Salón Tenampa

This place can be better, however they have a bad sewer smell coming through the door AND THEY ALLOW SCAMERS TO Roam AROUND AND SCAM PATRON COMING TO THEM. The service is good. The food is ok. SOME DRINKS R GOOD.not the cosmopolitan. The mariachi bands are a good touch, you do pay extra for that if u want a song on ur table. The location doesn't feel safe at all. Back to the scammers: there are guys stading outside the door telling prospective tenampas client some story about the current state of the salon tenampa and impersonating them to take you to the scamers spot across the plaza...PLEAE GO INSIDE THE RESTAURANT DONT SPEAK TO ANYONE OUTSIDE... SALON TENAMPA THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOU MUST DO SOMETHING TO STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING RIGHT ON YOUR FRONT DOOR. AFTER ALL WE ARE YOUR CLIENTS.

What a experience! You can eat good but you can order Mexican live music to your table. Recommended ✌🏻

The most lively & least shady catina in all of Plaza Garibaldi. Fun & authentic vibe. The food was average, and the service was a bit lacking, but in all fairness, we went on a Friday night, and it was very busy. Either way, it is definitely worth a visit.

Located in Plaza Garibaldi is the oldest restaurant/bar in the square. This place has a great history and is THE BEST place to eat and drink in the square. The drinks are great especially the pepino tamarindo ! The cantarito drink has a great flavor. The Arrechera tacos we good. The milanesa con pollo was also good. The corn cake dessert is definitely something you will want to order. They let the different Mariachis in the area come inside to put on a show. I think they only allow the best groups to come in ..... I didn't see some of the others in the square that didn't sound great enter the restaurant. Walking around the square you can have the groups play you a song for around 150-200 pesos.

The food at this restaurant was amazing, each dish bursting with flavor. The waiter impressed me with their professionalism and kindness. A highlight of our visit was the Mariachi music, which brought a vibrant and authentic atmosphere. Although the prices are a bit high, they're justified by the excellent location and top-notch service. Overall, the combination of great food, live Mariachi music, and attentive service made for a memorable dining experience.

As a kid growing up in Mexico and listening to the songs my grandparents used to play, there was one with Cornelio Reyna, me sacaron del Tenampa, always wanted to see this place. Also Jose Alfredo Jimenez used to drink in this place, man this is such an awesome place , great atmosphere and full of history. Love this place and one day I will go back to el Tenampa. Service was great our waiter gave us a tour of the place love this place!

Must stop if you go to the mariachi plaza. We got the guacamole with fried ribeye chicharrones and it was to die for. We got BOGO margaritas on a Thursday late afternoon The molcajete was MASSIVE it could have feed 3 people You pay the mariachi band to play at your table, there is a small band that’s cheaper and a bigger better band that’s more per song. Price is written on the wall

First time here. It was packed and we didn't get any musicians attention unfortunately. We tried to get someone to sing happy birthday to someone but the place was very busy. There were several people playing making it hard to hear one band from another. However if they are singing next to you it becomes easier it hear. Despite the music situation, the food was great, the pulque was canned but good. The pozole was just great! I would definitely return, maybe on a less busy day. There is some history between this place and the music industry.

This place can be better, however they have a bad sewer smell coming through the door AND THEY ALLOW SCAMERS TO Roam AROUND AND SCAM PATRON COMING TO THEM. The service is good. The food is ok. SOME DRINKS R GOOD.not the cosmopolitan. The mariachi bands are a good touch, you do pay extra for that if u want a song on ur table. The location doesn't feel safe at all. Back to the scammers: there are guys stading outside the door telling prospective tenampas client some story about the current state of the salon tenampa and impersonating them to take you to the scamers spot across the plaza...PLEAE GO INSIDE THE RESTAURANT DONT SPEAK TO ANYONE OUTSIDE... SALON TENAMPA THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOU MUST DO SOMETHING TO STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING RIGHT ON YOUR FRONT DOOR. AFTER ALL WE ARE YOUR CLIENTS.

What a experience! You can eat good but you can order Mexican live music to your table. Recommended ✌🏻

The most lively & least shady catina in all of Plaza Garibaldi. Fun & authentic vibe. The food was average, and the service was a bit lacking, but in all fairness, we went on a Friday night, and it was very busy. Either way, it is definitely worth a visit.

