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Best Chile Relleno in Mexico City
5 restaurants compared
Price range: MXN95.00 – MXN475.00
Avg recommendation: 93%
Top 5 Chile Relleno in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Los Panchos, MXN280.00 (Anzures)
- El Cardenal, MXN320.00 (Centro Histórico)
- Nicos — 96% recommended, MXN420.00 (Azcapotzalco)
- El Cardenal — 95% recommended, MXN475.00 (Centro Histórico)
- La Poblanita de Tacubaya — 88% recommended, MXN95.00 (Escandón)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1
Los Panchos
Anzures·$$
Chiles Rellenos
MXN280.00
Poblano chile stuffed with cheese, fried, and covered in tomato sauce.
Tip: Best eaten right away while the batter is still light — let it sit too long and it gets soggy.
#2
El Cardenal
Centro Histórico·$$$
Chile Ancho Relleno a la Oaxaqueña
MXN320.00
Ancho chile stuffed with sweet and savory picadillo, mole sauce, and crema mexicana.
Tip: This is the dish to order if you want to understand how mole should taste — rich without being overwhelming.
#396% recommend
Nicos
Azcapotzalco·$$
Chiles en Nogada
MXN420.00
Poblano chile filled with picadillo, walnut sauce, pomegranate, and herbs.
Tip: Only available July-September; book ahead during peak season as seating fills quickly with people coming specifically for this dish.
#495% recommend
El Cardenal
Centro Histórico·$$$
Chiles en Nogada
MXN475.00
Poblano chile stuffed with picadillo, topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds.
Tip: Only available August through September, so plan your visit around late summer if chiles en nogada is your mission.
#588% recommend
La Poblanita de Tacubaya
Escandón·$$
Chile en Nogada
MXN95.00
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with ground meat, topped with walnut cream and pomegranate.
Tip: Chile en nogada is only available July-September when pomegranates are in season. If you're visiting during this window, don't miss it.