Food was truly delicious! Unique flavors and options, fun atmosphere, mother-in-law approved. Didn't get sick, always a plus. Only reason for 4 stars is the price point. Would recommend if you are staying in Coyoacan or need dinner after Frida House. read more

Corazón de Maguey - Left: Grilled corn masa cakes with pork Middle: Skirt Steak Tlayuda Right: Skirt Steak plate with Mayan potatoes - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I had a really lovely meal here during my trip. The guacamole was outstanding and the cactus salad was really unbelievable. I also had the cheese empanadas with a sort of chocolate sauce. I'm not sure if it was meant to be a dessert but it was seriously filling and sweet. The staff were wonderful, they were very attentive and the atmosphere was festive. People watching the crowds shopping along the park made the lunch even more rewarding. It was a great choice. read more

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My wife and I were going to see the Frida Kahle and ChatGPT recommended this place for lunch. My wife had enchilada and I had steak with veggies. Both were so delicious! I recommend this place 100% read more

Corazon the Maguey is in the main square in Coyoacan which makes it a very convenient place to stop by . We came for breakfast on a Saturday morning and we were able to snag a table for 7 people without having to wait too long, which was very lucky. We sat on the front patio which is lovely and equipped with great furnishings , but covered with enough plants and foliage to feel private and secluded from the lively square. The inside of the restaurant is also remarkable, I only walked by it with going to the restroom, but i was impressed by the vibes and decorations. We came with a larger group and a baby, and the staff could not have been more patient and accommodating with our multitude of requests and the baby being a disturbing force. We tried a bunch of different plates and shared them and the standouts for me were : The chocolate tamale and the skillet enchiladas. The prices are a bit higher than the regular establishment but it is worth it for the location and experience. Would recommend and visit again! read more

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Ambiance -wise I think this was my favorite restaurant in all of CDMX. We actually came here twice, once for breakfast and once for dinner. For breakfast I ordered the swedish style chicken enchilada skillet which had a very mild tomato sauce on it. If you're looking for a huge punch of flavor I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but it was still delicious (and I was getting over some food poisoning so the almost bland -ness was appreciated). The infused peach tea and Cafe de olla were great. For dinner, I recommend the tres mole enchiladas. Really nice staff, great location in the park, A+. read more

Corazón de Maguey - Swedish style breakfast skillet - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I took 2 trips here during my 2 weeks in CDMX. 1st time on my own and had a full meal, second time with a friend and we had drinks and an appetizer. The service on my 1st trip left something to be desired. The waiter was not very friendly nor did he check in on me. Felt like he considered me a nuisance which is never a good feeling. The waiter on our second trip was delightful, super friendly, and attentive. The 2 cocktails were mezcal punch (the clear one) and the carajillo criollo (second one with whipped cream). Both were perfect but the second one is more of a dessert FYI. The fried shrimp taco that came out burning over coals was a super cool presentation but the dish overall lacked flavor and the cauliflower was an in between brand of not chewy and not crunchy. The tlayuda de arranchera was perfection on the steak side but the rest of the dish was just meh. I think getting just the arranchera is the way to go. The appetizer is the pescadillas which was delicious. The ambiance of this place whether you sit inside or outside feels very romantic and warm. read more

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Arrived for our reservation and got seated right away. Service was great and all the food was excellent. We did not try any of the specials even though they sounded yummy. We had the cactus salad, tlayudas, tamarind shrimp and the 3 mole enchiladas. All very good. Nice to sit outside and enjoy Al fresco Dining. read more

It is really damn good. Go. You won't regret it. Quality: 5 Value: 4 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Corozan de Maguey is popular and famous for a reason: it's what every great restaurant should be. The service is fast and friendly, the food and drink menus are both great (and they have a great range of options), and the entire restaurant is like an art exhibit. The mole is phenomenal! The sopas are also phenomenal. Breakfast was a little less good (molletes and the enchiladas skillet) Only complaint: it is pricey. You can find similarly delicious food elsewhere for a better price. That said, you have to hunt high and low for that deliciousness, and it won't have the same ambiance. read more

