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El Cardenal

Restaurant Meal takeaway Mexican restaurant Brunch restaurant

One of the Top rated Meal takeaways in Mexico City


Address

C. de la Palma 23, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Website

www.restauranteelcardenal.com

Contact

+52 55 5521 3080

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (21.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Simon H. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrific breakfast, brunch, and lunches were had here by my wife and I. The service is excellent! The hot chocolate is an absolute must - though I recommend sharing it between two adults as it is quite rich and very strong. The breakfast menu is delightful with terrific flavour. Not too spicy - just right. My eggs and beans kept me full and ready to go from 9am right until we had dinner at 7. They have English menus available and many of the wait staff understand some English.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 margaret t. 4 years ago on Google
    WOW.... just order anything, it’s all good. They have English menu too. The waiting line moved fast, excellent service, staff very helpful and friendly. Most of all the price is very cheap for the quality of food and service. We are glad we get to experience the food here. Must come here if you visit Mexico City, highly recommended.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sesar U. 1 year ago on Google
    What an experience. After a nice afternoon in the city center spending a much needed rest here was a great experience. The food was A++ traditional and crazy yummy. Even tired ant larvae called in Spanish Escamoles really good and didn't think anything else about it. They have such a good variety of dishes. The choices of mole one to the other are all so good from sweet to a nice spice. None where to 🥵 hot spice wise. They even have a serenading guitar band that makes the experience all so enjoyable. Enjoy in good eats and health!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Antonio C. 5 months ago on Google
    I just had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant. Let me tell you, the food was nothing short of amazing. I opted for the grilled octopus, and it was so tender, it practically felt like butter in my mouth. My husband went with the chicken and goat cheese sauce, which was an absolute delight – it's truly a dish to die for. The restaurant's ambiance was fantastic, setting the perfect tone for our evening. What made the experience even better was our server, Jonathan. He was absolutely incredible, being both friendly and incredibly attentive. He also gave us some great recommendations, including their specialties. However, I do have one piece of feedback for the management. It was quite noticeable that there were no female servers. I spotted only one or two female employees in the restaurant, but the absence of female servers in 2023 is disappointing. Nonetheless, this didn't overshadow the fantastic dining experience we had. We'll definitely be returning when they hire more female servers.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valeriya K. 1 month ago on Google • 114 reviews New
    I ordered Flautas Ahogada and they were really really tasty! Hot chocolate is beautifully served from a big jar. Unfortunately, the service felt a little rushed. Also I didn’t like the fact that waiters would just put pastry and cream on your table without your consent and then it ends up in the bill and you didn’t know the price beforehand. Other than that, the place is beautiful and definitely worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Virginia B. 1 month ago on Google • 150 reviews New
    Great restaurant with a big choice of food - conchas, chocolate and everything else was great. Also some more classic breakfast options (such as scrambled eggs and croissants) are available.

  • 5/5 Tiffany H. 1 month ago on Google • 130 reviews New
    Ate here for breakfast. Arrived early, had choice to sit outside or inside. Service was on point. Concha and hot chocolate were awesome. Cafe kept me going all day. Opted to try ant eggs. Also ordered lamb flautas. Everything was delicious and well prepared.

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 3 years ago on Google
    If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. It was one of the best meals I’ve had in my entire life! We were glad we got to experience the city during the pandemic while most tourists were away. We had no problems booking a table about 10 mins in advance. If you’re in CDMX, this place is a MUST!!! Food: OMG we tried approximately 8-10 items from the menu and every single thing was DELICIOUS. I don’t think you can pick something wrong. Service: Wow. These guys were incredibly attentive and so kind. Ambiance: This place is a historical building and it’s neat to sit inside. Super clean. If I had to pick one restaurant to go back to in Mexico City (which is hard since it’s a foodie haven), this would be it. SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD!!! Thanks from Toronto :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carlos F. V. 1 year ago on Google
    El Cardenal restaurant in Mexico City is very much worth a visit if you are looking for good local cuisine. The prices are reasonable. Breakfast is particularly delicious. Traditional venue just one block away from the Zocalo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nejc K. 1 year ago on Google
    The place was half empty when we arrived at ~5pm on Wednesday so we didn’t have to wait to be seated. The food was delicious, we tried 2 starters and opted for 2 different kinds of Chicken Mole for the main dish. Mole was great and very filling, remember that if it’s your first time trying it :). One thing I disliked is that the service felt very rushed, and with the restaurant being half empty that felt unnecessary. The waiter waited for me to finish the starter and in 10 seconds replaced my empty plate with the main dish. He took the glass of beer before it was empty etc… The place offers a good value for money as well. See the picture of the bill for reference. Overall I would recommend it for a good dining experience of Mexican food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark G. 6 months ago on Google
    We've eaten at El Cardenal several times during previous visits to Mexico City. For us it's a guaranteed great restaurant experience. On this visit we got to enjoy Chile en nogada, which was a treat. We also had some very good lamb tacos. The service was excellent as it always has been.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farzana Ahmed S. 3 months ago on Google • 118 reviews New
    Highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you are in the area. Their hot chocolate is yummy! Tres leches was ok but the chillaques with the green sauce was just amazing. The interior was so beautiful and they have wifi so if you want to catch up on those emails or just browse with a sip of hot chocolate it's a great place.

