(on border) Sushi is having a moment in Mexico City, thanks to fresh seafood shipped in daily from Baja. Hiroshi is a sushi chef who has been making the rounds at some of DF’s finest spots. At Zoku he presents a menu of nigiri plus a few specialties that incorporate Mexican chili, tostadas, and salsas.

Ever been to a cat cafe? This experience won’t be too different from that, though the cats (and kittens!) here are especially friendly. The food and drink offerings are solid but nothing special.

Do not leave Mexico City without tasting the food here for brunch, lunch, or an early dinner. The tuna tostada is the thing to get, but everything on the menu is fantastic, including the drinks. Get the flan queso or fig tart for dessert. Note: the place closes at 7 or 8 p.m. most nights, so plan accordingly.

A marketplace-cafe from chef Monica Patino, this place mimics the feel of a cafe in the South of France, though the ingredients are all locally sourced. Residents of Roma are known to wait in line on the weekends for a table. The pastries, tortas (on ciabatta), and cheese and charcuterie are nice if you want to feel like you’re in Rome while in Roma.

The coffee here is serviceable, but it’s really worth a stop for the 3D printer in the center of the room which can provide a fun distraction on a rainy afternoon.

Chef Elena Reygadas studied in Mexico, New York, and London before returning to her homeland to open the fine dining spot Rosetta. Nearby, she opened Panadería Rosetta; though the newer Juárez location is bigger and cuter, the original is a glimpse into daily life in Roma. It’s the spot for a coffee and pastry. Don’t miss the guava and cheese danishes.

Elena Reygadas’ lovely fine dining restaurant in Roma is a solid standard for locals, perfect for a date night or dinner out with friends. Mexican ingredients lean heavily on European technique. While the pasta is purely Italian, many of the rest of the dishes take cues from regional Mexican fare.

A hipster bar with seriously good cocktails. You’ll likely run into other tourists here, but the mixed drinks make it worth a stop.

A comfortable, sometimes rowdy spot with a long list of mezcals and tequilas that’s open until 3 or 4 a.m. SO perfect for a final nightcap.

In the small, central enclave of Roma known as Romita, there is a concentration of fashionable bars. Romita Comedor is actually a full-service restaurant but it’s far, far better for a drink. Plus, the people-watching is great.

Hidalguense barbacoa is stewed goat meat that is wrapped in leaves and roasted over an open flame and it's spectacular. Note: hours of operation are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.