El figonero — Restaurant in Mexico City

I just left here and will never eat here again. From the start, the staff was rude. I understand that I speak minimal Spanish and the place was closing soon, but I asked if it was open (in Spanish) and was told “yes” (in English). However, when we sat down, the waiter asked me something and I didn’t understand - which I said - and that seemed to annoy him. He rolled his eyes and then proceeded to say something to another guest and they both laughed. However, the owner/boss who spoke English could have stepped in if the language barrier was too great. Instead, he stayed in the back and did nothing. For the rest of the time I was there, the waiter was inattentive and made me very uncomfortable. I ordered cheese enchiladas (which I said in Spanish), yet was given chicken. I wasn’t going to attempt to explain the issue or send it back so I just ate it. The food isn’t good enough to overcome rude service. I will never spend another peso on this establishment and you shouldn’t either - especially with so many other great spots on...

Why did it take me two years to find this place? Having lived only a few doors down it struck me as far too convenient to be worth going to 😅 I've now dined here many times and I'm always pleased, it's cheap, friendly staff (including the owner who always says hello when we walk past) and the food is decent. Always beautifully presented and VEGETABLES! VEGETARIAN options every day....

Great quality for great price for great location. I like to come here especially for breakfast whenever i get the chance. Because I think it's a great price and a good variety of options. I had the spinach and cheese omlette this time and it was good. I substituted sweet bread and got a bolillo and i got fruit without granola or honey. And i don't eat added sugar and...