Author(s): Eater (Author), Nils Bernstein (Author), Eliane Mancera (Illustrator)
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication Date: September 30, 2025
Language: English
Print length: 176 pages
ISBN-10: 1419765833
ISBN-13: 9781419765834
Book Description
A comprehensive food-lover’s guidebook to Mexico City from Eater, the online authority on where to eat and why it mattersThe Eater Guide to Mexico City is your go-to source for getting immersed in the city’s vibrant dining culture. Offering context on how the local scene has been shaped by history, immigration, agriculture, and tradition, this guide offers vibrant, incomparable insight into the Mexican capital and its one-of-a-kind food destinations and personalities. Through a narrative lens, readers will explore the best restaurants, cafés, specialty shops, and more, and dig into key ingredients and food culture, learning from those who’ve shaped and defined how the city eats.
This book includes:
Guide to Mexico City essentials such as street food, a breakdown of key regional specialties, and the best sweets
Ideas for great places to eat near key sites, which are often surrounded by underwhelming tourist traps
Brief history of the Mexico City dining culture
Plenty of maps that break down the must-visit spots and shopping destinations neighborhood by neighborhood
Contributions from well-known Mexico City experts such as Gabriela Cámara, Enrique Olvera, and Pati Jinich
Weekend trip itineraries to eating destinations outside the city, including Tepoztlán, Oaxaca, and Valle de Bravo
Built on the unrivaled authority of Eater’s networks of local writers and editors who live and breathe their hometown food scenes, this book is perfect for first-time visitors and experts alike who are hungry to explore the best the city has to offer based on the advice of in-the-know Mexico City locals.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This is more than a guide—it’s a map of some of Mexico City’s best eats, shaped by nostalgia, local know-how, and a love for the capital’s unbeatable food scene. From fine dining to amazing street food puestos, from cafecitos to mercados, the book is packed with historic insights, neighborhood tips, and suggestions for living like a local.”―Pati Jinich, chef, television host, and cookbook author
“In recent decades, with the increasing prevalence of culinary tourism, Mexico City has firmly established itself on the global gastronomic stage. Navigate Mexico City’s culinary landscape with ease, from its iconic eateries to its hidden gems, using Eater’s guide to our beloved city.”―
Enrique Olvera, chef at Pujol, Cosme, Atla, and Damian
About the Author
Eater is a digital media brand dedicated to all things food and dining. The Eater brand comprises a national site covering food and dining culture, more than 20 city sites tracking local dining scenes, a robust YouTube channel featuring documentary-style videos about the inner workings of restaurants, and a variety of social channels, all run by a diverse team of writers, editors, producers, and contributors. Nils Bernstein is the food editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine and has written and developed recipes for such publications as Bon Appétit, Epicurious, GQ, the New York Times, Food & Wine, and Men’s Journal. He is the coauthor of The Outdoor Kitchen and Made in Mexico and the author of The Joy of Oysters. Bernstein lives in Mexico City. Follow him on Instagram @nilsbernstein.