One of the few places open late in the neighborhood, reminiscent of the 24/7 US diners. Strange…read moresights great you from the window such as a large collection of dolls on the wall. The waitress was dressed in an old-school dress, very polite and friendly, it wasn't too crowded and I got a good amount of decent comfort food very quickly, with a couple beers. No English available but thank goodness for non-verbal communication skills! Not the fanciest food but a good backup if you need late or fast food.

I walked into Fonda Margarita with a chip on my shoulder. Everyone was chirping me talking about…read more"Bro is PETRIFIED to leave Roma Norte..." or "You're only hitting the tourist spots like the little weasel you are..." Putting my ego and the fact that I literally am a tourist aside, it was a fair criticism. I responded to these and asked for a recs, and 8/10 of them said I HAD to go to Fonda Margarita. I arrived early the next day, and boy were they right. I walked in and took a seat among strangers at one of the metal tables with live music being played directly behind us. In the best way possible, I felt like I was on a movie set. Fonda Margarita is one of the only places I've been that feels like it has been untouched by the all-encompassing river of time. They are cooking the guisados in huge clay pots, the staff takes your order with pen and paper, there are no QR code menus, no AI marketing, etc. I was the only one who didn't speak Spanish at the table (obviously), and the whole group cheered me on as I ordered in my broken Spanish. From there, we communicated by passing the phone back and forth with google translate as they asked where I'm from, how long I'm in town, and how I heard about the restaurant. I asked them the same questions back while also asking for recommendations of other local spots to hit. One lady across from me, who was at least in her 80s, told me she had been coming here since she was 17 years old and it hasn't changed at all. You gotta respect the OGs. In similar fashion to the people, the food was SENSATIONAL. I ordered their famous frijoles con huevo, chilaquiles with chicken, and a chicharon guisado. I'll be the first to admit the frijoles con huevo fails the eye test on every level. It looks like a turd. I was nervous for that first bite, but my tastebuds EXPLODED in exaltation. It's literally just refried beans and eggs cooked in lard, so I don't know how it could be that delicious. The lady next to me leaned in and said "This only here. Nowhere else in Mexico. Only here." The chilaquilas were draped in salsa verde with a HUGE piece of chicken on top. Head and shoulders the best chilaquiles I've ever had. They changed me. I'll be honest, the chicharron guisado wasn't my favorite but I was so full by the time I got to it. I don't think it got a fair shake. It makes me so happy to know that places like this still exist. In Fonda Margarita, time stands still. Great food, better people, FONDA MARGARITA! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Flew into CDMX at 6am and went directly here for breakfast…read more BEST CHILAQUILES IVE EVER HAD. Toasty chips, amazing green sauce, and should add asada! Do NOT skip on the black bean with egg + tortillas. Live music at 7am and incredibly kind locals.

A cute and delicious restaurant within walking distance of the Frida Kahlo museum. Unlike many…read moreplaces in Mexico that cater to tourists, this place is very authentic. I ordered the Huevos Mexicanos, which translates to "Mexican eggs." It's basically scrambled eggs mixed with salsa, served with a side of black beans and a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. Although very simple, the flavor was very delicious (I think they use some meat juices for cooking or something). I also ordered a cup of black coffee. If you are a coffee drinker, do yourself a favor and get it every time in Mexico. I normally don't drink coffee black, but I guess that's because I've been drinking the wrong coffee. :P The coffee was very smooth and smelled strongly of cinnamon. Delicious! We were offered free bread and tortillas with our meal. I didn't eat the tortillas because I was full, but the bread was that perfect, pillowy soft kind with a flaky shell. The bill was very affordable at around $6 per person. Gotta love the exchange rate!

Wow! 5-star awesome in every way from the food, coffee, drinks, service and decor. I had the…read morechilaquiles verdes con huevo estrellado with coffee, juice and sweet bread. Just one bite brought such profound delight that I closed my eyes and gave thanks to God. Every bite was just as wonderful as my first. Terrific!!

Came here for drinks and had THE best margarita I've ever had. Their tamarindo margarita was so…read moregood! Came back the night after and decide to try their food. It was delicious! Their chile atemporal con nogada was perfection and their mole poblano comes with a huge portion of chicken. And again, my boyfriend and I got their tamarindo margarita. And what ties it all in is that the two servers we had both night, a lady and a gentleman, were extremely sweet! We will return when we visit Mexico City again!

