Seems like a standard 24 hour diner. Coffee is Nescafé products which I am not a fan off, I prefer my 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. read more

Café El Popular - Hotcakes with bacon - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Great service Leticias was our waitress and she was very pleasant; the restaurant is huge different seating 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 read more

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quick and comforting diner with lots of breakfast options. made me feel like i was back home at a dennys or something LOL. the hot chocolate was great paired with the concha. the hot chocolate paired well with the concha, the salsa had a nice kick, the pancakes were fluffy, and the escabeche was rlly good read more

Café El Popular - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Convenient, cash-only, 24/7 diner. The Americano I ordered was good. The service was pleasant. My Spanish is not good, but I managed. I ordered scrambled eggs with ham, and they were served with two bread rolls. I wish there'd been an option of hot sauce, as I didn't see any, but I also didn't ask, so perhaps this is a "me problem" and I should just buy a small bottle for my purse. read more

Cafe El Popular is a great place to grab some breakfast before heading out on a tour in Mexico City. Service is fast and they have various breakfast options. Portions are filling. read more

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I'm staying staying at a hotel that is very close to this restaurant, and I figured that I would come and check it out. So many people had said great things about this place so I was hopeful. This restaurant is very similar to many of the old-school cafeteria type set-up complete with dining tables, bar stools, and booths. However here is fairly modern, and all of the workers here are dressed professionally. They have a very complete menu, and since it was almost lunchtime, I thought that I would order a platter. I ordered the bistro de res a la parrilla that came with in huevo estrellado a revuelto. The platter also had a side order of frijoles, and french fries which were great. They added a dinner roll, and a cup of coffee as part of the platter. The food and service were great! read more

Café El Popular - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Ok food ok service . Open 24/7 that's convenient . Ambiance is the one of a busy place .

They got a two because my tamales de rajas were good but the rest of the food lacked flavor and authenticity. Service sucked. They look at you and talk to you like you're from another planet if you aren't from there and that for me, killed my experience since I sat down. read more

Breakfast! Breakfast at the appropriately named Cafe El Popular was a big nostalgia trip for us as we came here for breakfast on our first visit to Mexico City nearly 20 years ago. Happy to report that the food and service is just as good now as it was then!! read more

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One of our early morning breakfasts was enjoyed at Café el Popular de Don Luis, a quaint breakfast bistro a short walk from our local abode. The smell of fresh coffee, and the inspiring aromas of fresh baked bread was wafting in the air as we approached. The scent enticed us to stop in for an early morning pick me up with Café con Leche, Natas con Pan and some beautiful and tasty Conchas! We sat in the delightful morning air, with tree lined streets on warn and cracked sidewalks with flowers blossoming around tree stump bases. Leisure breakfast at its best is what you find throughout this magnificent city. read more

Un menú bastante variado y rico! Aunque quizá el personal tendría que ser más amigable. read more

Café El Popular - Plátanos fritos - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Absolute gem of a breakfast spot right near the Zocalo. Plenty of seating, GREAT service (friendly, quick, attentive), and absolutely delicious food. We had the plantains with cream, and scrambled eggs with a deliciously zesty red sauce poured over them. The bolillos and pan dulce are OUTSTANDING. They've got this taco de piña that is the best pan dulce I've ever had (think flaky, sweet biscuit, topped with pineapple jam). They deal in cash only so make sure you bring some!!! Also, their cafe con leche is the best tasting coffee drink I've ever had. Ever. read more

Not sure how this place got 4 stars. Waited 10 min for a table. Food came less than 5 minutes but was cold. Tamales full of masa. Chilaquiles too lemoney AND had a hair. Service non existent. Don't come here. read more

Good food good service great Coffee if your a coffee person. being the only waitress She attended to us on point. Was very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this place a great meal for 2 for under $20 read more

Café El Popular - El café popular - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Loved the verdes enchiladas. This place was close to my hotel and I was in CDMX for 5-nights so I actually got this at the beginning and end of my trip. BEST verdes pollo enchiladas of my life! read more

Café El Popular - Verde enchiladas. Was the best I've ever had! Nuf said. - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

The sweet bread is fresh, flaky, and the red chilaquiles are the best I've ever tasted! The campesinos are also good.

