New digs

New Houston Restaurant Mayahuel Highlights Mexico City Cuisine in Autry Park

The new restaurant by Netflix star chef Luis Robledo Richards serves masa-driven dishes, plant-based fare, and a pullover coffee experience.

07/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

BAR SCENE

The Margaritas at La Diabla Retro Bar Are Sinfully Good

This new downtown tequila bar is an ode to Mexico City pop culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

02/15/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Mass Appeal

Here's Why Houstonians Celebrate This Latino Faith Symbol

And the best ways to mark Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day on Dec. 12, in Houston.

12/10/2021 By Marco Torres

Wanna Get Away?

5 Weekend Vacations You Need to Take

From Mexico City to Nashville, here are cities where you can pack it all in on a Friday through Sunday (or a Monday if you’ve got vacation days to spare).

07/28/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp, Laura Furr Mericas, and Catherine Wendlandt

Gustatory Getaway

How to Eat Like a Local in Mexico City

Mexico City might just love sushi and ramen more than Houston does.

12/20/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Open Road

Why Haven't You Been to Mexico City Yet?

Be honest.

12/31/2018 By Scott Vogel

Get Out

Why Every Houstonian Should Visit Mexico City

The city has almost as many museums as tequila varieties.

11/13/2018 By Jayme Lamm

Ice House

Ana Emilia Felker Wants to Explore the Soul of Mexico City

The PhD candidate in UH's Spanish-language creative writing program will read from her first book, Aunque la casa se derrumbe, this month.

04/24/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Travel

Finding a Spiritual Motherland in Punta Mita, Mexico

Every journey south of the border feels like coming home.

01/05/2017 By Loreta Kovacic

The Friendly Skies

Southwest Offering Last-Minute Flight Deals Through Thursday

Fares start at $59, but you have to book by December 29.

12/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

Mexico City, the World’s Fifth-Largest Metropolis, Feels Like Home

In the Condesa district, a city with 20 million people suddenly doesn’t loom so large.

11/21/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Visual Arts

The Menil Collection's Francis Alÿs: The Fabiola Project Is a Collector's Dream

Don't miss this awe-inspiring collection of reverent replicas.

06/24/2016 By Leah Rose

Travel

Revisiting the Spirit of Mexico City

On returning to the source of childhood memories—this time, with children of one’s own.

11/03/2015 By Claudia Kolker

Save Big

Check Out These Low Fares for Domestic and International Flights

Travel around the country or visit Costa Rica and Hawaii for an affordable price.

09/16/2015 By Marianella Orlando

Act Fast

Flights Deals: ¡Vamos a Visitar México!

Check out these airline prices and get some much-needed sun.

06/19/2015 By Marianella Orlando