Tostadas of Coyocan

Yes, I have been known to travel across town just to find a good place to eat. And, that's exactly what I did on Saturday. Coyoacan is a magical neighborhood south of the center of the city. You may remember the name from the film Frida. It's where she and Diego Rivera lived for many of their years here in Mexico City. Today, I was in search of what has been described as one of the great tostadas in the city. Although I had eaten at the Coyoacan Market on previous trips, I hadn't noticed the eatery Tostadas de Coyoacan. What great food and so much fun! I sat right in the middle of the tostada action that was fast and furious from the time I got there to when I left.

Tostada Makers Hard At Work

As you can see in the photo, piles of topping just wait to be spooned onto a nice crisp tortilla and then only to be finished off with lettace, crema, and avocado. Only order one at a time! Most likely you'll want to sample more than just one kind. My inclinations today went toward octopus and shrimp. Both were delicious.

Don't Just Sit There, Order Another Tostada!

 

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Alameda Park - Ah, Open Again (finally)!

On my past two trips to DF, Alameda Park had been closed due to a huge repaving project of all of the paths. Finally, it has reopened and one once again finds itself being a much needed oasis in the middle of this urban jungle. Don't get me wrong, I love walking the crowded streets of Mexico City. The frenetic energy inside a packed market allows you to see residents going about their daily business. However, Alameda offers that opportunity to stroll or find a bench and just watch the world go by (for at least a short while).

Located next to the Museo de Bellas Artes, Alameda Park itself is filled with dramatic bronze sculptures and playful fountains.

During the week Alameda is relatively quiet. However, weekends are a different story. As in any city, green areas attract those who live nearby as a place to relax, let the kids run about, or even catch a nap on a bench.

Come the weekend, food vendors and sellers of all sorts will be everywhere helping turn Alameda Park into a temporary carnival atmosphere similar to how Diego Rivera saw and painted it more than sixty years ago in his "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park."

Located Now in the Museo Mural Diego Rivera Next to Alameda Park

Originsl Location in the Hotel Del Prado (1947)

No doubt, I'll try to find a bench come Saturday afternoon for one of the best people watching seats in town.

 

 

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