Jueves, part 2: Coyoacán y comida

After the Caza Azul the kids and I strolled through Coyoacán (“place of Coyotes”), a gorgeous neighborhood that was once México City’s historic center. We ate in a nice cantina on Jardin Centenario, a lovely plaza square with a fountain featuring two coyotes at its center. Our quesadillas with squash blossoms and pozole verde were fabulous.

We visited a baroque church, walked the squares, ate ice cream and ended at Mercado Coyoacan which was SO much better than la Ciudadela in that it’s clearly where the locals shop, too. We breathed through our mouths while walking through the butcher rows (my #1 carnivore said it was enough to turn her vegetarian)  and picked up a few little trinkets.

Back at the hotel we rested up before a STELLAR dinner at Maximo Bistrot, co-owned by Chef Eduardo García ans his wife Gabriella. The restaurant showcases produce frowned and foraged from the city and beyond. We sampled some great Baja wines, including some chardonnay, brunello and Sangiovese.  We had such a lovely evening that we’re going back on Saturday for our last dinner.