I just returned from a 4-day business trip to Mexico City and I’m already plotting my return. It’s a favorite, friends, and very special to me as a big part of family resides there. From spending quality time with my aunts and cousins to eating the most delicious tacos and chilaquiles to strolling the streets and marveling at the colonial architecture, it’s always an inspiring lesson that gives me a fresh outlook on life. In between work, I found time to soak up all the beauty and culture and document some exquisite moments. I’m forever grateful for my travel experience.
Browsing at the beautiful shop Celeste.
Friendship bracelet explosion
Classic cars are everywhere, especially in the neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa.
Lunch at one of my favorite spots, Contramar. Tuna sashimi tostadas and crab tostadas. TO DIE FOR.
Pescado Divorciado, half green and half red sauce
Great Aunt Della and Aunt Paulette with their cocktails. I aspire to be them.
My Aunt Siobhan and Aunt Jamie
Heading to the market to shop
I totally lost my mind when I found this Frida Kahlo reproduction. Of course it came home with me.
Pastry selection at Delirio
Fact: Mexican food will never taste the same in the states. It just can’t be replicated!
Breaded shrimp and squash blossom tacos at El Parnita
“Ladies” bathroom at Rosetta
I am obsessed with all of the colonial style homes and buildings in Mexico City. Many of them have the addresses hand painted near the front door and some are decorated in hand painted flowers.
A mariachi band played at my aunt Claudia’s birthday party. So good.
The weather was chilly and it rained every day I was there. On my last day I went to my aunt Siobhan’s rooftop and took a photo of the church across the street where Romeo & Juliet was filmed. Until next time…xo Joanna
GLORIOUS!
I love all of this but especially the fact that the gorgeous fish is called Pescado Divorciado. Fine dining meets telenovela!
@Rachel – I love that! : )
@Mary – Maybe someday we will be there at the same time! How awesome would that be?!
Your Mexico posts always make me so happy! I haven’t been down since last October so all your beautiful photos help me get through my withdrawals! So right on about the food, I wish I could dive right through my computer screen right now
ahhhhhh!! you make me want to go back!!
wowwwwwzers
You are the cutest and I love you SO much!! xo
I just returned from a trip to Mexico City as well, and I can’t wait to go back! Such an incredible city. Your photos are fantastic.
this post is so awesome.
Refreshingly stimulating and inspiring as always, Joanna – can’t get enough of these and makes me wonder why I live in Philly??
There are so many good tips in this post! I am heading to Mexico City for New Years for the first time and I am over the moon excited. I’ll certainly make my way to contramar. Those tuna sashimi tostadas look simply addictive.
And your aunts! I, too, aspire to be like them based on that picture alone.
@sasha: Thank You! Mexico City is incredible! The tuna tostadas are a must! : )