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Azul

4.1 (467 reviews)
PriceyMexican, Bars
Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Ceviche del mar Pacífico 6/10
Jenng C.

Out of the three Azul restaurants in Mexico City, Azul Histórico is located in one of the most beautiful patios with lush trees and chandeliers hanging from the branches. This spot is perfect for a date night but the food was just okay. I liked everything we tried, except for the fish which was a bit dry. Service could be improved though, or maybe it was just our server. She was pretty short with us and cleaned our plates quickly (which I normally wouldn't mind but I was just getting used to the slower pace of Mexico City, where dining can take as long as you want it to). Then when the bill came, she demanded a 15% or 20% tip, when every other place we had been to ASKED if we wanted to tip and started at 10%. This was a bit of a turnoff and left a bad taste in our mouths as we left. Ensalada de manzana verde y queso de cabra 9/10 Ceviche del mar Pacífico 6/10 - Too sour for my taste Pescado Tikin Xic 6/10 - Fish was a bit dry Manchamanteles de CDMX with confit duck leg and thigh 8/10

Vanessa D.

Started off with a maracuya mezcal (Convite coyote) which was very delicious and smooth. Not too smoky. To eat, I ordered the filete nacionale with chipotle amor which was delicious! Medium rare. I tried the pulpos en su tinta and the chicken mole and both were so so tasty. Service was frantic but very good. This spot was very busy for Christmas Day.

Gwendolyn P.

The restaurant itself was beautiful and the presentation of the food was gorgeous. The prices were high which can be expected at a place like this. What I didn't like was when my husband was served the wrong beer and the server rather than taking it away and giving him the right one left it on the table and then later tried to charge us for it, It's okay that he made a mistake but it was his mistake as my husband clearly ordered the amber ale and was given a porter. It took ten minutes to take the charge off the bill. It was a bad way to end the evening,

Pear Salad and Rajada Tamal.
Adriana F.

From the moment we walked up the Hostess was not polite, lacked communication and was dismissive. I will add we speak fluent Spanish. She stated they open at 1:00 and it would be about a 15 min wait. She then asked us to sit and wait to be seated, stating others were waiting. Then later a couple other people come in and I see she takes their name and number of patrons. So I went back up and ask if she was taking names? She said yes and just looked at me. I had to ask to have our name put on the list. Then informed additional patrons to do the same as the two ladies arrived after us and were seated before us. Once seated, it took 20 minutes for a waiter to come offer drinks, still waiting on menu's. We were not happy, but hungry so we ordered off the very limited menu. It took an additional 20 minutes for a Salad and Tamal to be served and let's just say it was a disappointment from start to finish. There are many options that taste great and cost less, being served with polite, kind, and professional service. To say we were disappointed is an understatement.

Alexis B.

I had lunch at Azul Centro Histórico (they have three locations) with my mom and brother a week or so ago when we were visiting Mexico City. I'd eaten at their Condesa location on a prior visit to Mexico City and it's beautiful, but this location really blew me away. You eat under a canopy of trees with lanterns hanging overhead. It's really stunning. The service was great throughout, too. My brother and I shared their panuchos de cochinita pibil (small corn tortillas filled with black beans, topped with cochinita pibil) and their camarones enchipoclados (shrimp with garlic, chipotle, tamarind, and olive oil, served with arroz de fiesta), which were both good. My mom, who is vegan, had plenty of options to choose from (their menu uses two little leaves to show which dishes are vegan or can be veganized) and chose a dish from their special mango menu - mango salad (slices of mango, organic lettuces, avocado, jicama, and red onion, and served with basil dressing) - which she enjoyed. They offer a great beverage program, and I enjoyed a glass of wine with my lunch. We had a reservation for 1 pm or so on a Sunday, and a reservation is a good idea on the weekends in particular. It was a little busy throughout our mealtime. The food and wine were good, but the atmosphere was even better. It's a special place for a fancy/upscale meal if you're touristing around Centro Histórico.

