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Café El Popular

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Mexican restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Mexico City


Address

Av. 5 de Mayo 50 y 52, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Website

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Contact

+52 55 5518 6081

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (16.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (47) service (27) coffee (24) servicio (15) great (13) menu (13) delicious (13) prices (12) breakfast (10) recommend (10)
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  • 5/5 のだこ 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    My Mexican friend took me there (it means it’s very popular from Mexican people too!) We waited for 10-15 minutes to get inside. They have great traditional foods, and I think they have the best coffee ever!!!! My friend explained me that we should choose how much we want to coffee because their coffee is very very strong. After we chose, they put milk:) I really enjoyed! Fantastic!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daniela R. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    The worst coffee that I've ever been We were only five customers, and we needed to wait around an hour. The food was so awful, and the treatment of the waitress was horrible. You can find better restaurants for those prices.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chez Andre P. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food. Had Tamal oaxacaqueño for breakfast and will be back for Costilla de res a la parrila later. Recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CarlaM 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped here because I saw plenty of locals having dinner. The food was nice, specially the tamale from Oaxaca. Our waitress Mercedes was lovely. Good value for money too. I recommend and will go back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TJ T. 1 year ago on Google
    Yes, the staff needs to be trained better . The food is good though ! Huge menu, locals spot, affordable price & huge portions ! Felt like old town popular spot !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tamara P. 2 years ago on Google
    Latte is amazing and the food is delicious. But there was a couple confusions with our order so make sure to be very clear and what you want or be ready for surprises 😅
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jose luis d. 1 year ago on Google
    SERVICE OK ...FOOD BETTER ...COFFE TASTE LIKE WATER THEY ASK : CAPUCHINO OR AMERICANO ...??? IS NOT CAPUCHINO AND IS NOT AMERICANO , TASTE LIKE HOT WATER. WITH VERY LITTLE DECAF. LADIES SALE BETTER COFFE ON THE STREET OR AROUND THE ZOCALO*
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Miguel O. 2 years ago on Google
    I always stop here when I go to Mexico city I'm giving them 4 stars because this time the waitress was very rude, she was having a hard time probably and treated me in a bad way and she was charging me for food that we never had, I let the person in charge knew about the incident and they apologized for the incident. The food on the other hand it's really good this is the first time that I was treating like this in here all of the times before I was here the waitress were really nice. I'll be back in the future again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Marbo C. 2 months ago on Google • 769 reviews New
    This place seems to be really popular among locals. I honestly think the food was just ok. I liked their dessert though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 8 months ago on Google • 195 reviews
    The food is amazing very flavorful served HOT, the coffee is delicious and our waitress was amazing 👏 highly recommend if in the area open 24 hours
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yesenia A. 7 months ago on Google • 149 reviews
    We had an American coffee with some sweet bread. I also tried the fried banana with sour cream it was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa K. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Incredible food, friendly and efficient service, cozy atmosphere with live music in the evening, and an English menu explaining the dishes! Only thing is they only accept cash so bring some with you if you go, although there’s an ATM across the street.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anastasiia S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is good, the prices are average, a bit more expensive because of the location. The portions are very big and I also liked the coffee. Molletes are good, but nothings special. The only unfortunate thing is that they don't accept credit cards. Apart from that, a nice place to have breakfast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Flavia C. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food! We had the enchiladas with mole and huecos rancheros and huecos divorciados. All really good and great service! Would definitely go back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tamsin N. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the few cafes open at 6am. Friendly staff, large menu (English menu available), juice tasted fresh, food was good, good value for money, coffee was ok.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Krzysztof 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered a dish which was meant to be vegetarian, which came with ham. Food and coffee taste was below average, prices on the other hand - above, especially for this type of place. There are many better options around. Don't be fooled by TripAdvisor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Senor U. 3 years ago on Google
    A small and simple cafe in the heart of Mexico that serves great tasting food and coffee. The prices are great (about £15 for lunch for two.) the staff are friendly. The only thing to be aware of is they only accept cash but don’t there’s no warning until you get the bill
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    Located in the heart of Mexico City El Popular is a diner style restaurant that churns out good food at unbeatable prices. Breakfast lunch and dinner are served 24/7 by a sometimes curt and sometimes very friendly wait staff. The restaurant is popular - as the name suggests - with both locals and tourists, so you may have to wait to be seated. There is bar seating but it only consists of about six stools. Make sure to try some of their fresh Pan Dulce and cafe con leche, a local must.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jane B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great little spot for lunch with great service and mostly decent food. We don't eat meat and were served pork scratchings in my guacamole while my partner got ham is his potato tacos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V J. 6 years ago on Google
    Perfect after an early morning flight. 24/7. Good price. Amazing coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sophia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best tamale of my life— better than pujole. Staff was lovely even tho my Spanish is no bueno.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angel L. 10 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    The most friendly staff that we have experienced on vacation. The food was definitely the best part of the entire adventure. We were recommended to eat there and it did not disappoint. The enfrijoladas were spectacular. One of the best things I have ever eaten. I PROMISE YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE FOOD!!!

