Cantina La Castellana (2021) by Adrián de Ita, Alejandro RodríguezAlcaldía Cuauhtémoc
Cantina La Castellana (2021) by Cantina La CastellanaAlcaldía Cuauhtémoc
A bar with history
Cantina La Castellana has been operating since 1892 as one of the oldest establishments in Mexico City.
Cantina La Castellana (2021) by Cantina La CastellanaAlcaldía Cuauhtémoc
Of coincidences and stories
With so many years of history a lot of people passed through Cantina La Castellana, including, it is claimed, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.
Cantina La Castellana (2021) by Adrián de Ita, Alejandro RodríguezAlcaldía Cuauhtémoc
Eutivio Jiménez Plata says that he has more than 50 years of experience in La Castellana preparing cocktails. Since 1970, he has prepared drinks in what has been the job of his life.
The Spanish origins of La Castellana shine through its cuisine. That is why you can enjoy a real paella or some Madrid-style tripe.
Mexico and Spain hand in hand
For a snack or a full meal, La Castellana is the place to be. Shrimp, hanger steak, chorizo, lechón (roasted piglet) all form part of the tradition of a bar with many years of history. It is the food, atmosphere and history that make this place so special.
Cantina La Castellana (2021) by Cantina La CastellanaAlcaldía Cuauhtémoc
Anything you want
La Castellana is distinguished by its 32-foot buffet menu with Mexican and Spanish dishes. From cabrito (goat) and chamorro (pork) to medallions and Veracruz tongue.
Cantina La Castellana (2021) by Adrián de Ita, Alejandro RodríguezAlcaldía Cuauhtémoc
The food is varied, plentiful and caters for all tastes. Trays of chorizo, sausages and plenty of meat circulate regularly.
The moments and experiences are the essence of La Castellana. The most traditional of Mexico, an evening with mariachi, a team match, a tequila and good friends. La Castellana is Mexico in its purest sense.
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