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Taquería Los Cocuyos

4.4 (331 reviews)
InexpensiveStreet Vendors, Tacos
Wed 10:00 am - 5:30 AM (Next day)
Thu 10:00 am - 5:30 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Prasath S.

Unfortunately this taco stand that was featured on Bourdain's show no longer seems to be cutting it. The pastor was just plain okay and nothing to rave about. Maybe it gets better at night?

Matt H.

Really good! We wanted a quick lunch and seeing that we were close to Los Cocuyos and had heard great things we decided to stop in. This is the perfect taco spot - no frills, quick and delicious tacos. I had the chorizo, brisket and mix tacos and wow. The brisket was genuinely the juiciest taco I have ever had and I still think about it. We even got a second round because they were so good. Service was quick and attentive and ambiance great for a quick lunch. Will be back next time I am in CDMX!

Chorizo, suadero, cow head tacos
Cleo G.

Michelin recommended tacos! This was pretty good. We had a mariachi band serenade us while we were there which was fun. We tried a lot of food. Their pastor, suadero, chorizo, and cow head tacos, as well as their choriqueso and frijoles. The pastor and chorizo tacos were great, but the shader and cow head were nothing special. Fairly bland. The choriqueso was fine but just kind of glooey, greasy cheese. Not smooth. And the frijoles were good, pretty standard. This is nothing special, honestly. It's okay, not great.

Jon F.

This is the spot that Anthony Bordain (Food Legend) recommends. Opens 24/7 and is considered one of the great taco institutions of CDMX. Lots of selections for what meat you want in your tacos. Grab a beer, grab some tacos, and do not put too much of the green sauce. Its real spicy even for the strongest.

Tongue taco, tripe taco
Felice B.

Maybe it was better in Bourdain's day? Honestly, it really wasn't anything special. We ordered one each of tongue, tripe, campechano, and gizzard tacos. They were all okay but nothing that would make me think I need to return. The price is right and the small tortillas are heavily stuffed. The best I can say is that the agua de tamarindo was genuinely excellent. I would say that the service was good except for one thing. I asked (in Spanish) for my tacos without cilantro. I repeated myself twice and the server repeated it back to me. My plate came covered in cilantro and the server seemed surprised that I had a problem with it. On the up side though, a replacement plate came rather quickly. You won't get bad tacos here but it's not worth going out of your way for.

Michelle M.

We stopped by at this taco spot to try out some meats we had never encountered before, including eye tacos. The service was good and attentive and the restaurant is large, plenty of seating available. We tried multiple different meats but none really stood out as great. Overall, a very average taco spot.

Victoria M.

I came here to try the highly rated tacos. I ordered the 3 for $70 pesos and my brother ordered the chicken torta for $120 pesos. He can't recommend the sandwich as it was lacking in flavor. My tacos were good and came with 3 sauces and limes. I rated three stars because I would possibly come here again for the tacos but would not go out of my way for them.

Tacos are really good services good  too. Can't complain. If  Anthony Bourdain, approved we shouldn't  complain.. Rest In peace.
Lety M.

If you're in Mexico, come down, Food is good here People are very friendly and attend to you right away. I love Mexico.

Karen P.

Really amazing tacos at Taquería Los Cocuyos! Service as quick and friendly and the food was fantastic. I recommend both the Pastor and Saudero, topped off with their delicious Horchata. There was a line to get in, but it didn't take long to get in. They were also very helpful for English speakers and take credit cards.

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Rachel Macie H.

In a city where you can walk soo many places you totally know that I'm gonna find the best Taquerias and right here is no exception as what we had here was just that scrumptious! We started off with some much needed guacamole and with that it transpired onto our quesadillas that we both had ordered being pastor of course as you can't go wrong with them spinning and cutting it off as you order it and let me say the flavors for both were totally there just yummy and bold the way they should be! The horchata was delicious and super flavorful and up there with some of the best I've ever had it was perfect to go with all the spice that I would find from the salsa that we were provided with. Overall this was a chill spot to grab some food as it took us off the street for a bit and into their restaurant which had a homey hole in the wall feeling that was just right for the given night!

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Jeff L.

We actually found this place looking for another, but saw that the place had a good looking spit with pastor out on the sidewalk and the dining room was full of people (which is the true test on how good a place is) and it had great Yelp reviews so we were in. I got the Gringa with pastor & Suadera (pork & brisket - $60 pesos at a conversion rate of $19.81 pesos per dollar comes out about $3) and it was the show stopper - I had to get another because it was so good but also kinda small & not enough to fill up on). My girlfriend got the Orden de Tres (street tacos - $22 pesos or $1.15) - she also got 2 orders (pastor & sueadero - pork & brisket) and they both were really good. If you are used to getting chips and salsa before your meal - they don't give you chips here, but their salsas are wonderful. My favorite was the tomatillo (darker green one) and the red. The lighter green is jalapeño and very hot (a little hotter than I wanted my first night in Mexico) but was also good. Our whole meal with a 20% tip came out to like $15-ish US dollars. Big fan of Taqueria Los Cocuyos!

