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Best Restaurants in Centro Histórico

37 restaurants analyzed · Mexico City

Centro Historico has the highest share of top-rated restaurants in Mexico City, with traditional Mexican cooking and taquerias concentrated around the Zocalo and the streets leading to the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Prices range from moderate market stalls to expensive sit-down restaurants. The area is strongest for traditional Mexican food rather than the modern Mexican cooking found in Roma.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Limosneros A · Modern Mexican restaurant, Tasting menu — Inventive Modern Mexican tasting menus in a handsome Centro Histórico space; standout flavors and presentation, but...
• Balcón del Zócalo A- · Restaurant, Rooftop — Destination rooftop for creative Modern Mexican with iconic Zócalo views; food impresses, but pricing and billing...
• Swagat A- · Indian restaurant, Casual dining — Highly praised Indian spot inside Mercado Independencia delivering flavorful curries and warm service; a bit tricky to...
• Terraza Cha Cha Chá A- · Rooftop Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Scenic rooftop for modern Mexican plates and cocktails with Monumento a la Revolución views; food impresses, service...
• El Cardenal Alameda A- · Restaurant, Breakfast — Classic Mexican institution for breakfast and traditional plates with polished service; expect lines, strong pastries...
• El Cardenal B+ · Restaurant, Breakfast — Historic institution for classic Mexican breakfasts and refined plates; excellent bread and hot chocolate, strong...
• Cuina B+ · Restaurant and bakery, Brunch — Gorgeous garden-like brunch and bakery with creative Mediterranean-Mexican plates; excellent pastries and pancakes,...
• Casa Prime Hilton Centro Histórico B+ · Steakhouse, Modern grill — Upscale steakhouse-bar inside Hilton Reforma delivering polished service, showpiece cocktails, and quality grills;...
• Café De Tacuba B+ · Historic Mexican restaurant, Live music — Iconic, lively historic dining room with mariachis and classic Mexican dishes; atmosphere shines, food ranges from...
• Coox Hanal B+ · Regional Mexican restaurant, Yucatecan cuisine — Classic Yucatecan spot in Centro with beloved cochinita and sopa de lima, lively music, and fair prices; occasional...
• Testal - Centro B+ · Restaurant, Mexican — Traditional Mexican dishes with some creative touches in Centro Histórico; food is often flavorful and service warm,...
• El Cardenal Tacuba B+ · Restaurant, Breakfast — Beloved Centro Histórico institution serving traditional Mexican dishes with polished service; breakfast and moles...
• La Casa De Toño B+ · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining — Beloved, fast-moving spot for classic Mexican comfort dishes at very low prices; expect lines, speedy service, big...
• Churreria El Moro Centro B+ · Churreria, Dessert shop — Iconic CDMX churros with rich hot chocolate; expect lines, occasional inconsistencies, and crowded vibes, but value is...
• Azul Historico B · Mexican restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Destination-worthy courtyard for refined Mexican classics with creative touches; food is often excellent but service...
• Tacos Los Paisas B · Taco restaurant, Mexican street food — Destination-level pastor and bistec tacos with a DIY toppings bar; great value for quick, casual meals, but expect...
• Los Callejeros B · Taco restaurant, Mexican — Reliable taco stop steps from Bellas Artes with standout al pastor and fast counter service; expect crowds, occasional...
• El Mayor B · Rooftop Mexican restaurant, Bar & grill — Destination rooftop for Templo Mayor views; food ranges from decent to mediocre and service can be slow or pushy about...
• Restaurante Mercaderes B · Mexican restaurant, Wine bar — Upscale Modern Mexican by Zocalo with polished service and creative plates, but inconsistencies and billing...
• La N°1 B · Cantina restaurant, Spanish-Mexican — Classic Mexico City cantina with standout cabrito and pulpo, lively vibes, and premium pricing; service and...
• Café La Pagoda B · All-day Mexican diner, Cafe — Classic Centro Histórico cafe-diner for affordable Mexican comfort food and pastries, great for breakfast and late...
• Churrería El Moro B- · Churrería, Cafe — Iconic churros and classic hot chocolates in Roma Norte with lively vibes; excellent when fresh, but expect lines and...
• Terraza Catedral B- · Rooftop bar and Mexican bites, Rooftop — Scenic rooftop for cocktails and sunset views over the Cathedral; lively DJ vibe, decent bar food, service can be...
• Mercado Independencia B- · Food hall, Mexican market — Vibrant multi-vendor food hall with tasty modern Mexican bites and a strong bar scene, but expect crowds, upselling,...
• Sonora Grill B- · Steakhouse, Grill — Lively steakhouse inside/adjacent to Barceló Reforma delivering showy steaks and strong hospitality, but value and...
• Restaurante Don Toribio B- · Mexican restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Classic Mexican breakfasts and comfort plates in a beautiful historic building; upstairs is charming, food is solid...
• La Opera B- · Historic restaurant and bar, Mexican — Iconic Belle Époque saloon worth a visit for the room and a drink; food and service range from solid to disappointing...
• Jekemir Café C+ · Cafe, Bakery — Charming historic-center cafe for coffee, pastries, and light Lebanese-Mexican bites, but service inconsistency and...
• Gong cha Centro Histórico CDMX C+ · Bubble tea store, Tea & coffee — Reliable Gong cha drinks in a central, busy spot with friendly staff; expect occasional waits, tapioca stock-outs, and...
• Pastelería Madrid S.A. de C.V. C+ · Bakery and cafeteria, Mexican restaurant — Historic mega-bakery with huge selection and fast cafeteria-style savory menu; great variety and value on pastries, but...
• Yeshua Tacos CDMX C+ · Taco restaurant, Mexican — Destination taqueria for offal lovers with fast service and lines; great tripa and suadero for many, but mixed...
• Hostería La Bota C · Tapas and eclectic bar-restaurant, Spanish — Bohemian, memorabilia-packed tapas bar with a huge, eclectic menu and lively vibe; food ranges from fun to flawed,...
• Guadalajara de Noche C · Mexican dinner show, Live music — Come for the nonstop mariachi and folkloric show in Plaza Garibaldi; expect average food, slow service, and scrutinize...
• Salón Tenampa C- · Mexican restaurant, Bar & grill — Iconic mariachi cantina with electric vibe and uneven food; go for music and drinks, watch the bill and song fees.
• La Manifestación Snack Sports Beer C- · Sports bar, Restaurant — High-energy sports bar steps from Monumento a la Revolución with fun drinks and games, but inconsistent food, slow...
• Mayordomo D · Restaurant, Mexican — Classic Oaxacan chocolate and moles in the historic center with mixed execution and service; go for drinks and sweets,...
• Las Nuevas Galias D · Cantina, Bar & grill — Classic Mexico City cantina with lively music and hearty plates, but loud atmosphere, high drink prices, and...

Top Cuisines

• Mexican — 24 restaurants
• Latin American — 4 restaurants
• Mexican desserts — 2 restaurants
• Bakery — 2 restaurants
• Indian — 1 restaurants
• Contemporary — 1 restaurants
• Mexican contemporary — 1 restaurants
• Tea — 1 restaurants
• Spanish — 1 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in Centro Histórico (1)

• Limosneros A · Michelin 1-star

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