El Cardenal
Traditional Mexican · $$
The city's favourite traditional breakfast — sweet-bread with frothy hot chocolate near the Zócalo.
Signature dishes at El Cardenal
- ◆ Chilaquiles
- ◆ Hot chocolate & sweet bread
- ◆ Traditional almuerzo
Illustrative imagery · Traditional Mexican
El Cardenal — diner questions
What should I order at El Cardenal?
Signature choices at El Cardenal include: Chilaquiles; Hot chocolate & sweet bread; Traditional almuerzo.
What kind of restaurant is El Cardenal?
El Cardenal is a traditional mexican restaurant in Centro, Mexico City. The city's favourite traditional breakfast — sweet-bread with frothy hot chocolate near the Zócalo.
Where is El Cardenal and how do I book?
El Cardenal is at Palma 23, Centro Histórico, 06000 Ciudad de México. Reserve via https://restauranteelcardenal.com.
Can Chauffyr drive me to El Cardenal?
Yes — Chauffyr provides private, fixed-price chauffeur service to El Cardenal and across Mexico City, so your whole party can dine without driving or parking.
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