Conner J.

Great cheap tacos with amazing sauce. We got the two vegiterian tacos (cactus and mushroom) and both were good but it was the sauces that made then great. The red sauce was more complex and flavorful than I'm use to and ended up being a surprising favorite. The green sauce was tangy and with a hint of spice and very fresh. The guacamole was hearty and flavorful as well. The first time they only put three chips in it so i think it was mostly for the tacos. They are very quick as well. Each taco set comes within minutes of us ordering them. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions as well. Overall a great spot for tacos at a good price.

Tried this place for a late night snack. When in Mexico, you have got to eat tacos. This place is one to try. These hit the spot before bed. Their hot sauces were delish. The red one is super spicy. I like spicy, but that sauce is for a pro. I was in a group of 4. We ordered a variety of tacos. I had the cachete and bistec tacos. I'm still dreaming of them today. They were delicious! Y con una coca bien fría, más!! Everyone else enjoyed their food too. We lo were also accompanied by a duo of two young singers. Loved the vibes. Can't go wrong with good music and delicious tacos! I know this may be TMI, but as a person with no gall bladder, these tacos did not irritate my stomach. They were not greasy at all.

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Review Highlights - Taquería Los Cocuyos

We ordered the suadero (beef brisket), campechano (brisket and longaniza mix) and the lengua (beef tongue).

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Taqueria Orinoco - Quesadilla Maiz (MX $29)

Taqueria Orinoco

4.6(560 reviews)
3.1 kmRoma Norte
$

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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Churrería El Moro - hot chocolate + whip

Churrería El Moro

4.4(440 reviews)
0.3 kmCentro Sur
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Churrería El Moro is always a good idea. We stopped by around 2pm on Christmas Eve and, no…read moresurprise, the place was still packed--but absolutely worth it. We went classic with an order of four churros and the trio of dips: chocolate, guava, and cajeta. Perfect move. Each person in our family had a different favorite dip, which meant the churros disappeared very quickly. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and best enjoyed dunked generously. Despite the crowds, service was prompt, friendly, and efficient, which made the experience even better. Simple, iconic, and delicious--El Moro is a must-try (and re-try) when you're in Mexico City.

Came here late around 9 it was packed and had a short line out the door. The line for take out was…read moreeven shorter so we opted for take out since our hotel was right around the corner. Got an order of 4 churros with caramel (cajeta) and guava (Guayaba) dipping sauces, they were out of chocolate. You can have them tossed in regular sugar or cinnamon sugar which is traditional. The churros were warm and crispy on the outside and soft inside but had a slight burnt flavor. Both dipping sauces were good but in a different way. It's like donuts topped with caramel or guava, one is more fruity and the other more sweet. Just depends what you're in the mood for or what you prefer. I also got the frances hot chocolate which is their hot chocolate with vanilla. It was better than what I had earlier at another place. Overall the churros were good but not the best i've had.

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Tacos de Canasta Los Especiales

Tacos de Canasta Los Especiales

3.9(58 reviews)
0.5 kmCentro Sur
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Probably the best tacos we had during our trip in Mexico City. While this is my first time trying…read morebasket tacos, I must say I was blown away but the flavors that's packed into these tiny tacos that are steamed within the basket itself. We opted for the Combo which I believe was 4 or 5 tacos and a coke. We picked both the red and green Chicharrón and the potato and beans to give them all a try. The Chicharrón tacos were outstanding and were beautifully paired with the green salsa and the veggie pickles. The potato one was just okay and the bean was good. They are located in a very busy area right around the square so getting here can be very hectic but it is well worth it.

The line for Los Especiales spills out into the street but moves quickly because they only serve…read moreTacos de Canasta, or basket tacos, ready to be dished out from the baskets in which they're cooked. The four varieties offered were Chicharron en Adobo (pork rinds in adobo), Chicharron en Salsa Verde (pork rinds in green salsa), Frijoles Refritos (refried beans), and Papa (potatoes). Incredibly, each taco came at just 10 pesos, and you could help yourself to as much guacamole salsa, shredded lettuce, and pickled carrots/jalapeños as you'd like. The Chicharron tacos were meaty, while the Papa was starchy and mild. The one taco that was nearly inedible, however, was the Frijoles Refritos, which were incredibly salty. It was worth coming here for the atmosphere and the quick, inexpensive bites, but this place is certainly not worth going out of the way for.

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