  • 4/5 Lee L. 5 months ago on Google
    There were a few ahead of us when we arrived, but we only waited 2-3 minutes max, which was great. They did have an English menu, but for some strange reason, there were no prices. we didn't have to wait long for our breakfast but we also ordered the pancakes which came out a while later, they took our plates and cutlery, we waited for a couple of mins but nothing, then requested, still waited a few more mins and they only arrived back with 1 plate & cutlery. we had read the reviews where someone (English speaking).claimed to be charged more (as the menu doesn't have prices), but we took a Spanish menu beforehand, but we had no issues when paying all was fine.

  • 5/5 Alexa M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are a fan of chilaquiles and meat, I recommend the dish of green chilaquiles with cecina from Yecapixtla is delicious, this one to lick your fingers. (Original) Si eres fan de los chilaquiles y la carne les recomiendo el platillo de chilaquiles verdes con cecina de Yecapixtla esta delicioso, esta para chuparse los dedos.

  • 5/5 Neri Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super father a lot of cleaning and it should be very rich like that I recommend it (Original) Super padre mucha limpieza y así debería de ser muy rico todo lo recomiendo

  • 5/5 karen a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite places in the center, delicious food with a homemade flavor and a good coffee with bread ... (Original) De mis lugares favoritos en el centro, comida rica con sabor casero y un buen café con pan...

  • 5/5 Omar R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As always excellent food and now better service Thank you (Original) Como Siempre excelente comida y ahora mejor servicio gracias

  • 5/5 Gabriela 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) After having visited the center of Mexico City. How about a coffee ☕ and sweet bread? Or if you are quite hungry ask for one of the delicious dishes, which by the way are abundant, you can find from enchiladas, muffins, to jerky or the Oaxacan dish. I recommend this place that offers a great variety in its menu. And it's really good. (Original) Después de haber visitado el centro de la ciudad de México. Que tal un café ☕ y pan dulce? O si tienes bastante hambre pide alguno de los deliciosos platillos, que por cierto son abundantes, puedes encontrar desde enchiladas, molletes, hasta tasajo o el plato oaxaqueño. Te recomiendo este lugar que ofrece una gran variedad en su menú. Y es realmente bueno.

  • 4/5 Kristhian A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most traditional cafe restaurants in the historic center of Mexico City Open 24 hours a day you can order any item on the menu from a coffee to a good Tampiqueña, it has the pertinent measures regarding the prevention of COVID very good cleaning of tables and correct distance ... it only stands out that card payments are not accepted, only cash. (Original) Uno de los cafés restaurantes de mayor tradición en el centro histórico de la Ciudad de México Abierto las 24 horas puedes pedir cualquier elemento en el menú desde un café hasta una buena Tampiqueña, cuenta con las medidas pertinentes en cuanto al prevención de COVID muy buena limpieza de mesas y distancia correcta... solo destaca que no se aceptan pagos con tarjeta, únicamente efectivo.

  • 5/5 GUSTVO H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and food quality (Original) Excelente servicio y calidad de alimentos

  • 4/5 Don W. 2 years ago on Google
    Very casual diner. Staff if very responsive and the food is good. Mexican "every man" place Reasonable prices in a great neighborhood.

  • 4/5 O H. W. 2 years ago on Google
    They are open early for breakfast, pastries and eggs were good. No outlets for charging devices.

  • 5/5 Shazad B. 4 months ago on Google
    Came here late one night around 11pm. I got seated quickly at the bar. The service was great. And the food was excellent. I had tacos de pollo dorado. It was so good, I had to order a second one. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic meal in Centro.

  • 5/5 Cillian L. 2 years ago on Google
    A great little restaurant and cafe right in the heart of the city. Highly recommend the cafe con leche for the kickstart in the morning you need.

  • 5/5 Ashanti T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food. Cute space. Good service. Our waitress spoke English so it was a plus.

  • 5/5 Agata L. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Extremely good service, wide range of options in the menu. Food was alright and servings were of a good size.

  • 5/5 Ozgur R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. They even didn't charge for an order that contains something I don't like. They were polite enough.

  • 3/5 Phillip C. 1 year ago on Google
    3 Stars because it’s a “Café” solely because they offer different types of coffee and breads but there is no WiFi. It’s basically a 24hr restaurant, comparable to a USA Dennys but even Dennys has WiFi :(( I still have yet to find a true 24hr cafe in Mexico City. Food is good. Price is good.

