Create and share your
own Hypelists in the app
Open
Mexico City CDMX (Gay) - Best other Recommendations | Hypelist
Mexico City CDMX (Gay)
Cameron - Updated 02/05/26
I spent two weeks in CDMX, Summer 2024.
Restaurants
Máximo Bistrot
Upscale without being stuffy. Ambience, service, and food are all exceptional.
Location
Av. Álvaro Obregón 65 Bis, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/maximobistrot?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Lardo
Popular breakfast spot. The oat and chia pudding was a highlight.
Location
Agustín Melgar 6, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/lardomexico?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Botanico
Ambience is excellent. Comfort, American food.
Location
Alfonso Reyes 217, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/botanicomx?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Cariñito Tacos
Inspired by flavours of southeast asia. Siu Yuk taco was my favourite.
Location
Guanajuato 53, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/carinito.tacos?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Taqueria Orinoco
Fast casual spot with a few locations. Cool aesthetic and delicious tacos.
Location
Av. Álvaro Obregón 179, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/taqueriaorinoco?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Malcriado
Quiet lunch spot for coffee, sandwiches, and fries.
Location
C. Atlixco 127, Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06170 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/malcriadocafe?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Gay Clubs/Parties
Tom’s Leather Bar
Cruising bar. Busiest on Tuesdays.
Location
Av. Insurgentes Sur 357, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Brutal MX
Hard techno.
Website
https://www.instagram.com/brutal__mx?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
TECHNOMEN
Techno circuit party.
Website
https://www.instagram.com/technomen.mx?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Pervert MX
Fetish party.
Website
https://www.instagram.com/pervrt.mx?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Por Detroit
EDM collective hosting circuit parties in CDMX and LA
Website
https://www.instagram.com/pordetroit?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Cocktails
Diamantina
Mezcal bar with futuristic/it-boy aesthetic and amazing cocktails.
Location
Monterrey 179, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Shopping
Xinú Perfumes
Not just a shop, this is an experience.
Location
Alejandro Dumas 161, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/xinuperfumes?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
For All Folks
Anti-aging and hydrating cosmetics and lube made from caléndula.
Location
Zamora 19, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/forallfolks?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Retrosuperfuture
Mexico flagship for Italian eyewear brand.
Location
Av. Tamaulipas 141, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06170 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/retrosuperfuture?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Hi Hi Nails
They crushed the mani/pedi game. Call for appointment.
Location
Tabasco 262, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/hihi_mx?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Cafés & Bakeries
Saint
Outstanding pastries. Recommend the kouign amann.
Location
Gral. Benjamín Hill 146-1, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06170 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/saintpanaderia?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Panadería Rosetta
Excellent pastries. Recommend the cinnamon bun.
Location
Colima 179, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/panaderiarosetta?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Qūentine Cafe
Good coffee and pastries.
Location
Av. Yucatan 93, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Website
https://www.instagram.com/quentincafemx?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
% Arabica
Japanese coffee chain known for espressso and minimalist aesthetic.
Website
https://www.instagram.com/arabica.mexico?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Fitness
The Mat
Hot pilates classes that will leave you sweating. Nice expat community.
Website
https://www.instagram.com/thematmx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Sport City Torre Reforma
Good gym for weights and pool. Nothing special, but also no complaints.
Website
https://sportcity.com.mx
Neighbourhoods
La Condesa
Young, queer crowd. Lush streets and parks, casual restaurants.
Roma Norte
Less polished than Polanco or La Condesa, but also more lively.
Polanco
“Beverly Hills.” Prefer the area around Av. Pdte. Masaryk vs Antara mall.
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Location
Website
