First dates can be a success or a complete disaster. But choosing the right place helps (a lot). In CDMX there are plans for all kinds of chemistry: from romantic dinners with a view to immersive experiences, concerts or bouncy castles. Here we gather some of the places for a first date in CDMX that are really worth it, whether to break the ice, impress or just have a good time without so much protocol.
1. Splart
Sometimes a first date doesn’t need dinner or flowers: just a little paint and zero fear of disaster. At Splart, the idea is to let yourself go and create something together, with paintbrushes, balloons and even baseball bats. The result may not be gallery-worthy, but you’re sure to come away with a fun story and, who knows, maybe a piece that will one day end up decorating your apartment.
Open daily, except Tuesdays
Various hours available
📍Av. Revolución corner Priv, Antonio Macceo, Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo
2. Wrestling at Arena Mexico
Fridays are Wrestling Fridays at Arena Mexico, and we can’t think of a better plan to break the ice. Between jumps, masks and screams from the audience, the date becomes anything but boring. The tour includes a complimentary shot of tequila, perfect for relaxing and getting in the mood before the show starts. One of those first date ideas that guarantees laughs, excitement and a topic of conversation for a while.
Friday
20:30
📍Dr. Lavista 189, Col. Doctores, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc
3. Baika Rool
Bika Rool has everything for a movie date: vintage bicycles, a basket with baguettes, seasonal fruit, snacks and water infused with cucumber and mint. For four hours you can pedal through the most beautiful corners of the city and enjoy a picnic in the Chapultepec Forest. What could be more romantic?
📍Different tours
4. Candlelight
Among the best places for a first date in CDMX, there is one that has just what it takes: an intimate atmosphere, good music and a light that favors anyone. Instead of filling your house with candles (and risk looking like part of a ritual), let thousands of them create the perfect setting at a Candlelight concert. Under that warm glow, the plan becomes as romantic as it is original, with live music that can range from a Coldplay tribute to a tribute to Frank Sinatra or Luis Miguel. In the end, even in love it is worth considering musical tastes.
Check the concert program
Various venues, including El Cantoral and Chapultepec Castle.
5. Escape Rooms Mexico
For those who prefer adrenaline, escape rooms in CDMX are a great way to experience a different first date. Nothing breaks the ice like having to escape from a cell or decipher clues under pressure. At Escape Rooms Mexico there are experiences designed for two, such as Alcatraz or El Tesoro de Moctezuma, ideal for testing teamwork, intuition and even patience. If you manage to get out early, you’ve probably already won half the way.
Monday to Sunday
📍Tlaxcala 162, Col. Condesa
6. Zócalo Balcony
Few things say “first date” like a dinner with a view of the Metropolitan Cathedral of CDMX, and El Balcón del Zócalo knows how to make it unforgettable. Its contemporary Mexican cuisine plays with traditional flavors in dishes such as chile relleno de jaiba, lechón confitado or mole de la casa, served on a terrace with one of the most impressive views of the historic center. It is no coincidence that it is among the most romantic restaurants in CDMX: the ambience, the view and the food take care of the rest.
📍Av. 5 de Mayo 61, Historic Center, Cuauhtémoc
7. We call it Ballet
Is there a better soundtrack for your date than the music of Tchaikovsky’sSleeping Beauty? Surely not, so sign up for We call it Ballet, the event that combines a dance show and a light show to pay tribute to traditional ballet. Magic, talent, pirouettes, and an intimate setting ideal for (maybe) a first kiss!
Several dates available
16:00 y 19:00
Get your tickets here
Interlomas Forum
8. Kayak Xochimilco
A first date at six in the morning doesn’t sound very tempting… until you’re paddling through the canals of Xochimilco and the sun rises in front of you. The kayak tour includes a guide and the possibility of bringing your doggy along, in case he wants to have a say in the date as well. Afterwards you can stay for lunch by the canal and recover your energy. One of those places for a first date in CDMX that proves that getting up early is sometimes worth it.
