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Testal - Centro Histórico

4.8
4.8
380 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Traditional Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Experience the diversity, flavor and culture of Mexico at Testal. This modern Mexican eatery draws inspiration from every state in the nation, incorporating its many spices, styles and specialties onto a wildly diverse menu. Testal coalesces distinct flavors and recipes from all regions, offering diners a truly unique and comprehensive array of appetizers, entrees, soups, salads and desserts. From huitlacoche to nopales, from moles to spicy salsas, the true flavors of Mexico are brilliantly showcased and artfully presented, providing a fresh new take on traditional favorites. Testal features full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a full bar. Please be advised, that for parties from 10 to more people, the restaurant requires a deposit of 200MXN per person to confirm and guarantee the reservation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–12:45 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    55 5510 1358 ext. 101
  • Website
    http://www.testal.mx/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto TINOCO
  • Private party facilities
    We cater private events with special menu prepared according to the needs of the customer, please contact us in advance to let us know your needs. We look forward to cater your party.
  • Location
    Dolores #16, Loc C, esq. Independencia, Col. Centro, Mexico, CDMX 06070
  • Area
    Centro
  • Cross Street
    Av Juarez e Independencia
  • Parking details
    Public Parking lot located infront of the restaurant. In the intersection of Dolores and Independencia streets.
  • Public transit
    Metrobus Línea 4: Bellas Artes Hidalgo Metro: San Juan de Letrán Bellas Artes
  • Entertainment
    TV's, Music
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Para Abrir Boca

  • Aguachile

    Gulf Shrimp, Scallop, Aguachile Sauce (Lemon Juice, Serrano Pepper, Herbs)

    • Tostadas de Atun

      Tuna Macerated in Lime Juice Served on a Crispy Tortilla, Chipotle Mayonnaise, Fresh Cucumber, Serrano Pepper, Honey and Chile Dressing

      • Tacos Picantes de Camaron

        Spicy Shrimp Tacos, Pineapple, Green Salsa

        • Cecina Rasurada

          Sun-dried Beef Steak, Lemon Juice, Red Onion, Cilantro, Oregano, Serrano Pepper, Habanero Pepper

          • Tacos de Barrio

            Beef Tongue Soft Tacos

            • Chicharon de Pescado

              Sea Bass Nuggets Lightly Battered, Pickled Red Onions, Spicy Mayo Sauce

              • Ceviche de Pulpo

                Octopus Ceviche, Housemade Soy based Sauce, Tomato, Onions Cilantro, Serrano Pepper

                • Cecina para Taquear

                  Sun-dried Beef Steak Griddled, Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole (3 pieces)

                  Ensaladas

                  • Ensalada de Nopales

                    Fresh Cactus Salad Served with Guava Vinaigrette

                    • Ensalada Mazamitla

                      Romaine Lettuce, Panela Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Served on a Crispy Cheese Basket

                      • Ensalada Chilanguita

                        Caprese Style Salad, Tomato, Mexican String Cheese, Basil, Citric Mustard Vinaigrette

                        • Ensalada de Espinacas

                          Mixed Lettuces, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Bacon Croutons, Caramelized Pecan, Red Fruit Dressing

                          Sopas Y Cremas

                          • Crema Placera de Chicharron y Noppales

                            Pork Rinds Cream Soup, Grilled Cactus, Mexican Herbs in Julianne Cut

                            • Sopa Seca y Dorada de Fideo

                              Black Bean Base, Crispy Fideo Noodles, Cotija Cheese, Fried Pasilla Chile

                              • Sopa Azteca

                                Traditional Mexican Spicy Soup, Crispy Tortilla, Pork Skin, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream

                                • Consome de Pollo

                                  Chicken Broth, Mixed Vegetables, Rice

                                  • Crema de Flor de Calabaza

                                    Zucchini Blossom Cream Soup, Epazote (Mexican Fine Herb), Garlic Cheese Croutons

                                    • Sopa de Habas con Camaron

                                      Fava Soup Served with Shrimp

                                      • Sopa de Verdolagas

                                        Purslane Soup Served with Shredded Chicken and Panela Cheese Cubes

                                        Aves

                                        • Chile Ancho Relleno de Pavo y Crema de Cilantro

                                          Ancho Chile Stuffed with Turkey Mixed with Raisins, Almonds, Olives, and Capers, Cilantro White Cream Sauce

                                          • Pechuga de Pollo en Mole de Zarzamora

                                            Roasted Chicken Breast Dipped in Mole Sauce Infused with Blackberries, Fried Plantain

                                            • Pechuga de Pavo en Salsa de Pinon

                                              Slowly-cooked Turkey Breast, Pine Nut Cream Sauce

                                              • Gallina en Mole Verde

                                                Slowly-cooked Hen (Breast or Leg and Thigh), Mole Verde Sauce (Mixed Spices Thick Sauce)

