Cafe de Tacuba
8 expert reviews
“Tourists frequent Café de Tacuba not only for the food and pastries, but also for the art that lines the walls.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
"An essential, if touristy, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack stop downtown, this Mexican classic opened in 1912 in a section of an old convent." Full review
Frommer's
"One of the city's most famous restaurants, Café Tacuba dates from 1912 and boasts a handsome colonial-era atmosphere." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Open since 1912, visited over the years by many famous names, this classic restaurant retains its decor of Talavera tiles and kitschy murals, and remains a bustling local favorite."
DK Eyewitness
"The front window filled with scrumptious baked goods, and interior walls with paintings of colonial-era nuns have been Café Tacuba’s calling card since 1912."
Rough Guide
"Good coffee and excellent food at a price, though this doesn’t deter the folk who’ve been packing it out since 1912."
Travel + Leisure
"Over a hundred years old, this restaurant has been popular among presidents and artists alike...if you're looking for a true, traditional Mexican meal, you'll find it here."
Mexico City Travel Guide
June 23, 2021