El Palenquito, Mexico City

Lonely PlanetJul 8

Get to know lucha libre – the much-loved spectacle of Mexican wrestling – with this guide to seeing it in Mexico City.

mezcalería in Roma serving mezcal, cocktails, and snacks

10 things in this story

Arena MéxicoSightlargest and most famous venue for lucha libre
DoctoresTrain stationworking-class neighborhood where Arena México is located
Arena ColiseoSightold-school charm, more intimate lucha libre experience
Consejo Mundial de Lucha LibrePlaceofficial seller for lucha libre tickets
El PalenquitoBarmezcalería in Roma serving mezcal, cocktails, and snacks
La NuclearBarone of the best places for pulque in Roma Norte
Cariñito TacosRestaurantserves tacos with Southeast Asian influences
Taquería OrinocoRestaurantfamous for its tacos de chicharrón
El HuequitoRestaurantserves al pastor tacos with a pile of tortillas
La Hija de los ApachesRestaurantserves pulque with live music and occasional drag shows

El Palenquito