El Cardenal

★★★★★

4.6 (18938)

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

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Opening hours

Open

Monday	08:00 - 18:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:30
Thursday	08:00 - 18:30
Friday	08:00 - 18:30
Saturday	08:00 - 18:30
Sunday	08:00 - 18:30

Reviews

(Last Updated: July 28, 2025)

Total reviews: 18938

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Tourist-oriented restaurantVery unfriendly service, no greeting or farewell...but they actively insist on tips at the end, even though they don't deserve one due to their unfriendliness!I can't recommend this restaurant!

Excellent

As a starter, I recommend refried black bean soups with escamoles and nopalitos, onion, green salsa from the molcajete, and fresh cottage cheese with epazote. And to accompany this, a sapote, mango, or mamey ice cream; and as an aperitif, a reposado tequila with sangrita and dark beer. Cheers and enjoy! Don't leave without trying the sapote ice cream, a dessert wonder at El Cardenal.

Excellent service from the moment you arrive until the end of your meal. The quality of the breakfasts is simply excellent. RECOMMENDED. I suggest arriving early.

Beautiful place. Lots of fame and history. The bread is delicious, but I thought it was too expensive for a simple breakfast.

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Discover the Authentic Flavors of Mexican Cuisine at El Cardenal

El Cardenal offers a delightful journey into traditional Mexican gastronomy, proudly preserving and promoting the nation’s rich culinary heritage since 1969. Located in the heart of Mexico City at Calle Palma 23 in the Centro Histórico, the restaurant is a celebrated destination for both locals and visitors seeking genuine flavors crafted through artisanal and authentic processes.

Exquisite Traditional Dishes and Warm Ambiance

At El Cardenal, patrons can enjoy a variety of meticulously prepared dishes made from handmade ingredients such as natas, cheeses, tortillas, bread, and chocolate. The menu features separate offerings for breakfast and lunch, with specialties like Chocolate “Doña Olivia” paired with fresh bread and thick milk cream, as well as unique starters like refried black bean soups with escamoles and nopalitos, accompanied by delicious fresh cottage cheese with epazote. To complement these culinary delights, the restaurant suggests enjoying a reposado tequila with sangrita and dark beer, or indulging in their exquisite sapote, mango, or mamey ice creams—dessert wonders that guests are encouraged not to miss.

El Cardenal prides itself on excellent service that accompanies guests from the moment they arrive until their meal concludes, making each visit an exceptional and memorable experience. The inviting and historic ambiance enhances the dining atmosphere, reflecting the rich history and long-standing reputation the restaurant has earned over the decades.

Open every day from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, El Cardenal is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional Mexican breakfast or lunch. With multiple locations across Mexico City, including Palma, Alameda, Lomas, San Ángel, Nápoles, and Tacuba, visitors have convenient access to genuine Mexican culinary artistry.

Experience true Mexican flavors at El Cardenal and savor the tastes of heritage in every bite.

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