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Cafe de TacubavsEl Cardenal
Both Cafe de Tacuba and El Cardenal are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, El Cardenal ranks slightly better than Cafe de Tacuba. El Cardenal ranks #8 in Mexico City with positive reviews from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
Cafe de Tacuba
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Travel + Leisure
Calle Tacuba 28, Centro City 06010
From $0/night
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
Travel + Leisure "Tourists frequent Café de Tacuba not only for the food and pastries, but also for the art that lines the walls." Full review
Lonely Planet "A fantasy of colored tiles, brass lamps and oil paintings, this mainstay has served antojitos (tortilla-based snacks such as tacos and gorditas)." 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
El Cardenal Lonely Planet
Gayot DK Eyewitness Travel + Leisure
Tasting Table
The Infatuation
Time Out
Av. de las Palmas 215 City 11000
From $20/night
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Possibly the finest place in town for a traditional meal, El Cardenal occupies three floors of a Parisian-style mansion and has a pianist playing sweetly in the background." Full review
Gayot14.0
"A favored hangout for Mexican politicians and TV actors---as well as big families---El Cardenal serves well prepared renditions of time-honored Mexican dishes." Full review
DK Eyewitness "El Cardenal’s stately appearance, with cloth covered tables and refined atmosphere, is foil for reasonable prices, and pre-Hispanic food specialties, as well as just plain good home cooking."
Travel + Leisure "When a restaurant has trademarked their hot chocolate, you know it’s a place where you’ll enjoy a memorable breakfast." Full review
Tasting Table "This tourist trap is worth the wait for its classic Mexican breakfasts of conchas, natas and hot chocolate served on starched white tablecloths." Full review
The Infatuation "This place serves arguably the best breakfast in the city, in the midst of Centro Historico, a block away from el Zocalo." Full review
Time Out "If you want to taste the authenticity, we say try the breakfast. It’s essentially a Bajío region tour with your palate." Full review
