What are fun things to do with friends in Mexico City?
We checked 54 real places in Mexico City from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 6 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Mexico City, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Museo de la Basilica de Guadalupe to El Barril
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Museo de la Basilica de Guadalupe
Rampa Poniente, 07069 Mexico City
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Plaza Emiliano Zapata
Mexico City, Iztapalapa
Free
12:30Lunch at Zezar's Pizza
Calle Turquesa, 07810 Mexico City
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Centro Deportivo Aquiles Serdán
Calle Puerto Zihutanejo, San Juan de Aragón, 07920 Mexico City
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Mercado Ramos Millan
Calle Sur 157, 08020 Mexico City
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Cinemex Tezontle
Avenida Canal de Tezontle 1512, 09020 Mexico City
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at El Rincón del Sazón
Calle 26, 08510 Mexico City
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at El Barril
Avenida Licenciado Javier Rojo Gómez, 08500 Mexico City
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Ex Teresa Arte Actual to La Purisima
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Ex Teresa Arte Actual
Calle Licenciado Francisco Primo de Verdad 8, 06070 Mexico City
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Parque Chales Caplin
15210 Mexico City
Free
12:30Lunch at Central 10 Steak House
Avenida Canal de Tezontle, 09020 Mexico City
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Club Raqueta Bosques
Privada Bosque de Abetos, 11700 Mexico City
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Plaza Mesones
Calle Mesones 129, 06090 Mexico City
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Cinemex Insurgentes
Avenida Insurgentes Sur 214, Condesa, 06700 Mexico City
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Los Bisquets de Obregón
Calzada General Ignacio Zaragoza, 08100 Mexico City
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at La Purisima
Callejón del 57, 06010 Mexico City
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Patricia Conde Galería to BB Bar
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Patricia Conde Galería
Calle General Juan Cano 68, San Miguel Chapultepec, 11850 Mexico City
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Parque Pantitlán
353, Mexico City, Iztacalco
Free
12:30Lunch at Mariscos Los Paisas
Avenida Morelos, Magdalena Mixhuca, 15800 Mexico City
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Arena Coliseo
Calle República de Perú 77, 06010 Mexico City
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Plaza del Ángel
Calle Londres 161, Roma, 06600 Mexico City
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Cinemex Parque Delta
Calle Xochicalco, La Piedad, 03000 Mexico City
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Restaurante Erendira
Francisco del Paso y Troncoso, 15950 Mexico City
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at BB Bar
Calle Amberes 21, Roma, 06600 Mexico City
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Mexico City
Real places in Mexico City for a day out with kids.
Visit Camellon
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeMexico City, Gustavo A. Madero
Eat at Zezar's Pizza
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)Calle Turquesa, 07810 Mexico City
Go to Bol Bahía
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
$15–30 (estimate)Calle Bahía Magdalena 157, 11300 Mexico City
Snack stop at Quetzal Café
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
$8–18 (estimate)Avenida Noé, Industrial Inguarán, 07840 Mexico City
Quetzal CaféAvenida Noé, Industrial Inguarán, 07840 Mexico City
StarbucksAvenida Insurgentes Norte, 07020 Mexico City
El Rincón del SazónCalle 26, 08510 Mexico City
Central 10 Steak HouseAvenida Canal de Tezontle, 09020 Mexico City
Los Bisquets de ObregónCalzada General Ignacio Zaragoza, 08100 Mexico City
Mariscos Los PaisasAvenida Morelos, Magdalena Mixhuca, 15800 Mexico City
Restaurante ErendiraFrancisco del Paso y Troncoso, 15950 Mexico City
Bars and nightlife (21+)
El BarrilAvenida Licenciado Javier Rojo Gómez, 08500 Mexico City
Las PecosasCalle República de Cuba, 06010 Mexico City
La PurisimaCallejón del 57, 06010 Mexico City
Dada XAvenida Cuauhtémoc 39, Roma, 06700 Mexico City
La Sala de JuntasCalle Tolstoi 25, 11590 Mexico City
