Gothic Mexico City -( Spooky places to shop, eat and dance! ) - Gothic Homemaking Presents
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- Join me, as I take you on a tour of all of the many Goth friendly stores, cafes and clubs that Mexico City has to offer!
Links to things in the video:
El Chopo:
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Horror Boutique:
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Doctor Frankenstein Shop:
/ doctorfrankensteinshop
Brujas Darks Cafe:
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El Scary Witches cafe:
/ elscarywitches
Salem Witches Cafe:
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El Centro de los Mysterious Antiques:
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Bizarro Cafe:
/ bizarrocafe
El Real Under:
theunder.org/real/
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I love how the clothing stores mentioned are all homemade. Its nice to see more small businesses and custom made clothing
It's also nice to see good guy Voltaire providing them some publicity.
shops in mexico are very commonly based in the homes of the residents, not by choice, but by how poor the economy is for the common folk
@@Doormat00 Still, it's nice to see them still get by it.
Truly I teared up a bit about this aspect of the video. My grandma used to be a seamstress, but the fast fashion boom in the 80s killed her work. If the US wasn't so obsessed with low quality and high volume clothing (et al) that exploits people in other countries, we might see more businesses like the clothing shops in this video, making gorgeous bespoke pieces that people feel amazing in.
Idk if this Is everywhere pero here on México you are better off working for your own business... Yes the hours may be loooong but you really do get to see things happen ❤️ aquí también se puede.
Just when I thought German goths were intense, Mexico is like, "Hold my cerveza." Those bars, clubs, and cafes are intense... especially the bar/cafe with all the skulls embedded in the walls! That Aztec/Mayan/Native Mexican art looks right at home there. It's gorgeous. Not to mention the art!! What talented people to be able to freehand album art, band logos and gorgeous murals. It's all so beautiful. I never knew my life was missing a Goth Trip to Mexico City. . .
Germany's goth scene seems super intimidating to me lol. After this video though I'd love to visit Mexico City and just chat with some of the designers about the local fashion industry...in my horrible broken Spanish. Maybe it's from working for a Guatemalan business* for several years, but Latin America just seems so friendly and welcoming.
*mind you, this was not a goth business and there were still plenty of lovely hand painted skulls ❤
Seems more like the romsnticided fetish of negativity than the acutsll horror/depression made famous by Edgar Allen Poe and Continued through Tim Burton
Seems more like the romsnticided fetish of negativity than the acutsll horror/depression made famous by Edgar Allen Poe and Continued through Tim Burton
This was very funny, but in all seriousness you are welcome to come (: goth scene here is huge and interesting
I mean, they even have a holiday dedicated to the dead. Can’t get any more goth than that!
that "yo soy darks" reference at the beginning had me in stitches!
Me too, I have forgotten about it until now I have to search the video again XD
Enlighten me!!
@@Elle_Hodges it's a Mexican meme
As a historian I already wanted to visit Mexico City. But after this, as a goth I must visit Mexico City.
Come, we'll receive you nicely and with batty open arms :)
SAME
You are welcome
U will love that city
Minlo Wry I really want to go. I learned Spanish for five years, looks like I need to brush up again.
Oh my goodness imagine having alterations in store by the designer! That's wonderful! 🦇
If you are pacient enought but it isn't uncommon in Mexico. They made the same for my wedding dress
I remember going to Mexico City back in 1999 and seeing full blown goths dressed to the nines, complete with corsets, Victorian dresses, velvet frock coats, ruffled shirts, fishnets and and buckle boots along with Robert Smith hair and make up in the middle of a weekday afternoon! I saw them at the market, the subway, at the taco stand, etc. and that's when I knew that Mexican goths are hardcore!
I can not believe how very quickly this channel has become a favorite. I am just an old fat house mom whose kids are grown. I am far from goth more of a fairy, flowers, and light. This channel just captured me. It is so full of fun and beauty you just fall in love.
Old Fat House Moms for Voltaire. We need our own Facebook group.
@@maggiefry7304 Hhehe you made me giggle
Yes we do!
lol this isn't a channel I would ever watch but I found this comment hilarious thanks for the pick me up. You rock!
Kitasia I my self is a middle class working male. Polo shirts and slacks. I grew up on punk and metal, some 80s retro new wave, and Rockabilly. But because I don’t fit the profile. You would never guess my taste and lifestyle. Of course there was a time when I sported long Rocker hair or a punk rock hair doo. Now I’m a 50yr old male, that loves watching old western tv shows.
