10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
U2 atop bus

Why was U2 performing on top of a bus in Mexico City’s Historic Center?

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The Irish rockers weren't the first entertainers to briefly link their image to Mexico City's on-trend fame, but they were the first to do it atop a transit vehicle painted up by Mexico City artist Chavis Mármol.
Sheinbaum May 13, 2026

Sheinbaum suggests CIA bombshell is a coordinated media attack on Mexico: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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On Wednesday, the president addressed reports by CNN and NYT accusing Mexican authorities of allowing a CIA-assisted assassination in March, and railed against an "international right-wing movement" that she claimed is agitating for the "defeat" of her government.
rodent

Mexico, though free of documented cases, issues hantavirus alert

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The alert is a preventive measure, aimed at enablng hospitals, laboratories and epidemiological monitors to rapidly detect any case that may have come into the country.
U2 atop bus

Why was U2 performing on top of a bus in Mexico City’s Historic Center?

0
The Irish rockers weren't the first entertainers to briefly link their image to Mexico City's on-trend fame, but they were the first to do it atop a transit vehicle painted up by Mexico City artist Chavis Mármol.
Sheinbaum May 13, 2026

Sheinbaum suggests CIA bombshell is a coordinated media attack on Mexico: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
On Wednesday, the president addressed reports by CNN and NYT accusing Mexican authorities of allowing a CIA-assisted assassination in March, and railed against an "international right-wing movement" that she claimed is agitating for the "defeat" of her government.
rodent

Mexico, though free of documented cases, issues hantavirus alert

0
The alert is a preventive measure, aimed at enablng hospitals, laboratories and epidemiological monitors to rapidly detect any case that may have come into the country.
Reforma Avenue with a rainstorm overhead

Doing business in Mexico is getting more complex, per TMF Group Index

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TMF Group cited frequent regulatory changes, unpredictable administrative requirements, evolving digital requirements and unclear expectations by the tax authorities as the main reasons for Mexico’s high ranking.

El Jalapeño: Education Minister describes school as pointless waste of time that children still...

0
When the Education Minister publicly announces there is no point in going to school, writing satire becomes very difficult indeed.
México Quetzales

Meet Mexico’s ‘phygital’ sports world champions who blend on-field skills with video games

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While Mexico may not be tipped for World Cup glory this summer, one unlikely group of players has already delivered a championship title — in and out of reality.
Hotel Conrad in Punta Mita

MND Local: Vallarta’s women soccer players fight for regional glory, plus tourism and water...

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The latest news from the Bay of Banderas, as the regional tourist industry continues to experience highs and lows.

Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine

3
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
Eu and Mex flags

European Union green-lights a trade deal with Mexico, with summit set for May 22

3
The accord will not only smooth commerce with Mexico's third most important trade partner, but also provide new strategies for all countries involved to deal with the trade constraints with the U.S.
cruise ship on the sea

Tourism to Mexico increased 11.9% in March, despite fallout from ‘El Mencho’ operation

1
Mexico received 9.3 million international visitors in March, even after the security operation to capture Sinaloa Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes on Feb. 22 prompted widespread travel cancellations.
bison calf

Coahuila welcomes 3 baby bison, underscoring the species’ return to northern Mexico

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The births follow the reintroduction of 44 bison in November 2025 to the Sierra de Menchaca near Cuatro Ciénegas, part of a long-term effort to restore degraded grasslands and biodiversity.
Gabriel Cuadra

Banxico deputy governor predicts <1% growth for Mexico in 2026

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Gabriel Cuadra, one of five members of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) board, described the 0.8% contraction registered in the first quarter of 2026 as significant, especially after Mexico's economy grew just 0.8% in 2025.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

46
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.
Reforma Avenue with a rainstorm overhead

Doing business in Mexico is getting more complex, per TMF Group Index

0
TMF Group cited frequent regulatory changes, unpredictable administrative requirements, evolving digital requirements and unclear expectations by the tax authorities as the main reasons for Mexico’s high ranking.

El Jalapeño: Education Minister describes school as pointless waste of time that children still have to attend

0
When the Education Minister publicly announces there is no point in going to school, writing satire becomes very difficult indeed.
México Quetzales

Meet Mexico’s ‘phygital’ sports world champions who blend on-field skills with video games

0
While Mexico may not be tipped for World Cup glory this summer, one unlikely group of players has already delivered a championship title — in and out of reality.
Hotel Conrad in Punta Mita

MND Local: Vallarta’s women soccer players fight for regional glory, plus tourism and water latest

0
The latest news from the Bay of Banderas, as the regional tourist industry continues to experience highs and lows.

Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine

3
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
Eu and Mex flags

European Union green-lights a trade deal with Mexico, with summit set for May 22

3
The accord will not only smooth commerce with Mexico's third most important trade partner, but also provide new strategies for all countries involved to deal with the trade constraints with the U.S.
Reforma Avenue with a rainstorm overhead

Doing business in Mexico is getting more complex, per TMF Group...

0
TMF Group cited frequent regulatory changes, unpredictable administrative requirements, evolving digital requirements and unclear expectations by the tax authorities as the main reasons for Mexico’s high ranking.
Mexican schoolchildren

What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently...