Located in Plaza Garibaldi is the oldest restaurant/bar in the square. This place has a great history and is THE BEST place to eat and drink in the square. The drinks are great especially the pepino tamarindo ! The cantarito drink has a great flavor. The Arrechera tacos we good. The milanesa con pollo was also good. The corn cake dessert is definitely something you will want to order. They let the different Mariachis in the area come inside to put on a show. I think they only allow the best groups to come in ..... I didn't see some of the others in the square that didn't sound great enter the restaurant. Walking around the square you can have the groups play you a song for around 150-200 pesos.

The food at this restaurant was amazing, each dish bursting with flavor. The waiter impressed me with their professionalism and kindness. A highlight of our visit was the Mariachi music, which brought a vibrant and authentic atmosphere. Although the prices are a bit high, they're justified by the excellent location and top-notch service. Overall, the combination of great food, live Mariachi music, and attentive service made for a memorable dining experience.

As a kid growing up in Mexico and listening to the songs my grandparents used to play, there was one with Cornelio Reyna, me sacaron del Tenampa, always wanted to see this place. Also Jose Alfredo Jimenez used to drink in this place, man this is such an awesome place , great atmosphere and full of history. Love this place and one day I will go back to el Tenampa. Service was great our waiter gave us a tour of the place love this place!

Must stop if you go to the mariachi plaza. We got the guacamole with fried ribeye chicharrones and it was to die for. We got BOGO margaritas on a Thursday late afternoon The molcajete was MASSIVE it could have feed 3 people You pay the mariachi band to play at your table, there is a small band that’s cheaper and a bigger better band that’s more per song. Price is written on the wall

First time here. It was packed and we didn't get any musicians attention unfortunately. We tried to get someone to sing happy birthday to someone but the place was very busy. There were several people playing making it hard to hear one band from another. However if they are singing next to you it becomes easier it hear. Despite the music situation, the food was great, the pulque was canned but good. The pozole was just great! I would definitely return, maybe on a less busy day. There is some history between this place and the music industry.

This is a classic establishment on Plaza Garibaldi, whose slightly sleezy vibe is vaguely intoxicating in the evening. I understand this to be the historic center of mariachi music, but you never quite forget that you're only a few blocks away from Tepito. While we enjoyed the experience and cacophony of multiple bands performing at different tables at the same time, the food is undeniably subpar. The flor de cabaza quesadilla had absolutely no flavor, and the elotes had an unpleasant aftertaste. Our tamarind margaritas were okay.

Este restaurante te cobra lo doble y cuando pagas te engañan y te cambian los billetes grandes q les das por uno menor y te acusan q en ves de quinientos diste 50 nosotros hicimos la cuenta y eran 800 y al final nos cobraron 1800 por tantas cosas q no entendí Don't go they will still your money

Food tasteless the drinks They all messed up beer hot .service okey but the smell bad is near the sewer.

Let's just start off by saying this place was terrible. I came to Mexico City on a family vacation and we wanted to go to Plaza Garibaldi to sight see and eat. Sooo.. we picked this place because it looked packed. We went inside and it was already kind of loud with one group of mariachis but, right as we sat down 2 more separate groups came in, and it became unbearably loud. What sucks is that I looked this place up on Yelp and read good reviews but I was quickly disappointed. I ordered the sampler which was just awful. It completely lacked flavor and just bland. I had also ordered pozole and I received a bowl of chunky meat soup. Nothing close to pozole what so ever. Not to mention the limes they gave us were thin small slivers that looked as if they were being extremely cheap. I've never seen limes cut like that ever. Services was a nightmare as the workers just stood around talking and not being attentive. We had to wave them down several times. The ONLY time they came quickly is when I asked for the check and 5 servers quickly came to clean our table so they can get someone else seated. In hindsight as I looked around it was mostly people drinking and not eating. This is more for people that want to get drunk. All in all, AVOID this place at all cost. There's not many places that make you regret your decision as soon as you got seated, but sadly this was one of them. Save your money and go else where

The food here was outstanding and the mariachi performers were very fun -- I highly recommend! The guacamole was prepared very well. We also loved the birria tacos. Overall everything we got was great. The drinks are 2X1 throughout the day.

This place was recommended by locals and people that have visited CDMX in the past and my friends and I had a blast. We love the ambiance, how authentic it felt. The food was ok, we got the appetizer sampler and were a little disappointed with the flavors. Drinks on the other hand were bomb. The whole experience was nice, I'm giving a 4 star review because the service was not the greatest, I understand they were busy but the servers were a little rude, so be prepared for it. Because if you ask a question about the food they'll tell you that you need to read the menu, again not a big deal but a little rude from their part. We love the mariachis also, it's so fun.

The mango margarita has mango purée so you couldn't even taste the tequila so becareful not to black out loll...we got the appetizer sampler which was absolutely delicious. We also got atun totasdas and it was soo fresh, light, flavorful, and would definitely chose that over the steak , shocking I know !