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Okay this review is long over due! My friend and I were exploring the cathedral and artistry markets - along the way we came across this restaurant. We didn't think much of it as there is so many to choose from with tourist like us. But first impressions: the decor and vibes were amazing! Everything was very nice and it had more like a dark romantic vibes - a great place to bring a date for sure! Food: I ordered the mole! It was one of my top moles the green salsa had more of a spicier flavor but not so much and the red mole had a bit more of a sweeter taste! The chicken was soft and tender as well, dipped it with the tortillas - it was chefs kiss! My gawd it was so good! I savored every last bit! Service: Our waiter was really nice! He recommended us drinks and at the end of the night gave us some recommendations of other places to check out! Definitely a great impression! Worth checking it out! Everything was just chefs kiss! read more

Corazón de Maguey - Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Corazon de Maguey is so good, and so unique, that I'd call it a destination for lunch or dinner in Mexico City. I was spending a Friday in Coyoacan with my guy and we were loving the plaza and performances. We were hungry and this came up and didn't feel as touristy as the other restaurants lining the parks. They do have english menus and bilingual staff (I won't get into details, but our service was limited due to an uncontrollable emergency that day). The decor is outrageously beautiful and very Mexican, with bright colors and details everywhere. We had an amazing meal with new flavors and textures from parts of Mexico I hadn't even heard of, and I know a lot about the country. We started with an avocado taco that came on a lava stone grill with avocado leaves burning to give it a special scent. I loved the contrasting textures, smooth and crisp. My guy had the classic black mole with a beef protein that he had never tried before and really enjoyed. I tasted it and it was proper, 20+ ingredient slow-cooked mole with only a slight hint of chocolate. I had a tlayuda, a crisp tortilla base with a black bean spread and fresh grilled veggies. It was complex and had that contrasting textures thing again that I love. You really can't go wrong with the seasonal, traditional, regional and flavorful dishes at Corazon de Maguey over in Coyoacan! read more

Corazón de Maguey - Chips! - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

We enjoyed a lunch on the patio of Corazon de Maguey on our day in Coyoacan. In fact, it was one of the highlights of our Coyoacan day! We shared the salbutes de cochinita, which were delicious. The cochinita was wonderful - a little picante - and the salbutes were great. A delicious starter! My husband had the enchiladas tres colores (with cheese), which he enjoyed. But I loved my dish - their empipianadas with flaked fish, pipian, pepitas, and cheese. I would eat it again and again. We had a few drinks too - a glass of pulque natural, several of their great cocktail - La Magara, and a cafe de olla to finish the meal. The restaurant is cool inside, but the patio was lovely. We definitely had a longer/lazier lunch than I had planned for, because it was so comfortable there. The service wasn't the best (just hard to get attention when wanting to order something else or the check), but they were busy! It's a popular place. I thought the drinks, food, and atmosphere were top notch. I'd happily return! read more

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I came to this place after searching on Yelp palaces to eat in Coyoacán. I order their 3 color enchiladas and let me tell you !!!!! it did not disappoint me. I loved every bite of it. My favorite was the black mole. I did not take pictures of the food. I was so hungry. The service was great, my server explained to me about the food and their Origen so 5/5. The place is located in the center of the city in front of a beautiful park . The ambience is amazing, they have music and the place itself is beautiful read more

Corazón de Maguey - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday while exploring the Coyoacan neighborhood. They had their stuffed chile relleno on special that came with a decadent walnut sauce. Very different than anything I had ever tried before and very enjoyable. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant itself has a nice covered patio and indoor area, but it is quite popular so it fills up even at "off hours". read more

