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    El Vilsito

    4.6 (99 reviews)
    Open 8:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Anthony T.

    Far by the best al pastor in town!! I recommend everything on the menu!! The sausage that they produce you with is also delicious. Service: was quick and attentive!! Ambiance: very chilled. They converted a car shop into a restaurant which I think is pretty cool.

    Taylor Z.

    Really massive portion. You'll be really full after. The tacos themselves were decent but I found them a bit bland except the chorizo which was really flavorful.

    Gilbert R.

    Well, what was hailed as the best pastor in the city to me was largely a disappointment. Despite the large, lively crowd and full tables, however, the tacos came out quickly. Turns out that there is no need to wait in line. You just flag down one of the many waitstaff roaming around and place your order. In short: the pastor was just super dry and much too lean for me. Just really mediocre flavors as well. If you order everything on your taco, you get a mild salsa, cilantro, onions and some bits of pineapple. Unfortunately, those toppings and additional spoonfuls of salsa couldn't save it. Tortilla was nondescript, too. Just overall a boring taco that doesn't warrant all this attention.

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    Jose T.

    Tacos El Visitó, what can I say, probably the best I had while being in Mexico City. The spot is in the same building as a mechanic shop. But the food that comes out of here is well thought out, deliciously seasoned, and hands down legit ! The tacos are hearty but make sure you order all at once and quickly because the table service here is efficient and very fast paced. I ordered the specialty taco al pastor, and a gringa de pastor. I also ventured to try some other meats. Now, the pastor is some of the best I have had hands down, and for sure when I return to Mexico City this will be the first spot I go to ! I can see why the spot is busy, it's delicious !

    Dennis D.

    Very bustling area and the restaurant itself is full of people. Everything here is great- servers are quick and move fast. The tacos here are also excellent- flavorful and awesome.

    Cecilia H.

    4 tacos, a gringa, and 2 cokes for $12 USD! Not only was this place dirt cheap, it was by far my favorite place I have tried when I was in CDMX. This was the first spot we ate at once we landed in Mexico City. This spot was highlighted on the popular tacos Netflix show. It's a car mechanic business by day and a taco spot by night. We were recommended this place by our Uber driver as well. Everyone says to get the gringa but I was not a fan at all. I just didn't like the cheese that was on it. I recommend the simple al pastor tacos. The al pastor is cut perfectly thin to the point where the edges are perfectly crispy. I've never had anything comparable in LA and I will forever dream of this place whenever I get tacos. The cokes are on the smaller side and more expensive than the tacos itself but Mexican bottled coke is the best! This place gets packed and you'll be lucky to find a seat. They had 3 spits going on when we were there and service was quick. They take all forms of card here including discover! That's rare in Mexico, since it's always visa that they take. I'll be recommending this spot to everyone who asks me. Although it is out of the way to main attractions, there are a plethora of other taco spots in the area and you can make a taco tour out of this area.

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    Lewis Y.

    If you visit CDMX for a week or even if you have a layover for couple of hours... make a stop here! Obviously the choice of meat here is AL PASTOR! You will not be disappointed and wished you can eat 6 more! Of course the pineapple is what makes it and gives it the best taste into their tacos. You're not a fan of Al Pastor... the second choice of meat would be Bistek A.K.A. Carne Asada. A Gringa will likely be the best choice with this meat. Two flour tortillas, Carne Asada and with a thick blanket of cheese!

    Eva W.

    One of the best el pastor tacos in Mexico City! Come here to experience a steady mix of locals and tourists side-by-side chowing down on tacos. Though there are gonna be a lot of people, the service is pretty fast and efficient. Because they're so popular, the tacos are gonna be fresh - no stale old trompos here. Do note that the toppings are in communal bowls, so if you're seated at one of the tables, get comfortable with people reaching over you to grab salsa or a lime. A bit out of the way, but every bit worth the Uber trip over. And they take credit card!

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    Andrew T.

    Well I came for the hype but left a bit disaapointed, not anything we would come back for

    Lindsey O.

    Very tasty Al pastor tacos and also bistec. The service was quick even though it was super crowded but you can see this is an extremely popular spot. The agua de jamaica was good too and the prices are very reasonable.

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    Thien H.

    The best taco al pastor I've had so far. Since they don't open until late, I had a full dinner beforehand and I still insisted on coming here for a second dinner. We kinda stood around looking at the menu until room opened up at one of the standing tables. After a minute or so, a server came over and took our order. The meat was somehow juicy and nicely roasted at the same time. Don't forget the lime and salsas they have at the tables. I was obsessed with trying to eat here during the planning stages of our trip, and I didn't get to eat here until our last night in Mexico City. I saw El Vilsito featured on some dude's random youtube channel about Mexico City. I was scared I was hyping it up too much in my mind, but I thoroughly enjoyed these tacos. I only wish I had more room to try several different items.