  • 3/5 Uyen T. 3 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    Sunday lunch hour was very hectic, about an hour wait to get seated. There were many servers but didn't seem like it was enough. Servers were running around and forget to check up on you. I had the mole negro with chicken breast and it was good. I like the sauce, lots of spices, a lil spicy, but not sweet. Chicken on the other hand was slightly overcooked and bland w/o the sauce. Hot chocolate was good but I didn't think it was worth the price. I would not wait next time if there's a line.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sukhvinder S. 2 months ago on Google • 77 reviews New
    Excellent restaurant with great ambience and food. Some interesting things observed were that it’s a Mexican restaurant and instead chips we were served with bread, butter like Italian restaurant. Also we ordered soup which was totally dry and made of noodles very tasty though

  • 5/5 Adam O. 3 years ago on Google
    Best skirt steak I have ever tasted! Amazing chilequiles, hot chocolate, Jamaica water! I will eat here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liz E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved! The food is super delicious and the attention is spectacular. Gee how I love Mexico. God bless you Mexican brothers 🇲🇽🇵🇪🙏🏼 (Original) Me encantó! La comida es super deliciosa y la atención es espectacular. Caray cómo amo México. Dios los bendiga hermanos mexicanos 🇲🇽🇵🇪🙏🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a restaurant that has existed since 1969. It has a very beautiful architecture. The place was originally the Royal and Pontifical University of America, created in 1553. They serve classic Mexican food. Now with the pandemic, they took their service to the streets. The image resembles the Italian restaurants in Venice. (Original) Es un restaurante que existe desde 1969. Tiene una arquitectura muy bella. El lugar originalmente era la Real y Pontificia Universidad de América, creada en 1553. Sirven comida mexicana clásica. Ahora con la pandemia, sacaron su servicio a la calle. La imagen asemeja a los restaurantes italianos en Venecia.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 45 grados OViJAH Omar V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent traditional place located in the historic center of Mexico City, with an extensive menu of traditional and regional dishes, it is worth clarifying what is an excellent place to go for breakfast or lunch. (Original) Un excelente lugar tradicional enclavado en el centro histórico de la Ciudad de México, con un amplió menú de platillos tradicionales y regionales, vale la aclaración de qué es un sitio excelente para ir a desayunar o almorzar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was top notch! As for the food it is absolutely delicious and made with high quality produce. If you are in the cdmx historical area this place is a must try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lisa W. 2 years ago on Google
    Our group wasn’t really impressed by the food here. When we came there was a line and we waited about 10 minutes. We ordered the tacos campechanos de arrachera, chicken soup, fideo seco, carnitas tacos and a slice of the tres leches cake. We weren’t impressed. The chicken soup was good but initially it came without chicken and I had to send it back for them to add chicken… the carnitas was bland and half of it was soggy skin, like not crispy, it was hard to eat soggy pig skin. The fideo seco wasn’t a soup and it was like a vermicelli dish, my friend said it was pretty good but weird that it’s in the soup section. Overall, we just thought food was okay, may have ordered the wrong items too. We came for lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 April Y. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very lively place and the service is great. Pro tip: Come here early to avoid the crowd. They have English menu. We ordered the zucchini flower and mushroom omelette plus carnitas tortilla with a side a bacon, and hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is a must try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Victoria Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Waited 15 minutes to get in. The location is nice. The service was fast but very little communication, does not feel that the staff was friendly. There was no conversation whatsoever, but was efficient. Ordered the fruit salad and an omelette. The omelette was way too salty, the fruit salad just regular, nothing spectacular, probably similar to what you can get on the street just plated. The hot chocolate was spectacular.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antoine A. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the seasonal menu. The starter and dessert are common and do not deserve any comment here. However the Chile de Nogada was incredible. This plate is worth the trip to the restaurant, it was sublime (and in large quantity, with hindsight we might have only took this plate rather than the menu)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Robert Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth trying. Only came here for a quick brekkie. Their chicken soup was fresh and delicious, clean and light. The bread that came with it was actually super memorable and had a great chew and crust. It is frequented by tourists, and their main breakfast menu is mainly omelette, which I'm sure is why you travelled to Mexico city. Coffee sucks don't bother. Card and cash. @trebzheng for more :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a late lunch here, and despite the busy neighborhood, a table was immediately available. I ordered the mushroom and pumpkin blossom soup, and the spinach-stuffed chicken in goat cheese sauce. Both were absolutely delicious. I recommend the horchata, which is better than anywhere else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jen S. 10 months ago on Google
    I had a delicious grilled tuna - very moist, simply prepared with a little lime and oil. I had a side order of cactus pads and onions that was also very fresh and yummy. My partner had the shrimp tacos. We were too full to try any dessert. They brought us a side of two kinds of breads with a nice salsa verde - good flavor but too spicy for me. Lunch for two, including two bottles of mineral water, one beer & one mojito, was about $40 USD.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gil D. 4 months ago on Google
    First time. I ordered the shrimp tacos, albondegas and a beer. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. The spices were a perfect compliment, green salsa was provided on the side. The albondegas were served with a chipotle tomato sauce, along with tortillas and beans. The albondegas were excellent. The entire meal was flavorful and filling. I thought the prices were reasonable for the quality
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G R P. 4 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    An excellent restaurant. Price to value very good. The food and service (Gracias an Orlando!) outstanding. Very nice ambiance. We spent hours over a fine lunch. We can recommend the sopa de verdolaga, chile relleno de queso, and the mole verde. The menu is full of classics. I might make the suggestion that they work on their tortillas, perhaps to match some of the others we are enjoying in CDMX.