Corazón de Maguey - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I quite liked eating here! My grilled salmon was excellent and my partner enjoyed some green mole chicken a lot, though she had to ask for added hot sauce. Environment is nice, a bit clubby but still sultry. read more

Corazón de Maguey - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

It was our last full day this trip and I've been craving some really stellar Oaxacan food in CDMX. I specifically wanted an outstanding mole negro and Corazón de Maguey did not disappoint. I wasn't super hungry and was going to have dinner in a few hours so I opted for the Moletes de Plátano and the Caldo de Pollo. I also was craving a simple chicken soup and this did not miss. I completely forgot to take a photo of the Moletes because I was so engrossed in the process of eating them. Decadent, gorgeous and so tasty. I highly recommend -- I know they're meant to share but I really ate most of these myself because they hit the spot. If you're in Coyoacán definitely visit this restaraunt. It's very close to Plaza de los Coyotes (which is under construction rn) but still a lovely place to stroll after eating here. Service was great, seemed like everyone really worked together, the manager stepped in to take our order as it got busier to ensure we weren't waiting long! read more

Durante mi visita a Coyoacán, tuve una experiencia que me dejó una mala impresión. En general, la gente en México es muy amable y afectuosa, lo que resulta muy atractivo para el turismo. Sin embargo, en este restaurante, la hostess no mostró la misma calidez. Cuando me acerqué para solicitar el uso del sanitario, me lo negaron. Le mencioné que iba a consumir, pero me indicó que podía dirigirme a un baño público al lado del restaurante. Decidí insistir en quedarme y pedir una bebida. Después de regresar del sanitario, pregunté por mi pedido y me respondieron que si no la quería, no importaba. Reiteré que sí la quería, pero tardaron mucho en atenderme. Lamentablemente, es decepcionante que un restaurante de este tipo contrate personal que no comprende la importancia del servicio al cliente, especialmente para los turistas. read more

Stunning restaurant, beautiful plating, spectacular food. I tried their "esquites esquineros" (corn kernels prepared with grated cheese, mayonnaise, orange marmalade and spicy Tarascan salsa), the "chile relleno" (a poblano chili stuffed with grilled zucchini, corn kernels and epazote, served with pickled red onions over a black bean sauce), and the "enmoladas" (corn tortillas filled with chicken, bathed in black mole sauce, and drizzled with Mexican crema). Everything was delicious but I was obsessed with the chile relleno. The flavors complemented each other perfectly. Highly recommend treating yourself to a wonderful meal at Corazón de Maguey if you're in Coyoacan. read more

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Ate here on a busy Friday night. The staff got me a table quickly! I ordered Beet Empanada's and Hibiscus Taquitos and the food was incredible. I also enjoyed a house margarita that was perfect. Very quite location, it was relaxing, will visit next time I am in Mexico City! read more

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I would love to leave a review on the food, but unfortunately we sat at the table for over 10 minutes without any acknowledgement by the wait staff. They cleaned other tables, while the hostess and another staff member stood by and joked around. We decided it was best to leave since no one seemed to care to ask if we would like to order. read more

Excellent food, first class service and wonderful ambience! Try the desserts, they are to die for!

Had this spot bookmarked for my trip to Mexico City so imagine my surprise and smiling face when my friend took me here! It is kinda loud so if you are looking for an intimate type of restaurant with a quiet ambiance, yeah, I wouldn't recommend this spot. The bright red interior and split level setting reminded me of a nightclub complete with loud music and bustling staff. Overlooking the local park, you can have seating either indoors or facing the open air. If you do the latter, be prepared for beggars, artists and merchants to come up to you to sell their wares/services. Daughter ordered the pumpkin seed salad - loved the touch of squash flowers that came with it. I got the jamaica (hibiscus) flautas and assorted tlayudas with various meat (like mini tostadas). Also had one of their mezcal cocktails which was waaaaaaayyyy too sweet. In fact, I found that most of the cocktails here tend to lean towards too sugary for my taste. It was my first night here and I was extremely jet lagged and tired, but the music kept me up as well as the high energy of the place! read more

