Hacienda de los Morales — Restaurant in Mexico City

City, where centuries-old architecture and rich heritage meet fine dining. Originally built in the 16th century, this iconic hacienda is steeped in history, standing on the lands where Mexico’s first mulberry trees were planted to cultivate silkworms. Today, it is not just a landmark but a culinary haven that showcases Mexican tradition with sophistication.

We visited for a pre-wedding rehearsal dinner, and the ambiance left an indelible impression. The hacienda’s elegant architecture and art collection—featuring works by masters such as José María Velasco and Conrad W. Chapman—added a timeless charm to the evening. The live music created a warm, festive atmosphere that enhanced the dining experience.

The menu was a delight, starting with a trilogy of Mexican appetizers, including a plantain empanada filled with beans, a requesón taco with cochinita pibil, and a sopecito topped with guacamole. Each bite showcased a balance of tradition and flavor. For the main course, the Tampiqueña-style grilled steak stood out—tender, flavorful, and perfectly paired with a creamy enmolada, roasted poblano strips, guacamole, and beans. The meal concluded with heavenly cajeta crepes, a dessert as rich and decadent as the history surrounding us.

The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring our group felt welcome and cared for throughout the evening. From the architecture to the food and ambiance, everything at Hacienda de Los Morales came together to create an unforgettable experience.

Whether for a special occasion or a leisurely lunch, Hacienda de Los Morales is a must-visit for anyone seeking an elegant taste of Mexico’s history...

I took my German boyfriend for dinner on his last night in Mexico, which happened to be on a Sunday in very early January. The place was basically empty, only some rich (and very old) catholic priests were having dinner next to us.

The timing was bad on our part, but an empty restaurant should feel more private, right? Still they insisted on sitting us in the most awkward table in the middle of the empty room.

I was not surprised by the menu, the quality of ingredients, and overall taste of my meal.

I ate some ok arrachera next to some lame salad that could’ve been a Sanborns side dish.

My boyfriend ate barbacoa (which is something Mexicans usually eat earlier on the day, when the meat is fresh) but nothing we ate that night tasted fresh and he struggled to finish the dish.

I gave it three stars and not two because I know it wasn’t the best time to go (hence the lack of quality in the ingredients), and I understand barbacoa is not for everyone’s taste. I think going there for lunch on the weekend would’ve been better. Also the place itself is super nice.

For the price? Absolutely not worth it, we were disappointed. We wanted authentic Mexican food, but we could’ve gone to a comida corrida and it would’ve been cheaper and...

This place has a long tradition of gourmet Mexican food, elegance and beautiful colonial atmosphere and our family has been a customer for years. The restaurant is located inside and old hacienda and it is very well kept, gorgeous place! My parents go quite often and are well known costumers. This time though, an incident happened with the food that I think it could have been better handled specially since we are regular costumers. The zaffron rice that accompanied the dish was not cooked, big no no for Hacienda! We told the waiter and The"capitan", after tastinh it, he decided to take the drinks off the bill from person who ordered the dish, which we appreciated. Personally I think that if the dish was subpar he should have taken the dish off the final check. Could it have been because the drinks were cheaper than the dish? At the end I just did not want to discuss with the capitan any further. I don't want to think that such a renowned restaurant with cheap out on choices like that specially when the food was undercooked!!! Watch those little things Hacienda you have a great name...