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Cúcara Mácara

3.6 (18 reviews)
PriceyMexican

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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Melissa G.

I would call this an overpriced tourist trap. The decorations are nice and all but at the end of the day it is inside the airport and it caters to tourists.. the prices are high and the food is not great. Also, drink prices are not advertised so It was an unpleasant to surprise to see the extra high prices on the bill. The location is convenient without a doubt but I would not go back . Ever

Jeanne T.

This review is for the food court location. I just had very friendly service and three delicious tacos. Two shredded chicken and one potato and beef mixture on corn tortillas. A lemonade drink was included but I didn't drink it because of the water. There was no garnish or sides with the tacos but I didn't miss it. Homemade hot sauce was available. The employees spoke some English and were very patient with my Spanglish. I was able to pay with American Express credit card. Really good, will return. Wish I knew how to make that wonderful shredded chicken.

Michael W.

Very nice place inside Terminal 1, close to Hilton Hotel. Typical Mexican food, plus nice beef cuts and fish. The interior is styled like a Mexican cantina, but as the restaurant's veranda is open to the terminal, it is a bit noisy. Service is quite attentive and offers great hospitality. Steaks were just perfect, the Guacamole delicious and the choice of desserts very generous, and tempting! A bit on the expensive side.

Renee C.

Sad to say, the service this afternoon was very disappointing for us. We asked for a drinks menu and the waiter got upset since we were not going to order food yet. He then came back and brought a giant drinks sign and sat it next to us. Such incidents shouldn't happen much less here. Good customer service is essential. Spanish: Lamentablemente el servicio de esta tarde fue muy desagradable para nosotros. Pedimos, la carta de las bebidas alcoholicas; el mesero se molesto ya que no ibamos a pedir comida todavía. Luego, regreso con un letrero y lo puso en nuestra silla con una actitud grosera. Estas cosas no deberían de pasar, menos en el aeropuerto. El servicio al cliente es esencial.

Suzee Q.

We got a late dinner here before our international flight out. The service was good and food came to our table quickly. Without realizing it, we ordered a lot of food: tortilla soup, taquitos, queso fundido, a flight of five different quesadillas, and two different flavors of margaritas. Plus, we loaded up on the chips and salsa because they were so good! The margaritas were a generous size but only okay in taste. My husband always thought taquitos were "fake" Mexican, but they were flavorful with a great crunch. The fundido was so delicious - who doesn't like fried cheese? Everything else was pretty good. Prices were higher than we'd like - but the convenience of being right by the international terminal couldn't be beat.

Pan dulce This is a concha sitting next to a cup of coffee that the waiter was quick to refill.
Maritza M.

5 stars for great service, a darling ambiance, and yummy food (especially for an airport). I am so glad that we did not just go with just any old option on the ground floor. This restaurant is located on the 2nd floor (planta/piso 1), and I recommend paying them a visit if you have more than an hour to kill before a flight.

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Not bad for airport food. The service was very quick which was greatly appreciated since I only had 20 minutes until my departure.

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7 years ago

Super friendly people!!! Delicious food!!! Desserts are the best. Every time going to Mexico best place to eat

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Ojo De Agua - Swiss enchiladas with cheese and avocado.

Ojo De Agua

5.0(3 reviews)
0.5 km

For airport food, this spot was popular. And I concur! This space definitely utilizes their space…read morewell. I mean all the luggage was squeezed into the corner and the tables and chairs were so squished together. I had the Swiss enchiladas because I don't do eggs. These were really superb. Each bite was delectable and had various textures. The extra cheese and sauce definitely brought everything home. They give you a very generous portion in that it was a whole avocado. Yeah. Like both halves. Yum. The hubs had the Rancheros del Ojo. This was good a good pick with the two protein (chicken and pork?). The chips slowly loosing its crisp wasn't something I enjoyed, but the hubs really liked it. He wanted something really authentic that Mexicans enjoyed, and he seemed pleased with this pick. This spot seems to be the most popular so hence the most busy. If you see a spot open up, go for it! You won't be disappointed.

This is my favorite spot to dine at the airport in Mexico City. It is the freshest restaurant and…read moreI enjoy eating in their Miami outlets. My favorite thing to order normally is the enchiladas but I decided to order the Chilaquiles here and omg- they were great. First of the all they do not skimp on the protein, it was packed with chicken. The portion was huge and I love that I got fresh avocado. The service is always great and although this location did not allow for the space to be as warm as it is at hardshop, it is still cozy.

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Ojo De Agua - Rancheros del Ojo with chicken, pork (?), and avocado.

Rancheros del Ojo with chicken, pork (?), and avocado.

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El Cardenal - Enchiladas cochinita pibil

El Cardenal

4.5(514 reviews)
5.6 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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Cinthya's - The view of her grill from the street. Unassuming right?! So good!

Cinthya's

5.0(2 reviews)
0.2 km

The cook is a lovely friendly lady that makes her food with passion. She was delighted to discover…read morethat someone had put her on the internet map, as we wouldn't have found her otherwise. The place is a very small hole in the wall but the food is amazing. She sells gorditas with different types of meat or a mushroom mix that I personally ordered that was amazing and she makes quesadillas with the most amazing cheese. It's a small 5 minute walk from the airport, so if your in a time crunch and hungry between a layover don't hesitate to stop by here.

I am a Flight Attendant and discovered this place while on a layover near MEX Airport. There is…read morealways a line of people waiting to buy gorditas and quesadillas. I finally worked up the nerve to try. As an American this 'food stall' would be intimidating to most Americans, but since there is always a line I decided to try. Cinthya was very nice and made me the BEST gordita and quesadilla and explained everything to me (in Spanish). I have no idea what I was eating, but they were REALLY good! And only 75 pesos ($4) for 4 GIANT gorditas and quesadillas stuffed with meat, beans, and toppings. From the airport terminal, go down the small unmarked hallway next to the regional bus terminal and pharmacy (behind Krispy Kreme in the food court). Cross the sky bridge and down the stairs. Walk about 100ft from the bottom of the stairs and turn right at the corner. She is the second building.

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Cinthya's - Taco al carbon w/cheese. Arranchera steak taco w/cheese

Taco al carbon w/cheese. Arranchera steak taco w/cheese

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Cinthya's - Arranchera steak taco w/cheese, Argentinian sausage taco w/cheese w/pico de gallo, hot sauces, pickled cactus . Que Rico!

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Arranchera steak taco w/cheese, Argentinian sausage taco w/cheese w/pico de gallo, hot sauces, pickled cactus . Que Rico!

Cúcara Mácara - mexican - Updated October 2026

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