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El CardenalvsContramar
El Cardenal and Contramar are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Contramar scores marginally higher than El Cardenal. Contramar comes in at 83 with approval from 10 reviews including Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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
Contramar
Concierge Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet Gayot
Fodor's
goop
Bon Appétit Tasting Table
Condé Nast Traveler The Infatuation Show All Reviews
Durango 200, Col. Roma Norte City
From $0/night
Concierge "It's so hip, you'll probably see D.F.'s number one heartthrob, Gael GarcÌ_a Bernal‰ÛÓas long as you don't try to come for dinner."
Travel + Leisure "A high-ceilinged, blue-and-white dining room is the setting for long, loud, convivial lunches, especially on weekends." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Fresh seafood is the star attraction at this stylish dining hall with a seaside ambience." Full review
Gayot16.0
"A high-ceilinged, whitewashed, airy space, Contramar attracts a fashionable, well-heeled crowd (publishing, models, artists, bankers) that comes here to see and be seen." Full review
Fodor's "While the people-watching is prime, your attention will be on the food: start with giant, raw almejas chocolates ("chocolate" clams, for their shell color)." Full review
goop "There is nothing like lunch at Contramar: And by lunch, we mean comida, an extended main meal which begins roughly around 3pm and continues through the afternoon and into the early evening." Full review
Bon Appétit "Grilled fish, palomas, and good vibes for any occasion." Full review
Tasting Table "On Friday afternoons, Contramar is the place to be and be seen." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Fully understand why lunch is the most important—and longest—meal of the day in Mexico City, especially on Fridays." Full review
The Infatuation "Contramar is an upbeat, busy seafood restaurant, and it makes for a great lively dinner with friends spot." Full review
