About
In the vibrant neighborhood of San Rafael, Restaurante El Chivito is a go-to spot for both locals and tourists in Mexico City. This cozy and casual eatery offers authentic Mexican flavors at an affordable price, making it a popular choice for a quick meal or a leisurely dinner. Known for its excellent "la costilla asada," served with rich beans and onions, the restaurant delivers a delicious dining experience that keeps customers coming back. While the birria might not hit the mark, the array of small plates, cocktails, and coffee more than make up for it. Whether you're grabbing a bite solo or catching up with friends over a cold beer, El Chivito strikes the perfect balance with its fashionable yet quietly inviting atmosphere. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with convenient dine-in or takeaway options available.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Mexican
Services
Takeaway, Dine-in
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
- $$$$
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mexican
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Late-night food
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Quietly
- Casual
- Cozy
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- On-street parking
- Paid parking
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Watching sports
- Popular with tourists
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Buena comida, servicio rápido. Equilibrado en precio calidad

- Food: 5
- Service: 1
- Atmosphere: 2
Excelentes tacos que bueno que el servicio es lento y malo porque hubiera comido mucho más.

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 4
Maravillosa experiencia gastronómica!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of El Chivito Restaurant?El Chivito Restaurant is located at C. Alfonso Herrera 11-A, 06470, Mexico City, San Rafael, Mexico.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Alfonso Herrera y Serapio Rendón (19 m walk)
- Bus stop Miguel Schultz - Alfonso Herrera (112 m walk)
- Bus station Jaime Torres Bodet - Ribera de San Cosme (259 m walk)
- Subway station San Cosme (327 m walk)
- How is El Chivito Restaurant rated by visitors?El Chivito Restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 based on 4,975 reviews across platforms such as Google.
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