El Cardenal Restaurant - a traditional, must-go restaurant in Mexico From the pastries served upon being seated, to the authentic Mexican hot chocolate and traditional foods. Definitely worth a pit stop in your trip! read more

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Only in Mexico City, you can find a place like this huge restaurant in a beautiful colonial house in the south of the city with one of the best traditional cuisine in Mexico City. Today the station was Chile in Nogada. One of the most emblematic plates in the country that comes from early days of independence of Mexico from Spain. One of the best services also in the whole city where you have 3 to 4 waiters attending your table at a speed that you can't believe . It's a place that you cannot miss if you're in Mexico City. read more

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This place is amazing. The service is phenomenal, the servers are passing by constantly to make sure you have everything you need, your drinks are filled, etc. The ambiance is very nice. the decor is lovely. the food is really good too. The hot chocolate is a must have! read more

El Cardenal - Hot chocolate - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Food was so good! Got chilaquiles and shared a concha. The chocolate concha at El Cardinal is probably the best concha I have ever had. Warm and moist. We tried conchas at Panaderia Rosetta and nowhere as good as El Cardenal. read more

Delicious breakfast. Great conchas and Nata . Thick and rich hot chocolate. Loved the eggs with tomatoes in cazula. Rolls were fresh and warm. Very reasonable prices- less than $30 for breakfast for 2. read more

El Cardenal - Eggs in cazula - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

This place never fails to impress. Food is excellent at breakfast time. They have the best sweet pastries ever made on the premises. Their omelettes are wonderful and the prices are extremely reasonable. The place is always packed. We have been there twice this week. read more

El Cardenal - Zucchini blossoms omelette - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Service was incredible. The food was on point. The drinks were good. My favorite was the tortilla soup. read more

Wow! The place is gorgeous, the staff efficient, fast, polite and friendly, the food different but traditional, tasty and good portions, for us (coming from USA) very inexpensive, we paid 1,300 pesos (around 61 dollars) for breakfast for a party of 5, including hot chocolate, juices, coffee, omelette s, escamoles, etc,. And pastries, yummy! A m-u-s-t if you ever come to my beautiful hometown Mexico City' read more

El Cardenal - Torta española con escamoles - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Attentive service and delicious food. Went for brunch. Omelets and pastries were incredibly delicious. It's a deceptively large restaurant, but with lots of rooms and outdoor space, it is open and comfortable. Found it on Yelp. Would go back. Highly recommend. read more

So worth it! Our first attempt at breakfast here was a fail, since the crowd outside waiting was such a deterrent. We took one look and decided to try again the next day, but get there earlier. Yup, get there early. The next attempt, we got there a few minutes before it was scheduled to open and we were the second party in line. Little did we know, it was actually a holiday and they were opening half an hour later. Oh well. We beat the huge rush of people that came right when it opened. Upon entering, you feel like you're under dressed. The waiter welcomes you at the door and takes you right to your table. It was such a beautiful restaurant. Traditional decor, but not dated. White table cloths and napkins. You get the idea. Breakfast started with an offering of traditional Mexican breads. We made the mistake of passing on the concha. Don't make that same mistake. It's what their known for so take a few and enjoy the fresh cream. Just about every table had it. We eventually had a basket of bread with our breakfast, but we should've went straight for the concha and cream. Next was the hot chocolate. So good. It was poured right at our table and was amazing. So good with the bread For breakfast, I had the omelette with some kind of meat. I think it was steak. It was the perfect portion for me to not feel incredibly stuffed but totally satisfied. So good. My hubby had the lengua, and that too was so tasty. I don't think there was anything we didn't like here. The whole place is beautiful. Even the bathrooms were worth taking a look at. The restaurant is huge so even if there is a long line outside, I'd suggest sticking it out. read more

What can I say other than this is one of my favorite breakfast / brunch places ever! It is a pretty popular place so there may be a wait but it is definitely worth it. The service is speedy and people are nice. I think you can make reservations beforehand but I never have and the max I ever waited as 30 minutes. The conchas and the hot chocolate with the nata are must haves! All of their conchas are delicious and make sure to dip a piece into the nata (you have to order it) for an incredible experience. That with the hot chocolate brings brings me back to my Abuelita's house. I have also had a few of the egg dishes and the flautas here which are very tasty and go real well after the sweet start to your breakfast. Portions are very generous so it's sometimes a bit hard to not over order and end up with several food babies. The mango juice is my favorite of the juices very fresh and totally natural. read more

El Cardenal - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Traditional Mexican food, prepared with care and served in an great atmosphere Definetely one of the best places to experience Classic Mexican Food, they have all the old time dishes prepared the old fashion, excellent service and atmosphere, the staff at El Cardenal takes pride on their reputation and do their best to keep it that way. Their food is very good, it is worth a visit with friends / family or business affairs. read more

Love this place...everything is sourced from their local farm and you just can't beat the taste or quality.