HOLY SHIT. This looks like the mecca of goths! It's so cool! Also that all the clothes are handmade by the owners is so so awesome 🖤
Amazing Mexico City looks like the home of Goth and everything Dark. No wonder the majority of my fans are actually from Mexico City !!
You have made me fall in love with Mexico City! Now I really want to go!
They have such a supportive goth and metal community, I think I need to visit some day.
Seems more like the romsnticided fetish of negativity than the acutsll horror/depression made famous by Edgar Allen Poe and Continued through Tim Burton
I never in my life thought i would see a gothic cafe and im living for it!
U should go to Mexico City
Im from México City and ive never been to those places, thank you. I must go now
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Pero comoooooooo
Hay mucha banda pesada pero vale la pena. El Chopo no te lo acabas ! y eso que yo soy mas fresa que nada.
I love the idea of a gothic travel show. I hope you make more of these!
That's incredible, I had no idea how big Goth was in Mexico. Acid Bats is a great Mexican Group aswell
koffinkat666 omg, why would you not think goth would not be big in Mexico. Come on tell us. It’s not all sombrero and cumbias you know.
@@val13c59 Because alot of my Family from Mexico would kick your ass is you were wearing nail polish as a guy....God forbid make up they would beat you near death then disown you!. Alot of old Mexico traditional people are close minded. Also I knew it was big but not this big.
Seems more like the romsnticided fetish of negativity than the acutsll horror/depression made famous by Edgar Allen Poe and Continued through Tim Burton
Skulls in the wall thoe
U put in a lot of work on your series bro very articulated
Man, that Mexico City accent at the beginning. Right out of Centro Historico!
Hi, I'm from Mexico City and have more places like that that are super cool
Fire away!
Luis, I was wondering how accepting the general population is of Gothic and witchy businesses? We get picketers in my hometown in the states.
@@princesagamero Thanks! I will!
@@princesagamero there are many types of witchcraft in Mexico. Yes, you can find wiccans and even heathens. There are plenty that do light work, even only that.
@@maggiefry7304 Mexico is very superstitious. We are very accepting of "witchcraft", and in a way we dont even consider it that, just traditions. As for the acceptance, it depends on the type of craft that you practice. Yes, there is a lot of Santa muerte, but also santeria, traditional mexican healers, wiccans, heathens, etc
The coolest thing about this entire video is the support of small businesses with real passion and a DIY attitude. The closer these 'scenes' stay to the true anti-establishment DIY experimental art punk underground, the better. Thanks for showing us all the hidden gems out there. The best stuff is in the shadows.
Sounds like dream vacation! I would love to go back to Mexico. Especially Mexico City
Thank you for that wonderful inspiration! - Mexico City appears to have a scene that still holds so much that I miss from the 90s and 2000s of Goth like making your own clothes, passion for music and creating dark things
Genuinely one of my favorite episodes. I’m a native NYer like you but been living in Cali for 25+ years and Latinos are a HUGE part of the Gothic/alternative community for quite some time. In addition to Mexico, there are actually lot of really great Goth/Metal bands from South America....
Awww makes me so proud to be Mexican! It makes so much sense considering the celebration of día de los muertos...
🦇🖤👍😎
Firstly I need a gif of that whole “yo soy darks” and the “cállate!” bit. Secondly I’m so happy to see others talk about goths in Latin America. Thirdly I need to go to Mexico City like... yesterday! And last of all Thank you for shining a spotlight on independent and family run businesses, particularly in a time when slow fashion needs more exposure. 🖤
I love the mentions of the apparently thriving alternative clothing industry in Mexico City! I had no idea there were so many talented indie designers there and I'm glad to know them now. Their shops reminded me alot of what I saw in Japan as well. It was interesting to note the similarities in the subculture between the two countries. I cannot wait for my chance to explore Mexico City now so thank you! 😈🖤🦇
U will love that city I'm telling you
I‘m in love with Mexico City now 🖤🖤🖤😍
So beautiful! {sending immediately to friend from Mexico City so we can plan a future trip}. Thank you!
Sir Voltaire, where have you been all my life? Cannot believe I just discovered this channel. What a treasure! What a precious treasure! Subscribed. ♥
Same 💜
Christina Bastien hola
He’s been around forever I became exposed to his music in the early 2000’s , he’s been interviewed on like cnn and Fox News before
That flea market looks amazing! How fun! Who knew all that was hiding in Mexico City! Doctor Frankenstein looks great! Wow, all was so wonderful!
