About
El Cardenal Tacuba in Mexico City's historic center is a beloved spot for those seeking authentic Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price. It boasts a strong reputation with a 4.6-star rating, known for its quick service and freshly baked bread that adds a charming touch. Whether you're dropping by for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, you'll find a cozy and fashionably casual atmosphere that's perfect for both solo dining and friendly meet-ups. The menu offers a variety of traditional dishes alongside a tempting selection of small plates, desserts, and an impressive range of beverages, including hot chocolate, tea, cocktails, and wine. Although it's popular with tourists, reservations are available and recommended, as there's often a wait. It's an essential stop when exploring the city's historical treasures.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Mexican
Services
Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in, Reservations recommended
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee, Serving food
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
- $$$$ 190 - 470 MXN
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mexican
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Dine-in
- Reservations recommended
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Serving food
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Quietly
- Casual
- Cozy
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- Paid parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Usually a wait
- Popular with tourists
How to get here?
The nearest public transport options for your convenience.
Reviews and Ratings
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- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
El sazón del Cardenal es de destacarse. Recomiendo ampliamente. Toda su carta. Delicioso. Calidad y precio muy equilibrada. Amo ir a desayunar o comer.

- Food: 3
- Service: 3
- Atmosphere: 4
Siento que esta sobrevalorado hay comida rica pero no todo esta delicioso y es caro.

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 3
Esta es una parada obligada si acudes al centro histórico, tiene variedad de platos de cocina mexicana y los sabores son muy buenos. Tuve que esperar alrededor de 40 minutos para que me asignaran mesa, pero la espera vale la pena. Quizá la única parte que no me gustó tanto es que encuentro el lugar un tanto ruidoso, sin embargo la comida vale mucho la pena.
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