Mexico City's rooftop scene gives you views of the Centro Histórico's churches, the volcanoes on a clear day, and the city's vast tree canopy. The 10 below cover Centro, Roma Norte and Polanco.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Mexico City
01 · Mexico City
Roma Norte
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Open-air · Tacos + drinks
On top of a Condesa-area building. Tacos al pastor, frozen drinks, and the genuinely best rooftop view in Mexico City.
Order: A Tacos + Tequila combo
02 · Mexico City
Centro Histórico
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Templo Mayor view
On top of the Porrúa bookshop, looking directly at the Templo Mayor archaeological site.
Order: A mezcal, neat, with the ruins below
03 · Mexico City
Hilton Reforma
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Hotel rooftop · 26th floor
On the 26th floor of the Hilton Reforma. Sweeping panoramic CDMX views.
Order: A signature with the panorama
04 · Mexico City
Reforma
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Casual rooftop · Reforma
On top of a Reforma building. Sweeping view of the Reforma boulevard.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
05 · Mexico City
Roma Norte
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Bar + restaurant · Rooftop
Roma Norte rooftop restaurant-and-bar. Casual atmosphere, modern cocktail program.
Order: A signature mezcal-led cocktail
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06 · Mexico City
Centro
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Hotel rooftop · Centro
At the Hotel Habita. Centro Histórico views with polished cocktail program.
Order: A martini with the cathedral view
07 · Mexico City
Roma Norte
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Casual rooftop · Roma
Roma Norte casual rooftop. Walk-in friendly, mid-week DJ programming.
Order: A house cocktail at sunset
08 · Mexico City
St Regis
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At the St Regis Mexico City. Polished hotel rooftop with sweeping Reforma views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan with the panorama
09 · Mexico City
Condesa
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Casual rooftop · Condesa
Casual Condesa rooftop. Cheap drinks, neighbourhood feel.
Order: A frozen margarita at sunset
10 · Mexico City
Centro
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Hotel rooftop · Centro
On top of Casa Bocanegra. Centro Histórico views with traditional Mexican cocktails.
Order: A pulque-based cocktail
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How CDMX rooftops use the geography
Terraza Cha Cha Chá and El Mayor are the two essentials. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM at sunset.
