Audio Guide of Tile House

The House of Tiles, which now houses a Sanborns restaurant, is generally open from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., allowing visitors to enjoy its beautiful interiors and architecture. You can simply go in and ask for a table at the restaurant to admire the building or explore the public areas. We suggest checking the most up-to-date hours directly on the Sanborns website. Since it is a restaurant, access is free.

Visiting the House of Tiles is free, as it currently operates as a Sanborns restaurant. There is no admission fee to admire its majestic façade and interiors. However, if you would like to enjoy the full experience, we invite you to order something at the restaurant.

To appreciate the architecture and decoration of the House of Tiles, we recommend allowing between 30 minutes and one hour if you are only going to look around. If you decide to sit down for lunch or dinner at the restaurant, you could extend your visit by an hour or more while enjoying the venue’s unique atmosphere.

Of course! The House of Tiles is an XVIII-century palace famous for its impressive façade covered with Talavera tiles from Puebla. It was built by the Counts of the Valley of Orizaba and has served as an aristocratic residence, the headquarters of the Jockey Club, and finally a Sanborns. It is an icon of Mexico’s cultural and artistic fusion. For more details, we are sharing this interesting article about its history: The House of Tiles: an architectural gem of the Historic Center.

We suggest visiting the House of Tiles in the morning or at sunset on weekdays to avoid the crowds and appreciate its architectural details and tiles more calmly. Mornings are less busy, and in the afternoons the natural light inside is very beautiful, creating a special atmosphere. Any time of year is good, but in spring the weather is more pleasant for walking around the city center.

Yes, the House of Tiles, with a modern restaurant inside, has some accessibility facilities. The main entrance is at street level, and the restaurant’s main areas are usually accessible. However, for greater certainty and details about specific ramps or elevators, we recommend contacting the Sanborns House of Tiles restaurant directly at +52 55 5518 6680.

The House of Tiles is located in Mexico City’s vibrant Historic Center, so there is plenty to visit on foot. Just a few steps away, you can find the Palace of Fine Arts, Alameda Central, the Zócalo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. We also suggest walking along the pedestrianized Madero Street, which is lined with shops and historic buildings and ends at the Zócalo. To plan your route, you can consult this interactive map of the city center: Historic Center of CDMX.

To fully enjoy your visit, we advise allowing enough time to appreciate the details of the exterior and interior tiles, as well as José Clemente Orozco’s mural on the staircase. If you plan to eat, we recommend trying the traditional Mexican food offered by Sanborns. Do not forget to bring your camera; it is a very photogenic place. Also, consider using our Mexico City audio guide for a complete narrative about this and other nearby sites: Mexico City Audio Guide - Historic Center.