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El Caifán

4.1 (104 reviews)
InexpensiveTacos
Open 1:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Rachel Macie H.

This right here has to be some of the best food I ate the entire time in CDMX as the flavors were off the wall good! This was one of the closest restaurants to our hotel and it surely wasn't missed as when you see that huge chunk of pastor spinning around right in front of you know that's one of the things your totally gonna get! First up we ordered the grilled onions appetizer as anything onions I'm always down for and I must say these didn't disappoint as they had a nice cook on them and then the awesome sauce which kinda reminded me of a vinaigrette making some super yummy onions! To drink I ordered one of the flavor waters the one with oatmeal in it and I must say it taste like horchata but like a wayyyyy better version like this was one of the best drinks I had while in Mexico it was soo good that I actually ordered another one because it was that good! Their salsas were all yummy too very much so as each one had a different spice level to add just that much more to everything you put it on. Their pastor quesadillas were seriously the best in that had made corn tortillas it was just soo good and the meat being super flavorful with each bite like this is up there with some of the best I've ever had anywhere, my lady and I both agreed that this was our favorite restaurant that we visited on this trip as the flavors were totally there for both of us. Overall yummy food cool atmosphere right on the street friendly service and some super yummy food like you can't go wrong!

Pastor tacos...
Douglas H.

Authentic pastor tacos, the jewel of Ciudad de Mexico cuisine. Amazing flavors, great service. Loved, loved, loved this place!

Brian L.

My wife and I decided to come here for dinner tonight, because we had walked passed this placer probably a dozen times. When we got there at around 5pm, the restaurant was nearly full of patrons. We were lucky enough to find a table at the very front of the restaurant, but it still took a bit of time before we were recognized and helped by a friendly server. Their menú Is extensive, and after spending a few minutes we were ready to place our order. I decided to get the horache beef steak which consisted of boneless steak, refried beans, served with their special geen sauce. She went for the torta Cubana and it was definitely a meal and a half. The torta mainly had chicken and sausage along with a special mix of vegetables. For drinks she got the lemon Jarrito drinks, and I justo went for a bottled water. It was a good dining experience and we plan on returning here soon.

Kat S.

This place looks like your regular taco place, just another one of many in the area but trust you have to stop and eat here. They are pretty busy but manage to find seating for you. The staff was friendly and helpful. They do have an English version of the menu. the Al pastor tacos are bite-size but packed with flavor the marinade chicken taco was flavored nicely. Mushroom zucchini flour quesadilla is popular too Flavored water- pineapple // peppermint was refreshing Oatmeal with cinnamon is an alternative to the classic horchata The sauces, oh my, you know I'm a saucy girl, and they offer an array of different kinds to choose from avocado green mild to hot green chili sauce. On the weekends, they stay open till 4 am

Vina R.

Very thankful this place stays open late and to the friendly staff. Not sure what I was expecting, but the bistec and chicken tacos were not it. I'm so used to the meat being cut up and then served in a taco. These tacos had the whole piece of meat placed on top of the tortilla. Flavor was ok and you can add additional tops. The toppings were by the cashier and almost gone due to the time we got there (around 11 pm on a Thursday night). I ordered some sopes and they were ok as well. Needed some extra salt. The best option were the Al pastor tacos. Drinks wise my fave was the mint pineapple agua frescas. That was good! Good music good ambiance just wish the food matched it.

Mark B.

Great service serving typical Mexican fare. Good to share with groups. We had the alambre with beef and chuleta (pork) with peppers and onions. There was a plethora of sauce options available on the table. We also tried their aguas frescas of pineapple and cucumber.

Al pastor y tinga
Jesse J.

This was the first stop in Mexico City and it didn't disappoint. The pastor was amazing. I also had the tinga quesadilla which was also great.

Taco de al pastor and carnitas de costilla.
Sandra R.

Great ambiance, friendly service and awesome tacos. My favorite ones were by far the carnitas de costilla. There a al pastor taco stands all over the historic centro but this place was one of the best. They also offer a variety of salsas all super spicy!! Definitely worth a visit if you are around el Zocalo.

