Home-style Mexican breakfast with beans, eggs, and chicharrón
Adolfo Prieto 1364 B, Tlacoquemecatl del Valle, Benito Juárez, 03100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
MX$100–200
"Fonda Margarita is a CDMX institution and the king of Mexican breakfasts, where you’ll be in and out for under $10. This no-fuss, warehouse-like spot is a cultural icon, where families, early risers, and all-night partiers gather for a hearty breakfast, perhaps to strike up a conversation with the neighbor at one of the communal tables. Arrive early—before the 10am rush—as this spot fills up quickly. Focus on the simple frijoles con huevo, and the chicharrón in a zingy salsa verde that packs a punch." - guillaume guevara
"Looking for a generously portioned homestyle Mexican breakfast? The road leads to Fonda Margarita. The diner-like spot in Del Valle has been churning out family-sized egg and bean plates since 1948. Breakfast is a vibrant experience, where huge pots are aligned over the stove, and people enjoy their steamy stews at communal tables. Besides their beloved plate of thick, refried beans mixed with scrambled eggs, order the chicharrón en salsa verde, made from pork skin that becomes soft and chewy when cooked in green tomatillo sauce. This humble yet flavorful meal can be paired with eggs in pasilla sauce, allowing you to dig into the variety of flavors from different types of chilies. Arrive early, as they’re only open from 6:30am to 12:30pm." - mariana camacho
"Looking for a generously portioned homestyle Mexican breakfast? The road leads to Fonda Margarita. The diner-like spot in Del Valle has been churning out family-sized egg and bean plates since 1948. Breakfast is a vibrant experience, where huge pots are aligned over the stove, and people enjoy their steamy stews at communal tables. Besides their beloved plate of thick, refried beans mixed with scrambled eggs, order the chicharrón en salsa verde, made from pork skin that becomes soft and chewy when cooked in green tomatillo sauce. This humble yet flavorful meal can be paired with eggs in pasilla sauce, allowing you to dig into the variety of flavors from different types of chilies. Arrive early, as they’re only open from 6:30am to 12:30pm." - Mariana Camacho
"Fonda Margarita is a favorite breakfast spot after biking, known for scrambled eggs with beans, chicharrón, and bistec en pasilla." - David Shortell
"This is as close as you'll get to eating breakfast in a traditional Mexican household. There are five guisados, classic stews cooked in ceramic cauldrons over charcoal, available each day. Order a few of those and huevos con frijoles—eggs scrambled with refried black beans in pork fat. Served with hot tortillas and the smoky house salsa, breakfast here might be the best thing you eat in a week in Mexico City." - Naomi Tomky, Scarlett Lindeman
