On the Scene Mexico City: Locals on Current Trends in Their City

Mexico City is a modern megacity with fascinating museums, inspiring restaurants and an exciting history. It's loud, the streets are busy and there's always something to see. On Sundays, the capital's residents shift down a gear and focus on the important things in life: time with the family and an extended late lunch that easily lasts throughout the day and into the evening. 

I have been invited a few times to such family events – lunch and dinner among a large and colorful intergenerational group – and these really are very special gatherings. There is a lot of eating and drinking, and even more laughing and talking. Sometimes there is even dancing. Fiery and varied Latin American cuisine adds the icing on the cake, and it is not without reason that Mexicans are incredibly proud of their food. 

One of my favorite restaurants in the city and ideal for a relaxed Sunday is Contramar, not far from Parque España in the Roma Norte district. A trendy restaurant that attracts tourists and locals alike with its refined fish dishes and stylish indoor and outdoor areas. One must-try is the red and green grilled snapper.

If you fancy something a little bit more upmarket, reserve a table at Máximo, one of the best restaurants in Mexico City. We highly recommend the eight-course tasting menu, which represents fine Mexican cuisine. The scallops Aguachile or the wood-grilled rib eye of Wagyu beef are simply fantastic.

A little unconventional but definitely worth a visit is the Lago Algo cultural center in the city park right by the lake. You can enjoy exhibitions by local and international artists organized by Galería OMR. What a Sunday!

In the footsteps of the great Mexican surrealist: visit the Frida Kahlo Museum and save yourself the queue by buying a ticket via GetYourGuide. 

Ami Oppelt comes from Zurich, Switzerland and has been living in the Mexican capital for almost a year. She works as a sales assistant for the renowned gallery OMR.