Meson El Cid Review

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Mesón El Cid

  • Address: Humboldt 61, Col. Centro, Mexico City
  • Phone: 55/5512-7629
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

This charming mesón (tavern) exudes Old Spain with Spanish stained-glass windows and a roaring fireplace. Weekdays, classic dishes such as paella, spring lamb, suckling pig, and Cornish hens with truffles keep customers happy, but on Saturday night this place comes into its own with a four-course medieval banquet, including a procession of costumed waiters carrying huge trays of steaming hot viands for $30 per person. Further entertainment is provided by a student singing group dressed in medieval Spanish capes and hats, a juggler, and a magician. For dessert, a real winner is the turrón (Spanish nougat) ice cream. Reservations are recommended.

  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
  • Closed: No dinner Sun. and Mon.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Joelle from Paris on 4/11/07
We had a nice but very plentiful dinner there (quantities are huge!). A lot of atmosphere in this restaurant.
One regret: the bill was not very accurate... Another attempt of over-charging their foreign customers ???

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 3.0
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