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

Soooo glad we ubered out to this slightly out of the way breakfast spot! What a great, authentic…read moreexperience! We got there at about 8:00 to a small line. We were in within 15 minutes! A whole group of us were taken in at once and we were sat at a long metal table of which there were several. I love communal tables and getting to know our neighbors who were both locals and tourists. We had cafe de olla, chilaquiles and frijoles con huevos - all full of wonderful flavor that came from the giant clay cooking pots! We also had a warm and wonderful churro, and loved the handmade tortillas! There was a chip my coffee cup that just added so much character to the old Mexican dishes! This experience made me so happy!

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.

Estuvo Delicioso! Bueno, Rico y barato. Servicio rápido . Vale la pena desayunar aquí!read more

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!!

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 were hungry late at night and stumbled upon this amazing 24-hour diner with a long line of…read morepeople waiting to get in. Luckily, it only took about 10 minutes, and they offered us seats at the bar, which we gladly took. Our waitress, Sandra, was quick, sharp, and so friendly. We ordered the Aztec soup (so good), the poblano soup, and the mole enchiladas (spicy-smoky),and absolutely delicious. For dessert, we had the hot chocolate (just like the one my mom used to make!), and Sandra brought out some sweet bread to go with it (fantastic).We also tried the guava gelatin, which was superb. The ambiance was lively, full of all kinds of people, and had a really cheerful vibe. If you're in the area, this place is a must!

Great food would definitely recommend.check it out it does have a wait time but definitely worth…read morethe wait.

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!