Came for late lunch and was seated right away. There's a small elevator that we used to go to the…read moresecond floor. The restaurant is a historic 19th-century structure in Mexico City's Centro Histórico. It's a classic, sit-down Mexican restaurant specializing in traditional breakfast and regional dishes. We tried a mole, lengua and different tacos. Someone was walking around with some freshly baked fish empanada which was surprisingly so tasty!

Came as they first opened so there was no line as I'm told there usually is. There are 3 floors…read more So we were escorted to the 2nd floor which is the main floor. Upon being seated we were offered coffee or hot chocolate. I chose chocolate as I was told It was their specialty and I could smell chocolate in the air. It wasn't too sweet and I prefer the rich thick European hot chocolate that's more like just sipping melted chocolate. This was thinner and more watery and Mexican chocolate has a cinnamon flavor to it. It was good but not great. And 87 pesos. Next we were offered bread I chose the concha. It was still warm and so soft. Easily the best concha I've had. Be aware that it's not free. They had other selections, the one my friend got was savory so I didn't care for that one as much. For breakfast I chose the scrambled eggs with longaniza 180 pesos. The portion was konda small and the longaniza was cut up and mixed into the eggs. I thought it would be whole sausages on the plate. It came with a small portion of refried beans. I guess it was a fair portion for about $10 US. The place is pretty nice and fancy so it's a nice change from the street stands and casual eateries. Though you do pay more in comparison. Overall I thought the food was ok. But it was nice to have a fancy sit down restaurant and have fabulous service. Just be aware that every thing is served ala cart; so even if they offer it to you there is a cost to it.

Had a fabulous first time at La Casa de Toño in Mexico City. The service was super friendly and…read morefast- really attentive staff. The coffee was absolutely delicious it was bold, smooth and had just the right amount of sugar. The carne asada quesadillas I got were tender, warm and the perfect balance between savory and salty. The atmosphere of the cafe was vibrant, conversational and welcoming.

The staff were super fast, attentive, and constantly checking in on us while quickly clearing…read morefinished plates. I also loved the call button at the table, which made it easy to get help without trying to flag someone down. The tacos de cabeza were solid. The meat was incredibly soft and flavorful. The pozole con pollo was also good, with a comforting broth that warms your soul. On the flip side, some dishes fell short. The guacamole and flautas de pollo were bland, and the tacos de bistec were okay. It was missing a smoky char and deeper flavor. This place gets packed so be prepared to wait around 30 minutes or longer in line, especially during peak hours. All in all, great experience for the service and a few standout dishes, but a hit or miss depending on what you order.

This was an opportune rest and sustenance stop made in the Centro area for some flautas (tacos…read moredorados/ rolled tacos) and pozole. It's a chain and located in a small mall area off a pedestrian shopping walkway/ mall. Take the escalators all the way to the top. Since you dine in, you have "free" access to their very clean bathrooms, making it another great lunch stop. We ordered 3 Flautas with cheese for 95 MXN and a small bowl of pozole for 92 MXN. The flautas were super huge, meaty, and ultra crunchy. The sheet of quesillo on top was a nice added delight. The pozole came with a side of tostados and a whole lime with a squeezer. The lime is absolutely required and adds to the layers of simple richness to the pozole topped with crunchy cabbage bits, radishes, and onions. The waiter definitely pressured us into get chips and guacamole, but the unexpected add-on was very reasonably priced and refreshing. Service was super quick and prompt. Plenty of seating is to be had here making for an even more convenient stop.

Comida rica, servicio rapido, y menu acesible con muchas opciones y bebida alcolicas. Lo unico que…read morese nos complico fue la orden. Faltaron cosas pero igual no las cobraron asi que realmente no hay queja. Creo que el volumen del eco de toda la gente causo interruciones de comunicacion al ordenar. Aprecio el hecho de que La Casa de Toño cuenta con elevador.

