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El Cardenal

Upscale dining room serving outstanding regional and traditional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has been a favorite of businessmen and politicos for generations. The food is always excellent, as is the service. They bake their own breads, offer several moles, offer unusual entrees, and are famous for their hot chocolate. Can be crowded weekdays for lunch and Sunday mornings. This listing is near the Zócalo, other locations are 1) about 100 meters from Palacio de Bellas Artes at Marconi 2, and 2) at the Sheraton hotel.

  • Wheelchair accessible
Address
Calle de la Palma 23
Hours
Daily 08:00-18:30

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