BB BarCalle Amberes 21, Roma, 06600 Mexico City
Café TacobarAvenida Oaxaca 12, Condesa, 06700 Mexico City
King's PubAvenida Nuevo León 92, Condesa, 06100 Mexico City
Sights
Museo de la Basilica de GuadalupeRampa Poniente, 07069 Mexico City
Museo Vivo del MuralismoCalle República de Argentina 28, Tlatelolco, 06020 Mexico City
Ex Teresa Arte ActualCalle Licenciado Francisco Primo de Verdad 8, 06070 Mexico City
Museo Foro ValparaísoCalle Venustiano Carranza 60, 06000 Mexico City
MODO - Museo del Objeto del ObjetoCalle Córdoba 145, Roma, 06700 Mexico City
Patricia Conde GaleríaCalle General Juan Cano 68, San Miguel Chapultepec, 11850 Mexico City
Museo Nacional de la CartografíaAnillo Periférico 94, San Miguel Chapultepec, 11870 Mexico City
Museo de la Policía FederalCalle Belén de las Rosas, Presidentes, 01110 Mexico City
Parks and outdoor spots
Plaza Emiliano ZapataMexico City, Iztapalapa
CamellonMexico City, Gustavo A. Madero
Parque Chales Caplin15210 Mexico City
Parque María Teresa (Los Cocodrilos)07810 Mexico City
Parque Pantitlán353, Mexico City, Iztacalco
Parque Víctor HugoMexico City, Gustavo A. Madero
Game spots
Cinemex TezontleAvenida Canal de Tezontle 1512, 09020 Mexico City
Bol BahíaCalle Bahía Magdalena 157, 11300 Mexico City
Cinemex InsurgentesAvenida Insurgentes Sur 214, Condesa, 06700 Mexico City
Multicinemas La RazaCalle Geranio, San Simón Tolnáhuac, 06430 Mexico City
Cinemex Portal CentroCalle Lorenzo Boturini 258, Magdalena Mixhuca, 15820 Mexico City
Cinemex Parque DeltaCalle Xochicalco, La Piedad, 03000 Mexico City
Cinépolis Patio TlalpanAvenida Insurgentes Sur 4177, Santa Úrsula Xitla, 14420 Mexico City
CinépolisCalle Ejido, San Lorenzo Huipulco, 14340 Mexico City
Sports venues
Centro Deportivo Aquiles SerdánCalle Puerto Zihutanejo, San Juan de Aragón, 07920 Mexico City
Plaza MéxicoCalle Alberto Balderas R., San Juan Malinaltongo, 03720 Mexico City
Club Raqueta BosquesPrivada Bosque de Abetos, 11700 Mexico City
Centro Deportivo SEDENACalle Batalla de Celaya, Nuevo Polanco, 11200 Mexico City
Salon fitness 2do pisoCalle Bienes Nacionales, 15730 Mexico City
Arena ColiseoCalle República de Perú 77, 06010 Mexico City
Deportivo RenovacionCalle Francisco Sarabia, San Juan Tlihuaca, 02440 Mexico City
Club Deportivo TinajasProlongación Avenida Juárez, Memetla, 05370 Mexico City
Places to shop
Mercado Ramos MillanCalle Sur 157, 08020 Mexico City
Mercado Plan de AyalaCalle General Emiliano Zapata, 15650 Mexico City
Plaza MesonesCalle Mesones 129, 06090 Mexico City
FrikiplazaLázaro Cárdenas 9, Tlatelolco, 06000 Mexico City
Mercado de Carne y LácteosCalle Carretones, 15100 Mexico City
Plaza del ÁngelCalle Londres 161, Roma, 06600 Mexico City
Bazar FusiónCalle Londres 37, Roma, 06600 Mexico City
Plaza Comercial Pino SuárezPlaza San Lucas, 06080 Mexico City
How much does a day out with friends cost in Mexico City?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Mexico City costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Mexico City for free?
Free places on our list include Plaza Emiliano Zapata, Camellon and Parque Chales Caplin. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Mexico City?
Good places to start are Zezar's Pizza, Quetzal Café and Starbucks. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Mexico City?
Sights on our list include Museo de la Basilica de Guadalupe, Museo Vivo del Muralismo and Ex Teresa Arte Actual. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Mexico City?
Try visit Camellon, eat at Zezar's Pizza and go to Bol Bahía. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Mexico City?
Try coffee at Starbucks, walk through Parque María Teresa (Los Cocodrilos) and look around Museo Vivo del Muralismo. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Mexico City?
Try play at Multicinemas La Raza, racket sports at Club Raqueta Bosques and park time at Parque Víctor Hugo. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Mexico City?
Try saturday morning: Museo Foro Valparaíso, saturday lunch: Zezar's Pizza and saturday afternoon: Plaza Emiliano Zapata. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Mexico City?
Try birthday dinner at Zezar's Pizza, play at Cinépolis Patio Tlalpan and drinks at Café Tacobar (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Mexico City?
Try play at Bol Bahía, see a movie at Cinépolis and get active at Plaza México. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Mexico City?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.