6 editor picks in Centro Historico, Mexico City.
6 mexican spots in Centro Historico, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Centro Historico's food · All mexican in Mexico City.
El Cardenal in Mexico City is the Briz family's 1969 Centro Historico room on Palma, the traditional Mexican breakfast institution where hot chocolate.
OrderThe hot chocolate with pan de nata; chiles en nogada when in season July to September.
TipOpen 08:00-18:00; the Centro location seats four floors and still queues by 09:30 on Sunday morning.
El Cardenal Centro in Mexico City is the Briz family's 1969 Centro Historico breakfast room on Palma, the Sunday-morning institution where hot chocolate.
OrderThe hot chocolate with pan de nata; chiles en nogada in season.
TipSunday brunch fills by 09:30; arrive at opening at 08:00 to avoid the wait. Three other branches across the city.
Azul Historico in Mexico City is chef Ricardo Munoz Zurita's traditional Mexican kitchen inside the courtyard of the Downtown Mexico hotel on Isabel la.
OrderThe mole negro from Oaxaca; the cochinita pibil tacos.
TipSit in the open courtyard under the Indian laurel; ask for the table closest to the fountain. Brunch lasts till 17:00 weekends.
Azul Historico in Mexico City is chef Ricardo Munoz Zurita's Centro Historico courtyard kitchen at the Downtown Mexico hotel, the regional Mexican mole.
OrderMole negro from Oaxaca; cochinita pibil tacos; an agua fresca de la temporada.
TipThe open courtyard table closest to the fountain is the seat; brunch lasts till 17:00 weekends. Walk-ins land most weekdays.
Cafe de Tacuba in Mexico City is the Mollinedo family's 1912 Centro Historico room on Tacuba, the colonial-palace dining hall that defines traditional.
OrderThe enchiladas de mole; the tamales served with hot chocolate.
TipOpen daily 08:00-23:00. The Sunday strolling student trio singing Aztec songs starts around 13:00; mariachi runs evenings.
Cafe de Tacuba in Mexico City is the Mollinedo family's 1912 Centro Historico room on Tacuba, the 17th-century palace dining hall that runs every traditional.
OrderEnchiladas de mole verde; tamales served with frothy chocolate caliente.
TipDaily 08:00-23:00; the strolling student trio on Sunday afternoons is the move for the room's full character.
Private tour · 4h 30m
Celebrate the Day of the Dead in a unique way with a guided tour of the Mercado de Jamaica. Learn about the history of the market, taste seasonal fruits, and make your...
Guided tour · 5.5 hours
Enjoy the Historic District by tasting different flavors & learning how gastronomy has been enriched over time thanks to the arrival of different ingredients and the i...
Guided tour · 5 hours
Explore Mexico City's historic cantinas on a night tour. Learn about their history, enjoy a taco tasting, and end with a toast at a traditional cantina in Plaza Garibaldi.