Sunil R.

I was told by multiple people that this is a great restaurant that we must visit. We were happy to try it while walking back from the Zocala back to the hotel and were thrilled that they were able to seat us despite not having a reservation. It's a spectacular, unique ambience; check out the pictures. Unfortunately, it was not a great visit. We got to try several firsts. Fish eggs and my first Chile De Nogada. Both were OK. The part that soured the visit was the service. Except for the person who checked us in, everyone seemed sour. Pass.

Lauren S.

If you are downtown in the historic center this is the restaurant to go to. It is beautiful and surrounded by wonderful shops. We started with the classic guacamole which was really good. Then I had the Pescado Tikin which was a treat because I have never had snook before. It was delicious.

Tortilla soup
Kirstie C.

I come here everytime I'm in Mexico City, the tortilla soup is to die for and the Katrina serving bowl is gorgeous. Also an extremely tender flavorful steak.

Tamale
Angelina R.

If I had one word to describe this place it would be beautiful! From the food to the environment, eating here felt like entering an an artist's experience. The trees were gorgeous and eat plate was put together with precision and perfection. The service was very fast and helpful. Bonus points for the complimentary tomato salad we received which was refreshing and delicious. As for the rest of the meal, I can't say it was the most delicious thing we ate in CDMX. Truthfully, the tamale lacked flavor and had a strange texture. The enchiladas also didn't have much chicken filling and had way too much sauce. What helps, though, is that the sauce was absolutely incredible tasting and you can tell the restaurant only uses the best ingredients. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes and for the exciting dining experience, but it probably wasn't my favorite place I've tried in CDMX.

Keisha K.

While it was disappointing that none of the mole negro options were available, the dishes we did order were excellent--both the presentation and portion sizes were spot on. Unfortunately, the experience was significantly undermined by terrible service from our waiter. He was neither friendly nor welcoming, and at times made us feel like we were an inconvenience. When present, he rushed us; when we asked for more time, he disappeared for far too long. He never checked in about our meals or asked whether we needed anything else. When he finally returned after we had finished our entrees to take our dessert orders, I requested the famous hot chocolate. His response was condescending, and then he told us it wasn't available. Oddly, about 10 minutes later, we saw the hot chocolate cart pass by for another table behind us. I asked another server if hot chocolate was still being served--she confirmed it was, and even offered to bring some to our table. We declined and requested the check instead. This made it crystal clear our waiter had lied and intentionally withheld it from us for reasons I still don't understand, as we were polite throughout. When he brought the check and credit card terminal, I told him I would not be leaving a tip--only the second time I've ever done that in all my years of dining internationally. He reacted with visible anger and left abruptly without providing a paper receipt. This was supposed to be a special birthday dinner, but the level of service fell far below expectations for a restaurant of this caliber. I would not return based on this experience.

Tuna tostada

Azul Restaurante in the heart of Mexico City is a really beautiful place. It's right in Centro Historico and the space itself is gorgeous. Service was good and attentive, and the food presentation was great across the board. I ordered the "fresh" tuna tostada expecting something like Baja-style sashimi-grade tuna, but it wasn't quite that. The tuna was slightly seared / cooked on the outside and almost crispy, so instead of tasting fresh like tuna it tasted more like chicharrón. Not bad, just not what I expected. The sopa de tortilla on the other hand was on point, both flavor and presentation. Drinks were great overall, but I can't say the same for the IPA I tried. It was a session style IPA that just tasted like a Shock Top to me. Overall it's a nice place, food was just ok for me. Price felt fair and within range for a mid-range restaurant in CDMX. I'd come back for the ambiance and the sopa de tortilla.

Enchiladas de mole negro
Natalie P.

