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.

I'm really glad I made my way here! My taxi driver recommended it to me. My Spanish is very limited…read morebut we made it all work. I came between meals but there was still a few people waiting outside. You grab a number before and wait to be called. Everything inside is very fast paced. I ordered the pozole with chicken that also came with some tostada shells. Really was amazing! It was actually a really cheap dinner too at about 7 US dollars. Definitely a place to visit for a good and cheap meal! Staff was super friendly and went with my poor English pretty well. Also easy to pay with a card. Highly recommended in the Zona Rosa!

This is a reliable spot for food around a popular area. I suggest if you're near palacio Bellas…read moreArtes or China Town and need a bite that you come here. The food is very solid and. The flautas and salsa verde were very good. Honestly though, best limonada I've ever had. La neta wey. Not the best food you'll have in Mexico City, but a reliable spot in between excursions.

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.

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.

So Mexico City is a city that is truly a foodie's paradise-One can't throw a rock without hitting…read morea Michelin rated restaurant. Another thing this city has is very inexpensive spots you can eat,like pop ups or stands that serve such high quality food at very cheap prices. The third thing I found about this city is where this restaurant fits in-They have restaurants that are historic,that opened over 100 years ago-Cafe de Tacuba fits in that category,having opened in 1912. This restaurant is located in Centro Historico-just a few blocks from Zocalo.Its location is a very busy touristy part of Mexico City. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait,but once we walked in it was obvious why as it was truly a work of art in there. The walls were adorned with amazing paintings and murals and interior designs elements that transported you back to Mexico in the 1950s and earlier. It was gorgeous. I don't want to call it a fancy place with all the stigma that sometimes represents but it was a fancy place without all the stuffiness of a fancy place. It was a very warm and welcoming place to dine at. There was a lady walking around with a platter full of conchas and churros that one could indulge in while waiting their main meal. I had to get a churro-it was so delicious. We also got chicken tortilla soup-it was so rich and tasty with the perfect blend of Mexican seasonings. I had a pretty good cafe con leche as well-you could really taste the high quality coffee beans they use in their coffees compared to what I'd been getting all trip in the streets. Now when you visit this restaurant and you could only try one dish-that dish begins and ends with Enchiladas Tacuba(355 pesos/$20.35) That's what I got and it was awesome.Its basically a chicken enchilada dish with a creamy spinach based sauce topped with cheese-flavor bomb to the fullest. 9.5/10 Item I wouldn't clarify this as an inexpensive meal compared to other places we visited in Mexico City,but I would call this place an incredible dining experience where one can just feel the importance of the building one is having this meal. Heck Diego Rivera had his wedding reception here in 1922. I for sure would recommend anyone who has the pleasure of visiting Mexico City,must add Cafe de Tacuba to their itinerary-it's such a rich experience.

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!

Traditional Mexican cuisine with many ingredients not found in other venues. The small bolillos…read morethat come with meals are exceptional as is the pan dulce. They are worth trying even if you don't normally eat bread. All are made in house. Some of the more unusual ingredients were maguey worms, grasshoppers, and ant larvae. We didn't try these. Although there were vegetables that I like, the huitlacoche and huazontles came with other you ingredients that I don't eat, so I ordered chilaquiles verdes and my husband had the enchiladas de cochinita pibil. The chilaquiles were freshly fried to a crisp (no packaged totopos here), served with a mild green sauce (I'd prefer a bit more heat) and were topped with avocado, thinly sliced purple onion and a light amount of finely grated queso freso and crema. The portion was too large for me and could be shared. My husband enjoyed his dish and found the seasoning to be well balanced, not overpowering. Coffee was good, if not quite hot enough. The ambiance is traditional Mexican and always crowded even by 9:00 am. Service is polite and professional.

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

Food is ok- you pay for the architecture . There is live music . Service is excellent.read more

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.

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!!