First time to Mexico City, must visit this place .... Food and service is outstanding.... A Must to place to visit. In the heart of Mexico City

Very good food. Plus, mariachi bands everywhere. This guero was very happy. Don't be shy. Just come by.

Great ambiance! When we arrived, they could not find our reservation, though the staff were very accommodating and we needed up enjoying dinner from a great location, next to balcony where we also got to enjoy the view from atop. Great food and drinks!

Place is garbage. Staff is very rude. Spend your money elsewhere and don't wait in line. Food is meh. Crowded ambiance. Front door staff is very unprofessional. Sad.

Good food, good drinks and great live mariachi! The quesabirria was delicious, could have had more queso, but overall delicious. The sampler platter was decent, a variety of dishes. The taquitos lacked flavor, but everything else was delicious. My boyfriend got a dish with 3 different meats, the steak was tender. The chicken was very flavorful. Drinks were 2 for 1 so we had a few. The Mango margaritas were delicious. Would definitely recommend Salón Tenampa for good food and live mariachi.

Old school since 1925. If you love to drink, listen to loud mariachis, and receive some great deals on the drinks then this is the place for you. I'd been here before but my 83 year old mom had never been and she likes margaritas. We ordered three different margaritas and then the hostess brings us six margaritas. I told my brother were getting scammed and we'll end up paying for six margaritas, but it was a 2 for 1 special. What a fun time and delicious drinks.

Terrible service, came here without a reservation. Still waited patiently. Saw other people go in front of me that didn't obviously had a reservation. Never come here. Este restaurante es terrible con el servicio.

Food was good. Love music. Service great. Always asking if you need anything. Be aware you have to wait around 30mins to get in.

We arrived during someone's birthday and the place was electric This is a great place to enjoy mariachi music. At one point, one of the musicians came in with the harpsichord. They've a wide variety of drinks. The food was okay. I don't recommend their main dishes. The tacos in particular did not have fresh meat. Instead, go with an appetizer or soup. Makes sense since the place is a dive-bar... they are mostly focused on drinks. Still, the staff is friendly, professional and prompt. Anyway, I recommend the place as it is a UNIQUE experience and historic building close tonthe center of town.

So much history here, I didn't even know it when we ended up here for the night but quickly realized once inside that this place was super cool and one of a kind as there were long lines to get a table inside. The mariachi was pumping and the place was rocking to the tunes which I grew up with and the drinks were plentiful, loved the murals of different Mexican musical legends on the walls here, the whole experience is definitely one to be had and enjoyed, as there are not many places like this around in the world! Gracias . See y'all soon.

Kind of a tourist trap. The food is ok some of it is even good. I would recommend the birria tacos. One of the only places I have been in Mexico where they bring you salsa but do not bring you chips unless you pay for an order. This seems weird almost as its breaking an unspoken rule of Mexican restaurants. But again this a tourist spot they are looking to squeeze every penny out of you. One of the cool things is that there is Mariachi that play while you eat and create a great vibe. Overall not the best food but some of it is ok. Also apparently this is the first restaurant that opened up a plaza Garabaldi so there's that.

I can't explain enough how bad this place is. The evening started with our margaritas, I had the tamarind margarita, and it was so sweet that you couldn't drink it; it was basically syrup. We explained this to the manager and he tried to tell us the drinks were on point and he tasted it. I felt like telling him that I would happily pay if he could drink it in front of me, it was that bad. Eventually he got me another drink and it was almost as bad . Next the two of us ordered our entrees and neither one had any flavor at all, I added so much salt to it and it didn't help much at all. I gave up and our evening was ruined. I would not advise anyone to visit this place.

Bad waiter !!! I asked the bartender to give us a drink for ponche de Granada and he told me to wait for my waiter which I did he Never came along So I went ahead And asked for the check and the waiter was no where to be found so I waited for about 15mins I honestly wanted to drink since I came out for vacation but no it was impossible !!! Horrible service !!!! We decided to go down the street .

I normally avoid traditional/tourist places because they tend to be a bad/fake reflection of the place but I received many recommendations from this place and definitely it worth it. It is clear why they have more than 90 years in service. The staff is super friendly and if you have a special request for your food or beverage they do not hesitate to do it. We started with "Botana tenampa" and then I had "dobladas vegetarianas" and my friend had "huarache con costilla". All the food and salsas are delicious, good portions and reasonable prices. You can find vegetarian varieties different from the typical beans and guacamole & chips so you'll find food for everyone. If you want to have a good time, hang out with the locals, enjoy good food & beverages, listen to mariachi bands this is your place. I highly recommend it.