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The very good food and presentation! Price is very affordable. The cocktails was interesting and tasty. I recommend read more

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Very bad experience, after they sat us down, they took a long time to take our order, we had 3 or 4 different waiters, which is not an issue but after we had to keep asking for the same thing multiple times to different people it got a bit frustrating. I ordered the Tlayudas con arrachera and it was such a disappointment specially since it was one of the most expensive things on the menu. I asked for medium, and it was almost rare. The meat was also very tough and chewy so I couldn't even eat it. I decided not to say anything and just asked for the check so i could go eat some street tacos instead, I left around 5% out of curtesy not because i had a good experience and after that one of the waiters still had the nerve to come and ask why I tip more. So uncomfortable! Avoid this place. read more

I ordered the shrimp skewers and it looked beautiful with vegetables in between. The meal came with a shirt of shrimp soup which was pretty yummy. It came with a side of rice and spinach with all the shrimp heads that were removed from the skewers. I know they are a delicacy but I didn't eat them. Food was seasoned beautifully and the service was spot on. The restaurant is located along the park and a great place to people watch. read more

Restaurant is located in a lively place amongst all the street vendors and local crowd. Friendly staff, nice ambiance. We had the bone marrow appetizer, dry aged rib eye, and the grilled octopus. For the ribeye, we asked for medium rare. It came out in a cast iron skillet perfectly cooked, well seasoned with veggies and steak fries. The steak however, kept cooking on the cast iron so 10 mins into the entree, the steak was well done and tough to chew. read more

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I'm so disappointed with the service I received on a Wednesday evening, on July 10 to be exact. This place was recommended by friends and family that have dined here before but I wish we have stopped elsewhere else but here. Young male waiter too forever taking our orders and told our group that they don't serve water or beverages other than alcoholic drinks, "because of the experience ". This waiter always had an excuse for everything. My friend ordered Teloloapan mole (btw our family is from Teloloapan and mole has always been RED) and she received green mole instead and the waiter said it IS Teloloapan mole but that ingredients/recipe changes all the time, B.S.! And then after bringing out food, he never checked on our table. Oh and to add to this horrible service, this waiter had the nerve to ask for more tip! He said more excuses, he said that they have to pay 8% of tips to their employer and that they might get fired for not getting atleast 500 pesos of tip... another B.S. that came out his mouth. Travelers be aware of these tactics that these waiters are saying to get more tips, especially when paying with credit cards, they don't let go of the card reader machine so that you type in the tip. SMH! read more

We have been to quite a few restaurants in the Coyoacan area and would say that we like it, but there are other better choices in this area (it's sister restaurant is Los Donzantes, which I think is better and right on the other side of the park). Ambiance/Service: It is in a great area right next to the park so it obviously gets a lot of food traffic and attention by people walking around trying to sell you something or ask, but the place is nice and the service was really good. At the end, the server didn't want us to leave he was having such a great time with us that he gave us some of his favorite mezcal for free, which was a fun treat. Food/Drinks: I would definitely come back again for the pozole verde. Probably some of the best pozole verde I have had. The guacamole was also very good as well. We had the cochinita pibil which was a little sweeter for my liking, and the one dish we didn't finish. The cocktail drinks were really good here and would definitely recommend trying one out. I ended up having 3 they were so good! I would go back here again to try a few other things like the enchiladas tres colores and also go back just for the pozole verde and drinks. read more

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The food was overpriced and underwhelming. They care more about presentation. The service was nice waiters were great.

