“Los restaurantes y cantinas más antiguos de la CDMX historia, secretos y famosos”

El Taquito. Founded in 1917 as a small grocery store in the Historic Center, it grew to occupy the corner of Del Carmen and República de Bolivia streets, where it became an iconic restaurant with a bullfighting soul, its walls covered in photos and memorabilia. Since the 1920s, it was a meeting place for bullfighters and entertainment figures such as María Félix, Diego Rivera, Cantinflas, and even international visitors like Marilyn Monroe. After 107 years at its original location, it closed in 2024 due to street vending and urban changes, and moved to Miguel Noreña 25 in San José Insurgentes to continue its tradition. Hostería de Santo Domingo. Opened in 1860 in a viceregal building next to the Plaza de Santo Domingo, it became famous for its traditional cuisine and for serving chile en nogada year-round. It was a meeting place for artists and intellectuals such as Salvador Novo, Dr. Atl, Lola Beltrán, and Cantinflas. It's even said that Agustín Lara played the piano there. After more than 150 years in operation, it closed during the 2020 pandemic and has not reopened, remaining a symbol of the city's culinary heritage. Café de Tacuba It opened in 1912 in a 17th-century mansion and became one of the most historic restaurants in the city center. Its rooms, adorned with Talavera tiles, stained glass, and antique art, welcomed politicians, artists, and chroniclers for decades; it's said that almost every president of Mexico has dined there. Diego Rivera celebrated his wedding to Guadalupe Marín at this location. It was also the site of the assassination of the governor-elect of Veracruz, Manlio Fabio Altamirano, in 1936. Today, it remains open with live music and an atmosphere that blends tradition, history, and popular culture. The Opera Bar Originally opened in 1876 as a French pastry shop, it transformed into an elite restaurant and bar on 5 de Mayo Street in 1895. It was frequented by Porfirio Díaz and other important figures in politics and culture. Its walnut bar, brought from New Orleans, and its French-inspired decor became iconic. During the Revolution, Pancho Villa fired a shot into the ceiling to maintain order among his troops, leaving a hole that is still visible. Throughout the 20th century, it was a meeting place for artists such as Monsiváis, Cuevas, Carlos Fuentes, and García Márquez. Today, it continues to operate as a historic restaurant and bar. Prendes Founded in 1892 on the site where the Palace of Fine Arts was later built, it moved to 16 de Septiembre Street and became a renowned culinary establishment frequented by figures such as Porfirio Díaz, Pancho Villa, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Chavela Vargas, Walt Disney, and others. After a hiatus, it reopened in 2016 in Polanco, at Moliere 222, as part of Palacio de Hierro, maintaining its prestige and tradition. Salón Tenampa Since 1925, this cantina has transformed Plaza Garibaldi into the mariachi capital. Starting in the 1930s and 40s, mariachis began playing all day long in the plaza. Tenampa hosted artists such as Frida Kahlo, Chavela Vargas, Jorge Negrete, Pedro Infante, José Alfredo Jiménez, and Juan Gabriel, as well as international stars. Expanded in 1976, it was integrated into the urban renewal of Garibaldi and celebrated its centennial in 2025. Today, it remains a vibrant and essential venue for those seeking music and tradition. La Faena A museum-cantina founded in 1954 within the former Palace of the Marquis of Selva Nevada. It preserves display cases with bullfighting costumes, bullfighting posters, taxidermied heads, and an atmosphere that seems frozen in time. It was the headquarters of the Mexican Association of Novice Bullfighters and is still one of the largest and most iconic spaces in the city center for gatherings, parties, and cultural events. House of Tiles An 18th-century Baroque palace famous for its façade covered in Puebla tiles. Throughout its history, it has served as a noble residence, a steam bathhouse, the headquarters of the Jockey Club, and the House of the World Worker. In 1917, it was acquired by the Sanborns brothers, who transformed it into a flagship restaurant and store in 1919. Declared a National Monument in 1931, it was restored after a fire and remains one of the most photographed and visited buildings in the Historic Center. El Danubio A classic seafood restaurant founded in 1936 by Basque chefs. Its seafood cuisine and traditional service made it a favorite among writers, politicians, and artists. Since 1947, it has been operated by the Mirena family, who preserve the essence of the place. Hundreds of napkins are displayed on its walls with #cdmx #historiccenter #historicalplaces #cantinascdmx #historicalrestaurants #historiccafes #mexicanhistory #fridakahlo #panchovilla #cantinflas #marilynmonroe #maríafelix #cafedetacuba #taquito #tenampa #laopera #lanivel #danubio #lapeninsular #lagallocantina #roldan37 #cafelablanca #lacastellana #hosteriadesantodomingo #casadelosazulejos #cdmxgastro...