Museum Restaurants in CDMX / Vagón Comedor Adelita: Truly Mexican Food
At the base of the Monument to the Revolution, you'll find this restaurant that resembles a train car, paying tribute to the Adelitas.
By Alejandro Pohlenz
We touched on the Monument to the Revolution when we mentioned Café Mirador Émile. Here, if you like, I can add a bit more information. When the Mexican Revolution broke out in 1912, Émile Bénard's original work was left unattended. Its steel skeleton stood exposed for 26 years until another architect transformed it into the iconic structure we know today, inaugurated in 1938 (during the Cárdenas era).
There was an elevator in one of the "legs" that would take you up to the viewpoint (it reminded me of the Eiffel Tower, whose elevator is also in one of its legs, though it's inclined). However, as sometimes happens, the mausoleum was neglected for 39 years. Today, it's a very interesting place, with its plaza, elevator, and fountains. It's worth noting that the Monument to the Revolution houses the tombs of Francisco I. Madero, Venustiano Carranza, Plutarco Elías Calles, Lázaro Cárdenas, and Francisco Villa (whose remains were relocated from Chihuahua in 1976). The museum it houses is called the National Museum of the Revolution.
A Tribute to the Adelitas
In contrast to Café Mirador Émile, the Vagón Comedor Adelita is located at the base of the aforementioned monument. They say it's a tribute to the Adelitas of the Revolution—women who served as nurses, cooks, logistics coordinators, spies, messengers, and some even as combatants. The Adelitas were truly fabulous women. (It brought to mind the song: "And if Adelita were to go with another...")
What's to Eat?
Well, in this "wagon," you'll find characteristic Mexican food. You can order "quesadillas canana" (made with blue and yellow corn, Oaxaca cheese, and epazote; served on enamel plates), the "Zapata torta" (chicken breast, gratin cheese, beans, cream, avocado, vegetables), there are also molletes, chamorro, carnitas, beef pancita, "oreja de elefante," mole de olla with chambarete, and charcoal-grilled arrachera, among other native delights.
- What we love and you must try: Quesadillas canana.
- What we don't like as much: I'm not a fan of beef pancita.
- Address: Plaza de la República, Colonia Tabacalera, CDMX.
- Hours and days of operation: Monday to Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Ideal for: Lunch.
- Payment: Cash and cards.
- Accessibility: Yes.
- Phone: 55 5522 2528
- Reservations: No.
- Nearby public transport: Metro Revolución.
- Pet Friendly: No.
- Kid-Friendly: Yes.
- Vegan options: Yes.