  • 5/5 Carlitos N. 4 years ago on Google
    the attention was excellent, the food was delicious, like almost everything in spicy Mexico 🥵 but very delicious, I recommend you go to this place you have 24-hour service, I liked it so if I return to Mexico I will eat there again.😍😍😍

  • 4/5 Mistakes Were M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good but not great food. Friendly service. May try breakfast there. One of the few sit down places open 24 hours in the historic center.

  • 5/5 Matt C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great diner! Decent prices and lots of options.

  • 4/5 Prudence 1 year ago on Google
    Kind of like Mexico diner, open 24 hours. Service is good, foods is fine with good coffee. (didn't try pastry),

  • 5/5 Mario S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and very tasty food (Original) Excelente servicio y muy rica la comida

  • 3/5 Karla G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) More or less it is not as good as before (Original) Más o menos ya no está tan bueno como antes

  • 5/5 Edgar R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place and delicious coffee and bread (Original) Exelente lugar y el café y pan delicioso

  • 4/5 katia c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Before the service was very good. But this time I got a terrible service, although the rest like the food and the bread is excellent. (Original) Antes el servicio era muy bueno. Pero está vez me tocó un pésimo servicio, aunque lo demás como la comida y el pan es excelente.

  • 5/5 MaryPaz L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I ordered an order of golden chicken tacos, they are small since I ordered them from the antojitos area of ​​the menu, it includes cream, cheese, guacamole, lettuce and onion. Good taste and presentation, despite being small I was satisfied, especially because in the end I ordered a coffee with milk, in my opinion the best of the place and the experience, along with a sweet bread. It is located in the center of CDMX, and the attention and service of all the staff was very good, as well as friendly. I loved getting to know the restaurant and its food, I hope to return soon. (Original) Pedí una orden de tacos dorados de pollo, son pequeños ya que los pedí del área de antojitos del menú, te incluye crema, queso, guacamole, lechuga y cebolla. Buen sabor y presentación, a pesar de ser pequeños quedé satisfecha, sobre todo porque al final pedí un café con leche, a mi parecer lo mejor del lugar y la experiencia, junto con un pan dulce. Se encuentra en el centro de la CDMX, y la atención y servicio de todo el personal fue muy bueno, además de amables. Me encantó conocer el restaurante y su comida, espero volver pronto.

  • 5/5 JOSE MANUEL MEDINA M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bueno

  • 5/5 carlos r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service, as for many years. The coffee with milk a delight !! (Original) Muy buen servicio, como desde hace muchos años. El café con leche una delicia !!

  • 5/5 Francisco Javier Melendez T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everyone is very kind and with the security measures, everything is ok (Original) Muy amables todos y con las medidas de seguridad, todo ok

  • 4/5 Tacho S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to have a latte. They have 24-hour service from 10pm, but everything is to take away due to the pandemic (Original) Un buen lugar para tomar un café con leche. Tienen servicio de 24 hrs apartir de las 10pm, pero todo es para llevar por la pandemia

  • 5/5 ricardo j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service Thank you (Original) Excelente servicio Gracias

  • 3/5 Benjamín R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place but not so good service, plus you should eat on the sidewalk for reasons of the new normal (Original) Buen lugar pero no tan buen servicio, además que debes de comer en la banqueta por cuestiones de la nueva normalidad

  • 5/5 Humberto J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food (Original) Muy buena la comida

  • 5/5 Antje B. 7 years ago on Google
    Great place and friendly stuff. We had a fantastic breakfast. Gracias :-)

  • 5/5 Beth G. 3 years ago on Google
    A charming little mexican diner. Large selection, cheap prices, and friendly staff. Cafe con leches was delicious! Near by Av Francisco Madero.

  • 5/5 Shelby E. 6 years ago on Google
    Recommend! They also offer four course meals for a very cheap price. They give you jello dessert if you get the meal, but you can get coffee or tea instead. The service was quick, and the food was good. I would visit again, and recommend!

  • 3/5 Fernie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food fast service 👌

  • 5/5 Art B. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty good food. This dinner type restaurant has been in business since 1948 and features traditional Mexican fare. You can't go wrong with anything that you order. They are open 24/7 year round. There is usually live music.

  • 5/5 Lin Pak L. 3 years ago on Google
    Authentic Mexican food..walked by and decided to give it a try and surprisingly delicious! Never had cactus on my dish before and I love it. Azteca soup is good too

  • 1/5 Valeryia T. 3 years ago on Google
    Stay away from this place. Food poisoning affected multiple people in our group. Enchiladas were soggy, baked goods were clearly not fresh and everything else tasted like it came out of a microwave.

  • 4/5 Jessie 5 years ago on Google
    Good and cheap food. Really broad menu with lots of options, and they have daily set menus that are really quite a deal - several courses/dishes for maybe $5-6 USD. It’s really good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - I particularly enjoyed their fried plantains and consommé soup.