Beautiful courtyard with delicious food in el centro histórico! Azul histórico is tucked away in a beautiful tree-filled courtyard off a busy street in mexico city's historic center. We had been recommended this place by some friends, and it definitely lived up to the hype! The service was great, and food was delicious. To start, we got the escamoles (ant eggs!) on a recommendation from our server, and learned that ant eggs are considered "mexican caviar". They came with guacamole and tortillas to make little tacos, and it was delicious!! the escamoles were buttery and soft, like nothing i'd ever tasted. For my entree I got the mole negro enchiladas, which were also great! Will definitely come back here when i'm next in CDMX.

Grace N.

I had such high hopes for this place and didn't want the overall low reviews to deter me from trying it out because most of the photos on review sites have been very beautiful! But, I was disappointed. First off, most reviewers and Yelpers were accurate when they said service is terrible. It might depends on the day too maybe but our waiter/waiters were alright. My bf speaks Spanish and that did help a lot but our food took forever and I think our waiter forgot to put in my entre. Not to say, he was stressed looking the whole time and was mumbling to himself the whole time! I thought that was funny I just hope he was not too stressed out. It wasn't even that many people dining yet, it was right when they just opened. We got one of the cocktails, and it was horrible. Super sweet and had an artificial taste. It was one of the cocktails that the waiter recommended. Food wise, the seafood soup was okay, I think the red snapper was the best best dish out of all. My bf got super bad food poisoning from here either from the fish ceviche or the cocktail or his red snapper.. But his red snapper was cooked so the only raw thing was the fish ceviche.. I only had a few bites of it so I was fine but. If I were in el Centro again I would never come here. I would just stop by to shop around and take photos because it is located inside a beautiful hacienda but I would not come back again for either food or drinks!

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Great food, really comfortable setting in a courtyard with lots of greenery. Excellent service

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Overpriced tourist trap. My wife's vegetarian entree was good but my lamb had no taste. Spent three times more than what should have been.

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Pata Negra - Inside

Pata Negra

4.3(51 reviews)
0.2 km•Centro Sur
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Pata Negra is easily one of the best bars I visited in Mexico City--both for the cocktails and the…read moreatmosphere. I was captivated by the warm, eclectic ambiance--shelves stacked with old books, cozy little crannies, and fascinating antique items tucked into every corner. It felt like stepping into a hidden gem where every detail added to the charm. I ordered the As de Corazones, a gin-based cocktail with raspberry, egg white foam, and a spritz finish. It was hands-down the best cocktail I had in CDMX--beautifully balanced, slightly tart, and perfectly smooth. I also tried the Josita, which was incredibly refreshing (and deceptively strong!), making it the perfect drink to sip on while soaking in the atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive, with bartenders who clearly know their craft. Whether you're a cocktail lover or just looking for a great spot to unwind, Pata Negra is a must-visit. (I even went back as a goodbye to CDMX on my last night)

Cool vibes the old books give the place character. We had a few beers, some shots and mixed drinks…read more The drinks were good. They had a few TVs with some sports on which is why we chose this place. Service was friendly, and quick to take your initial order but after that it was kinda hard to order a second or third drink you really had to flag them down. We came back on a second visit and they were out of some of the beers we ordered the previous visit. On the plus side the beers were ice cold. Much colder than out of the refrigerator which made it so easy to drink.

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Cotidiana - the epic wall o' liquor bottles (they have to climb the ladder to get the top ones)