  • 5/5 Boris O. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the best place to have breakfast in mexico city.. The place is beautiful, don't forget to order the chocolate drink.. And the desserts..

  • 4/5 Alexander T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food and fantastic staff but incredibly cramped. They need to remove some tables. It doesn't help the place if you slow down the kitchen by cramping the place with more tables.

  • 2/5 Ricky S. 4 years ago on Google
    Service and ambience was excellent but food was surprisingly bad. We had very high expectations due to the review but neither of our dishes tasted good. I had a dish recommended by the waiter which consisted of cow leg meat that I had to put in a tortilla with guacamole and veggies and the meat tasted cold. Not sure it was meant to be that way but the dish was awful. My wife had tacos with sauteed mushrooms, pineapples, and onions which also tasted awful.

  • 5/5 Pablo R. 4 years ago on Google
    A traditional, exquisite restaurant. I went there for my birthday because my family and I have known the flavour for years. The seasonal food only served in the right time of the year guarantees freshness and sustainability. The restaurant has also a few regional providers for dairy products, vegetables and meat. If you want to enjoy gourmet-like traditional Mexican cuisine and a traditional Cantina ambient, your are in the right place!

  • 3/5 Manolis P. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a nice restaurant but it needs to check more the quality of his dessert. Ice cream was crystallized (frost and defrost) and puff pastry it was cold , so it was keep in freeze. Medium quality

  • 5/5 Mo B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food choices and customer service is outstanding. I had the pollo de mole negro and it was delicious. My wife had the mole Verde con pollo and it was also delicious. The difference is the mole negro is sweet.

  • 4/5 Pauillac G. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible, we felt at home! Food was amazing, all the details and the service. Thumbs up for Pujol and Enrique Olvera

  • 5/5 Richard N. 4 years ago on Google
    Top Notch. There are number of nice restaurants in the area and none have a wait. The people waiting are locals. That should tell you something. It is an elegant and very traditional with fantastic service. I only had breakfast here but it is first-rate all the way. You start off with a sweet bread and hot chocolate or coffee. This is followed up by traditional meal. This should be high on your list if you are traveling and in the area.