The food that we tried was ok. Drinks were decent. 2 for 1 during happy hour...nice. Indoor out door set up really nice. read more

Corazón de Maguey - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Food and service were excellent. Some unusual dishes, but my son and husband were not game to try the grasshoppers. We had the plantain dumplings with mole, shrimp tamarindo, and the enchiladas with 3 mole sauces. All were excellent. This place is located by park and is quite easy to walk to from the Frida Kahlo museum. read more

Terrible experience. We waited forever to order and had to deal with multiple waiters who couldn't get things right. I ordered the mole enchiladas, but it wasn't very good. I also had a lemonade and it was wayyy too sour and not to my taste. I ended up leaving early and tipping only out of courtesy. The waiter then questioned my tip--really uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. read more

Originally stopped here because the place looks very appealing ,but do not waste your money or time here. The service is terrible and the food is not that good. I am a strong believer in paying a nice tip when due ,but this place expects a tip for the bare minimum service and has the nerve to confront you if you do not give a large tip. read more

The food here is amazing. Every time I visit CDMX I make i visit this restaurant and I try their specials. Recently I took friends here and they enjoyed their cocktails. Mezcal flights, and their food. I had their fish and it was spectacular. I highly recommend this restaurant and just dive in head first enjoy it all! read more

Good food, poor service. Servers don't pay attention whatsoever to you! I recommend the tortilla soup and the appetizer with pork. read more

Very good, not-so-expensive food. Interesting variations on traditional Mexican staples, like the "Enchiladas Tricolor." Fairly-priced artisanal beer. This is one of a few recommended spots around Coyoacán's downtown. read more

We didn't plan on eating at this location but we're so happy we took a chance! lovely little spot with delicious food. I strongly recommend it! My favorites were the Molotes and Salbutes de Cochinita! Simply yum read more

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Service was lacking even though it was not busy. Guacamole lacked flavor. Mole was good & fish taco appetizer was nice. Margarita was ok.

Before eating lunch at Corazón de Maguey, I was fairly skeptical of mole. I like chocolate but typically for dessert, not in savory food. I appreciated mole lovers but never understood their excitement until I sampled the mole enchiladas here. You'll find this bustling restaurant set amid touristy Coyoacán and if it's a nice day you should opt for a seat outside. There's excellent people watching and should you want to buy a small trinket, many opportunities will come your way from this perch (I got lucky, Monica S bought me a bookmark during our lunch here). To start we sampled the sopes de corazón de tasajo and the molotes de plátano. Both were outstanding. Along with our cocktails, we probably should have stopped there. But if you know me, you know we didn't. On to the mole! I contemplated many dishes that feature the heralded Mexican sauce but finally landed on emoladas, which are cheese enchiladas covered in mole. And they did not disappoint. I had no chance of finishing them given what I had already eaten and the richness of the dish but I enjoyed every bite I did take. I would definitely recommend Corazón de Maguey for lunch or dinner in Coyoacán. And whilst there, don't miss the mole! read more

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Had dinner with my wife in Sep 2023. The restaurant is right on the main square. Started with a Tecuan de Pera cocktail (mezcal, St Germain, lemon juice & more). It was very different and excellent with many flavors. We then shared a Chiles en Nogada as it was Mexican Independence day and this is the national dish. It was served a room temperature which is typical but threw me off at first. It was good but not excellent and overpriced. We then had two moles that we shared and this is were the restaurant really shined. We had the Mole Negro (Black) with chicken and the Mole Verde (Green) with a tuna filet. The Black Mole was easily the best we've had of this kind -- more flavorable and lighter than other black moles we've had. The Green Mole was kind of like a Pipian Mole but a little different -- light, satisfying with complex delightful flavors. Those moles were truly spectacular. I took off a star because we originally ordered the Green Mole with pork fillets but the pork was so crazy tough that you couldn't cut or bite through it. They swapped it for the tuna fillet but never should've served it in the first place. Also, the service was very uneven. The bill for two came out to $128 US. read more

You need not look any further for authentic Mexican food.. in droves. Ordered delicious mole and other traditional dishes. Location is helpful too. After your late lunch or dinner you can stroll in Coyoacán Park located across the restaurant read more

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