Put the plan together. We bring you some options of what to do in Mixcoac and Insurgentes Mixcoac. In both neighborhoods you will find places of culture, history and lots of food.
Mixcoac is one of the most emblematic neighborhoods of the CDMX. Among its streets combines the past and the present, because as well as you can find historical sites, you can see more modern places, some with a lot of Kpop.
What to do in Mixcoac
Taqueria Hermanos Lunas
To start the tour we recommend you to stop by and enjoy the famous gorditas. One of the best places to try this dish is at Los Hermanos Luna Taqueria.
They offer chicharron gorditas stuffed with pastor or suadero. Of course you will also find tacos. We recommend you try the salsas. They usually have a lot of people; however, it is worth the wait.
📍Giotto 2A, Mixcoac, Benito Juárez district.
Santo Domingo de Guzmán parish church.
This is a very old place. It was founded in 1595 by Franciscan friars. According to information from CDMX Government, the precinct preserves its original structure. In addition to the parish you can see part of what used to be a convent.
In front of the parish there is a square where you can stroll or stop to relax for a while.
📍Canova 2, Insurgentes Mixcoac
Mixcoac Fountain
This fountain has been around for more than 20 years. You will see several snake heads made of quarry stone, this to pay homage to the name of this neighborhood. Mixcoac translates as snake in the cloud. It is one of the most emblematic monuments of the area.
📍955 Revolucion Avenue, Mixcoac
Juan Rulfo Cultural Center
This is a place not to be missed both for its architecture and the activities it offers. It was built in 1912 for governmental purposes. It is considered one of the first houses of culture in CDMX. It opened its doors in 1975 approximately.
It is currently a place full of art where different workshops are offered, such as drawing, comics, singing, dancing, ballet and mask making, to mention a few.
📍Campana 59, Insurgentes Mixcoac neighborhood.
K Pop Soda Kai Bai Bo
If you are a Kpop fan you must visit this soda fountain. As for the menu, it offers milkshakes, frappes, smothies and more. It should be noted that it has an area where you can dance or watch your favorite choreographies.
It also occasionally holds events related to Kpop.
📍Campana 16, Local 3, Insurgentes Mixcoac
Cab Burger Mixcoac
It is a small place and a bit hidden, but it is a good option to go to eat. They offer burgers, fries, banderillas, wings and milkshakes.
📍Tiziano 21, Mixcoac