Wonderful food in a what feels almost like an intimate art gallery. Paintings are sculptures are…read moretastefully shown on the walls and in the stairwell. It's a relaxing environment perfect to unwind after a day of, say, walking and exploring the nearby Bosque de Chapultepec. Although many reviews here on a number of years old, they are very current in terms of the quality of the dining experience. I'm even surprised they don't have more reviews here, but IYKYK. Certainly the other diners would found their way here were tipped off somehow, because we overheard and met mostly Americans here -- though some locals, too. The drinks are great, and I'd recommend the Mezcalina Mango. It's tangy, a bit sweet and a bit strong which combined for a refreshing welcome. We also ordered a Sangria, I think, which won approval, too. The menu was via QR code, so I may be occasionally mistaken. However, our appetizer was definitely (I think) the chalupas. Three of each (chicken and pork), all in a verde sauce. I believe we had the chalupas de casa, as they came with the queso cotija. Regardless, very good and whet our ravenous appetites. That said, with the entrees and desserts that followed, I allllmost wish that we had saved room. Ah well. One of Angelopolitano's most famous dishes, Chile en nogada, is a total winner. Outstanding, hearty flavors bursting on top of each other. A few other tables ordered it, too, I saw. One lady who had an issue with everything she ordered (starting with her wine and its color) complained about the Chile en nogada. She was surprised by it, somehow. I was embarrassed and kind of surprised that she went off on the staff about it. Everyone else in the restaurant seemed to be loving it. Another signature entree we loved into was the Mole champandungo. Heavenly, and just enough smokiness to it to keep your tastebuds hopping. Between these two entrees, we certainly didn't need the appetizer --- or the desserts, but onward we pressed! Tequila Flan and Mexican Tiramisu. I found both of these good. I did really like the Flan, but thought the Tequila was overkill. (There is a Coco version, which I'd try instead next time). The Mexican Tiramisu was reminiscent of the famous Italian dessert, sort of. Good sweet and coffee flavors swirling about in a slightly gooey, mini casserole pot. Overall, I am a big fan of Angelopolitano. Thrilled we found it, thought service was very good, loved the food, and the comfy, esthetically pleasing interior. Would love to keep exploring their menu -- there is so much here!

Seems like a standard 24 hour diner. Coffee is Nescafé products which I am not a fan off, I prefer…read moremy coffee stronger. Pancakes were good but the one on the bottom was under cooked and still batter inside. She wouldn't bring me my juice with our coffee or even when I asked for it. I had to wait until the pancakes arrived before I could get my juice.

Great service Leticias was our waitress and she was very pleasant; the restaurant is huge different…read moreseating areas, the best cafe con leche I had in a while. We ordered a plate of fruit, fried bananas, torta , chilaquiles & fresh squeezed orange juice, they served us fast, hot and delicious food! Thank you :) and thank you Leticia for your help. QUICK TIP IS CASH ONLY Muy buen servicio, Leticia fue nuestra mesera es muy agradable, el restaurante está bastante grande la comida deliciosa, caliente y nos sirvieron rápido, el mejor café con leche que e tomado en mucho tiempo. ! Muchas gracias Leticia por tus atenciones!! SOLO UN TIP ES PURO EFECTIVO PARA PAGAR

We ran into this restaurant by accident. After a long day at the pyramids , which I got to climb…read more We were ready for dinner. I personally loved the food. We had bites and drinks before our main dish. The margaritas were popping. I had never had "lengua". It was so tender the broth in which it was served really hi the spot. The ambiance is great, a lil noisy but we were there during happy hours, the service was great! Our severs were really At tentative. I even got a margarita on the house. Overall great service, good food. Their specialty is steaks and they don't disappoint. I didn't go with a steak this time, I am glad I decided to have the lengua. The gravy type sauce that goes with it is so full of flavor.

Great atmosphere and had TVs playing World Cup. Service was good even with a bit of a language…read morebarrier. Ordered the prime ribeye and it way too much fat on it. However it was cooked perfectly and had good seasoning. The shrimp and ribeye wrapped asparagus were fantastic. The carnitas were excellent as well.