Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
1. Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina Marker
Don Cirilo Marmolejo
Teocaltiche Jal.
1890-1960
Mariachi Coculense
Ciudad de Mexico desde 1920
y
Don Concho Andrade
Cocula Jal.
1943
Mariachi de Cocula
Ciudad de Mexico desde 1925
Fundadores de la tradición musical del mariachi
en la Cantina “El Tenampa” y en la Plaza “Garibaldi”
1925
Ciudad de Mexico Diciembre 1991
Authorities of the Department of the Federal District and the people of Mexico honor:
Cirilo Marmolejo
Teocaltiche, Jalisco, 1890-1960
Mariachi Coculense, in Mexico City since 1920
and
Concho Andrade
Cocula, Jalisco, 1943
Mariachi de Cocula, in Mexico City since 1925
Founders of the Musical Tradition of the Mariachi
in the "El Tenampa" Cantina and in the Plaza "Garibaldi"
1925
Mexico City, December 1991
Erected 1991 by Autoridades del Departmento del Distrito Federal y el pueblo de México.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1991.
Location. 19° 26.458′ N, 99° 8.339′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It can be reached from Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas just north of República de Perú, on the right when traveling north. 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 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Chapel of the Dead (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Convent of La Concepción (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Convent of La Concepción (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aquiles Serdán (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The House of Covadonga (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Simón Bolívar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Other markers no longer nearby. General Bibiano Dávalos López (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); General Manuel Márquez de León (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Jacinto Pat (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
2. An additional inscription and marker at the "El Tenampa" Cantina
This additional inscription and marker is to the right of the entrance to El Tenampa. It reads:
Esta casa se fundo en 1925, por el Sr. Juan I. Hernandez
60 aniversario del Tenampa
Juan I. Hernandez
de 1925 a 1985
English translation:
This house was founded in 1925 by Juan I. Hernández
60th Anniversary of El Tenampa
Juan I. Hernández
From 1925 to 1985
60 aniversario del Tenampa
Juan I. Hernandez
de 1925 a 1985
This house was founded in 1925 by Juan I. Hernández
60th Anniversary of El Tenampa
Juan I. Hernández
From 1925 to 1985
Regarding Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina. El Tenampa is probably the most famous cantina in all of Mexico. As the marker mentions, it has been the home of traditional mariachi music for almost 100 years. It is where all of the mariachi greats have performed and is mentioned in numerous songs and movies.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
3. Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina Marker
The marker is to the left of the main entrance to El Tenampa.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
4. Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina Marker
An additional view of El Tenampa with a few mariachis.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
5. The nearby Museum of Tequila and Mezcal
A few steps from El Tenampa is the Museum of Tequila and Mezcal. These two traditional Mexican alcoholic beverages are tightly linked to the mariachi tradition.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
6. José Alfredo Jiménez statue in Plaza Garibaldi
The area around El Tenampa is known as Plaza Garibaldi. The plaza features statues of the greatest performers and producers of traditional mariachi and ranchera music, including this statue of José Alfredo Jiménez, one of the most prolific authors of songs currently sung by today's mariachis.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
7. A nearby sign about pulque
Pulque is another ancient Mexican drink made from the maguey plant. This sign is some few meters east of El Tenampa. It reads:
Mexicans have drunk “pulque” since the XI century
It was the favorite [d]rink of-the Aztec emperors
Mexicans have drunk “pulque” since the XI century
It was the favorite [d]rink of-the Aztec emperors
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 7. submitted on March 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