                                                • Pollo a la Talla o a las Brasas

                                                  Grilled Chicken Breast, Spicy Mayo Rub

                                                  Pecados Y Mariscos

                                                  • Lomo Picante de Atun a las Brasas

                                                    Grilled Tuna Steak, Dry Chili Rub

                                                    • Chille Guero o Xkatic Relleno de Marlin

                                                      Stuffed Xkatic Pepper Lightly Breaded, Marlin Stew, Spicy Tartar Sauce

                                                      • Camarones Gigantes

                                                        Pacific Shrimp; Spicy Mayo Sauce; Sauteed with Garlic; Grilled; Sauteed with Onions, Cuaresmeno Pepper, Garlic

                                                        • Carnitas de Atun

                                                          Tuna Carnitas

                                                          • Salmon Testal

                                                            Salmon Fillet in a Mustard and Honey Sauce

                                                            Carnes

                                                            • Pecho de Temera al Homo

                                                              Braised Breast of Veal, Pulque (Fermented Agave pre-hispanic Drink) and Chilhuacle Pepper Sauce

                                                              • Albondigas al Chipotle

                                                                Minced Beef Meatballs, Cream Cheese Filling, Chipotle Sauce, Grilled Cactus

                                                                • Borrego Tatemado

                                                                  Braised Slightly Spicy Lamb, Barbacoa Style

                                                                  • Adobo de la Casa

                                                                    Beef Tail in Adobo, Achiote, Cactus, Panela Cheese, Pickled Manzano Peppers

                                                                    • Cochinita Pibil

                                                                      Achiote Marinated Pork Loin Served in Soft Tortilla

                                                                      • Cartes a la Parilla

                                                                        Grilled Steaks, Rib Eye 300 gr; Sirloin 150 gr; Hanger Steak

                                                                        Para el Comienzo

                                                                        • Plato de Frutas de Temporada

                                                                          Fruit platter; Add Yogurt or Cottage Cheese or Honey or Granola

                                                                          • Hot Cakes - Pancakes

                                                                            Add Fruits or Pecans or Almonds, Add Bacon or Ham

                                                                            • Huelik

                                                                              Delicia en Nahuatl - Delight in Nahuatl Dialaect; Strawberry, Jam, Granola, Plain Yogurt

                                                                              • Orden de Nata

                                                                                Cream of Milk (Used to be Spread on White Bread or Pastries

                                                                                • Pan Dulce

                                                                                  Pastries

                                                                                  Huevos

                                                                                  • Huevos Pecado

                                                                                    Portobello, Ham, Panela Cheese, 2-Eggs (Fried or Scrambled), Mixed Cheese Sauce

                                                                                    • A la Mexicana

                                                                                      Scrambled with Chopped Onions, Tomato and Green Chile

                                                                                      • Divorciados

                                                                                        Two Fried Eggs on top of deep fried Tortilla, Separated with Salsa Roja and Salsa Verde, Refried Beans

                                                                                        • Ligeros

                                                                                          Egg White Omelette Filled with Panela Cheese, Cacti and Pico de Gallo

                                                                                          • Rancheros

                                                                                            Deep Fried Tortilla, Sunny Side Egg, Sauce of your Choice (Salsa Verde or Roja)

                                                                                            • Machacado

                                                                                              Scrambled Eggs with Sun-dried Beef Steak, Chopped Onions and Green Chilies, "a la Mexicana" style

                                                                                              • Migas Nortenas

                                                                                                Deep Fried Tortilla Chips, Scrambled Together with Eggs

                                                                                                • Aporreado

                                                                                                  Sun-dried Beef Steak, Scrambled Eggs, Salsa Roja Made in Stone-made Mortar

                                                                                                  • Montado de Chilorio

                                                                                                    Deep Fried Tortilla, Fried Eggs, Turkey or Pork Chilorio (Braised Turkey or Pork in an Adobo Sauce)

                                                                                                    • Omelette al Gusto

                                                                                                      Omelette your Way, 3 toppings of your choice

                                                                                                      Almuerzos

                                                                                                      • Puntas de Arrachera Cascabel

                                                                                                        Diced Flank Steak, Salsa Roja from Cascabel Chile

                                                                                                        • Chicharron en Salsa

                                                                                                          Pork Rinds, Sauced with Salsa Verde or Salsa Roja, Re-fried Beans, Grilled Cactus

                                                                                                          • Enchiladas Huastecas

                                                                                                            Salsa Roja Enchiladas, Sun-dried Beef Steak, Sour Cream and Panela Cheese

                                                                                                            • Enchiladas Portales de Morelia

                                                                                                              Enchiladas with Red chilies Salsa, stuffed with Chicken and Sour Cream and Panela Cheese

                                                                                                              • Enmoladas Xiquenas

                                                                                                                Enchiladas Stuffed with Chicken, Mole Sauce (Thick Chile Paste Sauce)

                                                                                                                • Chilaquiles en Pipian de Manzano

                                                                                                                  Deep Fried Tortilla Chips, Pipian Sauce (Thick Manzano Chile and Pumpkin Seed Sauce), Add Chicken, Add Egg, Add Melted Cheese