  • 5/5 T V. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.

  • 5/5 Kai T. 4 years ago on Google
    Out of the world - best breakfast ever! If you have a layover or just enough time, do make it out. The hospitality, the food is so so good!

  • 4/5 Fabiola G. 3 years ago on Google
    Buen servicio y cumplen con medidas sanitarias

  • 4/5 Hugo P. 3 years ago on Google
    Todo el servicio exelente y de calidad

  • 4/5 Greg G. 3 years ago on Google
    A very pleasant place to stop at in the historical center. The Hot Chocolate and Pan Dulce is pretty good. The plate i ordered was also delicious. Enchiladas. I would reccomend this place for a slightly higher end experience. You are catered to by a large staff.

  • 5/5 Ximena M. 3 years ago on Google
    Muy buen servicio, todos muy atentos y el lugar es muy bonito

  • 5/5 Rodrigo S. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfecto, delicioso, con honor.

  • 2/5 miguel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ugly and expensive food (Original) La comida fea y caro

  • 5/5 JAIME M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent breakfasts! (Original) Excelentes desayunos!!

  • 5/5 Alma Delia Granados C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super recommendable (Original) Super recomendable

  • 5/5 Gilmy B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great as always (Original) Buenísimo como siempre

  • 4/5 Jaime D. 3 years ago on Google
    Buen sabor y mejor servicio. No se vayan sin probar el pan dulce.

  • 5/5 CCY 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious Chocolate! Quality of food in relation to prices, it is a perfect option to go for breakfast (Original) El Chocolate delicioso! Calidad de la comida en relación a los precios, es una perfecta opción para ir a desayunar

  • 5/5 Robert G. 3 years ago on Google
    Greeted upon entry including a temperature check. We were sat on the second floor, greeted by friendly staff who sanitized our table. Ordered the freshly made abuelita hot chocolate including a warm “concha”. I ordered the “chilaquiles con arranchera” which was so full of authentic flavors. A must try juice would be the “tuna” which is prickly pear cactus fruit. Overall a wonderful breakfast restaurant with attentive service.

  • 5/5 Gabriela C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The freshly made shells and the cream a delight, the excellent service the wonderful facilities ❤️ (Original) Las conchas recién hechas y la nata una delicia, el servicio excelente las instalaciones maravillosas ❤️

  • 5/5 Matilde C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and very tasty all foods. (Original) Excelente servicio y muy sabrosos todos los alimentos.

  • 5/5 MARIA ROSALIA RANGEL S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 4/5 Ale L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious bread baked right there and chocolate The lamb flutes are smaller than before, but delicious. I hope they update the breakfast menu, it is already a few years old ... Excellent cleaning and sanitizing, you feel safe to taste food. It is better to book. (Original) Pan horneado ahí mismo y chocolate deliciosos Las flautas de cordero son más chicas que antes, pero ricas. Ojalá actualicen el menú del desayuno, ya tiene sus añitos... Limpieza y sanitización excelentes, te sientes segur@ de degustar los alimentos. Es mejor reservar.

  • 5/5 Blanca R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this place! Highly recommended (Original) Me encanta este lugar! Recomendadísimo

  • 5/5 Xavier E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Service and very good quality of Food (Original) Excelente Servicio y muy buena calidad de Comida

  • 5/5 Andre C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent restaurant in the city center. They have a good variety of dishes with a lot of resemblance to Mexican cuisine. It has a good season and a dedicated presentation. Both coffee and dark chocolate are delicious and fruit juices have a nice touch. The service is always good, the waiters are quite attentive (it doesn't matter if they serve your table or not), and now, during the pandemic, their sanitation service is pretty good. A pretty good place to share with family or as a couple. (Original) Un excelente restaurante en el centro de la ciudad. Tienen una buena variedad de platillos con mucha semejanza a la cocina mexicana. Tiene un buen sazón y una presentación dedicada. Tanto el café como el chocolate amargo son deliciosos y los jugos de fruta tienen un buen toque. El servicio siempre es bueno, los meseros son bastante atentos (no importa si atienden tu mesa o no), y ahora, durante la pandemia, su servicio de sanitización es bastante bueno. Un lugar bastante bueno para compartir con la familia o en pareja.

