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.

Really traditional Mexican food.The service is fast and you have access to the menu as soon as you…read moreget there.

I love this place for a meal--excellent service and atmosphere, of course. The service is wonderful…read moreand super fast, and the best part is that there are several restaurants.

I went to a separate location a few years back, I guess I went to the wrong restaurant! Situated in…read moremini-China Town... This is the place to be!!!! It is absolutely delicious! Very large and spacious, we had to wait a few minutes to be taken up and then another sort line as we exited the elevator: but all I all! Worth the wait!

This was an opportune rest and sustenance stop made in the Centro area for some flautas (tacos…read moredorados/ rolled tacos) and pozole. It's a chain and located in a small mall area off a pedestrian shopping walkway/ mall. Take the escalators all the way to the top. Since you dine in, you have "free" access to their very clean bathrooms, making it another great lunch stop. We ordered 3 Flautas with cheese for 95 MXN and a small bowl of pozole for 92 MXN. The flautas were super huge, meaty, and ultra crunchy. The sheet of quesillo on top was a nice added delight. The pozole came with a side of tostados and a whole lime with a squeezer. The lime is absolutely required and adds to the layers of simple richness to the pozole topped with crunchy cabbage bits, radishes, and onions. The waiter definitely pressured us into get chips and guacamole, but the unexpected add-on was very reasonably priced and refreshing. Service was super quick and prompt. Plenty of seating is to be had here making for an even more convenient stop.

Excellent tasty food in a traditional beautiful setting! Highly recommend it when you are in CDMX!read more

This is a 4 star joint, driven by its ambience and authenticity. The food is traditional, but not…read moreoutstanding. It may end up being a 3 if you're after punchy flavors and culinary wizardry. We came at off hours with minimal wait time, basking in the live music and historic backdrop. If your wait time is astronomical you may want to consider going elsewhere, because you are chasing diminishing returns. We had a half pitcher of watermelon agua fresca, which hit the spot after a long day of sight seeing. The tacuba enchiladas especiales were the highlight. Very creamy with a green spinach and poblano sauce. The rest of the food was serviceable but not mind boggling.

El Cardenal was a memorable stop during our Mexico City vacation!…read more We ordered the milanesa de ternera (breaded veal cutlet) and grilled chicken with enchiladas de morita. Both were flavorful and generously portioned. We also enjoyed the fresh green salsa, warm bread, strawberry agua fresca, and Topo Chico. For dessert, we had the moist pastel de elote (Mexican corn cake) and a creamy traditional Mexican dessert, a perfect ending to our meal. The restaurant has a welcoming, traditional atmosphere, and the service was excellent. If you're visiting Mexico City, I highly recommend El Cardenal for an authentic Mexican dining experience. We'd definitely return!

Oh Cardenal...How I love thee! I've been here before but it's been a while. The complimentary bread…read moreis to die for. They serve a green salsa in a molcajete. It looks spicy so I didn't try it but my friend loved it. I ordered flor de calabaza quesadillas. They're to die for. My friend loved her soup. We shared an egg nog (rompope) dessert. It's decadent. The tamarindo agua fresca was refreshing. There are several El Cardenal locations in Mexico City. This one is inside the Hilton. Though it wasn't lunch nor dinner time, it was packed.

Prompt service and the food was very good, as well as a good value. They give you a little order…read moreform to fill out with your order, and there is a service button on the table if you need something. Very clean and bright, I would liken this to a cafeteria. And- I was the only gringo in the place!

Good food and service easy to find variations of authentic food and really cheap recommendationsread more

Loved my experience dining here during the World Cup!…read more Azul was recommended by one of my colleagues from Mexico City and had great reviews, I decided to stop by since I stayed nearby. I came on a weekday and was seated very quickly. My lovely waiter explained the menu and highlighted some popular items. I ordered the guacamole, tortilla soup, duck dumpling mole, and tres leches for dessert. Everything was phenomenal, and the guac was out of this world! I enjoyed the presentation and the decor in the restaurant, I'd love to come back!