Horrible service. Not worth your time. Over hyped. I will not be returning or recommending to any other parties

Staple of garibaldi square. Ample selection of drinks and cocktails. Plentiful free mariachi performances from multiple bands. Food is delicious with a simple yet comprehensive menu of Mexican traditional dishes. Had the cochinita tacos and the tamarind margarita. Both very very good. Place to go in garibaldi!!

I was told this place was one of the oldest bars in Mexico dating back to the start of martraci. The tequila were ultra reasonable! I didn't have foodI came to see history and enjoy a tequila! Salute!!!

If you are in Mexico do yourself a favor, stop by this place. It's a short walk from Palacio de Bellas Artes and well worth it! You can try various tequilas and other drinks. I had 5 different tequila double shots and spent about $20 between all! The food is also really good, the tacos are definitely worth a try, This restaurant has several levels and overlooks the Garibaldi square. There are various mariachi shows and you can pay about $5-7 if you'll like a table side show. Don't forget to explore, the tequila museum is right by and worth a visit as well if you care to learn more!

Great place in Plaza Garibaldi, Live Mariachi bands going on multiple at a time serenading multiple tables needless to say it turns into a fun atmosphere. This is a locals favorite, you wont go wrong.

Very cau,al, VERY LOUD but pretty good food. The chicken tacos were on point and the beer was ice cold. At one point there were three mariachi band playing different songs at the same time within 15 feet of each other. I wanted to kill myself at that point. The restaurant is in the heart of a very touristy area, so plan on getting bombarded by folks selling trinkets. We wouldn't go there again, but it was an experience.

Went here for late-night fun with mi esposa, my cousin, and his esposa. This place is loud and lively. Mariachis stroll around and play loud and long. The emphasis here is on the booze. The tequila menu alone is two pages long! Patron reps were on site, so started with a free shot from them. Then got a nice lineup and picked our fave. They have plenty of food on the menu as well. Great ambiance. Fun staff. Excellent.

This place was so much fun! There were live mariachis and the staff was friendly. This is a place where you can hang with locals and avoid the tourist mob. I'd recommend to any of my friends visiting Mexico City.

Fun place! Not sure if this is a regular thing but a mariachi band was playing from table to table and random people were dancing. Awesome scene. The food was solid too. I found it met expectations but didn't dazzle. Cool vibe worth popping in for a bit

Very fun place. Have always enjoyed the music and people watching. Some nights too many patrons are showing the effects of way too much tequila which is unfortunate. IMPORTANT: make Rez before you go and avoid the sometimes long line and wait. Or ask for a seat at the bar. Or tip the security guy 50 pesos.

Food wasn't great, the mariachi would be a nice vibe if the trumpet maybe had a silencer, and the service was very slow. Very disappointed and over priced. Would not recommend.

Wow! They have impersonators from Juan Gabriel, to Vicente Fernandez. We had nothing going on tonight, and a man approached me to tell us about this venue. I was skeptical of course but as a fan of la Juanga I had to check it out. I was not disappointed. Plus the drinks are super cheap! Will definitely come back on another visit! Impersonators started at 9 pm.

Really fun vibe. Great paintings on the walls. The mariachi were fun but the service is the fricken worst!!! The waiter actually looked at his watch as he was taking our order. It took half hour to get a second drink and that ruined the vibe. It's too bad. Could have been much more fun.

This place was a blast. I went with my family about two weeks ago. Best tequila menu I've ever seen. I tried the Maestro Diamante Doble for the first time and it was perfection. We had a mariachi come to our table and sing to my mom her favorite songs for her bday. It was beautiful and we were all bien borrachos.

Wow. The nice thing about Mexico City is that there are not a lot of non-Mexican tourists but if there were - this is would be the top spot. Instead it's a late night spot where everyone goes for an authentic Mexican dive bar experience - complete hundreds of Mariachis. Yes - hundreds. From the time you get into the square throughout your entire experience in the bar, lots and lots of live Mariachi music. Mezcal and cerveza and chip and guacamole. Queso fonditio is good too. Go here one time for the experience. It's a trip :)

Growing up with mexican music and with song writers and singers like like Jose Alfredo, Cornelio Reyna, Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernandez amongst others and having the opportunity to visit el Salon Tenampa is like visiting where a lot of those songs were written or served as inspiration. Loud, busy and hectic is part of the folklore. Had a great time. Have a "bandera" next time you are there.