Cotidiana

4.2(5 reviews)
0.3 km•Centro Sur

Normally I would find this sort of place via yelp, but apparently nobody here had heard of yelp…read moresomehow, so I actually don't remember how I even found out about it (I would have had to - it's not like you'd ever know it was there from the outside, being a little sign on a door in the inside of the lobby of a small hotel). I'm really glad I did, though, because they absolutely *need* to be on yelp so more people like me can find it, because it was a. absolutely fantastic, some of the best cocktails I've had, and for a great price, and b. literally empty all night the night I was there (which was, to be fair, a Monday, but still - we were literally the only people there other than the two bartenders, both for like an hour earlier in the day, and then when I came back around 10:30 that night for another drink because I was leaving the next morning and I really wanted to try one more drink because they were that good). English is spoken haltingly at best, though (at least when I was there), which could partially explain the lack of fame among tourists (my wife speaks a bit of Spanish, but the Google Translate app was also helpful in both directions.) It's a cozy sort of place, and they were playing great music. too - neat blend of like 80s music and remixes of 80s music. Awesome decor, too. Most cocktails on the pre-defined menu are $130 (so under $8 US), and I did start with a couple of those, to confirm they knew what they were doing, which they totally did. First the Free Verte - basically a traditional absinthe ceremony in a glass, with ice with a flower frozen into it. Tastes fantastic if you like absinthe (you can taste the flame!), and it's a show to make. Then the El Santo, with a liquor base of "pox", which I'd never heard of, so he gave me a little to try - it tastes sort of like a cross between mezcal and white rum. The drink was a typical (dangerous!) tiki type drink, super creamy and delicious, plus I love the glasses they use for it. I also tried one of their 50-peso "shots" cause I was curious, with rum, coconut cream, mango/pineapple juice, melon liquor and india nut. Sort of like a painkiller, but flavor up to 11 with the nutty kick. (I obviously didn't actually shoot it - that would be a waste of deliciousness.) Having confirmed the overall quality of the place, I then tried their custom cocktail ability ($140!). This is where Google Translate really helped, obviously. Started by asking for a custom mezcal drink that really brings out the mezcal and wasn't too fruity. Not exactly what I meant, but an amazing drink nonetheless, and I could still taste the mezcal pretty well. Fresh berry (strawberry, cranberry, raspberry) juice, jamaica, mezcal, and a rosemary lit on fire. It was fan-freaking-tastic. That as all the drinking I was planning on doing that day, but that creation was so good, I had to try a second experiment - I told them mezcal again, and this time, do what you like, but make it spicy. They gave me a drink with mezcal, simple syrup, lemon and a house-made spice/cinnamon liqueur. It was really good, but I said please make it a little spicier, so they pulled out an unlabeled jar with jalapeno slices infusing in it - heck yes. That and a couple dashes of scrappy firewater bitter, all poured over a mango-infused ice ball with an actual slice of fresh mango frozen in the middle. This is a fantastic place, did I say that yet? So anyway, I cut myself off at that point, but on the way out, I asked what all the little cubbies by the bar were, and they said they all contained little packets of different herbs and stuff, including saffron(?). So later that night, I said to my wife, I *have* to go back and see what they can make with that saffron, so I did. Anyway, it was actually safflower, not saffron, but it was still a fun drink. Received a drink with lemon, vermouth flash-infused with safflower (turned a gorgeous bright yellow) and gin of my choice from their selection (I said Hendrick's - most of their gin was traditional dry gin, and I prefer bolder gins), plus lavender bitters, still just 140 pesos. It was pretty delicious - almost tasted a bit like really good bubblegum(?). There were two guys bartending when I was there earlier, but just one was there when I was back at 10:30 (thankfully for me, the one who spoke a bit of English). I didn't think to get the first guy's name, but they were both awesome bartenders. I did ask when I came back - the second guy's name was David. They were both awesome, though. Only weird thing is, for some reason, even though they said they were open until 1 AM, at 11 they closed the POS system and said it was going to be cash only? Not sure why. Anyway, this place needs some serious attention from craft cocktail lovers, because it is awesome. (Or maybe it doesn't, so if I'm ever back in CDMX, it'll still be crazy cheap for the quality!)

It's a beautiful bar. Very unique, small and cozy but their cocktails leave a lot to be desired. If…read morethey are marketing themselves as a specialty cocktail bar they should at least have fresh juice and not store bought carton juices. A little turned off unfortunately.

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La Casa de las Sirenas - Gaznates rellenos, amazing. Order it.

