Plaza Garibaldi
Plaza Garibaldi
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
This outdoor plaza is the number one spot to watch live mariachi bands in the Mexican capital. Surrounded by historic townhouses that are now occupied by boisterous bars and clubs, Plaza Garibaldi hosts dozens of folk groups playing traditional genres from all over the country—day and night. Here, you can watch elaborate performances and enjoy mariachi music while sipping on a cocktail at a bar. Plaza Garibaldi can be easily reached by the subway. You might also want to pop by major landmarks like the Palace of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Cathedral which are within walking distance from the square. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Coyoacán
Once you step into Coyoacán (“Land of the Coyotes”) you'll find picturesque parks and cantinas that will transport you back to the colonial era thanks to the brick and stone details of the area. Iconic writers such as Trotsky and great painters like Frida Kahlo seeked refuge and inspiration in this area, and you can see the unique spirit of this neighborhood reflected in its colorful market where nieves, sopes and all kinds of traditional 'antojitos' are a must try. Restaurants and cafés throughout its peaceful paved streets contain traditional but unique murals and decorations, where one can enjoy a mezcal at noon or the best churros with a cup of coffee.
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- Garibaldi • 4 min walk
- Bellas Artes • 8 min walk
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Mayra
1 contribution
Sept 2020
The reason for a three star instead of a one is the mariachi in the plaza. They were entertaining and offered to play music at a decent price. The rest of the experience was poor. There are individuals offering to take you into restaurants where they imitate singers such as Vicente Fernandez and Jenny Rivera. The shows themselves are decent but everyone from the individual guiding you to the staff of the restaurants are shady. They reel you in saying there is no compromise for watching the show. False. My partner and I ordered 3 drinks (at the price of a bottle in store) and 3 tacos. We ordered one margarita, and two Pina coladas. The margarita was really one shot with a bit of fruit syrup and the Pina colada had more than enough ice so that you were getting more ice than drink. .The bill came out to 599 pesos. However, they added a hidden 50 pesos per person fee for entertainment and 200 pesos of "taxes". The waiter said the taxes were due to a 16% tax. Also false, 200 of 699 is not 16%. The price itself is not what was most concerning its the fact that they lied about the cost and charge whatever they want. If you plan on going to this plaza do it for the mariachi. If you plan on going into the restaurant be mindful that everyone will lie to you to get the most money out of you.
Written 29 September 2020
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Sara N
Miami, FL7 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The second you arrive to Plaza Garibaldi, you will get hounded with people who will hand you this flyer for a restaurant called “La Martina” - it’s right across the Museum of Tequila and every person who hands you the flyer will insist it’s a free show. When I tell you that it’s not even remotely close to that. I have never been scammed this bad at this restaurant in my life. First of all, it’s at least 2 times more expensive than any other restaurant. Secondly, once you are done they will bring you a check and it will be the total will be added incorrectly and suddenly there will also be unexplained added charges that are not even explained. Oh, you also cannot pay with a credit card. So if you don’t have cash, I have no idea how you would pay. Here is my “receipt” where you’ll see there’s $300 added to it, and even then the sum is added incorrectly. And there was some other random charge. My total should have come out to $412 and even if they charged $100 per person for the show, it would still be closer to $650 not $1,160. The food was pretty good, the show entertaining but this mishandling if the bill completely sour this whole experience which would have otherwise been a pleasant dinner. I cannot imagine what they get away with with drunk customers. Shameful that they made this iconic place such trash. 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
Written 22 July 2022
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Laly912
La Serena, Chile1,184 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
The square is located in the historic center of the city.
There you will find the Tequila Museum, sale of crafts, there is a street where the sculptures of Mexican singers and nightspots are; where you can taste Mexican gastronomy and see the typical folklore of Mexico.
During the night you can also enjoy the mariachis that perform beautiful songs in the square.
There is a night tour offered at hotels or agencies, this includes transfer, dinner and show.
I recommend it!!
There you will find the Tequila Museum, sale of crafts, there is a street where the sculptures of Mexican singers and nightspots are; where you can taste Mexican gastronomy and see the typical folklore of Mexico.
During the night you can also enjoy the mariachis that perform beautiful songs in the square.
There is a night tour offered at hotels or agencies, this includes transfer, dinner and show.
I recommend it!!
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Written 16 August 2024
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Maricella M
Killarney, Ireland3 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Tourist beware!!! This place can quickly make you feel uncomfortable. Salon Tenampas is a joke! I made a reservation thinking it was a family restaurant and they did not allow my 12 year old in to have dinner with us without an ID. They did not care that we left our passports in our hotel safety box. Don’t bother with this Plaza Garibaldi or the establishments within.
Written 1 January 2020
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Milena Z
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Business
There are restaurant promoters in the square inviting you to come in but then they don't tell you that payment is only in cash and they charge you excessive fees
We went to the restaurant La chaparrita (La Martina) the food was unpleasant and when it came time to ask for the bill they tripled the amounts, charging VAT, service, table fee and anything else they could think of to scam you. There are no cashiers or security on site.
Very bad and dangerous experience!
We went to the restaurant La chaparrita (La Martina) the food was unpleasant and when it came time to ask for the bill they tripled the amounts, charging VAT, service, table fee and anything else they could think of to scam you. There are no cashiers or security on site.
Very bad and dangerous experience!
