Location: Restaurante El Cardenal, Calle Palma 23 Cuauhtémoc, C. de la Palma 23, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Getting there: Allende station
Timeless Mexican institution in a French Porfirian building. White tablecloths, pianist
Specialty: Pan dulce with nata, tableside hot chocolate, chile en nogada in season
Price range: $$ (~20 USD)
Pro tip: Go for breakfast — arrive early on weekends or expect a wait
Recommended by @Pitufueros