Located near the Templo Mayor, this local favorite boasts a bar atmosphere and a menu that sports over 150 different types of tequila. Along with the wealth of drinks, a diverse food menu is also available. Meat and seafood dishes can be ordered and eaten in the outdoor terrace garden. Rock music is piped over the loudspeakers, and a convivial tone pervades. The building that holds this popular spot dates back to the 17th century and features some interesting colonial architecture.

CENTRO HISTORICO. Fabled to be one of the haunts of Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, this bar dates back to the late 19th century and lays claim to the fact that the he was the one to shoot a hole right through the ceiling, and that hole remains today. The interior is dark and rather masculine. Think mahogany tables and oversized furniture. Order your choice of drinks and enjoy a relaxing visit at this Mexico City favorite.

A very popular nightlife haunt, Rexo's unique architecture draws guests inside. The building's a large glass cube that houses three stories of non-stop party action. The first floor bar serves up a collection of killer drinks; the second floor is a restaurant with a well-mixed tapas menu; the top floor boasts a large dance floor that's perfect for all the trendy singles on the prowl.