CULTURAL JOURNALISM · PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
Mexico City, told from the inside.
Private food, culture, and neighborhood experiences shaped by years of on-the-ground reporting, restaurant research, and local exploration.
Most experiences can be arranged with 1–3 weeks advance notice.
EXPERIENCES
Private experiences, shaped by years of local exploration.
Cantinas & Tacos
An evening through old-school cantinas and the taquerías Lydia returns to — beyond the lists, into the neighborhoods that built them.
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Roma, Condesa & Beyond
A slow walk through Mexico City’s most storied neighborhoods — architecture, cafés, bookstores, and the quiet corners locals love.
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Day of the Dead Market Tour
A seasonal walk through Mercado Jamaica’s marigold-filled aisles and the rituals shaping one of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions.
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ABOUT LYDIA
A decade of walking, eating, and
writing the city.
Lydia Carey is a Mexico City-based journalist and food writer who has spent years exploring the city’s neighborhoods, markets, restaurants, and cultural traditions.
Through Mexico City Streets, Lydia combines cultural journalism with deeply local private experiences designed for travelers seeking more than standard tourism.
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THE JOURNAL
Featured writing from the city
Best Mexico City Restaurants
Best Cocktail Bars in Mexico City
Ultimate Eating and Drinking guide to Colonia Juarez
Best Bars and Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende has become one of central Mexico’s hottest destinations, and the food and drink is starting to catch up.
Top Wine Bars in Mexico City
The proliferation of wine bars in Mexico City has been exponential. These are the best.
Best Eating and Drinking in Bacalar
Bacalar is fast becoming one of Mexico’s hottest travel destinations. Here is a list of my favorite eats.
THE NEWLETTER
Discover Mexico City beyond the tourist trail.
Get curated food guides, neighborhood discoveries, and cultural insights from Mexico City.
