DVG’s Quick Guide to Mexico City

Mexico City is definitely one of the best places on Earth - i’m not saying that because I’m from there, but because it’s true. A few weeks ago, I went back home to work on a few projects during Art Week there. Besides the food, the people, and the places, a highlight of my trip was the new Verso Hobo bag, that our friends at Louis Vuitton let me borrow for a few days.


If you know me well, you know I love a great bag. Most of the time, you’ll see me carrying one - but it has to be the perfect one. And well, in the bag world, believe it or not, that’s actually hard to find.


To my surprise, the Verso Hobo is not only a great-looking bag, it’s also an extremely useful one. It’s a rare bag - because it moves with you. You know what I mean? It’s not there to be cute only, but to actually help you carry stuff without feeling like you are dragging the whole world with you.


Anyways, let me share some of my very favorite things in Mexico City while I also tell you more about the bag (and why it’s a must-have).

LOLO CMDX

Thank God for places like Lolo and for printed publications. (Actually! I strongly think they should be included in LV’s Mexico City guide.) With two locations in the city, Roma and San Rafael, Lolo’s curation is brilliant. The best local and international titles can be found there. And while you read them, you can sip some matcha or wine. Dan Mosqueda, the founder, is probably one of the coolest people I’ve met. Don’t forget you can find Justsmile at LOLO! :)

Bosque de Chapultepec

Give a man a bicycle, and he can conquer the world. (Or at least that’s how I feel every time I ride a bike in Bosque de Chapultepec.) Very fun fact: It is the oldest and biggest urban park in Latin America, and it’s almost twice as big as Central Park in New York. Everywhere I go, I try to avoid getting in a car or a taxi. In Mexico City, I always do Ecobici. It’s great. 

Tlacoyos en Claveria

I’m from a neighborhood north of Mexico City called Claveria. My favorite thing about it is my mom’s house, close to a very nice park. My second favorite thing is the food you can get there. Tlacoyo de requesón is the best. A tlacoyo (for those who don’t know) is kind of an oval corn-masa patty stuffed with cheese or beans. You can add nopales, more cheese, and salsa on top. The good thing is you can find a tlacoyo/quesadilla in every neighborhood, but the Claveria one is a winner.

A walk through Centro Histórico

Walking through Centro Histórico is definitely one of my childhood’s dearest memories. My mom would always bring my sister and me to the museums in the area. The architecture is one of a kind, and the energy is truly special. Also, I think the best way to get to know a city is by walking. Plus, now that I’m in my 30s, I just want to move as much as I can.

Tláloc / Museo de Antropología

I will never get tired of this Tláloc monolith. Right at the entrance of Museo de Antropología, it is massive. In the Aztec world, Tláloc is the god of rain and fertility. Discovered in the mid-19th century, it was transported to Mexico City in 1964. Fun fact: after its arrival in the city, it caused a very heavy rainstorm - despite it being the middle of a very dry season. Joan Didion also wrote about the museum back in 1965 for Vogue. She said: ‘the building houses one of the world’s greatest archaeological collections, the sum of all we know of all the years before Cortés? It is not enough to tell you.’

Mexicano by Dorian Ulises López Macías at BODEGA OMR

The highlight of my trip was Dorian’s new show: MEXICANO by Bodega OMR. Crazy to think that this was Dorian’s first big solo show in Mexico City. Dorian started his archive in 2010, and this show celebrates some of his most personal and iconic portraits of Mexico throughout the years. MEXICANO is on view until April 19th at Bodega OMR. Also, Dorian is probably one of the most beautiful men inside and outside I’ve ever met.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner at GOYA Taller

The first time I went to Goya, it was about a year ago - and I can still remember everything I had. Founded by Chef Mau Vega, Goya is the kind of place where you end up staying the whole day because a) the food is amazing, b) if you’re lucky enough, Mau will personally cook for you, and c) did I already say the food is amazing?


Open Thursday - Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. No reservations. Walk-ins only.

Modular

Right in the heart of Colonia San Rafael, Modular is a new space founded by photographer Fabian Martinez, Simple Moo Studio, and Formant. The space focuses on immersive sound experiences where people can come together through different disciplines. For its opening week in February during Art Week, Modular hosted a series of listening sessions featuring some very cool people.

Panadería La Casa del Campanario

Located in Coyoacán, this panadería, in my opinion, is one of Mexico City’s most special jewels. Not sure when it was founded, but it’s been definitely there for a very long time. My parents would always take my sister and me there when we were little. The coyota de piloncillo and the cuernito con higo are my top choices.

Jellyfish

Founded by the team at Choza (another great place in Mexico City), Jellyfish is definitely an oasis in the chaos of Colonia Roma. You go in, sit on a couch, get a drink, listen to music, and basically exist. That’s what luxury is to me. Great spot to come by yourself or with a group of friends. Phones are allowed but preferably in your pocket. Go live for a while.

The Final Review

All I want to say is this: I’ve started to save money so I can get the Verso Hobo as soon as possible. Here’s a more detailed list of reasons why I love it: 


No kidding, the following are all the things I kept in that bag all week long (and they all fit perfectly): laptop, bottle of water, sunglasses, two books, agenda, diary, deodorant, perfume, a green apple, a portable battery, phone and laptop chargers, a tote bag, and a box of matches. 




It goes with every single look. From sweatpants to a very formal look, the bag is like a chameleon: it camouflages and looks great every time. It’s also a perfect airport bag. 


It’s a bag made for people in constant movement. And there’s nothing I love more than a bag that lets you ride your bike freely. It fits in the basket! Do you need more? I don’t think so. 


Price point: yes, it’s expensive, but it’s worth it. Whoever gets this bag will end up using it a lot. A great investment. 


It gets many, many, maaaaany compliments. Everywhere I took it with me, people would be like ‘Where’s that bag from?’. It’s Louis Vuitton, of course.

Text Dan Victoria Gleason

Photos Fabian Martinez, Ricardo Arenas, JJ Rizo and Felipe Wiedmer and Dan Victoria Gleason.

PUBLISHED: April 3rd 2026