Cafe de Tacuba
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Cafe de Tacuba is a Mexican restaurant in Mexico City’s Historic Center, in a 17th-century former convent midway between Zócalo and Alameda Central.
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Why go
- Two 1946 oil paintings by Carlos González depict the discoveries of mole and chocolate.
- Diego Rivera and Guadalupe Marín held their wedding reception and banquet here in 1922.
- The band Café Tacvba took its name from the restaurant, changing the spelling to avoid legal trouble.
Opening hours
Today08:00 – 22:30Show all
Monday08:00 – 22:30
Tuesday08:00 – 22:30
Wednesday08:00 – 22:30
Thursday08:00 – 22:30
Friday08:00 – 22:30
Saturday08:00 – 22:30
Sunday08:00 – 22:30
Good to know
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchLate NightFree WifiFull BarLive MusicReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair AccessibleWine and Beer
Dishes to try
- Tacuba Special Enchiladas
- Chicken in Poblano Mole
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted; call +52 55 5521 2048.
Atmosphere
- Rooms are decorated with murals, paintings and azulejos.
- Artworks include a portrait of José de la Borda and a copy of Miguel Cabrera’s painting of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
- Private rooms and a terrace are available for events.
- Live performances include traditional Mexican music, trios and estudiantina.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian option
History
Notable diners included Porfirio Díaz, Agustín Lara and Oscar Lewis; Lara was a regular.
- Before 1912The building operated as a dairy before becoming a restaurant.
- 12 October 1912Dionisio Mollinedo arrived from Villahermosa, Tabasco, founded the restaurant and named it after Tacuba Street.
- 25 June 1936Governor-elect Manlio Fabio Altamirano Flores was murdered at a table while dining with his wife.
- 1961Employee Santos Hernández inspired a character in Oscar Lewis’s novel The Children of Sanchez.
- 1978Some scenes of the film adaptation of The Children of Sanchez were shot inside the restaurant. Its cast included Anthony Quinn, Dolores del Río and Katy Jurado.
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- 27 July 1999After a fire damaged the main dining room’s furnishings, the restaurant reopened. It treated firefighters to breakfast.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Café de Tacuba - Wikipedia · Mexico City/Centro - Wikivoyage (eat) · 'Restaurante Café de Tacuba' – Restaurant servi… · Menu Eng – 'Restaurante Café de Tacuba' · Drinks – 'Restaurante Café de Tacuba' · Café de Tacuba - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Calle Tacuba No.28, Mexico City
- Website
- cafedetacuba.mx/
- Phone
- +525555212048
Questions and answers
What are Cafe de Tacuba’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 08:00 to 22:30.
Where is Cafe de Tacuba?
Calle de Tacuba 28, between Allende and República de Chile, in Colonia Centro.
Is the menu at Cafe de Tacuba available in English?
Yes, menus are available in English and Spanish.
Which meals does Cafe de Tacuba serve?
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night meals.
Are there spaces for events at Cafe de Tacuba?
The restaurant has private rooms and a terrace for events.
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