                                                                                                                  • Chilaquiles Rojos o Verdes

                                                                                                                    Deep Fried Tortilla Chips, with Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde, Add Chicken, Add Egg, Add Melted Cheese

                                                                                                                    • Chilaquiles Rojos o Verdes con Cecina

                                                                                                                      Deep Fried Tortilla Chips, with Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde with Sun-dried Beef steak

                                                                                                                      • Lengua a la Cazuela

                                                                                                                        Beef Tongue Slowly Cooked and Seared, Chile Morita Housemade Salsa, Potatoes

                                                                                                                        • Enchiladas Gratinadas

                                                                                                                          Chicken Stuffed Enchiladas, Green Salsa Mixed with Sour Cream, Melted Cheese Crust

                                                                                                                          • Enchiladas Hidalguenses Estilo Testal

                                                                                                                            Stuffed with Goat Meat Slowly Braised and Spiced, Chile Morita Housemade Salsa, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese

                                                                                                                            Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                                                                            What 380 people are saying

                                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                            4.8
                                                                                                                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                            • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                            • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                            • 4.7Value

                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                            380 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. Hilda

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Espectacular. La comida deliciosa 😋. Fue una atención impecable y las sugerencias muy atinadas

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                                                                                                                            2. Bonnie

                                                                                                                              Fort Lauderdale

                                                                                                                              22 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              22 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 5 February 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Gerardo our waiter was amazing, we had the sopa tarasca which was spectacular, then the mole and a sear tuna with artichoke and epazote sauce, for dessert the rompope icecream was flavourful! An amazing little gem where you least expected.

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                                                                                                                            3. Brenda Leticia

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 24 January 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Un lugar 100% mexicano, la comida y los precios están accesibles. Pedimos un chamorro y unos tacos de gaonera con tuétano que estaban deliciosos. De bebidas, pedimos naranjadas y estaban muy ricas. - El único detalle que resaltaría fue la chica de recepción a la cual le pedimos cambio de mesa a una más privada, ya que la mesa que nos asignaron daba a la calle e hizo cara de molestia cuando el lugar estaba casi vacío, mejorando ese aspecto les pondría 10.

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                                                                                                                            4. Omar

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Los alimentos y el servicio son de lo mejor, un lugar de los predilectos, mil por ciento recomendable, nunca dejan de sorprendernos ahora con sus tortas estilo Pátzcuaro y Santa Clara!

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                                                                                                                            5. Carlos

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 16 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                              Nos gustó toda la comida, pero no sé por qué tuvimos que sentar en la mesa justo al lado de la calle con todo el humo de los fumadores ahí fuera entrando, gracias a ventanas que no se puede cerrar. Diría que nadie no debe sentar en un lugar así, pero fue especialmente raro porque hubieron muchas otras mesas disponibles más lejos del aire sucio.

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                                                                                                                            6. Jose Manuel

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Muy buen lugar para comer, el menú es reducido pero todo lo que probamos está rico

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                                                                                                                            7. Roxana

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              9 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              9 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Muy rica toda la comida. Probamos los tacos de gaoneras con tuétano, muy recomendable. Y luego el cerdo con verdolaga, también muy bueno. Se tardaron mucho en el postre y se equivocaron, pero en general fue una experiencia muy buena.

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                                                                                                                            8. Marco

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Bien 👍 la comida .bien presentada ..pero .....el sabor normal..[ omelette con Chorizo]nada espectacular!

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                                                                                                                            9. RICARDO

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Rico lugar sin pretensiones y en donde lo principal es la buena comida y un servicio muy atento.

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                                                                                                                            10. Azucena

                                                                                                                              Mexico City

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              La comida muy rica y excelente servicio . Lo recomiendo

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                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                            Testal - Centro Histórico offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 55 5510 1358 ext. 101.

                                                                                                                            Testal - Centro Histórico is rated 4.8 stars by 380 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                                            Make a booking

                                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                                            7:00 pm

                                                                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                            Google Map for Testal - Centro Histórico

                                                                                                                            Dolores #16, Loc C, esq. Independencia, Col. Centro, Mexico, CDMX 06070

                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                                                                              Av Juarez e Independencia
                                                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                                                              Centro
                                                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                              Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–12:45 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                                              MXN310 to MXN500
                                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                                              Traditional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
                                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                                              Public Parking lot located infront of the restaurant. In the intersection of Dolores and Independencia streets.
                                                                                                                            • Public transit
                                                                                                                              Metrobus Línea 4: Bellas Artes Hidalgo Metro: San Juan de Letrán Bellas Artes
                                                                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                                                                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                              Roberto TINOCO
                                                                                                                            • Entertainment
                                                                                                                              TV's, Music
                                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                                              Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                                              http://www.testal.mx/
                                                                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                                                                              55 5510 1358 ext. 101
                                                                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                              We cater private events with special menu prepared according to the needs of the customer, please contact us in advance to let us know your needs. We look forward to cater your party.
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