La Casa de las Sirenas

4.4(90 reviews)
0.5 km•Centro Norte
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This place was all over tiktok, but I promise you it's worth it. The tiktok hype made me skeptical…read morefrom the get-go about the quality of food we were going to receive. But my expectations were greatly exceeded. The views of the cathedral and legit breathtaking. It obvious that this restaurant is catered to tourists and filled with nothing but tourists, but the views speak for themselves. And the food was actually so great. The carnitas de pato confitado (Duck) were absolutely amazing and the best appetizer we had of the night. Everything on the menu including the filet de cazuela and tacos de lechón I enjoyed and highly recommend. The service was commendable with no complaints. This place has a higher price point but it totally worth it.

I definitely recommend this place. Everything was great, from the architecture, atmosphere, and…read moreviews to the service and quality of the food. We had dinner here on a Monday around 6:30 p.m. The restaurant was relatively quiet when we arrived, but it started filling up after 7. We sat on the patio overlooking the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the sunset view was beautiful. It's a great setting for a romantic dinner. The service was excellent. The waiters spoke both English and Spanish, and the menu had a great selection, particularly if you enjoy seafood. We ordered the grilled octopus, and it was absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself is also worth mentioning. It's located in a beautiful historic building with plenty of indoor seating as well as the patio. The combination of the architecture, setting, food, and service gives the place a lot of character without feeling overly formal. Overall, it offers quality, atmosphere, and excellent service at a reasonable price. I would absolutely come back.

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La Casa de las Sirenas - Fish of the day

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La Purísima - La Puri

La Purísima

3.3(20 reviews)
0.6 km•Centro Norte
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No recomendaría a los huéspedes internacionales que estén muy atentos, ya que las mujeres de la…read moregerencia y el personal roban y hacen que las mujeres de recepción se unan y ataquen a las mujeres. Las siguen para asaltarlas fuera del club. Los porteros verificaron el incidente y se disculparon por el encuentro, reconociendo que esto sucede a menudo. El 31/01/2026, una mujer que trabajaba en la puerta hizo que otra mujer siguiera a quienes creían que eran mujeres estadounidenses para asaltarlas y atacarlas de forma coordinada. Tengan cuidado, no es un ambiente seguro. La policía también participó y reconoció que esto era común en este lugar. Otros bares de la zona también están al tanto de esto. Policia called

This bar is sooo stylish, raunchy at times, and fun! I was surprised to stumble across it and glad…read moreI did. The bar's aesthetic is vulgar catholic chic. Neon is everywhere and so are videos of gay porn (on the first floor) and the place is packed with a handsome, youngish crowd. And that is my only real complaint: on a Thursday, the first floor was so packed at 11 pm that it was nearly unbearable. The second floor wasn't too bad, but even then, a few hours later it was difficult to move around. Also, sometimes people order large quantities of beer bottles in buckets to share. Inevitably, bottles wound up broken on the floor. Staff were quick to try to clean it up when noticed, but it sometimes made for a precarious dance floor. The design alone is worth the craziness and I mostly loved it!

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La Purísima - The DJ beneath the Savior

The DJ beneath the Savior

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A saint or martyr of sorts

HandShake - Banana Split

HandShake

4.4(174 reviews)
6.5 km•Polanco
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Hands down the best bar I've ever been to in the world. No one comes close to their combination of…read morethe best cocktails, atmosphere, and staff. Cocktails: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 4 ($16-19 per highest quality cocktail) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes! Eve award: best bar in the world (the 50 best bar people should've officially kept it there 2025 to 2026) Highlights: - Cocktails: all were top notch and delightfully balanced - Willy Wonka style magic: peanut butter and jelly and Cookie Monster as examples. Incredible to have these liquids taste like their namesakes--but not in a super sweet but smooth quality way. Pb and j came with a crazy white chocolate rendition of the sandwich and Cookie Monster their own version of an Oreo - Olive oil tequila gimlet: never would normally order this but it was delightful. Almost a butterscotch taste and a nice large green olive sitting at the bottom. - Whiskey cocktail: short was clarified and lovely - Staff: world class, top notch, could not imagine any better. Highly skilled, professional, welcoming, and fun. My niece had a few sips left in her martini drink and they transferred it to a newly chilled glass. I've never seen that done before and it was so classy. - Vibe: perfection. Classy, comfortable, and fun. Lightening was perfect: dark enough for mystery but light enough you could see. Volume just right as well. Bar seating plus few low tables. - Bar with front row seat to the drinks being created - Bar snack mix: always love this being provided. This one had almonds, sunflower seeds, and crunchy crickets! Tasted fine to me. Midlights: - For 2026 ranked #6 bar in the world but #12 in North America. That's perplexing. I vote #1 for both Lowlights: - Can be hard to get a reservation even booking exactly when your date is ready