Tacos Al pastor con queso
William W.

So good and reliable I came here twice during one week in Mexico City. I had the al pastor tacos con queso, which are small but fantastic. I then had the al pastor huarache, which was amazing! They have beer and also agua Fresca (I enjoyed the hibiscus one). Service was amazingly prompt and attentive. They take card and only have indoor seating.

This is traveling eeyore with one of my tacos (yes he goes with me everywhere I travel ... spoiled donkey)
Cindy G.

I've eaten here plenty of times. They stay open kind of late which is why we come here. It's a corner taqueria...tacos are yummy. Staff is pretty nice. On the weekend it can get pretty packed so be mindful. It is on a busy street so its easy to stop by and buy a taco here. They have a variety of food and the salsas are pretty good. Staff is pretty nice and the place is pretty clean. They also have wifi. Happy yelping mis amigos

El Caifan Tacos
Alma M.

Tacos de Pastor where absolutely delicious and the steak ones where not bad at all! My kids devoured the steak tacos! Salsas fresh and tasty and cute ambiance! Staff where super nice and helpful! Coming back here next time I'm in the area!! Highly recommend this clean and neat place!! Especially if you're a family traveling with little ones!

Sopas - choice of toppings ($55MX, about $2.98 US$), good stuff... I've paid $12 for the same thing in USA.

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4.6(559 reviews)
2.7 kmRoma Norte
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After five days in Mexico City, this was hands-down the best taco spot I tried. Taquería Orinoco…read morehad been on my list for days, but the line was always long and now I understand why. This time there were about 10 people waiting and I finally decided it was worth it... and it absolutely was. The tacos were incredible, the service was fast, and they bring out 5-6 different sauces so you can try different flavors with everything. I sat outside, which made the experience even better great people-watching, amazing energy, and everyone walking by looked effortlessly stylish. Mexico City really is such a trendy, vibrant city. Honestly, I still think about these tacos. I could close my eyes and dream about this place.

They recommend getting one of each suelto: trompo, res, and chicharron, so that's what I did!…read more I got it without the queso fresco & all on flour tortillas. Full disclaimer: these are my first tacos in Mexico City. The trumpo was really good!! Highly recommend! The res was good too, but not super standout. The chicharron itself was really good, but I don't know if I love it in a taco. The trumpo with the pineapple really stole the show. It's nice that the 3 tacos come with some potatoes. The potatoes were good! It seemed smashed then fried. Can't go wrong with frying potatoes. Food came out fast! It seems like this place can get super packed and busy, which I would think is a good sign!

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El Califa de León - Gaonera & Bistec Tacos

El Califa de León

4.0(107 reviews)
1.4 kmSan Rafael
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This Michelin-starred taco stand was at the top of my wishlist when I visited CDMX. We went midday…read moreand there was a line, it moves fairly quickly so don't let it scare you. The line is fast since this is not a sit down spot. There is seating next door to the taco stand, but they are not affiliated with the restaurant and you need cash to pay for a table. We opted to stand at the counter. Overall, the tacos are really well cooked and so tasty. We got an order of each meat taco. My favorites were the steak and filet. I would love to go again, it was a good taco.

Taqueria El Califa de Leon is a taco spot in Mexico City that garnered notoriety for being the…read morefirst taco stand to get a Michelin star. For its notoriety I expected a more grand storefront but it was just a standard food stall. You line up to order and pay and then they give you your food. You can take your food to go or grab one of the few tables next to the shop. The unique thing about this taqueria is that they cook their meats in slabs and place them on the tortillas as-is. They don't chop up your meat into dices and they don't have the typical taco proteins you'd expect either. We ordered most of the meats: steak ($58 MXN), rib ($88), filet ($77), and chop ($88). My favorites were the steak and chop. The rib was a little tough. All the meats tasted better with salt and I liked the green salsa on top. These weren't the best tacos I've ever had but they were good. While its Michelin star meant that I had to try it, I probably wouldn't go back.

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El Caifán - tacos - Updated May 2026

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