La comida está riquísima y las meseras son tan amables! Es una cafetería pequeña pero caben todos. Mi pareja pidio unos chilaquiles rojos y las dos café. La mesera fue tan linda por haberme ayudado al escoger los taquitos de papa y pedirlos veganos. Se vieron más ricos ya que los vesti con salsa y aguacate ;) Regresaría. read more

Café El Popular - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Ungodly delicious food here. Nothing like the false Mexican food you see in the USA. Unbelievably good mole, guacamole, and salad. The owner was incredibly kind and told us the story of this family owned restaurant which has been operating for over 70 years. It is important to know that they accept cash only! No credit/debit etc. There is an ATM across the street however. read more

Super affordable, very casual, it's where the people eat. Had a Torta de Milanesa and tortilla soup. All very tasty. Only downside is that they only accept cash. read more

This place was amazing! The staff is super nice and I highly recommend the chilaquiles, I went with the red sauce and it had the right amount of spice to it. The café con leche was good too. Will definitely go back when I visit Mexico City again! read more

Café El Popular - Chilaquiles with red sauce - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

No nos gustó ni la comida faltaba sabor y las carnes tenía consistencia sintéticas y la atención pésima

Cash only. Good comfort food. Sopas y tamales bien ricas. Excelente servicio. Rapido y facil

I always order Cafe Con Leche and Pan Dulce. Superb. I love that they are open 24 hours. So a great place for a late night nosh.

This was my "go to" breakfast stop waaaaay back in the mid-nineties when I first visited Mexico City and stayed in this area (on the EXTREME cheap!!) and while I'm always excited to try new things, it's great also to know that some memorable "classics" will still be there to greet you when you return!! Warm, familiar, somewhere between cozy and cramped, this is your go-to "greasy spoon" if you're in this area. They've got a full menu, with plenty of great "standard" Mexican choices, but their breakfast combos are the best, in my opinion, and you can get them 24-7. Don't skip the wonderful fresh bread and pastries you'll get on your table, or the steamy hot café con leche. We didn't have the most cooperative/helpful waitress our first visit, and she ignored/forgot I think she was dealing with a pretty crazy pre-holiday crowd. Good, hearty "diner-style" food. If you're traveling on a budget, but still want "stick to your ribs," consistently quality food and service, this has been, and hopefully will continue to be a great choice!! read more

Café El Popular - Enjoying a cerveza indio - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Good food and service at a fair price - in the city center. Went for a late dinner and we were seated quickly for our first night in Mexico City. Looked like lots of locals eating there as well. read more

The food here is excellent!! In 2 different trips to CDMX I have tried several things on the menu, but the chilaquiles are probably the best! The breakfasts are delicious as well. But the BEST thing you can get here is the Cafe con leche!! I keep trying to find a place here in the U.S. that has it, but they are never as good as Cafe El Popular!! read more

Come here for a traditional hearty Mexican breakfast experience that will leave your wallet happy! Be reminded that this restaurant has been here for 70+ years in a historic building. We did see a tiny cockroach after our meal running along the walls, but noticed the whole staff was super attentive to cleanliness as we sat with a slight view of the kitchen. read more

On previous trips in Mexico City, I never spent much time at Café El Popular. In this rainy season, I found myself almost every morning getting up before 5am to put on my rain jacket and walk the darkened wet streets around the zócalo. There was no one about -- unlike the many thousands who crowd this same neighborhood during the day -- and in this silence I found myself at the cafe after each walk eagerly anticipating a strong glass of café con leche. It's simple fare here but the different egg breakfasts each morning filled me until late afternoon day after day of museums and long walks exploring the city. read more

Café El Popular - Omelet Oaxaqueño, fresh orange juice, and a strong café con leche - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Their eggs with chorizo is amazing and so good!! It was served with a small amount of beans. My sister and I accidentally ordered a side of beans because the menu didn't state the eggs/chorizo was going to be served with beans. Either way, that platter was delicious. The only reason why I didn't give it a 5 was because the server forgot to bring me the milk for my coffee and also took a tad bit too much to take our order after coming back a 2nd time. read more

