# The best cantinas in Mexico City

Free botanas, tequila and revolutionary anecdotes: the classic Mexico City cantinas recommended by México Desconocido and chroniclers.

- 135 votes · 12 items
- Mar 19, 2026 · maletas76
- https://even.best/en/l/1487/the-best-cantinas-in-mexico-city

## Top 10

1. **El Gallo de Oro** (13 · ▲16 ▼3) — Considered one of the city's oldest cantinas.
2. **Bar La Ópera** (12 · ▲14 ▼2) — 1876 cantina with the bullet hole in the ceiling attributed to Pancho Villa.
3. **El Dux de Venecia** (12 · ▲13 ▼1) — Traditional historic-centre cantina.
4. **La Peninsular** (11 · ▲12 ▼1) — Century-old cantina near La Merced.
5. **Tío Pepe** (8 · ▲10 ▼2) — Historic cantina on Calle Independencia.
6. **El Mirador** (7 · ▲9 ▼2) — Traditional cantina near Chapultepec.
7. **El León de Oro** (7 · ▲8 ▼1) — Classic cantina in Colonia Roma.
8. **La Coyoacana** (6 · ▲9 ▼3) — Cantina with mariachis in Coyoacán.
9. **Salón España** (6 · ▲7 ▼1) — Cantina with botanas and tequilas in the centre.
10. **La Mascota** (6 · ▲7 ▼1) — Cantina with free botanas with every drink.
11. **Xel-Há** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Yucatecan-food cantina in Narvarte.
12. **Salón Corona** (2 · ▲5 ▼3) — Salt-cod tortas and beer since 1928.

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