I LOVE this guidebook, and cant wait to go back to Mexico city to use it. I love that it is written by two women, both solo female travelers, and one who is local to the region. Instead of being written by a big company , or a blog by a couple who has only been there once and has decided all the “must do” places based on one week of travel, this book is written by someone just like you and me (assuming you are a 20/30/40 year old woman who loves to travel) who has been to Mexico City countless numbers of time and has a locals knowledge of the area. The recommendations are top notch (some of the restaurants I have already been to and LOVED, and the rest I cant wait to try next trip!) I love how it is organized by neighborhood, then by what type or price of food you are looking for, and also has things to do. Added bonus there is a map for each neighborhood that makes everything much easier to understand. There are a lot of little details that you wont find in other travel books (where to buy condoms and what plan B is called in other countries lol) … So helpful! I love this book and now I cant wait to be back in Mexico City to check every single one of these restaurants off my list!

- Sunny Anne

Don’t drink cheap tequila or buy other guides. Alexa not only gives you insider secrets on the best food, reasonable and best places to stay and tour, but also fancy places to stop in…like a bar or restaurant at the EXPENSIVE hotel. I love her Mexico playlist and even her earthquake tips (I mean who tells you that?) That’s just it. She makes me feel invincible and unafraid, so I can boldly see the world. Tips I should’ve, but never thought about. (Like take a photo of a guy’s ID you meet and send it to a friend/stay at your place instead of his until you know him better) Lastly, I love her effort to help the locals by shopping/eating local AND the tips on how to keep your tummy safe. (Avoid street fish tacos). She covers it all and then offers to talk to you personally. She has answered my questions via email/phone several times. She is VERY knowledgeable and she and Emily have definitely done their homework. I live in Bali, and when asked, “give me your suggestions”, I send them a photo of Alexa’s guide book! Her guides say all I would suggest as a local and MUCH more. I cannot wait for my next trip to Mexico City!

- Susan

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023I love Mexico and have been to several cities and beach towns of Mexico. I haven’t visited Mexico City yet, so this book is useful for me to help plan a trip there! Especially as a female traveler I’m always making sure areas I’m visiting are safe for me. I find the book very useful, in combination with Google maps in case anything changed since it was published, as I’ve noticed on other reviews. Great book!

- Stephanie