That flea market is awesome I heard Marylin Manson was there n many more artist walking through the flea market
México is one of the first Dark's home. we have thousands of traditions about that
@Riki Rikin kanayin No mi Ricky, tu estás viviendo muy fresita en Atlanta con tu familia. No eres nada gótico Jajaja.
Muchas gracias por deleitarnos con tal cantidad de arte gótico en un país que todavía no he visitado, pero que con esta guía que nos has presentado tan majestuosamente, por supuesto visitaría. Un saludo desde España y me fascina tu canal. Gracias!!!
Deliciosa!❤ Adore the beautiful goth stores and clubs❤ The wych boutiques, are awesome. Yo soy bruja❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
In a city of 30 million there’s a place for everyone , I grow up in the early 90’s in the middle of the industrial era in Mexico City... bunch of good clubs , el chopo was a source of clothing and accessories since then... good times.
The skull walls are made in reference of a Mexica (Aztec) doing that was called Tzompantli which are altars of heads in honor of the ancient gods, in the zocalo there is the Templo mayor is one, but i don't remember if you can see it in the archeological site or inside of the museum. Here we have a very rooted connection with the dead. I'm so happy you gave the space to this little home shops, I usually don't go to the city very much, but when I go, I go to eat at bizarro 'cause everything else is closed so early in the morning, Thanks Aurelio
Indeed! You'll see my special on tzompantli and Aztec human sacrifices when my travel show, Alight in the Shadows airs in 2020!
@@TheLairofVoltaire I will try to save up to go :3 I will love to se it
I'm from México City and I just want to thank you for visit us and show to the world how awesome is our place. 🖤
Been a fan for years and I had no idea you spoke Spanish other than when you sang El Barquito de nuez. I love the goth scene in Mexico. Good to see it’s still going strong.
Thank you so much for basically doing a service to mi gente and be oh so respectful, everyone seems to think we’re one way but you showed a whole other part of our culture. Gracias y con mucho amor tengas un buen día 😃
I would absolutely love to support these people and their stuff is better than almost everything I've seen in S.F. for decades.
Voltaire: mentions _The Dark Crystal_
Me: HmmmmMMMMMMmmmm!
Apparently there is s prequel coming soon with puppets too not CGI.
@@viciouslady1340 it's on Netflix right now
Love this vid! And especially the cat!
My cousin, who was 4/5 years older than me, introduced me to the Goth culture. Sadly, she hung up her black corset and black lipstick years ago, and I am sadly the only lil’ goth in a Hispanic family
Clauzzen is a legend in Mexico's goth culture. She's been around broadcasting her show for decades and promoting local clubs and shows. I'm so happy you included El Scary in your video. It's a must for every tourist who's into gothic stuff.
This is one of the main reasons of why I love living in Mexico City. And you should come last days of October - first days of November. Even when nowadays people started to relate Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) to painting their faces like skulls (which is not mexican at all), the streets are full with people selling sweets, toys and decoration skulls, pumpkings and witchy things. Also, from recent years (mostly since that Bond movie) we have different parades related to Day of the Death (this year there's like 5 or 6 different parades).
I love Bizarro cafe and El Chopo! Something about El Chopo is that in the beginning it was all about music, now is mostly about shirts and clothes but If you go to the last part there is a lot of guy selling or trading CD's, movies, concerts and LP's. I love going there to buy some gothic-metal-rock CD's.
I love this vid! Who would have guessed that Mexico City would be such a trove for Goth goodies? A pilgrimage may be in order...
the scene there is massive. it's no wonder that both Human Drama's final shows, and then their reunion shows happened there.
Seems more like the romsnticided fetish of negativity than the acutsll horror/depression made famous by Edgar Allen Poe and Continued through Tim Burton
death and everything dark runs in our dna/culture
Very cool. I would have never known that Mexico City had such a great goth scene. 🖤
C'mon really? Mexico celebrates the dead 💀
Mexico looks super cool and I had no idea it was so *darks*. Jealous! Such a lovely gothic and all in between community.
Beautiful artistry and the whole vibe of the shops, cafes, etc. Great presentation. Its like watching Travel Channel: Gothic Edition
Gracias por esta gran aventura, Aurelio. Saludos desde México. 🇲🇽♥️
I'm going to Mexico in October. T H A N K Y O U so much!!!