  • 4/5 Abu F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pleasant atmosphere, the attention is incredible now that it can be consumed on site. High prices but understandable for the type of place. What I ordered were enchiladas and it was definitely not what I expected. Small, tasteless. I had to put salt on it and that makes it bad. Very good chocolate and bread. (Original) Ambiente muy agradable, la atención es increíble ahora que ya se puede consumir en el lugar. Los precios altos pero entendible por el tipo de lugar. Lo que yo pedí fueron enchiladas y definitivamente no era lo que esperaba. Pequeñas, sin sabor. Tuve que ponerle sal y eso la lo hace malo. El chocolate y el pan muy buenos.

  • 5/5 Patricia O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good quality (Original) Buena califad

  • 5/5 jose isabel a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite for breakfast (Original) Mi favorito para desayunar

  • 5/5 Manchitas M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In times of covid it is one of the safest places they clean everything and are aware of everything without a doubt besides how delicious all their dishes are it is very cool all the sanitary measures they have taken (Original) En tiempos de covid es uno de los lugares mas seguros limpian todo y estan al pendiente de todo sin duda ademas de lo delicioso que estan todos sus platillos es muy padre todas las medidas sanitarias que han tomado

  • 5/5 Laura T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent flavor and attention (Original) Excelente sabor y atención

  • 2/5 Magdalena O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mixote I ordered asta was bitterly bad (Original) El mixote que pedí asta amargaba muy mal

  • 5/5 Pacoman P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty Mexican food and with many security measures by Covid. (Original) Comida mexicana muy sabrosa y con muchas medidas de seguridad por el Covid.

  • 5/5 Silvie M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Supreme attention, fresh and delicious dishes. Each peso well paid and the attention of the manager unbeatable. Super recommendable. (Original) La atención suprema, los platillos frescos y deliciosos. Cada peso bien pagado y la atención del gerente inmejorable. Super recomendable.

  • 5/5 Rocio P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent quality and the best service (Original) Excelente calidad y la mejor atención

  • 5/5 Rodolfo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very professional in everything. (Original) Muy profesionales en todo.

  • 5/5 Juan Alfredo Blancas V. 3 years ago on Google
    An excellent place to enjoy lunch with your family ? or friends ? ?.

  • 5/5 Isaac L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, great application of sanitation procedures from start to finish. (Original) Excelente servicio, gran aplicación de procedimientos de sanidad de principio a fin.

  • 5/5 Erika Ponce O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent typical Mexican food. I recommend not driving or leaving it in a nearby public parking lot. It has a QR menu and sanitary measures. Very good service. (Original) Excelente comida típica mexicana. Recomiendo no ir en auto o bien dejarlo en un estacionamiento público cercano. Cuenta con menu QR y medidas sanitarias. Muy buen servicio.

  • 5/5 Carlos A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich food, very clean and quite efficient overall (Original) Muy rica la comida, muy limpio y bastante eficientes en general

  • 4/5 Alfredo F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In case good cervisio and his food (Original) Por si buen cervisio y su comida

  • 5/5 Alejandro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food as always BUT WHAT SATISFIED ME ENORMITIES WERE ALL THE CARES THAT THEY HAVE VS COVID LIKE THE ARRIVAL, THE STAFF WELL PROTECTED, THE SANITATED CUTLERY ETC. (Original) Excelentes alimentos como siempre PERO LO QUE ME SATISFIZO ENORMIDADES FUERON TODOS LOS CUIDADOS QUE TIENEN VS COVID COMO LA LLEGADA, EL PERSONAL BIEN PROTEGIDO, LOS CUBIERTOS SANITIZADOS ETCÉTERA

  • 5/5 María Leyva S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Escamoles to epazote deli, deli ? totally recommended! Restaurant that makes you feel at home and the shells are the best. (Original) Los escamoles al epazote deli, deli ? totalmente recomendado! Restaurante que te hace sentir en casa y las conchas son de lo mejor.

