As people rightly say below, the food isn't free as the price of beer is much higher than other bars but for <90 pesos i ordered a bottle of beer and received 2 plates of food that was basic but tasty. Both the food waiter...More

Great atmosphere - a litte run-down, tier 2 mariachi group, full of boisterous, loud, hard-drinking workers singing along to the mariachis. The real deal! A few key pointers: 1. food comes free with the drinks (US$4-5), 2. separate waiters for the drinks vs the food...More

In search of a cold beer, I came across this cantina a hot Sunday afternoon in CDMX. Though the surrounding streets were fairly quiet, La Mascota was hopping! Turns out Sunday is "marisco" (seafood day) and the locals were out in force munching on a...More

We enjoyed a real cantina experience in La Mascota. And, obviously, everyone else who packed the place also enjoyed it. The food came out in a steady stream, fresh and hot. And very tasty. (There are menus, so you can order what you like.) And...More

Just like spain--order a drink and get a free small dish of food. Very nice service, tasty food, nice atmosphere

Anthony Bourdain went to La Mascota and that's how we knew about it. Apparently, it's not a big deal for the locals. No one local person we spoke to knew about it, which I guess we should be thankful for. The location is near the...More

we origianlly came on monday on a food tour. our guide Jorge told us for every drink you can order an appetizer off the table menu. an original cantina. the tables had drink holders on each leg so you could play cards or dominos on...More

This is the tradicional México City down town cantina that historically has been visited by common people to have lunch and drink some beer or tequila or to finish labor day since lunch time. Food is average, little spicy but with good ancient style. I...More

Stopped by for the typical late lunch / early dinner around 2pm. The menu changes daily. The way this place works is that if you buy 3 drinks each then you can order anything on the menu for free. I don't know what happens if...More

This is the sort of cantina where they serve free food so long as you buy a drink..and the food just keeps on coming! Tried some delightful aged mescal here too.