We feel that there are better restaurants in Mexico Citythan the much-talked-about Italian spot Rosetta—why eat pasta in the country that invented tacos?—but a sister bakery, just a few steps away in the city’s Roma neighborhood, is not to be missed. We suggest going early and pairing a guava pastry, a cardamom bun, and a traditional concha—yes, you’ll need one of each—with a strong espresso or two. It’s always a scene, with expats and hipsters standing on the sidewalk out front. But Mexico City likes to wake up late—go early, and you’ll have the place to yourself. —Julia Vitale

Julia Vitale is a Deputy Editor at AIR MAIL