  • 4/5 Victor Hugo Piña V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is very good, breakfast was excellent, I do not give it five stars for the detail that you have to wait for some time, but very rich everything, I recommend it. (Original) El lugar está muy bien , el desayuno estuvo excelente , no le doy cinco estrellas por el detalle que se tiene que esperar algo de tiempo , pero muy rico todo ,lo recomiendo.

  • 1/5 Iv S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Appalling! People are allowed to come in without their masks during the COVID 19 epidemic (Original) Pésimo! Dejan entrar personas sin cubrebocas durante la epidemia de COVID 19

  • 4/5 Rubén G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Following protocol properly (Original) Siguiendo el protocolo adecuadamente

  • 5/5 Aldahir O. 3 years ago on Google
    True Mexican Breakfast... and simply delicious

  • 5/5 Roger R. 3 years ago on Google
    I was speeches, all I have to say is fresh made conchas!!! If you visit CDMX you HAVE TO stop by here! Satisfaction guaranteed!!!

  • 4/5 yongseok c. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice to enjoy Mexican food! And reasonable price.

  • 4/5 David K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with attentive service ( and also actually open during the lockdown times); the provided food was great!

  • 5/5 Deijah W. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is truly amazing! We came on a Saturday morning at 9 AM There is a bit of a wait time but totally worth it! The conchas and hot chocolate is a MUST TRY. Definitely will come back anytime I am in Mexico City

  • 5/5 edgarrote73 3 years ago on Google
    This place is awesome as all the buildings at downtown CDMX, the service is great and the one of best of Mexican Food

  • 5/5 Beth G. 3 years ago on Google
    We went for breakfast, there was a large selection! Our orders were delicious!! The service was very friendly. They make sure all plates and utensils are clean and sanitized. I suggest making a reservation ahead of time, or expect to wait otherwise. (It's worth the wait!)

  • 4/5 Isaac H. 4 years ago on Google
    Chicken Mole and Stuffed Chile have a great depth of flavor and presentation too. Bread and hot chocolate kick off as the perfect start of the day! Revisited 3 days in a row as I felt this restaurant executed well on traditional Mexican dish and prices were reasonable too. Service was great, as well as the ambience. Absolutely recommended if you are looking for traditonal Mexican cuisine!

  • 5/5 Alda Carolina Segovia L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich and nice (Original) Muy rico y agradable

  • 5/5 Manuel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The shell with cream and a hot chocolate is the glory. (Original) La concha con nata y un chocolate caliente, es la gloria.

  • 5/5 Jesus R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent attention, highly recommended. (Original) Excelente atención, muy recomendable.

  • 5/5 Beatriz R. 3 years ago on Google
    El desayuno estuvo exquisito! La atención de primera. Si lo recomiendo!

  • 5/5 Angelica G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent location and attention to the dishes with great seasoning, fast service. All 5✳️ (Original) Excelente ubicación y atención los platillos con un gran sazón, rápido servicio. Todo 5✳️

  • 5/5 Ricardo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rich breakfasts😋😋😋 (Original) Ricos desayunos😋😋😋

  • 5/5 Alberto G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente servicio

  • 5/5 Gabriela P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love the pan de muerto and chocolate, the service is great. 💗 (Original) Amo el pan de muerto y el chocolate, el servicio es buenísimo. 💗

  • 5/5 VIVIAN ONTIVEROS G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and good attention (Original) Bueno y buena atención

  • 5/5 Laurent G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent food, and excellent atmosphere, in a cozy space. Very accessible prices for the quality of the dishes (Original) Excelente servicio, excelente comida, y excelente ambiente, en un espacio acogedor. Precios muy accesibles por la calidad de los platillos

  • 5/5 Jules V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service is excellent and now that they have tables the outside is very nice, the menu is unbeatable. Definitely to visit. (Original) El servicio excelente y ahora que tienen mesas el exterior es muy bonito, el menú inigualable. Sin duda à visitar.

  • 5/5 José Alberto Márquez S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent, with its tradition and delicious food. (Original) Excelente, con su tradición y alimentos deliciosos.

  • 5/5 riQuis j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, due to a pandemic the service is on the sidewalk / alley, it is very functional, I recommend chocolate, sweet bread and bolillo !!! (Original) El servicio excelente, por pandemia el servicio es en banqueta/callejón, quedo muy funcional, recomiendo chocolate, pan de dulce y bolillo !!!

