With only 11 years in existence, Cantina Cuchilleros has already established itself as a meeting place where politicians from MORENA, PRI, and other political forces gather to spend an afternoon with friends, far from legislative work. Located on Calle Madrid in the Tabacalera neighborhood, the establishment seeks to maintain the essence of century-old cantinas like El Gallo de Oro or La Peninsular, with hearty dishes ideal for sharing, live music, and long after-dinner conversations. Its menu also blends Mexican cuisine with Spanish influences. Some Mexican politicians, such as Ricardo Monreal and Guadalupe Naranjo, leader of Somos MX, are regulars at this cantina to enjoy its most representative dishes. Prices at Cantina Cuchilleros in CDMX respond to a concept of large portions and dishes designed for sharing, such as baked beef brisket or arrachera milanesa. The menu also offers a variety of typical Mexican stews, just like mom used to make, such as chicken and rice soup, meat broth, chamorro tacos, and tuna tostadas. It also features dishes inspired by Spanish gastronomy, such as grilled octopus, a serrano ham board, or the indispensable paella. Ricardo Monreal, the current coordinator of MORENA in the Chamber of Deputies, was one of the leaders who most frequently visited the place when he was a senator. Not only MORENA politicians have been spotted grabbing a taco at this cantina in the Tabacalera neighborhood; opposition leaders like Claudio X. González and Guadalupe Naranjo visited the venue in 2022 after a protest against AMLO's 'Plan B' electoral reform. In February 2025, PRI deputy Rubén Moreira met with young people from the Red Juvenil por México organization at Cantina Cuchilleros to guide them in their political careers. Not everything in this restaurant is about politics; Cantina Cuchilleros also broadcasts the best European football, Liga MX, or sporting events like the NFL Super Bowl or the fights of Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez. Speaking of boxing, another figure who visits this establishment is Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the World Boxing Council. Cantina Cuchilleros opened in 2005 as the heir to the Belmont cantina, aiming to revive the tradition of these spaces and adapt it to a more structured format. Its name refers to Cuchilleros Street in Madrid, a historic area associated with Spanish gastronomy. This influence is reflected in its culinary proposal, which fuses Mexican elements with references from Castilian cuisine. The establishment's menu has no limits. If you also want to experience what it's like to 'eat like a senator,' here is a price list for its dishes, ranging from approximately $200 to $650 pesos. Starters: Grilled octopus — $620; Galician-style octopus — $640; Melted cheese with chistorra — $210; Serrano ham board — $580; Beef tartare — $280; Chistorra (fried or in onion) — $280; Pressed chicharrón quesadilla — $70. Soups: Chicken and rice soup — $120; Ribeye meat broth — $195; Tlalpeño soup — $165; Aztec soup — $170. Seafood: Garlic shrimp — $485; Baked huachinango (850 g) — $850; Sea carnitas — $620; Fish fillet to taste — $450; Sliced salmon — $420. Main courses: Arrachera milanesa — $395; Baked beef brisket (1 kg) — $820; Ribeye chunks for tacos — $790; Filet mignons — $650; Garibaldi ribs — $420. Traditional snacks: Pork chicharrón with guacamole — $295; Chamorro tacos — $280; Fresh tuna tostadas — $260; Guacamole — $70; Refried beans — $60. House specialties: Baked chamorro for tacos — $780; Spanish-style paella — $690; Fish fillet in garlic mojo — $520; U-15 Pacific shrimp — $580; Special ribeye — $610. Desserts: Neapolitan flan — $110; Three-milk cake — $120; Cajeta crepes — $145; Häagen-Dazs ice cream — $150; Ate with cheese — $180. If you want to play dominoes with friends while listening to boleros, rancheras, or romantic ballads, nothing is better than accompanying that moment with the wide variety of alcoholic beverages the place offers. Below is a price list for the tequilas, beers, whiskeys, and other drinks at Cantina Cuchilleros. Tequila (glass): Don Julio 70 — $295; Don Julio reposado — $265; Herradura reposado — $245; Casa Dragones joven — $8,800 (bottle). Mezcal (glass): 400 Conejos joven — $245; Amarás joven — $260; Montelobos — $245; Ojo de Tigre — $270. Whiskey (glass): Buchanan's 12 years — $290; Chivas Regal 12 years — $260; Johnnie Walker Black Label — $304; Macallan 12 years — $380. Rum (glass): Bacardí blanco — $145; Flor de Caña 7 years — $175; Zacapa 23 years — $390. Vodka and gin (glass): Absolut azul — $175; Smirnoff — $135; Grey Goose — $286; Hendrick’s — $280. Cocktails: Aperol Spritz — $240; Mojito — $150; Margarita — $133; Piña colada — $161. Beer — $65. Non-alcoholic drinks: Lemonade — $55; Orangeade — $58; Water of the day — $69; Soft drinks — $45; Pitcher of lemonade (1 L) — $130. What politicians and celebrities have visited Cuchilleros? Due to its proximity to the Senate, Cantina Cuchilleros has become a frequent spot for Mexican politicians.
