Tenampa
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Tenampa is a mariachi cantina on Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City.
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Why go
- Pedro Infante filmed “Gitana tenías que ser” at Tenampa and sings “Mi Tenampa” in the film.
- Mario Moreno “Cantinflas” used Tenampa as a setting for “El Potrero.”
- Germán Valdez “Tin-Tan” also used the salon as a film setting.
Opening hours
Today13:00 – 18:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday13:00 – 18:00, 18:00 – 01:00
Wednesday13:00 – 18:00
Thursday13:00 – 18:00
Friday13:00 – 18:00
Saturday13:00 – 18:00
Sunday13:00 – 18:00
Good to know
LunchDinnerLate NightDrinksFull BarReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible
Booking a table
- For reservations, call +52 55 5526 6176.
Atmosphere
- The main hall has murals of famous Mexican music artists.
- The patio’s brick vaults recall an earlier version of the hall.
- La Negra Hall has a retractable stage for presentations.
Shorts
History
Concepción “Concho” Andrade led Mariachi Cocula, and José Reyes led Mariachi Reyes. In the 1940s and 1950s, the cantina was a gathering place for bohemians and mariachi musicians.
- 1925Cocula merchant Juan I. Hernández founded the salon with Mariachi Cocula and support from Mariachi Reyes, helping start Plaza Garibaldi’s mariachi tradition.
- 1940sAfter Hernández’s death, his wife Amalia Díaz took over the salon.
- 1976An expansion gave the salon its current appearance.
- October 2005The salon hosted a celebration of 100 years of mariachi music in Mexico City.
How to get there
- On footPeatonal Plaza Garibaldi 12, Col. Centro, Mexico City, on a corner of Plaza Garibaldi.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Mexico City/Centro - Wikivoyage (drink) · Home - Salón Tenampa · History - Salón Tenampa · Historia - Tenampa · checked 11 Oct 2026
Where
Peatonal Plaza Garibaldi 12 Col. Centro, Mexico City
- Website
- salontenampa.com/
- Phone
- +5215587958807
Questions and answers
What are Tenampa’s opening hours?
Monday 13:00–02:00 the following morning; Tuesday 13:00–01:00 the following morning; Wednesday–Sunday 13:00–18:00.
What food and drinks does Tenampa serve?
Tenampa serves light Mexican food, tequila, mezcal, lunch, dinner, late-night meals and drinks.
Can I pay by credit card at Tenampa?
Yes. Tenampa accepts credit cards.
What is Tenampa known for?
Pedro Infante filmed “Gitana tenías que ser” there and sings “Mi Tenampa” in the film. “Cantinflas” filmed “El Potrero” there.
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