Bathroom Guide for Mexico City
Mexico City's vibrant neighborhoods each have their own restroom landscape. The upscale areas rival any global city, while markets and parks have basic paid facilities.
Neighborhoods
Roma Norte
Restaurants and cafes along Alvaro Obregon and Orizaba have restrooms for customers.
Condesa
Parque Mexico area shops and cafes have facilities.
Polanco
Antara Polanco and Parque Lincoln Mall have excellent free facilities.
Centro Historico
Sanborns and Palacio de Bellas Artes have restrooms. Major museums have facilities with admission.
Local Tips
Public restrooms in markets and parks typically charge 5-10 pesos.
Sanborns restaurant chain has clean restrooms and locations across the city.
Major museums (MUNAL, Museo Soumaya, Chapultepec museums) all have facilities included with admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are public restrooms free in Mexico City?
Mexico City's restroom situation is varied — most public restrooms, including those in metro stations and at bus terminals, charge a small fee (typically 5–10 pesos). Shopping malls, department stores like Liverpool and El Palacio de Hierro, and Starbucks branches generally offer free access. When you rate a place in Throne Score, you can tag it Needs Code and add a private note about any fee, so you remember next time.
Where are the best restrooms in Roma Norte?
Roma Norte's cafe and restaurant density makes it one of the easier CDMX neighbourhoods to find a clean restroom. Parque México has public facilities in the park. Popular coffee chains and specialty cafes along Álvaro Obregón and Orizaba are well-rated in Throne Score for restroom quality.
What are the cleanest restrooms near Zócalo in Centro Histórico?
The Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Palacio Nacional both have visitor restrooms. The Liverpool department store on the edge of the historic centre is a reliable option. Several cafes along the pedestrianised streets near the Zócalo offer access with purchase. Use the Throne Score app to compare nearby estimated scores when Google ratings are available.
How are the restrooms in Mexico City's airport (NAICM/AIFA)?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and the existing Benito Juárez terminal (AICM) both have free restrooms throughout. AICM is older but well-maintained; AIFA is newer with higher-quality facilities.
Is there an app for finding clean Restrooms in Mexico City?
Yes. Throne Score is free on iPhone and iPad: a color-coded map of nearby places with estimated scores, one-tap Emergency Mode to the nearest open restroom, and 10-second ratings that stay on your phone. No account.