Fonda Margarita is famously known as Anthony Bourdain’s favourite breakfast spot in Mexico City. “At the humble 'fonda' (a Mexican equivalent of a dhaba), you'll find sweet old men stringing their guitars and singing classic Mexican tunes, while locals gorge on perfectly acidic chilaquiles (crisp tortilla cooked in salsa and sprinkled with cheese), omelettes with black beans cooked in lard, beef cooked in a chile pasilla gravy and other divine specials of the day,” says Sanghi. You can also opt for eggs as you like them; huevos rancheros with spicy salsas, scrambled eggs with chorizo paired with fresh tortillas and café de olla (cinnamon-spiced coffee with raw dark sugar).

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.

There's often a line at this classic Mexican breakfast joint located in a quiet residential neighborhood. The dining room is scruffy, featuring long communal tables with plastic picnic benches and an open kitchen. This is as close as you'll get to eating breakfast in a traditional Mexican household.

A couple of musicians in the corner, the smell of wood burning and the taste of their sweet cafe de olla, this is an absolute Mexico City staple. They start serving food since really early mornings (around 6:30am) and by 10am everything will be totally gone. They have a different selection of stews that change daily and include beef in pasilla chili, pork cracking in green sauce, egg stews and chile relleno.

A fonda is a small, family-run Mexican restaurant, similar to an Indonesian warung. Typically located inside a mercado (market), most offer simple menus with classic Mexican dishes made with the freshest local ingredients. I’m partial to traditional Mexican restaurants so fondas were among my favorite places to eat in Mexico.

Let me be clear: Mexico City is the breakfast capital of the world. Nowhere else invests more in a proper first meal. In the coming days I will indulge at the famous Fonda Margarita, a family-friendly dive beneath a corrugated roof in a quiet southern neighbourhood, which stops serving at noon or whenever the food runs out.

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Fondas are small restaurants where you can eat well at affordable prices. Offering comida corrida that are stews of the day or antojitos (Mexican traditional fast food). Fonda Margarita is one of the best in Mexico City and has a special affection for its great seasoning that has persisted for more than 60 years.

This locals-only hotspot with a line down the block is as authentic of a hole-in-the-wall you can find. Industrial-style communal tables fill a tiny room with the “kitchen” stretching across one of the back walls. A doorman sings in Spanish, shaking a mariachi while pointing you towards an empty seat.

I actually still haven’t been to Fonda Margarita, but it’s been on my list for years. This local institution is where to eat in Mexico City for a traditional breakfast. But be warned, I’ve always heard it’s crazy busy and you have to go super early (hence why I still haven’t been).

One of these is Fonda Margarita, possibly the most righteous breakfast place on the planet. By all accounts, it's very out of the way and hard to get to, plus you have to get there at 6 in the morning or all the food will be gone. Well, kids, don't believe everything you read.

Fonda Margarita is a small restaurant that offers good food at affordable prices. In fact, this breakfast restaurant is one of the best in the city that uses great seasoning for decades. Aside from that, it became more popular after Anthony Bourdain dropped by for his show.

With a couple of musicians in the corner, the smell of wood burning and the taste of its sweet cafe de olla, this restaurant is a Mexico City staple. Fonda Margarita starts serving food early in the mornings (around 6:30 a.m.) and by 10 a.m. everything is usually gone.

Fonda Margarita – One of my absolute favorite breakfasts is at this unassuming cafe. Many menu items can sell out, so be prepared to arrive very early to avoid a line. I highly recommend the chicharrón en salsa verde and the black beans with scrambled eggs.

Food – classic Mexican breakfast dishes, very hearty, made for locals with no fancy presentation (forget Instagram). Ambiance – neighborhood hangout, casual, family-style seating, bustling from opening to close (5:30am to 12pm)

The farthest from the influencer scene—and by far Tai’s favorite—Fonda Margarita is abuelita’s kitchen energy in the best possible way. Live music, communal tables, zero pretense.

Phil and his friend Alex head to Fonda Margarita for Mexican breakfast. They dine on chicharonnes, eggs and beans, steak and pork in tomatillo sauce.

Open from 5.30 to 11.30 am Tuesday through Sunday; it serves soulful, homely takes on classic Mexican fare, perfected to the level of dreams.

We will use one early morning to go to Fonda Margarita, and we'll also go to Mari Gold one day, though that might be for lunch.

It is worth planning ahead, especially for Fonda Margarita, to ensure you arrive early enough and on the best days.