So Mexico City is a city that is truly a foodie's paradise-One can't throw a rock without hitting…read morea Michelin rated restaurant. Another thing this city has is very inexpensive spots you can eat,like pop ups or stands that serve such high quality food at very cheap prices. The third thing I found about this city is where this restaurant fits in-They have restaurants that are historic,that opened over 100 years ago-Cafe de Tacuba fits in that category,having opened in 1912. This restaurant is located in Centro Historico-just a few blocks from Zocalo.Its location is a very busy touristy part of Mexico City. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait,but once we walked in it was obvious why as it was truly a work of art in there. The walls were adorned with amazing paintings and murals and interior designs elements that transported you back to Mexico in the 1950s and earlier. It was gorgeous. I don't want to call it a fancy place with all the stigma that sometimes represents but it was a fancy place without all the stuffiness of a fancy place. It was a very warm and welcoming place to dine at. There was a lady walking around with a platter full of conchas and churros that one could indulge in while waiting their main meal. I had to get a churro-it was so delicious. We also got chicken tortilla soup-it was so rich and tasty with the perfect blend of Mexican seasonings. I had a pretty good cafe con leche as well-you could really taste the high quality coffee beans they use in their coffees compared to what I'd been getting all trip in the streets. Now when you visit this restaurant and you could only try one dish-that dish begins and ends with Enchiladas Tacuba(355 pesos/$20.35) That's what I got and it was awesome.Its basically a chicken enchilada dish with a creamy spinach based sauce topped with cheese-flavor bomb to the fullest. 9.5/10 Item I wouldn't clarify this as an inexpensive meal compared to other places we visited in Mexico City,but I would call this place an incredible dining experience where one can just feel the importance of the building one is having this meal. Heck Diego Rivera had his wedding reception here in 1922. I for sure would recommend anyone who has the pleasure of visiting Mexico City,must add Cafe de Tacuba to their itinerary-it's such a rich experience.

The tamales and chilaquiles verdes con huevos y bistec were okay. The tamales were a little dry,…read morewhile the chilaquiles verdes con huevos y bistec were bland and could have used more seasoning. Customer service could be improved, as it was hard to get a hold of our waiter at times. All in all, worth visiting for the ambiance, but the food did not match the experience.

Oh Cardenal...How I love thee! I've been here before but it's been a while. The complimentary bread…read moreis to die for. They serve a green salsa in a molcajete. It looks spicy so I didn't try it but my friend loved it. I ordered flor de calabaza quesadillas. They're to die for. My friend loved her soup. We shared an egg nog (rompope) dessert. It's decadent. The tamarindo agua fresca was refreshing. There are several El Cardenal locations in Mexico City. This one is inside the Hilton. Though it wasn't lunch nor dinner time, it was packed.

The perfect place for a Sunday breakfast. The staff are really attentive and efficient…read more I ordered the hot chocolate and the server mixed the chocolate at the table. Frothy and thick consistency. The hot chocolate was perfect! The hot chocolate was great with the concha. The white concha was fresh, warm and honestly the best concha I have ever had. The conchas are very popular and go fast. I ordered the green chilaquiles with chicken. The green sauce was spicy and flavorful. Highly recommend! I shared the red enchiladas. The sauce was light. I prefer the green sauce from the chilaquiles. I also ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice and it was very good. I was able to order some conchas to go. Best idea ever. I will be back!

Good food and service easy to find variations of authentic food and really cheap recommendationsread more

Fabulous. Cheap and cheerful. It's a very streamlined business model; you mark what you want on a…read morepiece of paper and when you're ready you press a call button for them to take your order. They'll read it out to you to ensure it's correct. When you're ready to pay there's a "pay" button as well. They take card (including contactless). The food is fantastic. Last time I went I got an order of flautas and some guacamole. The guac is just okay realistically but it's a massive portion for ~$50 MXN. The flautas were amazing. Definitely would order again. All in all it's simple food at a great price and an easy experience. What more can you ask for? Will absolutely return.

Loved my experience dining here during the World Cup!…read more Azul was recommended by one of my colleagues from Mexico City and had great reviews, I decided to stop by since I stayed nearby. I came on a weekday and was seated very quickly. My lovely waiter explained the menu and highlighted some popular items. I ordered the guacamole, tortilla soup, duck dumpling mole, and tres leches for dessert. Everything was phenomenal, and the guac was out of this world! I enjoyed the presentation and the decor in the restaurant, I'd love to come back!

