Que pasa en el barrio

WHAT’S ON IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?

Cultural venues
La 77 Joaquín García Icazbalceta 77, corner of Manuel María Contreras. Col. San Rafael. La 77 is a space for presenting and experimenting with contemporary art practice that has developed from its context: El Patio 77 B&B, a sustainable venue conscious of the harmony between art and life. La 77 Lodos Joaquín García Icazbalceta 30, Colonia San Rafael Lodos is a space dedicated to exhibiting the work of critical artists working in new modes of production. Lodos is a gallery for contemporary art. www.lodosgallery.info Galería Casa Maauad Altamirano 20, Col. San Rafael. A not-for-profit organization that brings together an artistic community of individuals and institutions with the aim of promoting contemporary art. Diverse cultural activities including lectures, exhibitions and shows
Microteatro Roble 3, Col. Santa María la Ribera. A theater format for the performance of a micro-play, lasting less than 15 minutes. APocAPoc dance forum Ponciano Arriaga 31, Col. Tabacalera APocAPoc is a repertory company that seeks to innovate in the works performed by exploring new forms of expression Geology museum Displays of minerals, fossils, and folk art. Jaime Torres Bodet 176, Col. Santa María la Ribera. In addition to presenting displays of minerals, the Geology Museum is home to paintings by Mexican landscape artist José María Velasco.
Vasconcelos Library Eje 1 Norte (Mosqueta) esq. Aldama S/N, Col. Buenavista. Public services, cultural events, collections, new books and online catalogue. Verde Morada / Enchulame la bici Eligio Ancona 79, Col. Santa María la Ribera. A community vegetable garden that presents different techniques in urbanagriculture. It is currently operating a bicycle workshop (Enchúlame la Bici), which aims to promote the use of ecological urban transport by providing personalized low-cost bicycles. "El Chopo"cultural street market Bazar \| cultural forum. Aldama / Col. Buenavista. The El Chopo street market is home to every kind of form of musical expression: rock, psychedelia, punk, metal, blues, jazz and progressive, using a platform based on trade or barter.
Diagrama Edison 137, Col. San Rafael. DIAGRAMA is a not-for-profit project whose mission is to stimulate discourse around contemporary painting and generate a platform for dialogue between painting and other contemporary art practices. Hilario Galguera International contemporary art gallery. Francisco Pimentel 3, Col. San Rafael. Discover the selection of large-format paintings by James HD Brown in his show “The Planets” at Hilario Galguera Gallery. El Templo Doctor Enrique González Martínez 201, Col. Santa María la Ribera. The El Templo Cultural Café is a space that combines the best of independent forms of cultural expression, with an emphasis on pleasing its customers with the best service in a friendly setting.
Restaurantes
Bar Tijuana Héroes Ferrocarrilesros 6, Col. Guerrero. Cantina offering international cuisine El corral del chivo Birria estilo Jalisco Jaime Torres Bodet 152-C, Col. Santa María la Ribera. El corral del chivo offers Mexican food with a focus on cuisine from the state of Jalisco. Restaurante La Tía Set menu and à la carte Manuel María Contreras 20, Col. San Rafael. Try the bread with herb butter at this well-known local diner in San Rafael.
Kolobok Russian cuisine Salvador Díaz Mirón 87, Col. Santa María la Ribera. How about a traditional Russian dish, right on the main plaza? El Sazón de Lolita Doctor Enrique González Martínez 18, Col. Santa María la Ribera. Mexican restaurant. Santuario de las Jirafas y la Mula Manuel Carpio 93, esquina con Dr. Atl, Col. Santa María la Ribera. At the Santuario de las Jirafas y la Mula you can find 18-inch quesadillas and draught beer by the yard.
Fonda Oaxaqueña Héroes Ferrocarrileros 6, loc. 2B Col. Buenavista. Typical food from Oaxaca. Salon Puebla Fresno 246, Col. Santa María la Ribera. Salon París Jaime Torres Bodet 152, Col. Santa María la Ribera.
Boca del Río Ribera de San Cosme 42A, Col. San Rafael. Puerto Escondido Marisquería José de Emparán 23, Col. Tabacalera. La Cubana Chocolatería Cedro 208, Col. Santa María la Ribera.
Tortochas Sandwiches TONIN-A Northern-style tacos Serapio Rendón 13 Int-3, Col. San Rafael. El chivito Restaurant Serapio Rendón 23, Col. San Rafael.
Casa Nool Restaurant and catering service Cedro 235, Col. Santa María la Ribera Mesón Puerto chico Spanish style cuisine José María Iglesias 55, Col. Tabacalera.
Café
Café King Cafetería Dr. Enrique González Martínez corner of Antonio Alzate Alebrije Cafetería Santa María la Ribera 84, Col. Santa María la Ribera. Alebrije es un nuevo espacio de arte y cultura. Don Porfirio Caffe Cafetería Plaza de la República 46, Col. Tabacalera. Los fines de semana hay eventos de teatro. En la San Rafael, muy cerca del museo.
La vaca de muchos colores Cafetería Manuel María Contreras 52, Col. San Rafael. No tiene vacas, pero sí muchos colores. Café Moka Coffee roaster Santa María la Ribera 6, Col. Santa María la Ribera. Café Moka is one of the oldest and best-known stores in the Santa Maria la Ribera neighborhood, with a history stretching back over 80 years. . Café gran premio Cafetería Antonio Caso 72, Col. San Rafael.
Librería Bodet Bookshop and café Jaine Torres Bodet 115, Col. Santa María la Ribera. One of the most popular bookshops in the neighborhood, without a doubt. La especial de París Traditional ice creams and café Insurgentes centro 117 local B, Col. San Rafael. Tamales Emporio Tamales and atole Manuel Maria Contreras 18, Col. San Rafael. If you find yourself in the San Rafael don’t miss the chance to discover their specialties, including their purslane with mushrooms and olives.
EDIFICIOS HISTÓRICOS
Cine Ópera Façade of the former Cine Opera Serapio Rendón 9, Col. San Rafael. The famous Cine Opera building in the San Rafael neighborhood, a key venue in the early years of Mexican cinema’s Golden Age. Moorish Pavilion Alameda de Santa María la Ribera. A fine example of the architecture of Santa Maria la Ribera. Parroquia de los Santos Cosme y Damián Serapio Rendón 5, Col. San Rafael. This church displays the architectural qualities for which the San Rafael neighborhood is still known.
Biblioteca Aragón Façade of the Aragón private library Dr Atl. 215, Col. Santa María la Ribera. A private library not open to the public, but its façade is well worth a visit.