What should I order at Azul Historico?
Azul Historico
Tortilla Soup
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, flavorful, and highly recommended. Reviewers praise its authentic taste and presentation.
Enchiladas (including enchiladas de jamaica and mole enchiladas)
Frequently recommended for their rich flavors and special touches, enchiladas are highlighted as a standout dish, with specific praise for the jamaica and mole versions.
Mole (including mole negro and mole amarillo)
Noted for being perfectly balanced and delicious, mole dishes are recommended for their authentic taste and quality preparation.
Guacamole
Described as very smooth and flavorful, guacamole is a favorite appetizer mentioned in several reviews.
Fish dishes (including sea bass and snook)
Highly praised for excellent preparation and memorable flavors, fish dishes are recommended as a chef’s specialty.
Tamale
Mentioned for its soft masa and quality, tamales are recommended as part of the authentic Mexican experience.
Chicharron Tacos
Recommended for their good flavor and authentic presentation.
Conchinita Pibil
Described as dreamy and melting in the mouth, this traditional dish is highly recommended.
Mexican Caviar (ant eggs) and Cooked Grasshoppers
Noted as unique and surprisingly tasty appetizers, offering an adventurous and authentic culinary experience.
Hot Chocolate
Praised for being rich in flavor and aroma, often prepared in front of guests, making it a memorable part of the meal.
Location details
Isabel La Católica 30, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, Mexico City, 06000, MX
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
About Azul Historico
Azul Historico is a Mexican restaurant in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner service. Reviewers consistently praise its open-air courtyard, historic setting, attentive service, and creative takes on traditional Mexican dishes. The menu is known for tortilla soup, cochinita pibil, panuchos, suckling pig tacos, escamol, and tikin xic. It is described as cozy, romantic, quiet, and upscale, with a bar and a strong cocktail, coffee, tea, beer, dessert, and wine selection.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Has changing table(s)
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Azul Historico known for?
Azul Historico is especially known for its tortilla soup, which reviewers repeatedly call rich, aromatic, and one of the standout dishes on the menu. Guests also praise the restaurant for traditional Mexican plates served in a historic courtyard setting in Mexico City, where the presentation and service add to the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Azul Historico?
Reviewers most often recommend the tortilla soup, mole dishes such as mole negro and enchiladas with mole, fish tikin xic, cochinita pibil, panuchos, and suckling pig tacos. Several diners also mention escamol, chiles en nogada, duck mole, and desserts like tamalito de chocolate and nicuatole zapoteco.
What is the atmosphere like at Azul Historico?
The atmosphere is described as an open-air courtyard with trees, soft lighting, and a quiet, romantic feel in the Historic Center of Mexico City. It suits couples, small groups, and solo diners who want a more polished meal, and some reviews note it is lively enough for conversation without feeling loud.
Is Azul Historico good value, and what is the price range?
Azul Historico is in the $$$ price range, and reviewers say it can be a little expensive. Even so, some guests feel the prices are fair for the setting, service, and amount of food and drinks, especially given the upscale courtyard location and the quality of dishes like tortilla soup and mole.
Do you need a reservation at Azul Historico, and when is it busiest?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with one reviewer specifically advising reservations after 7 p.m. The listing also notes that there is usually a wait, so planning ahead is useful if you want to dine in the main seating area rather than the bar.
Is parking available at Azul Historico?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking is available.
Does Azul Historico have vegetarian options?
Yes, Azul Historico offers vegan options.
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