El Cardenal

"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

"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."

"When a restaurant has trademarked their hot chocolate, you know it’s a place where you’ll enjoy a memorable breakfast." Full review

"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

"This place serves arguably the best breakfast in the city, in the midst of Centro Historico, a block away from el Zocalo." Full review

"If you want to taste the authenticity, we say try the breakfast. It’s essentially a Bajío region tour with your palate." Full review