    Yumm...tacos...
    Mel M.

    Hands down, the most amazing taco shop you'll ever visit. During the day, this place functions as an auto shop. After hours, it's a culinary heaven. It was super busy around 1am but we managed to find a table right away. The service is so professional and efficient, the moment they realized we were English speakers, they called over a staffer that could help us with our order. Their Al pastor tacos were the best I've ever had, with fresh grilled pineapples! Also, make sure you try the gringa! Bottom line, this is a MUST try if visiting CDMX!

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    Not worth going out of your way for. The pastor was crispy but not juicy. The costilla had good bite but not all that.

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    Delicious, would recommend. The service was fast for the amount of people present. It was a unique setting which was nice.

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    These are one of the best taquerias in CDMX - pastor us great and all, but the "volcán" is a absolute must.

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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

    3.8(26 reviews)
    3.3 kmRoma Norte

    Let's start with the only thing this place did well and the only reason i didn't flat out leave a…read more1star review. Me and my girlfriend sat in the back booth area. The restaurant seating does give mall food court vibes, but that's ok i wasn't looking for anything fancy. All the wait staff and servers were very friendly and attentive at all times. Food does not take long at all to come out. Overall the food was disappointing. The only taco that was decent and had some flavor was the chicken taco(pechuga). Quite literally everything else was flavorless. The sauces on the side were the saving grace for every item of food I ordered. The ribeye taco was soaked in grease, which made eating it messy. The chuleta taco had no flavor and i would even say tasted bad. I do not recommend it. The food is definitely overpriced, especially considering the area and the amount of taco vendors that sell better tacos. Now what made this experience terrible was my waiter. I ask for the check and the total was $1139. I told him i was paying cash and i put down $1150 cash. He then taps at the receipt saying there's a mandatory tip and service fee. So he added on $100 to the bill right there on the spot. I analyze the receipt he handed to me and none of this is reflected on the receipt. I refused to argue so i put down the extra $100 and asked for the change. Tipping isn't mandatory especially for a table of 2. So i feel the waiter just made this up. I cannot in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. STAY AWAY and save some money. Theres better tasting food at way better prices in the area.

    Tacos were great! The sauces were made to complement the meal. Superb in taste! Next level fresh…read more ingredients. For me, this was a one and done sorta place cause there's other taco shops around I want to try. A lil' but pricey in my opinion. Beware of the upcharges sales pitch when ordering. "Want this? Want that?" Next thing you know, you're bill has increased. Jamaica drink was small. I didn't ask for a refill because I wasn't sure they offer it but didn't ask.

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    4.2(16 reviews)
    3.4 kmRoma Norte

    We didn't have a reservation anywhere and this part of CDMX was hopping. So we wandered along, this…read morelooked good and we stopped in. The patio was very inviting, so even though it was a bit chilly we sat outside. Our waiter was great, he was also busy, but we got our orders in and received in a reasonable amount of time. The cocktails were off the charts. Honestly can't remember what they were, we got two with Mayan honey and spices, and they were phenomenal. So fruity and spicy and served in an aesthetically pleasing way. One was the cocktail of the month, Aperol and mezcal, why not? Tasted like a, "fruity fireplace," according to our friend to which we wholeheartedly agreed. They gave us each an elote amuse bouche which was a tasty surprise and got us ready for more tastiness. Had a variety of tacos that we all enjoyed immensely. Cauliflower-both types were equally good. Birria queso was incredibly rich and just saturated with flavor-in the best way possible. Had esquites with blue corn and ham croquettes that we thoroughly enjoyed, especially the side salsas. Definitely had to do some negotiating when divvying them up since all of use could have eaten more. This place is not inexpensive, you will drop some money here, especially since you'll want to keep trying cocktails and tacos, but it's worth it. Name on the door was Maiz y Tinto, so that confused me for a bit.

    La esperiencia mas significative de mi vida nunca pense que abrian tacos te tanta's cosas yo pedo…read morechamorro con cuerito pero avia demasiasas cosas este taco es de cerdo pero avia chorizo pastor suadero yo pedi de carnitas es algo muy rico suave y delicioso as algo que no avia probado nunca l lol mejor que he probado quiero conoser mas comida mexicana.

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