Good time, good season, to go in that date specially if you going by late October and early November, to enjoy the dark holidays like Halloween and Día de Muertos(The day of deads) like Coco's movie because if you have a chance if you visits the boutiques and restaurants you saw in the video ask the owner where you can attend an ofrenda or a festival, October and November are the perfect months if you are a Gothic lover.
U will love that city
😈
Amy Morgan so hows Mexico?
welcome to mexico !!! visit the real under ; bizarro cafe, brujas dark and paranoid visions
This is making Mexico, more fun then ever. I really can't wait to see and really enjoy the other historic places and even the gothic scenery. This is gonna be funny once quarantine is over with.
I don't know but just love how you are talking about whatever thing and later just hablas en español valiéndote (but whit subtitles)
Please open the subtitle options, I want to add Russian subtitles.
And I want to add Spanish subtitles 😀
Pleaaaaaase!
Hi. Currently I'm helping a friend to add subtitles. You can type them and add them, and then submit your collaboration. Right beneath the video in the three points next to "Save" you can see the option "add translation" Do it and maybe he accepts your contribution. After watching the video that says some people got offended about this particular video, maybe because it's not in Spanish, I'm planning on write the subtitles and send them to him. Good luck! Have fun!
:3 oowwww I love the little gothic stores, I hope I can open my own soon!! With a lot of catrinas
Maybe you will start a trend!
@@maggiefry7304 that Would be awesome!
yo no sabia que habia todo eso en mexico y ahora voy hacia gdl,
Of course that Guadalajara has a goth scene, its a HUGE city, you just gotta dig deeper, you wont be dissapointed
My family is from Ameca so sometimes when I go I visit Guadalajara and think the same... I wish there was more of it 😩
¡¡¡¡Me encantó tu tour de la subcultura Gótica en México, Aurelio!!!!
I'm so impressed they just make their own stuff!!!!
THANK YOU for posting this video!! The scene in CDMX is soo intense! I go three to four times a year, and recently started making sure to stop by El Real Under whenever I'm in town (you weren't joking about the fact it is hot af in there). I am tooottalllly going to check out algunos de los talleres de los darks (goth ateliers) the next time I'm down there. I am blown away they have the designers and costureras right there! THAT is part of the magic of Mexico. *swoon* There are also electro/industrial events scattered throughout town on any given weekend, but I rely on friends from that scene to recommend where to go.
Soy tan "darks" que cago murciélagos... Jajajajaja clásico de los góticos mexicanos
What a great trip! Those witch shops looked amazing, if I ever get to Mexico I would love to visit all these spots!
Omg I am just seeing this and what an 80s Goth DREAM. I’m glad to look at the stores a d dancing something I miss during Covid. Thank you for such Goth Awesomeness! So cool to see your now Fiancé in such a pretty fitted dress. You guys are livin the dream 🕷🧛♀️🕷🧛♀️
Faltó el UTA ..! Muy bonito video de la escena en la CDMX, Gracias. Saludos desde Cancún Q. Roo 🧛🏽♀️
what a great video! i first visited el chopo when i was 14 yrs, now, in my 18teens, as an adult, i can visit el real under, its amazing!
I love your DIY's and exploring different markets, but this is one of my favourites ever! Who knew Mexico CIty had so much in terms of witchy places. I'm going to Salem Mass next month, and it pales in comparison.
I'm not a Gothic gal but have been wanting to visit Mexico City for some time and would definitely like to check some of these places out. I'm also very glad to see artists who design and make their own clothing and accessories. I'm sure they have the Mexican flair.
Cuanta la leyenda que si Aurelio y Clauzzen se tocan, provocará el despertar de los antiguos.
Thanks for comming México city
C mamó
Man, you did go to el Chopo y no te vi :(
I've always wanted something from Horror Boutique but sadly I can't afford it... also you were super close to Kimera Bazar that has medieval/dark stuff, it is in the oposite side of Horror Boutique, but on the first floor. I also recommend Old Skull Boutique this one is on Medellin street (Roma Norte)... and finally there are a couple of dark themed stores in Plaza San Cosme near Metro Revolución.
I absolutely love this! Coming from a Mexican background I’ve always wanted to know more about the Mexican subculture! Great to know there’s spots to visit in Mexico City
I didn't knew I need you doing an imitation of the Yo soy darks.
Gracias por hacer mi vida mejor. O sea, eso de diario pero más mejor
Thank you, Voltaire! When my boyfriend and I visit next year we’ll be sure to visit these places!
