Walking through the cobblestone streets of downtown Coyoacán inevitably whets the appetite.
Here, the neighborhood gastronomy is enjoyed in its iconic Coyoacán Market, a labyrinth where handicrafts, butcher shops, colorful vegetable stalls, and its food area converge, internationally famous for its exquisite tostadas; although they have dozens of dishes, the favorites are cow foot, chicken tinga, and ceviche.
A few streets away is the Mercado de Antojitos, a roofed venue exclusively dedicated to calming hunger with its quesadillas, sopes, pozole, and flautas.
Main squares in the center smell of boiling esquites, forming the classic and delicious postcard of any family weekend.
Having a good coffee while walking the surrounding streets is an unmissable tradition, which perfectly complements buying exquisite churros or traditional ice creams at the emblematic El Kiosko de Coyoacán café.
Places like Los Danzantes or Corazón de Maguey, located in front of the Jardín Centenario, offer an immersion into contemporary Oaxacan and Mexican cuisine.
The restaurant La Posta stands out in the area for its exquisite and authentic Italian food, pastas, and wood-fired pizzas, but Coyoacán’s specialty is its coffee; the lechero at El Jarocho is a tourist practice, but if you are looking for specialty beans and a more intimate atmosphere, Cafetería La Auténtica de Coyoacán is a perfect refuge.
You will find other options on Avenida Taxqueña, where highly traditional restaurants and seafood spots line up.
Streets like Museo bustle preparing some of the south’s most famous carnitas, and at the intersection of Tlalpan and Calzada del Hueso, the gorditas of La Vikina gather crowds for their crunchy dough and simple, double, or triple fillings.
Regarding its taquerías, a street legend of the capital are the late-night Tacos Chupacabras—under the Río Churubusco and Universidad bridge—a faithful reflection of the southern city’s nocturnal gastronomy. 