I really wanted to like this place a lot more. It's not a hard to find speakeasy, located in the…read morelobby of a hotel. My highlights were the welcome of every one of their team as you walk in and the goodbye you get. I also liked that they gave you towel to wipe your hands. The drinks were a bit lackluster. They sat us at the bar in front of the mixologist so we expected to get drinks mixed right in front of us but instead we got them poured out of containers where they had already been pre-batched. Not the crafted cocktails I was looking for. The dim lighting, bubbles for birthdays and friendly service was what I loved. The drinks left me wanting more. Worth going once to see if it's your vibe. Happy Munchies, @JaeGreens

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HandShake - Cricket Mixed Nuts, Orange Blossom, Lychee Highball, Mexi-Thai

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Cricket Mixed Nuts, Orange Blossom, Lychee Highball, Mexi-Thai

El Mayor - Chilango, guacamole, beer and mezcal!!!

El Mayor

4.0(132 reviews)
0.6 km•Centro Norte
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Fabulous views. Old fashioned service from professional waiters. Positioned looking out at a…read morefascinating archeological dig which is resurrecting a 1325 Mexica temple. Lovely cocktails, delicious freshly made food and inventive desserts. I had a lovely salad with cilantro dressing and bean quesadillas with cheese. My husband had steak tacos with nopales and rice with mole. We shared a fabulous dessert that had cinnamon ice cream, fresh strawberries and an interesting meringue type sweet bottom. The menu has a page with English translations which is key for us.

A decent restaurant for a nice view of Templo Mayor and the Metropolitan Cathedral in the…read morebackground. A little torn on the review since the service was quite good here, food was probably a 3.5, though a little issue left a blemish on my impression. The entrance is thru the elevator on the first floor inside the bookstore Librería Porrúa, you go up to the 3rd floor and arrive to a foyer area where to the right is the cafe portion of the restaurant and to the left is the sit-down section. Walking into the space the kitchen and bathrooms are to the left, a bar straight back against the far wall with maybe half a dozen tables in between. To the right about a 20 tables are placed on a split-level section under a covered rooftop open so all have views out over Templo Mayor. Retractable outdoor blinds line the edges of the rooftop to protect from inclement weather. Arriving at around 2pm, the restaurant was about 50% full though almost all the tables closer to the view overlooking Templo Mayor were occupied. The staff were courteous and professional, quickly providing menus and coming back to check on us. We ordered: - Conga (pineapple, orange and coconut with granedine) $55*: refreshing citrusy juice in combination mentioned, not too sweet which I was glad for. - Mexican craft beer Tempus doble malta $90: cool, dark and malty, though not too heavy for a warm afternoon. - Tortilla soup with tomato, panela cheese, tortilla julienne chips, avocado, pasilla chili, and epazote leaf $155: tasty! Flavorful and brought a kick with the chili spice, pretty mild though. Nice crunch from the fried tortilla strips. - Xochitl broth (chicken broth with "pico de gallo", rice, shredded chicken and chicharron (fried pork skin) $140: light broth with full chicken flavor, crunch from the chicharron. Would recommend. - Steak tips (180 grs) tacos with nopales (cactus pads) (3 pieces) $195: decent, good with the salsa. - Cochinita pibil burritos (4 pieces) $185: didn't expect these to be deep fried, flavor was ok though not sure I'd recommend these, - Rice with mole sauce $85: really tasty, we didn't leave a grain of rice! So the unfortunate that I had a couple issues bc service was overall good: - found a hair on the lime slices that came served with the tacos, I'm not a big stickler bc I get it, sometimes a piece of hair just falls down, not the most unsanitary thing that could happen. - what bothered me more was the placement of the bread rolls, the staff took each roll from a basket with tongs and placed it on what looked like woven straw coasters for drinks, they looked like they were just sitting out on the table for decoration, and not sure how those would be cleaned... If the above two issues hadn't occurred I'd be rounding up to 4 stars, though because of them this spot is a 3 for me. *all prices in pesos.