  • 5/5 Beto U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of course an excellent meal and very safe in these moments of obligatory health. (Original) Por supuesto una excelente comida y muy seguro en estos momentos de obligada sanidad.

  • 5/5 Gabriel B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service and food (Original) Buen servicio y comida

  • 5/5 Jessica A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Shells and chocolate are the richest in the (Original) Las conchas y el chocolate son lo más rico del 🌍

  • 5/5 Ana Laura Alvarado G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Food (Original) Excelente Los Alimentos

  • 5/5 Samuel Rico M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Eva R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The bread that is delicious as well as everything they serve (Original) El pan que es riquísimo así como todo lo que sirven

  • 5/5 Aaron Monroy M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service, excellent dishes (Original) Muy buen servicio, excelente platillos

  • 5/5 chucho r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) How always very attentive, good service .. I like that thanks to the tables outside I can take my puppy (pitbull) 😁 (Original) Cómo siempre muy atentos, buen servicio .. me agrada que gracias a las mesitas afuera pueda llevar a mi perrito (pitbull) 😁

  • 5/5 Diego González E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, good service above all (Original) Buena comida, buena atención ante todo

  • 5/5 adolfo i. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Warranty (Original) Garantía

  • 5/5 Geoffrey D. 3 years ago on Google
    Best food in mexico.

  • 5/5 Maria De La Luz G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service very good price (Original) Excelente servicio muy buen precio

  • 5/5 Jessica G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love! Of my favorite restaurants (Original) Me encanta! De mis restaurantes favoritos

  • 5/5 Azucena Bravo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All their dishes are super delicious. And the bread much richer. Great service. (Original) Super deliciosos todos sus platillos. Y el pan mucho más rico. Estupendo servicio.

  • 5/5 angel p. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything is delicious, you should try the bread and the chocolate.

  • 5/5 Nayela V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Traditional Mexican food with an exceptional twist. Delicious very Mexican entrees and very high gastronomy (Original) La comida tradicional mexicana con un toque excepcional. Deliciosas entradas muy mexicanas y muy de alta gastronomía

  • 4/5 oscar g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to have breakfast, excellent service (Original) Buen lugar para desayunar, excelente servicio

  • 5/5 Neto M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite restaurants in the historic center. Traditional food, always punctual and timely. Their prices are not cheap, but they are fair if we share the relationship between Product, taste and quality. (Original) Uno de mis restaurantes favoritos del centro histórico. Comida tradicional, con una atención siempre puntual y oportuna. Sus precios no son económicos, pero son justos si compartamos la relación Producto, sabor y calidad.

  • 5/5 Alejandra V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious, magnificent service and now you can order and go for your best whim (Original) Delicioso, magnífico servicio y ahora puedes pedir y pasar por tu mejor antojo

  • 5/5 Ramon Martinez A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent first class place very good family atmosphere very hygienic (Original) Excelente lugar first class muy buen ambiente familiar muy higienico

  • 5/5 Eheca A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and heavenly food! Attention to detail makes it stand out. It was like a time-travel experience. Exquisite presentation and unique flavor in precolombian dishes as well as modern Mexican cuisine. A must if you want to eat great food or share the space with local politicians.

  • 5/5 Jack 2 years ago on Google
    I will remember this meal for the rest of my life. Perfection, absolute perfection. Have the BBQ lamb and you'll feel just like me. Perfect service, and the smells are intoxicating.

  • 4/5 Serina B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, great service and all served fresh. Definitely recommend for their hot chocolate, Enchiladas, pastries.

  • 5/5 Brenda M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite restaurants in Mexico. Traditional Mexican cuisine, superb service and organic ingredients. If you really want to experience real Mexican flavors this is the place to come

  • 4/5 Fernando B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good food and amazing service. I had the mole poblano and it didn't disappoint. They know how to serve cold beers too. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Ehsan Yazdan P. 2 years ago on Google
    It was nice and very beautiful venue. The staff are polite and service is fast.

  • 5/5 FINNBIX P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place with fantastic food, a true landmark in the downtown Mexico City

  • 5/5 Von 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to try the various menus available. Food is good and decorous. Certainly a place to check out when you’re in the area.