Durante una visita familiar a la Ciudad de México, uno de los lugares que más ilusión me hacía…read moreconocer era Azul Histórico. Vivo en Nueva York y llevaba mucho tiempo soñando con disfrutar unos auténticos chiles rellenos en un restaurante tan reconocido. El lugar es realmente hermoso. Su patio colonial tiene un ambiente mágico y la atención fue excelente desde que llegamos. También quiero destacar que las bebidas estuvieron deliciosas y muy bien preparadas. Lamentablemente, los chiles rellenos no cumplieron con nuestras expectativas. Tanto mi mamá como yo pedimos ese platillo y coincidimos en que llegaron bastante fríos y no sabían frescos. Muy amablemente nos ofrecieron cambiarlos, lo cual agradecimos, pero preferí no hacerlo y esperar para comer un poco del platillo de mi hija, ya que sabía que no lo terminaría. Afortunadamente, el resto de mi familia tuvo una experiencia muy diferente. Mi papá, mi esposo y mi hija disfrutaron muchísimo sus alimentos y quedaron muy satisfechos con sus platillos. Para cerrar la noche, todos compartimos postres acompañados de café y chocolate caliente, y esa parte de la experiencia fue deliciosa. En general, creo que Azul Histórico ofrece un ambiente espectacular y un servicio de primera. Aunque mi platillo no fue lo que esperaba, el resto de la comida y la experiencia familiar hicieron que la visita valiera la pena. Espero tener la oportunidad de regresar y probar otras especialidades del menú. During a family trip to Mexico City, one of the places I was most excited to visit was Azul Histórico. I live in New York, and I had been looking forward to enjoying authentic Mexican chile rellenos at such a renowned restaurant. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. The colonial courtyard creates a magical atmosphere, and the service was excellent from the moment we arrived. I also have to mention that the drinks were delicious and beautifully prepared. Unfortunately, the chile rellenos didn't meet our expectations. My mom and I both ordered them, and we agreed that they were served quite cold and didn't taste fresh. The staff kindly offered to replace our meals, which we truly appreciated, but I decided not to. Instead, I ended up eating some of my daughter's meal since I knew she wouldn't finish it. Thankfully, the rest of my family had a wonderful dining experience. My dad, my husband, and my daughter all loved their meals and were very happy with what they ordered. We finished the evening with desserts, coffee, and hot chocolate, and everything was absolutely delicious. Overall, Azul Histórico offers a stunning setting and outstanding service. While my entrée wasn't what I had hoped for, the rest of the meal and the time spent with my family made it a memorable experience. I'd gladly return to try other dishes from the menu.

This restaurant resides in a beautiful 18th century residential palace in Mexico City. The blue and…read moretiles outside the building reminds me of Portugal. Came for lunch with no reservations and waited for about half an hour. This place is massive and we opted to dine upstairs. Seating area are pretty tight and was a bit loud. We waited again for our server to get our order in. By this time, we were tired and hungry. I guess this is typical for a Sunday. I had the menudo and absolutely enjoyed it. My husband had the burrito which was fine, nothing special about it. Same with my Mom's mole and Aunt's fish tacos, just okay. Maybe come on a weekday with reservations to have a better dining experience.

Absolutely beautiful building Service was good food was…read moredelicious only thing I didn't like was that they didn't take American currency ! I really don't ever use my credit cards in foreign countries they should have a sign indicating that rule.

We were lucky to be in Mexico City on Valentines Day. They really take it seriously here, love is…read morein the air everywhere. Niki wanted Mole Poblano Chicken and luckily Testal in Roma had exactly that. It is a very classy restaurant with excellent staff and professional friendly service. We ordered cocktails, bone marrow sores, guacamole, chicken breast mole pablano, pablano chili Arellano, and Mexican tiramisu. Everything was expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. Any time we are visiting Mexico City we will be dining here and I highly recommend Testal when you are visiting the city.

Cocktails and a snack were on the docket when we landed here and Testal did not disappoint. The…read morecocktails are amazing, really. We split a ceviche that was chock full of mango, jicama and cucumber and SO very tasty. I loved the outdoor area and that they are serious about being dog friendly. Staff were wonderful and prices on point.

This place was highly recommended by my brother and it didn't disappoint…read more Fernanda was my sever and was helpful. The place was full and the only table available was the one by the entrance but then luckily the booth became available and I kindly asked if I may move it to and they approved and all the servers helped move my plate, cup, napkin, and fruit. Made me feel like a Princess. I met two blind customers who was super amazing and sang to me by accident bc he was looking for the bathroom as he was waiting for his blind wife. Highly highly recommend this place Tip. The refill on Coffee isn't free there's a charge The specials only come with what they offer. Loved it!!

Estuvo Delicioso! Bueno, Rico y barato. Servicio rápido . Vale la pena desayunar aquí!read more