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El Mayor - A better look at the seating area with direct views over Templo Mayor, more interior seating available as well

A better look at the seating area with direct views over Templo Mayor, more interior seating available as well

El Mayor - Chicken mole enchiladas

Chicken mole enchiladas

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El Cardenal - Enchiladas cochinita pibil

El Cardenal

4.5(514 reviews)
0.1 km•Centro Sur
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Came in for breakfast 7/27/27, table for 4 on 2nd floor…read more Definitely a nice place to have breakfast outside of eating tacos every wherelse. We order pan de dulce for the table and we got 2 conchas, soft and warm just made. A chocolate roll and a fig and nata pastry along with coffee for the table. We order hievos rancheros with the red sauce. Huevos revueltos con chorizo, omelete con flor de calabaza y tamal de elote con crema. We also order a birria de res to share with the table. Service was very quick, efficient and friendly menus can be had in english or Spanish . My daughter order a hot chocolate with preparation table side, she said it was amazing. Fantastic place for brunch but arrive before 9:45am otherwise lines and some slight wait after 10am.

Found on Yelp as we were in the area. Yelp rating is earned. Came in at dinner time, like 5:45 on a…read moreweekday. Sent to 2nd for right away and seated right away as place was maybe 1/2 full. No music beyond the 2 guitar player going around table to table to see if you wanted a serenade. Skipped their offer 1st time around. Pretty quiet, bright and clean. Found that waiter spoke a little English and with our little Spanish got things done. Menus are bilingual Spanish-English. Ordered 4 lamb tacos, chile en nogada, cooked chicken in green sauce and a fish dish (forgot name, little spicy) then a coke, horchata and a pineapple drink. We got chips, cheese, sauce while waiting. Those were all nicely done but average. Dishes out maybe 10 min later. All presented well and hot. We shared each dish. Lamb tacos nicely done, little dry, but they give you some guacamole, a brown sauce, along with the green sauce and cheese with the tortilla chips. Nice, not fatty. Next was the chiles en nogada. First time tried this and really enjoyed, many flavors and nicely flavored beef. In general little on sweet side, so probably couldn't eat more than 1. The chicken in green sauce was a homey, comfort food. Nicely cooked chicken leg and thigh was an ever so slightly spicy sauce. Also came with tortilla wraps and Spanish riceLastly was the spicy baked fish. Done well, fell apart pretty easily, was spicy, but not too much. Had green beans on side done well, not too soft or hard, and Spanish rice. Drinks were all a hit. Coke is coke. Horchata and pineapple juice served in big mugs. Pineapple tastes freshly squeezed and horchata was a super solid example in every way. Oh almost forgot, later in the meal we figured out how to get the 2 guitar fellows to play for us. 2 songs for 300 peso, about 7min total. They did a good job with both the guitar and singing, was enjoyable to listen to them. Would stop back again if in area.

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El Cardenal - One of many dining rooms

One of many dining rooms

El Cardenal - Oaxacan enchiladas

Oaxacan enchiladas

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Azul - mexican - Updated October 2026

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