Mexico City: Lucha Libre Tickets, Tacos & Mezcal Night

Summary

Tacos mezcal and lucha libre in mexico city with arena tickets

You’ll taste real Mexico City: smoky tacos in Roma Norte, mezcal sipped slowly in an old-school cantina, then join locals at Arena Mexico for live lucha libre wrestling. With your local guide leading chants and sharing stories, you’ll feel swept up in the energy—and maybe leave with your own mask and new friends.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is how our guide, Alejandra, grinned when she handed me a plastic cup of cold horchata outside the taqueria in Roma Norte. She asked if I’d ever tried “pastor” before—when I said no, she just laughed and pointed at the spinning meat under that orange light. The smell was smoky and sweet at the same time. I was nervous about the salsa (the green one’s always trouble), but everyone around us seemed to be doing their own thing—families, couples, even an old guy in a wrestling mask eating alone. That kind of made me relax.

After tacos (I ate too fast, as usual), we ducked into this cantina that looked unchanged since forever—sticky wooden tables, the hum of people talking over each other. Our guide lined up shots of mezcal and beer for us (“sip it slow,” she warned). There was this moment where someone tried to explain pulque to me—milky, weirdly tangy—and I almost spat it out laughing. It’s not for everyone. While we drank, Alejandra started teaching us some lucha libre chants; her voice was hoarse from doing it so often. She told stories about famous luchadores who grew up nearby—I didn’t expect to care about wrestling history but somehow I did.

Walking to Arena Mexico felt like joining a parade—kids with masks on their heads, vendors selling glowing sticks and bags of chips you could smell from half a block away. The arena itself is huge but friendly somehow; people waved at us when they saw our masks (mine was crooked). Inside it’s all noise and color—chants bouncing off concrete walls, spotlights flickering over the ring. Our seats were close enough to see sweat fly when someone got slammed down. At one point I caught myself yelling along with everyone else—didn’t even realize it until my throat hurt.

I still think about that night sometimes—the way total strangers felt like friends for a few hours because we were all shouting for the same masked heroes. If you’re looking for a night out in Mexico City that’s more than just bars or restaurants… well, this is something else entirely.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tacos, drinks, and Lucha Libre show

• Meet in Roma Norte or Centro
• Taste tacos at favorite taqueria
• Visit cantina for mezcal or beer
• Learn Lucha Libre history and chants
• Attend Lucha Libre wrestling arena

Top questions

What days does the lucha libre tour run?

The tour runs Tuesdays (18:00), Fridays (19:00), Saturdays (18:30), and Sundays (15:30).

Where does the tour start?

Most days start in Roma Norte near Arena Mexico; Saturdays start in Centro Histórico near Arena Coliseo.

Are drinks included on this tour?

Yes, bottled juice or soda plus beer or mezcal are included before going to the arena.

Is food included on the lucha libre tour?

Yes, mouthwatering tacos are included before heading to the show.

Are tickets to Arena Mexico provided?

Yes, your entry ticket to the lucha libre event is included.

Is there a local guide during the experience?

Yes, you’ll be accompanied by an authentic local guide passionate about lucha libre.

How big is Arena Mexico?

Arena Mexico holds almost 17,000 people; it’s known as the Cathedral of Lucha Libre.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and service animals are allowed.

What’s included

Your evening includes tasty tacos at a favorite taqueria in Roma Norte or Centro Histórico (depending on day), bottled juice or soda plus cold beer or mezcal at a traditional cantina before heading out, entry tickets for live lucha libre at either Arena Mexico or Arena Coliseo with seating close to the action—and a couple of friendly surprises from your passionate local guide along the way.