  • 4/5 Marharyta K. 2 years ago on Google
    15 minutes in line and you're inside! very simple place but a lot of people. great.

  • 5/5 glorcyinia 1 year ago on Google
    Staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. Place was clean, food was good. The whole dining experience was remarkable given the money spent is not that much. Well recommended!

  • 5/5 Elías O. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place, nice atmosphere. The staff very friendly and attentive. The delicious food. The salmon dish with mango extraordinary flavor and presentation. Crispy and attractive bolillos. I recommend visiting this place.

  • 5/5 Angel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience at this "El Cardenal" Mexico City downtown. It is just a block from La Catedral in this beautiful Mexico City. The service is just what expected. People are polite and they are willing to assist all customers. Special recognition to Mr. Álvaro for his great customer focused service. Quality if meals is to point out. This is high quality mexican cuisine so it is worth it to visit and have a tasty meal (breakfast, lunch or supper) This particular site is very convenient if you are downtown area.

  • 5/5 John K. 8 months ago on Google
    Truly amazing and very pleasant! The best service ever!! The food tastes delicious with excellent ingredients! You can tell they offer the best...we will come back to Mexico just for "El Cardenal"

  • 4/5 Andy J. 8 months ago on Google
    The serving sizes here are huge. I recommend getting the chicharrones as they go with every dish. We also loved the al pastor, along with the hot chocolate and pastries. Please note that you can order dinner items during breakfast hours and I think vice versa as well. Great service.

  • 5/5 Saugat R. 11 months ago on Google
    The food here is just amazing, some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted, just unreal. We tried the chicken with Moles oaxaqueños and also the Beef Anaejo with the Moles oaxaqueños. It was simply out of this world. If you are in Mexico City you have to stop here for a meal. Hands down the best food. The staff was amazingly fast and courteous, language was not a barrier.

  • 5/5 Patricia K. 8 months ago on Google
    First time in Mexico and El Cardenal is one of the reasons to be back!! It was a very nice experience that we won't forget!. The food and service is priority and we were able to see that❤️❤️

  • 1/5 R 1 year ago on Google
    Personally, not worth the wait. Dirty utensils due to the high turnover. There’s a menu in both languages which is good. The waiter was kind and efficient. Overall this is a place for large parties or if you’re craving something particular.

  • 5/5 Tibor K. 1 year ago on Google
    An excellent, old fashioned restaurant with great and quick service and attention to detail. Piano player. Great Mexican food, the mole poblano was fantastic. Try the Mexican wine, a surprise!

  • 5/5 jose v. 6 months ago on Google
    Good food and service! Really recommend to try the desserts.

  • 5/5 Alan T. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing hot chocolate, amazing concha (get the clotted cream with it) and lovely fresh mole. It's no surprise it's always full

  • 5/5 Joy 3 months ago on Google New
    Delicious food and fast service. The flan was the best I’ve ever had!

  • 4/5 Satish M. 4 months ago on Google
    Very popular and busy place . Based on the reviews , we tried this restaurant for breakfast . It’s a 3 level massive restaurant, fully packed and still people waiting outside to get their turn . Staff is friendly , food is good and prices reasonable . We tried couple of verities of breads , coffee and main dishes .. all tasted well .

  • 5/5 Jasmin E. 2 months ago on Google New
    Incredible food! Every single thing was delicious and very intentionally made. The pan dulce and cafe de olla were my favorite! Service was incredible. Servers were so attentive. The interior was very well preserved to its original design. The wait is long but very worth it in my opinion.

  • 5/5 Jorge S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Cannot speak their praises enough. The wait is long but as soon as you are sat you are met with amazing hot chocolate and pastries. Food was excellent, but the pastries, nata, and hot chocolate were the standouts. Will return immediately as soon as we are back in town.

  • 5/5 Salina D. 1 month ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    The carnita appetizer was tasty and were perfect bite-sizes. I enjoyed how the chicken mole wasn't overly sweet. The best part was getting adult sized bibs that protected us from splatter. The server even tied the bib on for me which one may think is humiliating, when in fact it was what I didn't know I needed. I don't know why every restaurant doesn't have these. Seriously, go try it. It's time we normalize being babied! Anyway, we inquired how we could purchase a few of these bibs but they were sold out. Now the rest of my trip will be spent looking for the perfect bib.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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