This was just WOW! From the food to the atmosphere is was absolutely amazing! You would think not too much of a restaurant at a hotel but this restaurant is at a Hilton Hotel! That alone should tell you to absolutely stop here for breakfast! Try and be here by 830am because any time after that you will be waiting with the other 100 people in the lobby. While in Mexico City we had breakfast here 3 times because we couldnt get away from. Went to other places and every other day came back here! They put warm freshly made birote (bread) on your table with nata (cream cheese) and just for that, this is a 5 star stop! It doesnt stop there, the cafe de la hoya and the delicious breakfast was an absolute perfect morning stop every time! We are going back next month and we will stop here! read more

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Huge fan of El Cardenal!! I have never had a bad meal here! This location in particular is my go-to for breakfast/brunch. They have a great variety and they seem to please everyone (from vegetarian options to meat lover). I always check the "chef recommendations" page and usually order from there. Their hot chocolate is a must try along with their bolillos and a side of nata. Service is always impeccable and their prices are reasonable. I will continue to come here and enjoy their yummy food! read more

El Cardenal - Enchiladas de cochinita pibil! - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Muy buen restaurante, excelente ambiente para ir en familia, servicio excelente, meseros de calidad.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Mexico city! They have great quality food and excellent service. There are a few different locations around the city. I have tried different things on the menu and everything from the soups to the appetizers to the main dishes are all delicious! I really enjoyed their conchas too. The restaurant is great for breakfast or lunch, but keep mind that it is not open for dinner. read more

Food was good. Definitely recommend the pastry with some hot chocolate. We got a concha and the seasonal pastry of a rosca that had sweetened pumpkin flower inside. We got the red chilaquiles. read more

One of the best dining experiences I had in CDMX. Food and service were awesome in a charming setting. From the fresh juices and pastries, to the table side hot chocolate, this place was truly memorable. They stop serving brunch around 1230pm, then switch to lunch and they close at 7pm. Dreaming of when I'll visit this place again. read more

A friend took me to this absolute gem of a restaurant in Mexico City. This was traditional Mexican food blended with elegant spices, herbs and ingredients...making for the single best meal I've ever experienced while visiting Mexico. Our lunch was a variety of exquisite dishes, many of which I will never know the name. Each one unique, distinct and wonderful. When visiting, I like to try a free local delicious and I had something extraordinary. The Escamole (I will let you look it up) was so delicious that I had to resist eating as much as I could. I could not recommend any restaurant with greater fervor. They have 5 locations around the city and I hope to have many future visits to this sensational new discovery. read more

Another amazing recommendation by friends for either business or personal meal. Pictures added in my profile. The decor of Te building is simple and elegant. The service impeccable. Prices are a low as 75 pesos as high as .... read more

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Excellent breakfast spot!! Everything was spot on, from service to food A++. The pan that is served is so fresh and warm you can make that your main meal. I tried their house-made hot chocolate and it was a great balance of flavor. The main dishes were great just be sure to come hungry and pace yourself - plenty of food! read more

Delicious food, fantastic service. Can also accommodate budget travelers, willing to splurge a bit. Cavice appetizer was perfect for lunch and came with wonderful bread, guacamole and condiments in the house. Final bill was under 150 peso read more

Amazing authentic Mexican restaurant -- great food, unsurpassed service, wonderful presentation, lovely building. Certainly on the higher end but not unreasonable. Valet parking. The menu is extensive. I had one of their many mole dishes and one of their fine desserts. Top notch. You will not be disappointed. It gets busiy at 3pm. read more

This place is a very traditional Mexican breakfast locale, although they have opened several branches which are more modern. The nata (sweet cold cream) with the conchas (a pastry) is amazing. The place is always packed but they're service is effective so the tables move along quickly. Lunchtime is good too. The best dishes is a simple "molcajete" with green tomatoe sauce, avocado and fresh cheese that can be eaten with fresh baked tortillas. For an entree it's best to stick with the simpler dishes. The salmon or tuna fillet with mash potatoes and vegetables is delicious. The more Mexican dishes are something of a letdown. read more

Come in the morning for fresh baked sweet bread and hot chocolate. I had the squash blossom omelette. It was delicious! The food is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and service is there to match. It's quite large, and so reservations may not be necessary, but the place was picked when we showed up for lunch. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Great ambiance. Lingua tacos were amazing. I could have eaten 10. The salsa was so fresh that I actually ate spoonfuls by itself. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Mexico City. I eat here every single time I visit. In some trips I even visit more than once. Best food of central Mexico. The seasonal specials are the best in my opinion. I particularly like the selection of insects in the menu. Everything that I've tried here ranges from excellent to outstanding. My favorite dishes are the red worms, the fava bean soup, the grilled seasonal fish and the native fruit ice creams (mamey, zapote and guanabana). read more

It's good, not great food, but some of the best I've had in the area, and the dishes are those that are hard to fine. I would definitely go again just for the variety. read more

Great authentic Mexican food. Shrimp tacos were to die for, really zesty with a little touch of spice. A+ plus service and ambience.