Guide to Cantinas with Free Snacks in Mexico City
Cantinas with free snacks are a tradition that stubbornly persists in Mexico City. Here's a guide for you to start ticking them off—your choice, your call.
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La Reforma
Paella that ignites the senses, and snacks that change daily are the perfect excuse to spend a little money on more than a couple of drinks. I say this because when you eat for free, there's a moral obligation to reciprocate. "That's why we work," as they say. Here, you breathe cordiality that contrasts well with the reputation of Colonia Peralvillo.
Address: Melesio Morales 2, Colonia Peralvillo
El Ebro
With over a hundred dishes to choose from, El Ebro, not exactly a traditional cantina, stands out in quality and ambiance. It may not be the cheapest, but when it comes to variety, it's guaranteed. A monumental cantina promising tradition within a modern and updated concept. Music, drinks, and fun—that's El Ebro, a restaurant, bar, and cantina with free snacks. It's a whirlwind of fun in Colonia Obrera. El Ebro has adapted to the needs of the postmodern Mexico City crowd; their new terrace is evidence of that.
Address: Alfredo Chavero 29, Colonia Obrera
Salón Los Cuates
Since 1992, Salón Los Cuates quenches dangerous thirsts in Colonia Narvarte. Its dark and small spaces contrast with the atmosphere filled with live music. Here, you can get lost among over a hundred dishes included with your drinks. When you leave, the Narvarte roundabout will remind you not to drive.
Address: Vértiz 823, Colonia Narvarte Poniente
La Colonial
Four courses where the only problem will be deciding among over a hundred dishes. Just so you know, the fourth course comes with an extra cost. You set the limits. La Colonial has maintained, since World War II, its tradition of free snacks survival in Tacubaya.
Address: Revolución 216, Colonia Tacubaya
La Dominica
At La Dominica, the snack is modest but stands the test of time. It serves its purpose. We don't promise you a hurricane of dishes to confuse you. What you will find is the sensation of being trapped in the past. La Dominica is a cantina frozen in eternity. Its bathrooms may not have been cleaned since it opened 121 years ago—you'll notice.
Address: Belisario Domínguez 61 planta baja, Centro
