Mexico lindo y querido!

It only took one night in Mexico to realise I was in for a week of incredible food, stunning architecture and a deep dive into its rich history and culture. And I had the best tour guide, one of my dearest friends from Oz, a local who made sure I experienced it all! 👯‍♀️

I arrived in the evening, so we went out for dinner and even Elda’s trained palate barely survived the unexpectedly super fiery aguachile we ordered! 🌶️🥵😅

Later in the night, we ended up at Rayo, a rooftop bar where we immersed ourselves in a sensory experience of mezcal tastings before settling for a cocktails inspired by ‘Hecho en México’. Mine even had ocean foam on top and smelled like the sea!

The next 2 days were filled with delicious food (including big breakfasts) and exploring the city on foot. Our first walking tour took us through Frida Kahlo’s colourful neighbourhood and vibrant markets, where I tried chapulines (aka crickets) for the first time. It was strange but a lot better than I expected and very very crunchy 🦗🫣

I lost track of how many times I had chilaquiles (not enough yet!), but one of the standout food moments was discovering tlayudas, a sort of Mexican pizza made with a crispy corn base, piled high with all the best Latin toppings, including nopales. Seriously delish!! 🌵

Later that evening, we met up with Elda’s cousins, one of her brothers and a some of their partners, for another immersive experience. This time, a journey through the world of Dreams, followed by a mission to find micheladas (or as I like to call them, the Mexican Bloody Mary). We failed to find a decent spot where we were but it was great to meet some of her family ahead of spending Christmas together!

The next day’s walking tour took us through the historic city center, filled with incredible architecture and history. And next time, Café de Tacuba is a must! 🎸

It was the perfect reintroduction to the city, but now it was time to head off and get ready to celebrate Christmas Eve! 🎄Read more