Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Café de Tacuba
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
1. Café de Tacuba Marker
Ciudad de México
Café de Tacuba. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Mexico City. It was founded in 1912 by Dionisio Mollinedo.
Mexico City
Erected by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 19° 26.142′ N, 99° 8.258′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle de Tacuba just west of Calle Isabel la Católica, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Calle Guatemuz (within shouting distance of this marker); Siege against the Spanish (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan de Cervantes Casaus (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
2. Café de Tacuba and Marker
circa 1940
3. Main Dining Room - "Café de Tacuba"
The back of the postcard reads (in English): "While in Mexico City, visit us and eat our delicious Mexican dishes."
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 22, 2018.