Okay so if you are a tourist you fall into all the same stereotypes of Mexico - loud, obnoxious, too hard to hear, alot going on at the same time, etc.. Heck, I still get pieces of that, but after four years, and the last visit with 25+ friends after touring the various terraces in Mexico City, you see something else. After visiting the most famous Maraichi maestro, José Alfredo Jiménez, his gravesite in Guanajuato- amazing), you see the history of mariachi if you look at the murals here, you take in the procession of harps, trumpets, and more of all the maraichi's going back and forth, people here, there, everywhere, back and forth, music combining, meshing, competing, it is chaos, and it is PERFECT. The key is to sit back and just soak it all in and you will take in many various cultural aspects of having fun, social scenarios, music, great food, the whole experience is an art that defines Mexico and there is nothing like it. I purchased four Mole Enchiladas and 2 cokes (the Mezcal, Tequila, and drinks here, surrounded outside this establishment by the Tequila Museum, that is a whole other adventure!) for 150 pesos and definitely worth every peso when it comes down to the experience. It is loud chaotic, and just MEXICO - amazing and even better with a long table of friends to enjoy with, despite the crisscrossing of orders, yelling, and confusion, there is a secret map of taking ordered and delivering food that works like a charm. Gear yourself for a great night.

My review is based on drinks only. We had no reservation and sat at the bar on a Sunday night around 9pm. The service at the bar was excellent. Staff were friendly. The vibe was really fun-- everyone there was happy and there were clearly lots of locals. It costs 130 pesos for the mariachis to play a song for you, and there are dueling mariachi groups. The music was fabulous, and the energy was great even on a Sunday night. I would highly recommend if you want to experience the mariachis while visiting Mexico City. We read mixed reviews about Plaza Garibaldi at night, and this restaurant is right on the square. There was an extensive police presence there at night, especially at the time we left the restaurant, and we felt totally safe. That being said--we didn't hang out in the square itself. Our uber dropped us off nearby, and we just walked straight through the square to the restaurant. You can see tons of mariachis in the square, so you get a taste of the experience, but you don't have to hang out in the square if you don't want.

This place seems to be a complete tourist trap. The building does carry a ton of history, if you are interested in Mariachi and famous Mariachis. The food was decent and the service was quick and helpful. The prices here are much higher than some of the seedier little local bars around but it feels very safe. I'd say stop in for a beer but don't stay for much more than that. Oh and if you see the guy walking around with the "Shock Box" make sure you give him the 20 pesos and see how long you or your group can hold on to the electrocuted handles. Try and beat 90 volts!

What a great bar! First time was on Saturday, and let Me tell you what a crazy night! Great ambience, good appetizers(botanas). They're open till 3am, restrooms are clean and well kept. We ordered 3 bottles of hornitos cause it came with an appetizer for each bottle and a battery recharge thing so we ended up with three at the end of the night. Right outside you get to enjoy the traditional music of Mexico. This city is full of life and this place is just the best place to start your night off in Mexico. Enjoy, let loose, and be safe! Viva Mexico cabrones!

This place is fun. It was a little slow getting service on a friday night, but it is right in the middle of all the action. We had some really delicious tacos, the tortilla soup was spectacular, and the bill for all that with liberal drinks was less than we expected. And, you sit and listen to the clamor of countless mariachis playing and hustling. Id go back.

My first Yelp review, DO NOT go to this place!! THEY STEAL YOUR MONEY !!! Waiter announced at the end of the dinner that they only take cash, when you hand over the cash the waiter will exchange two 500 (pesos) bills into two 50's, since you're half way drunk you don't notice until it's too late. I told the manager but he just smiled and didn't do anything. I promised him that I would post a bad review.

We were really excited to visit this place since everyone said to us it was a must visit in Mexico city we arrived and waited for a table an aprox of 15 min. A couple that arrived after us was seated and had drinks and menus on their table before us. We had to ask to waiter to take our order. The food did not had a good taste at all. When we ask for the check the waiter came with a calculator and gave us the amount to pay when we asked for the ticket he hesitated, we found out he charged us 15% of service with out asking us . It wast a good experience and I don't recommend this place at all, the service was bad and the food was bad. If you go ask for the ticket before paying .

Should have known once we got to front entrance at 4 and the security guard asked if we had reservations versus host a foot away (place had maybe 8 people inside). The waiter was simply not very good at his job. Could not keep up with drinks, brought appetizers and dinner at same time, food was cold, had to ask for more tortillas and then to add insult to injury waiter brings his iPhone over to tell us what total with 15% added on which is not required. When we told hostess she apologized and said we were right. Stay away!!