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Although Colonia Roma is receiving considerable attention from tourists thanks to Alfonso Cuarón's 2019 Oscar-winning film "Roma," it's the northern Roma district, Colonia Juárez, that's the real hotspot for Mexico City's youth. Located in Cuauhtémoc, once the city's wealthiest area in the 1900s, when Mexican elites moved from the old town center to rural homes near the Chapultepec forest, Colonia Juárez, despite its decline, was later revitalized when artists and intellectuals moved there in the 1960s, laying the foundation for the neighborhood's current development. Now, the once opulent French colonial mansions are being renovated to house everything from family-run cafes serving traditional dishes to trendy bars catering to Mexico's youth.
Accommodation
To experience authentic life in Colonia Juárez, you can choose to stay at Varsovia, a three-story building accommodating up to eight guests, offering both hotel-like amenities and the privacy of home. You can sip your morning cappuccino on the breezy balcony or take a nap in the hammock in the living room. Or you could opt for the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, a luxurious hacava-style hotel near Paseo de la Reformam, featuring an orchard filled with chirping canaries.
Shopping
You can take a Wild Terrains tour to get behind the scenes at leading designers in Colonia Juaréz such as Mariana Villarreal (Sangre de mi Sangre), and learn how to make your own metal pendant in a jewelry workshop. Visit General Prim 30, which has hosted numerous photography and contemporary art exhibitions, or Planta, a building designed to green the urban landscape. Nearby is Filia, a modern shop showcasing products from independent Mexican brands such as Toronero's mariachi-inspired belts and Alysta's ultra-durable tote bags made from recycled cans.
You can also visit Querencia to see paintings by Mafer López and experience a range of skincare products such as AlSenseia's clay masks. Next door is Loose Blues, a shop with a Mexican-Japanese fusion style featuring brands like Softmachine and Robin. At Utilitario Mexico, you can find Mexican kitchenware such as coral vases, enameled tin bowls, marble plates, and more.jícara- The water containers, made from Mexican gourds, are excellent at retaining heat, perfect for enjoying traditional Mezcal. The final stop is Librerí Jorge Cuesta, where you might get lost among the hard-to-find shelves of classic literature (in both Spanish and English).
Cuisine
The most famous restaurant in Colonia Juárez is Café Nin. Be sure to try their boiled eggs marinated in herbs.epazoteMexican food served with bread.conchaand guava stuffed with creamricottaHere you go. Next to it is Havre 77, a famous French restaurant known for its delicious artisanal pasta and fries. A "newcomer" in the area is Niddo, with a menu that includes dishes like eggs.shakshukaand grilled cheese. But the place that best captures the spirit of the neighborhood is Lucio, a café that often hosts meals.tacoEvery Tuesday, drink it withtepache -a homemade fermented pineapple juice. You can also drink cold beer and eat kale salad.tahiniand cream-filled pastries at Cafe Cicatriz. Bar LB also serves Japanese coffee with sushi and teriyaki. Other options for dinner include Amaya, a Mediterranean restaurant with Mexico's first exclusive natural wine list, or Alba Cocina Local, which serves dishes.huauzontleFried dishes are extremely popular. But don't forget to make room for dessert at Joe Gelato; their specialty is...maizGelato topped with corn liquor, which was once used by the Maya in religious ceremonies.
The nightlife in Colonia Juárez is also very vibrant. La Rifa, an outdoor café specializing in handcrafted Mexican chocolates made from various types of cocoa, and unique desserts such astamal de nat tocadoWith chocolate foam and berries. Order now!terruñoMade with a secret recipe blending Mezcal and chocolate, this drink is a must-try. For the best Mexican wines and rare spirits like Nami (Mexican sake) and Xila (agave liqueur), head to Sótano. For a more boisterous atmosphere, you can sip pisco and a dry martini at Hanky Panky, one of the city's hippy spots (you need to message the bar directly on Instagram to secure a reservation and get directions).
The Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City also frequently hosts lively parties; you can come here to enjoy a cocktail at Fifty Mils; something a little more relaxed with Bugs Bunny, a gin cocktail made with carrot juice and Fernet liqueur; or go all out with Ant Man, a traditional Mezcal made with ants, egg whites, and leaves.hoja santaBitter. Even more authentically local is Xaman Bar, a mysterious medieval-style bar that uses native plants from the pre-Hispanic era to create cocktails such asMayajA whisky-absinthe cocktail served in an egg-shaped glass, topped with a touch of sweet vermouth, raspberries, cocoa, and maple syrup. Let yourself be carried away by the music; at Colonia Juárez, you can dance until dawn, like in a wild, ancient Mayan dance.