Good food and drinks , always stop while in Mexico City , the tortilla soup is a must.read more

We love this place. The servers, though there is a major language barrier, tried hard to…read moreaccommodate us. We went there 3 times within 6 days. Twice in the evening to unwind. There were live musicians (violin one evening; piano on another). The view upstairs overlooking the Palacio de las Bellas Artes is just wonderful. The only issue is the women's bathroom. It's on the second floor, and there is always a line. It goes quickly when the bathroom attendant is there. The food is nothing special, but if you want a relaxing, unhurried evening, you can't go wrong with this restaurant.

This is the worst restaurant in CDMX. It was genuinely torture sitting there. The food is genuinely…read moreawful. It's unseasoned meat burnt to rubber. The salsas are watery and a waste. The PIANO PLAYER is so awful that I wish we could pay him to stop playing. Why do they let him play? Do not stop here, look at the cool building, but skip this restaurant.

A true gem. Impeccable service from Gustavo. Authentic, fun, creative cuisine. Can you say 5 kinds…read moreof mole? Went for dinner AND breakfast and had a great time. Very classy and elegant place.

Testal was a great culinary stop on our trip to sample straightforward, traditional Mexican comfort…read morefood. The menu balances classic staples with lesser-known regional specialties, most notably their Enchiladas Agustinas. Originating as a 19th-century spinoff of Chile en Nogada, the Enchiladas Agustinas features tortillas rolled around a savory-sweet picadillo filling of minced meat and orchard fruits. Testal smothers them in a rich, deeply stewed Mole Poblano rather than the usual walnut cream sauce, finishing the plate with a bright scatter of pomegranate seeds. The contrast between the dark, complex mole and the pop of fruit once again showcases Mexico's mastery of marrying sweet and savory profiles. We also tried the sopa fideo, a toasted vermicelli-style soup served in a tomato broth. It was a comforting, classic starter, though its flavor profile was fairly straightforward and homey. We also ordered street-style tacos topped with roasted pineapple, which brought another nice balance of charred acidity and sweetness to the meat. Each dish was well-executed and worthy of appreciation, even if it didn't quite leave me blown away or craving an immediate return. Overall, Testal is a solid, reliable option if you're looking for an unpretentious experience rooted in authentic regional traditions.

This place was highly recommended by my brother and it didn't disappoint…read more Fernanda was my sever and was helpful. The place was full and the only table available was the one by the entrance but then luckily the booth became available and I kindly asked if I may move it to and they approved and all the servers helped move my plate, cup, napkin, and fruit. Made me feel like a Princess. I met two blind customers who was super amazing and sang to me by accident bc he was looking for the bathroom as he was waiting for his blind wife. Highly highly recommend this place Tip. The refill on Coffee isn't free there's a charge The specials only come with what they offer. Loved it!!

Wonderful chain restaurant in CDMX. When I stopped by Los Bisquets mid-afternoon after my walking…read moreday tour, I was exhausted (and HUNGRY!) from lots of activities earlier that day with minimal food. I was ready to chow down a ton of things. I honestly picked Los Bisquets because even in mid/late afternoon, the place was still filled and bustling with locals. Although I felt like as a solo diner, I should grab a seat at a bar...but...I wanted a proper table to sit/relax and spreaded out more comfortably, so I chose to sit at a small dining table...and never got any dirty look from the staff there or anything! I was so hungry that I just pointed to whatever was on the menu/leaflet presented on a small poster on the table. And..I was glad I picked that! Looking back, I think it was a fried longanisa set or something. The food was good and hit my spot for sure. The set had chips as appetizers (I think you get them anyways regardless of what you order), soup and a nice/large set of the food. I liked that the fried longanisa was fresh off the stove and not soggy at all. It was so satisfying eating that with salad/rice....and the soup! Overall, I liked what I got! The only thing was..it was a lil mild. I wish I had gotten something with more spice/interesting taste to it. However, especially for that day...I really enjoyed the food and I thought I picked the right spot to rest my feet and eat!