El Caldero
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Lively cafe with bare brick walls for Mexican soups with dips & snacks like nachos, plus beers.
attractions: Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas, Museo del Ámbar, Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Kakaw Museo del Cacao y Chocolateria Cultural, Museo Mesoamericano del Jade, Arco del Carmen, Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya, Iglesia de San Cristóbalito, PALACE SCLC HOTEL & BREWERY, Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, restaurants: Restaurante La Lupe, Café Bar 500 Noches, Restaurante Las Pichanchas (San Cristóbal), Cocoliche, Café Bar Revolución, Pizzería El Punto, Restaurante el Fogón de Jovel, La Viña de Bacco, Yik Café Andador Eclesiástico, La Casa De Las Lolas
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Lively cafe with bare brick walls for Mexican soups with dips & snacks like nachos, plus beers.
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El Caldero... I was craving a good caldo, for a long time. Found this place, and immediately could tell something good was happening in there because it was completely packed. I ordered a beer and with it (complementary) came the biggest bowl of nachos and salsas I’ve ever seen in my life. That alone could had been a meal. Went to the “antojitos” section of the menu, to start out slow. So for 30 pesos I ordered fried plantains. What did I expect for 30 pesos? Maybe 3-5 pieces but they come and bring me a whole plantation 😅. Now I’m nervous, not only I ate the entire bowl of chips but now I have a massive plate of fried plantains. I did what I could and ate as many my stomach would allow. Then lord behold, the caldo arrives. I’m not prepared for this... I had to find inner strength, I had to be strong. Then they bring me a plate of chips with beans, avocado and lime and at this point I’m just in a food coma. Then they also replace my empty bowl of nachos with a new one and at this point I’m just about to collapse. So, long story short, the restaurant is good, clean, trendy, portions are huge and prices are right. Five Stars for El Caldero 💫💫💫💫💫
Gabriel BroidaGabriel Broida
50
Delicious soups/stews. We had the chipilin and pozole rojo with pork, both were delicious and huge portions. The beans they serve as an appetizer were delicious and we couldn't get enough of the salsa verde served with the tortilla chips. Service was a little bit slow but to be fair the place was full and there was a massive queue to get in at 3pm on a Sunday. Made a really nice change to try some traditional Mexican that wasn't tacos, and perfect for a cold rainy day.
Daniel DevittDaniel Devitt
00
El Caldero gave me an opportunity to taste and appreciate the Mexican cuisine. We had the Caldo de Mariscos and the El Caldero. Both are incredibly flavorful and served with rich amount of ingredients. Their prices were reasonable with friendly and accommodating staffs. Overall, our experience in this restaurant was great and we left with a big smile on our faces and too full tummy. I would really love to eat in this restaurant again when we return to San Cristobal.
Jenny MeJenny Me
10
A San Cristóbal de Las Casas institution, El Caldero does not disappoint. Come here for the caldos at reasonable prices. The aguas frescas are fresh made and there's a good assortment. Personally I don't the starters are necessary because you might not finish your caldo. Remember the reason you came in the first place. Staff is helpful and friendly. They try to be quick but with so many caldo choices so tables take time to make choices. FYI, caldo is soup.
Carlos RamirezCarlos Ramirez
20
Had just arrived in San Cristóbal de las Casas and were looking for a warm bowl of soup. Stopped in here as it was close to our hotel. Waited about 20 minutes to get seated, which was no big deal as they had some musicians playing at the time. The food was delivered fast and too our liking. Portions were immense and we ended up having leftovers. My dish was the caldo de pollo.
Adam RinkerAdam Rinker
00
Most of dishes are soup! It isn’t mentioned on the menu ... My chicken soup was so good! Had to finish it even when I was full. Amazing guacamole and nachos. Comes with a starter on the house of nachos, sauce, and beans. My friends shrimp soup was BAD. she tried eating it but the shrimp wasn’t good at all and the broth was full of the shrimp bones. Big dislike on this meal.
עינב קגןעינב קגן
10
Nearby Attractions Of El Caldero
Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas
Museo del Ámbar
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Kakaw Museo del Cacao y Chocolateria Cultural
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Arco del Carmen
Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya
Iglesia de San Cristóbalito
PALACE SCLC HOTEL & BREWERY
Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

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Kakaw Museo del Cacao y Chocolateria Cultural
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Nearby Restaurants Of El Caldero
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Pizzería El Punto
Restaurante el Fogón de Jovel
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Café Bar 500 Noches
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