Written 17 June 2024
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Vicente R
Zaragoza, Spain8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Too bad I didn't read these comments before. We had two beers for 85 pesos and when paying they charged us an abusive tax and 100 pesos more for the show. Total 300 pesos. Not happy with this, I give him 200 pesos while I look for the other 100, and he tells me that I gave him 20. I was quite surprised, but I could have been wrong, but later, since I had just exchanged money, I did the math with the money he gave me. was left, and it was confirmed that they had scammed me. A shame, since the show wasn't bad, but we ended up with that bad aftertaste of feeling ripped off. I don't understand how, after so many cases, nothing is done to close this joint.
Written 27 August 2023
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Rosemary
Parrsboro, Canada11 contributions
May 2022
If you don't mind drunks sleeping rough, constant mariachi music and aggressive restaurant staff hustling for your business, this might be for you. The Garabaldi Plaza is not near any of the city highlights and lovely eating areas. From the nearest bus stop, one must walk through a very distasteful neighbourhood. The hotel had meagre amenities, holes in pillows and towels, and a breakfast worth missing. I have to think that the reviews we read were fake.
Written 4 May 2022
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Christopher F
Mexico City, Mexico67 contributions
Sept 2022 • Solo
This is a big tourist trap that could possibly be dangerous at the wrong time of the day. There are much safer and cleaner places to go to listen to live music than here. Please read the other reviews to confirm this review.
Written 18 September 2022
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Janneth L
Lima, Peru4 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Garibaldi Square is a square with super dangerous surroundings, I recommend arriving by taxi for safety. Additionally, that entire area has a disastrous smell, which is a shame because it is a place that brings together a lot of art. I went to Bar Tenampa and the service, drinks and food were excellent 10/10, take into consideration that 15% of the total bill is always charged in tips, but I think that the service and everything justifies it, also per song Mariachis charge 150 pesos.
Written 11 January 2024
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Rachel S
Greenwood, SC154 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
I saw this listed on 2 travel blogs of where to go in Mexico City. We went on a Thurs afternoon and walked from the arts district near Palacio de Bella Artes here, and it's definitely a distinct change. Lots of garbage and people going through the garbage on the street. Nothing happened on our walk, we were fine but we were 2 women and felt nervous. The plaza was empty except a few shady people and looked very run down. We immediately felt uncomfortable and left. Afterwards, I read the reviews on here and am just glad nothing happened. Idk why these travel blogs suggested it. I would avoid it.
Written 22 April 2023
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I have submitted three reviews on Mexico but have been wrongly labelled under Curiosity 12792725915.
Can TripAdvisor investigate the change and let me know if someone hacked my account.... Dilip
Written 11 August 2022
Geraldine C
Lima, Peru
Hola, quisiera saber cual es el mejor lugar para escuchar buena música mexicana en vivo y que sea seguro, es la primera vez que visitaré Mexico y quiero llevarme un bello recuerdo.
Gracias!!
Written 12 August 2019
El lugar es lo mas típico para escuchar rancheras, sólo te digo que tengas cuidado al pagar la cuenta porque ahí es cuando te roban y llames el taxi por una App. Por lo demás disfruta México, y a pesar de mi mala experiencia en ese lugar, quiero regresar porque Ciudad de México es espectacular.
Written 12 August 2019
Hola, creo que esto sucede en casi todos los lugares, te recomiendo por tranquilidad el museo del tequila. No hay show en vivo pero si canta un mariachi y tiene buena vista. De resto cuidado con el pago, pues siempre hacen el cambio de billetes.
Written 10 August 2019
Hola!
A que tiempo es mejor para ver y oir la mariachis?
Written 9 April 2019
Hola Phillip. Puedes cambiar dinero en Paseo de La Reforma. Allí encontrarás casas de cambio y bancos. Yo cambiaba dinero por el monumento al Angel de la Independencia.
Espero que te ayude.
Saludos
Written 31 May 2018
Yirlania Q
San Jose, Costa Rica
Hola, me asombra la cantidad de personas que refieren amenazas de estafa,
¿que lugar me recomendarías para cenar, con las 3B bueno bonito y barato?
Otra consulta, de noche, ¿hay musica en vivo en la plaza o es necesario ingresar algún lugar de esta zona?
Written 16 May 2018
Hola, barato no, pero me parecen precios decentes en la Terraza, el lugar es lindo y ponen música, entra el mariachi a ofrecer canciones
En la plaza hay algunos mariachis que contratan por canción pero dentro de los locales también, en la calle está prohibido tomar, mejor evita meterte en problemas y por seguridad deja el auto en el estacionamiento subterráneo.
Espero te sirva
Written 16 May 2018
alguien sabe si esta plaza y los locales con musica de mariachis funciona todos los días '?? o cierran algún dia por ejemplo los domingos?? algún día de la semana sería el más recomendado?¡?
Written 16 February 2018
Tendrán algo especial para el 31 de diciembre?
Written 21 December 2017
Si hay más adornos y mucha gente debe hacer reservaciones Para encontrar lugar se pone súper bien
Written 21 December 2017
¿Vale realmente la pena ir a la Plaza Garibaldi?.
He leído comentarios acerca de la inseguridad y suciedad de las calles es ese sector.
¿en qué otro sitio se puede disfrutar de la música mexicana?.
Written 14 May 2017
La verdad vale la pena. Como lo he dicho, La Tequilera es el unico lugar donde te intentaran engañar. La experiencia con los mariachis en la calle es buena y segura. Lo mejor es que si llegas de dia y no tienes auto, no es malo llegar en metro o bus., De noche no me arriesgaria y mejor tomar un taxi, los cuales hay muchos y la policia cuida bien ese lugar. ...No puedes ir a Mexico y no ir alli.
Written 1 June 2017
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