Eating out isn’t always affordable for everyone; sometimes our budget doesn’t allow us to visit well-known spots and enjoy diverse culinary offerings. “Pay What You Can” is an initiative where you can dine at various restaurants across the city and, as the name suggests, pay whatever you can without any judgment.
This initiative, developed by the restaurant Masala y Maíz, aims to allow more people to enjoy a complete dining experience without money being an issue.
This edition will feature international cuisines, bakeries, and bars not only from Mexico City but also from other cities around the world, such as New York, Istanbul, San Francisco, and more.
In general, your visit will be very similar to a regular dining experience. However, in previous editions, some establishments kept their drink prices at menu rates or were forced to limit orders so that all diners could enjoy their meals.
The restaurants and venues participating in “Pay What You Can 2026”:
So far, the participating venues are:
- Masala y Maíz 📍 Calle Artículo 123 116, Centro.
- Expendio de Maíz📍Av. Yucatán 84, Roma Norte.
- Baldío📍Antonio Solá 26, Condesa.
- Outline📍Av. Oaxaca 99, Roma Norte.
- Ahumalia📍Zacatecas 206, Roma Norte.
- Panadería Cinco y Dos📍Río Nazas 45, Cuauhtémoc.
- Sobremesa Desayunador📍Puebla 135, Roma Norte.
- Bao Bao📍Guanajuato 202, Roma Norte.
- Mux📍Jalapa 189, Roma Norte.
- Malix📍Av. Isaac Newton 104, Polanco.
- Mita📍Nogal 262, Santa María la Ribera.
- Mignon Pâtisserie📍Río Nazas 100, Cuauhtémoc.
- Vía Sol📍Unión 88, Escandón.
- Cicatriz📍Dinamarca 44, Juárez.
- Loup Bar📍Tonalá 23, Roma Norte.
- Rudo📍Caleta 554, Narvarte Poniente.
Mark the date on your calendar, as the initiative will only take place on August 26, 2026.
If you are able to cover the regular cost of your meal, we invite you to consider giving priority to those who normally cannot afford these offerings. “Pay What You Can” is a collective effort; by participating thoughtfully, we help ensure that the table is truly diverse and that the benefits reach more people.
