As we were walking back after dinner at Temporal, it started pouring again. We decided to quickly duck under the awning of one of the taco shops that lined the streets.
There was a group of musicians also using the little shop as shelter from the rain. One of the guys saw us; waved us in.....and they started playing! Just for the other seated customer and us. It was a blast!
Sorry to say I didn't get the name of the taco shop...I tried to give the band a couple of pesos, but they declined.
So, the least I could do was to buy a couple of tacos....to go.
You gotta love CDMX...…..
The next morning was our last in Mexico City. Our flight didn't leave until 1245. So we decided to check out the bakery that was right across the street from where we were staying. It was quite discreet, but we always saw a line and decided to check it out.
This was Panaderia Almuerzos and the breads and pastries looked so fresh.
So, of course we got......
Croissant, which was surprisingly decent; flakey, good butter, light sweetness....light and fluffy inside....and still warm!
Panadería Almuerzos
Av. Vicente Suárez 64A
Colonia Condesa, CDMX, Mexico
We took our croissant to the next block over; the Mercado Condesa.
And we got our caffeine fix.
All while taking in the neighborhood, like all those amazing dog walkers.
Cafe Toscano
Calle Michoacan sn Mercado Condesa
Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, Mexico
Soon enough we had to head on over to the airport. We even had an ok sandwich on our flight.
We had really enjoyed Mexico City. Our experiences, the people, the food had exceeded our expectations.
I'm sure we'll return soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
Back a long time ago, we used to visit Mexico City a lot. We always stayed in the Zona Rosa, at the Maria Isabel Sheraton Hotel. On the backside of that hotel, there was a taco shop where the locals ate. Nobody spoke English so we had to look at the menu and the food that others were eating and guess and what we should order. They gave you a plastic drinking cup when you entered, and every time you ordered something (food, drinks, etc.) they would throw different colored plastic poker chips in your cup. Then when you went to the cashier, they figured out how much you owed by the poker chips in your cup. The tacos were outstanding!!! You could see the guys making your tacos over the grill or griddle. Behind the guys cooking, there were huge slabs of pork, beef, and lamb. And of course cheese wheels. So if you ordered, say, bistek tacos with cheese and onions, they would cut a slice of beef, some cheese off the cheese wheel, and throw a peeled onion on the griddle. They would chop up the onion and the beef on the griddle and at the right time, they you throw the cheese slice on the hot onions and beef. Then with some tortillas on the plate, you went to the condiment bar to dress your tacos -- best tacos I ever ate in my life!! Cheap, good, and a super fun experience!!
Posted by: Alan | Sunday, 09 February 2020 at 05:39 AM
Post dinner tacos, yes please. So many places to eat, so little time.
Posted by: RedDevil | Sunday, 09 February 2020 at 11:39 AM
Wonderful story Alan!
CDMX is so much fun RD!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 10 February 2020 at 06:19 AM
Awesome story!
Posted by: Junichi | Monday, 10 February 2020 at 09:21 AM
We had a fun time in Mexico City Junichi!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 10 February 2020 at 09:40 AM
That's a good looking croissant you found!
Posted by: Soo | Tuesday, 11 February 2020 at 08:23 AM
It as surprisingly good Soo.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 11 February 2020 at 09:33 AM
nice croissant find!
Posted by: kat | Tuesday, 11 February 2020 at 09:50 PM
We really liked the croissant Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 12 February 2020 at 06:23 AM