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Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early. What could be the real reason behind this announcement?
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

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A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

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CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

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Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

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A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

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Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

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Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.17
CAD
12.53
EUR
20.12
Eu and Mex flags

European Union green-lights a trade deal with Mexico, with summit set for May 22

3
The accord will not only smooth commerce with Mexico's third most important trade partner, but also provide new strategies for all countries involved to deal with the trade constraints with the U.S.
The inside of a computer featuring an Intel processor

Tech exports boom as Mexico cements top spot in US trade

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Mexico's exports of advanced technology products, including computers, to the U.S. between January and March generated revenue of $42.82 billion, a 35.2% increase compared to a year earlier.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.17
CAD
12.53
EUR
20.12
Claudia Sheinbaum

More than 50,000 high-impact criminals arrested since Sheinbaum took office: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Members of Sheinbaum's security cabinet presented data on Tuesday that showed that 52,628 people were arrested for high-impact crimes such as murder, extortion and kidnapping since Oct. 1, 2024, leading to a reduction in homicides of 40%.
Juan Orlando Hernández

Mexico named as target in alleged US-backed plot to undermine some Latin American governments

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According to an investigation conducted by the Spanish digital newspaper Diario Red, the former president of Honduras requested US $150,000 of public funds to establish a digital journalism unit in the United States to spread misinformation about Sheinbaum and other heads of state he considered leftist.
Sheinbaum May 13, 2026

Sheinbaum suggests CIA bombshell is a coordinated media attack on Mexico:...

0
On Wednesday, the president addressed reports by CNN and NYT accusing Mexican authorities of allowing a CIA-assisted assassination in March, and railed against an "international right-wing movement" that she claimed is agitating for the "defeat" of her government.
A Mexican puppet with a gun

10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

9
From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

15
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
Hotel Conrad in Punta Mita

MND Local: Vallarta’s women soccer players fight for regional glory, plus tourism and water latest

0
The latest news from the Bay of Banderas, as the regional tourist industry continues to experience highs and lows.
cruise ship on the sea

Tourism to Mexico increased 11.9% in March, despite fallout from ‘El Mencho’ operation

1
Mexico received 9.3 million international visitors in March, even after the security operation to capture Sinaloa Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes on Feb. 22 prompted widespread travel cancellations.
Bacalar Lagoon

How we can protect one of Mexico’s best-kept natural treasures

1
Bacalar Lagoon is one of the most remarkable places on Earth, with some of the planet's oldest living organisms. How can you make sure you take care of it when you visit?
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

15
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

9
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

21
CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
Monday’s announcement featured performances by Sergio Maya, the winner of the inaugural México canta contest last year, and Junior H (right).

The binational singing contest México canta returns for a second edition

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The competition, which is open to young Mexican and Mexican-American artists, aims to promote peace, combat addiction and foster a culture that rejects the glorification of violence.
Hernán Cortés arriving in Tenochtitlán.

No, the Mexica did not believe that the Spanish were gods

10
The long-held idea that the Mexica thought Hernán Cortés and his Spanish soldiers were gods is simply not true. In fact, the story was a Spanish invention.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

3
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
A woman selling food in the street

Photo essay: The everyday in San Miguel de Allende

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Photographer Sherry Rubel turns her lens towards the everyday as she documents life in the San Miguel area.
cruise ship on the sea

Tourism to Mexico increased 11.9% in March, despite fallout from ‘El Mencho’ operation

1
Mexico received 9.3 million international visitors in March, even after the security operation to capture Sinaloa Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes on Feb. 22 prompted widespread travel cancellations.
Bacalar Lagoon

How we can protect one of Mexico’s best-kept natural treasures

1
Bacalar Lagoon is one of the most remarkable places on Earth, with some of the planet's oldest living organisms. How can you make sure you take care of it when you visit?
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

2
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

2
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
U2 atop bus

Why was U2 performing on top of a bus in Mexico City’s Historic Center?

0
The Irish rockers weren't the first entertainers to briefly link their image to Mexico City's on-trend fame, but they were the first to do it atop a transit vehicle painted up by Mexico City artist Chavis Mármol.
Monday’s announcement featured performances by Sergio Maya, the winner of the inaugural México canta contest last year, and Junior H (right).

The binational singing contest México canta returns for a second edition

0
The competition, which is open to young Mexican and Mexican-American artists, aims to promote peace, combat addiction and foster a culture that rejects the glorification of violence.
Hernán Cortés arriving in Tenochtitlán.

No, the Mexica did not believe that the Spanish were gods

10
The long-held idea that the Mexica thought Hernán Cortés and his Spanish soldiers were gods is simply not true. In fact, the story was a Spanish invention.
México Quetzales

Meet Mexico’s ‘phygital’ sports world champions who blend on-field skills with video games

0
While Mexico may not be tipped for World Cup glory this summer, one unlikely group of players has already delivered a championship title — in and out of reality.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

3
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
A woman selling food in the street

Photo essay: The everyday in San Miguel de Allende

0
Photographer Sherry Rubel turns her lens towards the everyday as she documents life in the San Miguel area.
U2 atop bus

Why was U2 performing on top of a bus in Mexico City’s Historic Center?

0
The Irish rockers weren't the first entertainers to briefly link their image to Mexico City's on-trend fame, but they were the first to do it atop a transit vehicle painted up by Mexico City artist Chavis Mármol.
rodent

Mexico, though free of documented cases, issues hantavirus alert

0
The alert is a preventive measure, aimed at enablng hospitals, laboratories and epidemiological monitors to rapidly detect any case that may have come into the country.

Mexico rejects CNN report accusing CIA of orchestrating cartel assassination on Mexican soil

0
CNN's report, published on Tuesday, said that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) "facilitated" a car bomb that killed two people traveling on a México state highway on March 28, to the knowledge of the state Attorney General's Office.

Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine

3
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
housing prices in Mexico, home in Guadalajara

What housing prices in Mexico’s World Cup cities really tell us

2
What are the average housing prices like in World Cup hosting cities Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City? Realtor Glenn Rotton analyzes, and contextualizes, the numbers.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

2
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

46
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.

Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy

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The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.

Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine

3
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

2
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

2
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Cavatappi Pizza

The Mexico City restaurant serving the ‘world’s worst pizza’

2
Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?