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One of the taqueros at Taqueria Los Cocuyos recommended El Popular to me. I was told there's a wide selection of good, reasonably priced Mexican dishes here. I did find the place as described yet I wasn't bowled over by anything here. I had a breakfast paquete, or package, that included good café con leche, decent portion of fresh fruit, inferior bolillo rolls, and eggs of my choice. I made a bad choice because the huevos rancheros were covered in an overly tart, under-seasoned tomatillo salsa. It didn't help that the entire dish was served lukewarm, and the beans that accompanied the eggs were actually cool if not cold. I ordered a custard breakfast roll that was good, and quite large. That, along with decent coffee, and the server, were the only good things about my meal. Atmosphere is simple diner-style. The waitresses wore American diner style uniforms and had the no-nonsense but friendly demeanor of a Dennys server. Young male bakers carried out from the kitchen tray after tray of tempting baked goods to place in the pastry case at the front of the dining room. There was a good assortment of customers, from what appeared to be locals to tourists from all over the world. I should give the place another try as other reviewers seem to like it. But I don't think I will because there are a thousand other places in CDMX I'd rather try. read more

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Breakfast here was sooo delicious. My friends and I ate here before going to Teotihuacan - we were a party of 6, and the restaurant kindly set up a larger table for us (it seemed like they mostly seat tables of 4.) At around 8:30 am, there was no wait at all. I ordered the huevos rancheros and a cafe con leche. Fresh bread is provided as a complimentary appetizer. We enjoyed eating them with the sauces of our breakfast dishes and the salsas verde and roja provided at each table. For the cafe con leche, a server fills up your cup with however much coffee you'd like (you tell her when to stop pouring.) If you're a caffeine addict, you can definitely get your fix here. The milk was the best part of the drink - very rich, creamy, and delicious. The huevos rancheros were also great. It was my first time having this traditional Mexican breakfast, and the runny eggs and salsa verde paired excellently. The dish also had some frijoles (beans) on the side. My boyfriend had a tamale, and he didn't especially like it. My friend's enchiladas were delicious though and made me wish I ordered them. For English speakers - an English menu is provided, but the servers don't speak English. read more

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I love that they are open 24hrs. Cafe con leche is awesome, would like it a little warmer, as well, the food is served warm and I prefer it served hot read more

Great little cafe for breakfast. Good food at a very nice price. Full range of menu items and the offer an English menu. They only take cash. read more

Amazing food. Green enchiladas with chicken were on point. I loved that the tortillas had this nice fresh crisp with the sauce still nice and warm. And spice was too the perfection. As for my cafe con leche... ¡perfección! read more

Great taste, abundant portions everything we ordered was superb and with a nice hot/spicy touch (for mexican) might be hot for the foreigners but not unbearable read more

Visited this place several times since it was near where I stayed while in vacation. Walked over in the morning to get coffee (Cafe con Leche) and a pastry (Pan de Dulce) a few times I order to go and a couple it was to eat in. The pastries are awesome, warm and fresh. The service at times was great and others was good. The place is small but it was worth coming here, best of all they very affordable. Two times a band played Jazz outside the restaurant so I got to listen to Jazz while eating. I will definitely come here when I'm in Mexico City. read more

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This is my favorite Mexican restaurant by far. When we were waiting in line, a random stranger on the street just helped us out with ordering and she said this place is one of the most traditional Mexican food. (people in Mexico here just so nice!!!) The chicken soup here is very rich with seasonings and Azteca soup is also great. I had at least 6 chicken soup in Mexico and they are all different but this one is the best. We also tried their traditional food called tamal, which is super tasty. It looks like 粽子 from China and the outside tastes like 小米糊. I loved it! Come here to eat! You won't regret! read more

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Amazing pastries and the Best Coffee we have had in ALL of Mexico! Great food at a reasonable price. INCREDIBLE, a must try!

This was a great, and simple Mexican breakfast. We had to wait a little bit for a table but that means that the place is popular! Food was brought out quickly and service was very pleasant. The great thing is that this is open 24 hours! My coffee was a bit weak, and they made it stronger! Portions were just perfect! read more

Café El Popular - Great breakfast. Delicious and simple. - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Si pudiera fuera 0 estrella, no se si es porque mi familia y yo somos turistas en la ciudad y es por eso que el trato al cliente fue horrible...? No lo se. Nuestra mesera muy grosera (y solo con nuestra mesa) literal nos hacia muecas y torcía los ojos, llegaba de muy mala forma a tendernos comparación de las otras meses llegaba diciéndoles "corazón" y ateniendolos de una distina manera. Bueno el punto es que 0 recomiendo el lugar. :) read more