Monday to Sunday
From 6:00 a.m.
📍Dalia 54, San Lorenzo, Xochimilco
9. Latin America Tower
Speaking of places to watch the sunrise in CDMX, the Torre Latinoamericana also has its own thing. From the observation deck on the 44th floor you can see how the city wakes up… or how the sun sets with a view that doesn’t need filters. It’s a simple but charming plan, perfect for a first date without complications, where the view does most of the work.
Monday to Sunday
From 10:00 to 21:00
📍Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 2, Historic Center
10. MODE
Visiting a museum can also be a date plan. At the Museo del Objeto del Objeto, among design and pop art collections, there is always something to talk about (or discuss). One of those places for a first date in CDMX that works the same if you know each other a lot or almost nothing.
Tuesday to Sunday
From 10:00 to 18:00
📍Colima 145, Cuauhtémoc, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc
11. The Jury Experience
If you’re wondering where to go on a first date without falling into the classics, here’s The Jury Experience. This immersive experience, where the audience becomes the jury in a trial, is perfect for lovers of legal thrillers and dates where everything from forensic evidence to moral dilemmas are discussed. Who knows, maybe the final verdict is that they have good chemistry.
Various dates
16:00 y 19:00
Find tickets here
Tlatelololco University Cultural Center
12. Bijou
Bijou Drinkery Room has just the kind of ambiance that makes a date feel really, really special. Tucked away in the Condesa, this speakeasy combines elegance, good music and a dim light that invites you to get a little closer. Between well-served drinks and glances, the night may end with the first kiss.
Tuesday to Saturday
From 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
📍Av. Sonora 189 -B, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc
13. National Cinematheque
Going to the movies may seem like a predictable plan… unless it’s at the Cineteca Nacional. You can watch an independent movie, discuss the ending while taking a walk and finish with a coffee or a drink under the lights of the central patio. Classic, yes, but impossible not to work.
📍Av. México Coyoacán 389, Xoco, Benito Juárez
14. The Jazz Room
If you are looking for places for a first date in CDMX where the ambiance does half the work, The Jazz Room is a safe bet. An elegant and intimate bar, with just the right light and the ideal atmosphere to break the ice. With a selection that ranges from classic jazz to soul and modern blues, toasting while Al Green’s Let’s Stay Together plays may be just what that date needed.
Get your tickets here
Cantina Covadonga and Hilton Santa Fe
15. Bicentennial Park
In this guide of first date ideas, we couldn’t miss one of the simplest (and most effective) plans: take a walk around the artificial lake of Parque Bicentenario. It is one of the most beautiful parks in CDMX, where time passes without you noticing, between chats about everything and nothing. It also has a labyrinth, gardens and many corners to improvise a picnic or just sit and watch the afternoon go by.
📍Av. 5 de Mayo 290, San Lorenzo Tlaltenango, Miguel Hidalgo
16. Inflalandia
If you like to laugh, run around and do something different from sitting in a cafeteria, Inflalandia, one of the best theme parks in CDMX, is the perfect plan. With giant inflatables, ball pools and extreme games, it’s impossible not to laugh. And when tiredness wins out, you can share a pizza in the food court and ask the classic questions with a little less formality.
Monday to Sunday
From 12:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, or from 10:00 to 21:00 on weekends.
📍Calzada Acoxpa 610 Int A05, Col. Villa Coapa Tlalpan
17. Dining in the Dark
There are first date ideas and IDEAS. Dining in the Dark is definitely one of the latter. There’s no better way to break the ice than laughing in the dark trying to guess what you’re eating. In this plan, you and your crush will share a secret three-course menu where flavors are discovered with all senses except sight. Between laughter and spontaneous conversations, the embarrassment disappears and one of those anecdotes that are told over and over again.
November 15th and 29th
20:30
Find tickets here
Sheraton María Isabel Hotel