  • 5/5 Josue Aaron Fernandez C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place and excellent service (Original) Muy buen lugar y excelente servicio

  • 5/5 Junuen A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious coffee, food and bread. Excellent attention. (Original) El café, la comida y el pan deliciosos. Excelente atención.

  • 5/5 Estefani R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious (Original) Delicioso

  • 2/5 Novedades F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okay (Original) Bueno

  • 5/5 Elizabeth F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The attention of one of the waitresses leaves much to be desired, but the food is delicious. Besides they let you do hours on the table without disturbing you. (Original) La atención de una de las meseras deja mucho que desear, pero, la comida es deliciosa. Aparte te dejan hacer sobre mesa horas sin molestar.

  • 5/5 DAVID R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food, especially the breakfasts. (Original) Muy buena comida, sobre todo los desayunos.

  • 5/5 Diego S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place I've been to eat, my wife took me there at first I felt very rushed to eat, but later I understood the dynamics (not established), rich desserts and bread, I highly recommend the menu of the day, you can talk and eat at ease. (yes, the one in the photo is me) (Original) El mejor lugar al qué he ido a comer, mi esposa me llevó ahí al principio me sentí muy apresurado para comer, pero después entendí la dinámica (no establecida), ricos postres y pan, les recomiendo mucho el menú del día, se puede platicar y comer a gusto. (sí, el de la foto soy yo)

  • 2/5 Xiukoatl C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was great that it did not close, now it does not enter from can, terrible service and prices but good strong almond coffee (Original) Era genial que no cerraba, ahora no entrar de puede, pésimo servicio y precios pero buen café almendra cargado

  • 4/5 Giorgiooxxx E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good. They only need to put racks ... where to put the backpack, the bag. It is elemental. Since you only use a chair in the middle of the street (Original) Muy bien. Solo les falta poner percheros... donde poner la mochila, el bolso. Es elemental. Ya que solo usas una sillita en plena calle

  • 3/5 Ángel R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They follow all the sanitary measures, the dishes and flavors are always very good, the cost a little high. (Original) Siguen todas las medidas sanitarias, los platillos y sabores siempre son muy buenos, el costo un poco elevado.

  • 4/5 Andres G. 3 years ago on Google
    I visited this place for breakfast, they offer a variety of traditional Mexican breakfast dishes..good quality food and the service was great, I would definitely go back next time I am in the area.

  • 3/5 Luis Rueda J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They have table skills on the sidewalk. The Toluqueños eggs and the order of refried beans with scrambled eggs are delicious. We accompany with hot chocolate. Impressive taste and good service. Too bad that they don't accept payment by debit or credit card 🤨 That's why ⭐⭐⭐ (Original) Tienen mesas habilidades en la banqueta. Deliciosos los huevos toluqueños y la orden de frijoles refritos con huevo revuelto. Acompañamos con chocolate caliente. Impresionante sabor y buen servicio. Muy mal que no acepten pago con tarjeta de débito o crédito 🤨 Por eso ⭐⭐⭐

  • 5/5 Deyanira L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They have very homemade and rich seasoning, complemented with a good coffee. Good place to go for breakfast or lunch, it handles some packages that are very complete and at a good price. (Original) Tienen sazón muy casero y rico, complementado con un buen café. Buen lugar para ir a desayunar o comer, maneja algunos paquetes que están muy completos y de buen precio.

  • 5/5 edwin 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent place, very large and with such delicious coffee (Original) Un exelente lugar muy grande y con un café tan rico

  • 3/5 July T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I do not like it, expensive not very good and regular service, I think it is overrated by the tradition of the place (Original) No me gusta, caro no muy bueno y servicio regular, creo está sobrevalorado por la tradición del lugar

  • 1/5 Yalú A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food is good, bread is good. It is a pity that the owners never pay attention to the service personnel, zero in customer service, yet they have almost no clientele, the employees are rude to the few people we have wanted to return in this pandemic. The employees who receive you are always despots and if you complain they leave you talking to yourself and turn their backs on you. Owners that a pity that they drop a business of so many years like this. (Original) La comida es buena, el pan es bueno. Es una lástima que los dueños jamás presten atención al personal de servicio, cero en atención al cliente, todavía que casi no tienen clientela las empleadas son groseras con las pocas personas que hemos querido regresar en esta pandemia. Las empleadas que te reciben siempre son déspotas y si te quejas te dejan hablando sola y te dan la espalda. Dueños que lástima que dejen caer así un negocio de tantos años.

  • 5/5 makfialtia22 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich black mole (Original) Muy rico el mole negro

  • 5/5 Sarah Vázquez m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very congested but worth the Food and good prices (Original) Muy congestionado pero vale la pena la Comida y buenos precios

  • 5/5 Ayax R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! (Original) Excelente!

  • 2/5 &sigmund. l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The chocolate is excellent. (Original) El chocolate es excelente.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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