Finding the best tacos in Mexico city can be an overwhelming task. There are so many options, variations and "taco terminology" it can be hard to know where to start.
After 4 days exploring Mexico city and a countless amount of Tacos, we have rounded up our favourites for all occasions, moods, cravings and more.
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Best street tacos
Name: Los Tacos De Homero
Location: Roma north
Seating: Very few seats available
Known for: Great cochinita pibil (pork)
What to order: The Costra
Price: 15- 50 Mexican pesos
Best tacos for lunch
Name: el Pescadito
Location: Roma sur
Seating: Yes
Known for: Fish tacos and great selection of garnishes
What to order: The fish taco and lazy shrimp taco.
Price: 20-50 Mexican pesos
Best tacos for a casual evening meal
Name: Tizne Tacomotora
Location: Roma
Seating: Yes
Known for: All round flavour and delicious salsas (you get 5 with your meal)
What to order: The el pastor, the rib, pork belly, all of it really!
Cost: Approx 46 Mexican pesos per taco
Best upscale “street” food
Name: Maizajo
Location: La Condesa
Seating: Standing taco bar downstairs and seated restaurant upstairs. We recommend the standing taco bar
Known for: Blue corn tortillas and the great garnish bar
What to order: Fried shrimp, brisket and rib eye tacos. Some good veggie options too.
Cost: 40-150 Mexican pesos
Best crowd pleaser tacos
Name: Tortas al Fuego
Location: Condesa
Known for: Everything. The Google reviews speak for themselves but a place known for return customers which is always a good sign.
What to order: Al pastor, steak torta, the chicken tortilla soup
Cost: 25 - 50 mexican pesos
Best local experience
Name: El Turix
Location: Polenco
Seating: No
Known for: Conchinita Pipil (pork). Its the only meat they do.
What to order: The Panucho is the clear winner but the torta was a close second.
Cost: 20-50 Mexican pesos
Best late night tacos
Name: Taqueria Orinoco
Location: There are a few but the best is Roma north
Seating: Yes
Known for: Late night tacos
What to order: The Trompo and Chicharron
Cost: approx 45 Mexican pesos per taco
Best tacos with a twist
Name: Cariñito Tacos
Location: Roma North
Seating: No. Standing only
Known for: Overall great experience, food, music, wine are all great! Their unique tacos have an asian twist.
What to order: All of them. They only cook with pork but create a great variety of taste with flavouring the tacos differently
Cost: Approx 55 mexican pesos per taco
We hope you enjoyed our round up of the best tacos in Mexico City. If you are in Mexico or planning a trip to Mexico, check out all our Mexico Travel Guides here.
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