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6181-1250x983.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_6181-400x315.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-49526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Churros and caramel dipping sauce<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Churrer\u00eda El Moro<\/h3>\n<p>For dessert in Mexico City, you really can&#8217;t have anything but churros, and why wouldn&#8217;t you want to? The fried dough at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elmoro.mx\">El Moro<\/a><\/strong> (with multiple locations) is rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with two sauce choices for dipping: caramel or sweetened condensed milk. Get both, obviously. Still warm from the fryer, they&#8217;re delivered to you in a paper bag of four pieces. You&#8217;ll need to order one bag for\u00a0yourself and one for your friend, because these churros are finger-licking fantastic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app?referrer=mat_click_id%3D157cf3289fc81a4ac8c3cd1d2c275224-20160907-189060\/?mcicid=blog.orbitz.article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"nc_pixel\" 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