Sooo jealous! Wish we had that here in Seattle!
Absolutely in LOVE with all of this!!!!!! I have to make it Mexico City!!!
Me ha encantado el vídeo. Y la convivencia de festividades. En España, tradujeron la película como Pesadilla antes de Navidad, por una vez respetaron el inglés.
Every single freaking minute of this video I was like wow! Woooow! WOW! All of this is so damn cool! Thank you so much for this video
Hey! I'm from Mexico City, i adore this places and i looove the way you show them to every body. Nice, nice you have got my sub.
Cool to see my neighborhood! (I live in Buenavista!) Hope to catch you next time, thanks for the amazing "darks" review of our city, you are awesome :)
Love the video. I use to go to mexico every year and the last time I when my family took me to el chopo. I was in love with everything!!! Best time ever. But now I'm interest on the stores you when. Definitely will make this a plan with my bf 🥰
What a nice surprise to find your TH-cam channel . I'm from México City and Is great to see that you are sharing those cool places here.
Best regards!
Now I'm feeling the need to visit Mexico! I also NEED that VNV Seat!!
Voltaire, always looking sharp as hell, man! Love those shoes.
Very helpful, I go there once a year and I never knew about most of these places. Next time I will make sure to drop by Bizzaro Cafe!
I love to hear your travel stories! (even u speakin spanish)
habla bastante bien el español ! :O
@@MrRomanrin he speaks like a pro
@@AliceBluegothBunny makes sense- he's cuban!
@@lilatome3 i knew that XD
My city, thank you for this video i knew some of the places but i ignored the clothing places, i have to get back to mi Mexico.
Amazing!! You can speak Spanish pretty well! Very interesting episode!
The one person I could think of is Raven Madison from that book vampire kisses!! that's the only think I could think of when I see all of this. this is very amazing. yes Mexico has a very big goth and punk rock scene!
My late wife would have loved to visit these places, but sadly I only discovered this channel in 2019 (over two years since she died in Feb 2017) she like me was into Goth & Dark Wave (amongst a whole other bunch of genres) .
Her mom is from the D.F. and her dad was from L.A. (via Mexico)
Up until her death we went to the local Las Vegas Dias del los Muertos celebrations starting in the late 1990's
I love how respectful you are of the witchy scene.
Hi, I am from México And I didn't know half of these places, excellent content
It’s so heartwarming to see all the kindness and hospitality of these boutique and cafe owners ☺️
I really enjoyed this video and seeing how businesses make their own clothing I hope to visit someday 😁
Yo vivo en la Ciudad de México toda mi vida y me encanta el hecho de que todavía me falta por conocer! Gracias por el video, mi misión es recorrer los lugares que recomendaste
You should visit the "U.T.A. paranoid visions" its another classic goth bar in "Doncelles street" at the back of the catedral.
Saludos desde Ecatepec. Mex.
I am from Mexico but not from that part of Mexico and i've always heard that Mexico City is the best for gothic culture, unfortunately the city where i grew up is not like that. Gracias por compartir Voltaire!
This was an incredibly informative video and I'm now looking into booking a trip because of it! Well done.
U should go n don't forget to visit the piramids of teothiuacan
Dude I was there 2 weeks ago & I didn’t know those stores existed ! But it made sense since I saw alternative ppl in that area this one day I visited
Caray, están a toda madre esos lugares. A ver cuando viajo para Mexico. Ya tengo años que no paso por esa tierra de encanto.
Well im crossing the boarder now the opposite way haha. These places look amazing and fun.
Great video. The clothes look really well tailored & beautiful. And they're probably cheaper than the ones i get from Whitby, England. 🖤❤🖤
I love when you show us your adventures! Omgomgomg I have to gooooo who's going with me???
The Southern Goth welcome to mexico city 😊
What an unexpected wildly popular goth scene..I'm in awe of the gorgeous handmade clothing and accessories these shoes have to offer! The bar scene and cafes make Mexico City a serious priority for me to visit 🦇🖤
This was so much fun. Love all the places you showed. Looks like a gas.
You have probably been to Salem a million times but since you have a show in Boston in the 12th, you should check out the Freaks, Antiques and Uniques market at Witch City Consignment that weekend. I’ll be there with many others selling oddities and curiosities, like mummified bats and evil dolls.
Mexico City looks cool as hell
It is! Come visit us!