Mexico City's taquerias offer a delightful exploration of the city's rich culinary heritage. Each of these five taquerias brings its unique flavor and charm to the table, making them essential stops for any taco lover. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these taquerias promise an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving more. So, the next time you find yourself in Mexico City, be sure to indulge in the mouthwatering offerings of these amazing taquerias. Your taste buds will thank you!
1. Los Milanesos
Far away from any tourist area, Los Milanesos is a gem that has been making people happy for over 20 years. This taqueria is renowned for its milanesa tacos, a delightful deep-fried pork cutlet. The crispy exterior and tender interior create a perfect textural contrast that melts in your mouth. This is a taqueria where social classes meet in search of the perfect crispy milanesa, which hardly any Mexican dislikes.
Must-Try: Milanesa Tacos, Ham and Cheese Tacos
2. Selene
Supposedly the home of Luis Miguel's (probably the biggest pop star in Mexico) favorite tacos. Surprisingly affordable considering you're entering the Polanco area, known for its fancy restaurants, hotels, and boutique shopping. They've been at work for over 50 years, serving al pastor, tortas, alambres, arrachera, and more.
Must-Try: Al Pastor and Arrachera Tacos
3. Los Paisas Jesús María
Nestled in the lively neighborhood of La Merced, a couple of blocks away from where the city was founded 700 years ago, Los Paisas is an emblematic taqueria that serves tacos with freshly made tortillas and offers a variety of toppings that include nopal salad, mashed potatoes with jalapeños, pickled onion and habaneros, beans, and more. This is the kind of taqueria where you can drink a fresh, just-squeezed fruit juice.
Must-Try: Tacos Campechanos and tacos al pastor
4. Tacos Charly
A must, even though it's located at the south end of the city. Tacos Charly has earned a stellar reputation for what some people call the best suadero in town, that recently caught the attention of the Michelin guide. Make sure to leave some space in your stomach to try their al pastor tacos.
Must-Try: Tacos de suadero
5. Don Beto
Don Beto's is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience traditional Mexican street food at its finest with a little bit of an original twist, the "cochinada" as their taqueros call it, which are the tiny pieces of meat that fall back into the burning lard, incorporating a crunchy layer to their small yet delicious tacos.
Must-Try: Suadero con Cochinada, Tacos Campechanos
