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    Taquería Los Paisas

    4.3 (13 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Price of Mezcal today in Mexico City
    Ben B.

    Very cheap but yummy local food south of Zocalo. This is every man's food stall, so don't expect a Michelin star service. In fact, don't expect any service except them cooking the food for you. It's close both to Mercado Sonora, and Mercado Merced. To be visited no later than 4 PM. Earlier if you can. This area is not safe later; but it is perfectly safe for lunchtime. Lots of families with children purchasing stuff for school. I have never seen this place be less than packed. Cash only. The condiments, pickles, and everything else are free, but there is a sign that says if you overdo it, you will get charged 18 pesos extra. There should be nothing left on your plate when you're done. I recommend you take a minute and see how the locals do it and just mimic the way they do it so you don't get embarrassed. I usually have a bistec and a campechano. I really like their onion and habanero, boiled white beans, and nopales. Of course you should put some salsa Verde or salsa roja as well. As a rule, I avoid ice; so, I've never had their fruit drinks. I have a very good reason for avoiding ice. And if you walk very early in the morning when they are stocking stalls for the day you'll see why . A little note about Nopales. They are cactus leaves that have been slightly pickled. You can have also them grilled, sautéed, steamed, and even fresh blended as jugó verde which you can have for breakfast. They could be a little slimy like okra. If you I recommend grilled. There is a very specific way getting the cactus thorns out. I wouldn't recommend you trying to buy them and make them yourself unless you really know what you're doing. Safer to eat it at a restaurant or a stall made by people who have been doing it for hundreds of years. Sometime very soon we in the north are going to "discover " nopales and the price is going to be 100 times more expensive; It's going to be hard to find, and you're going to kick yourself for not trying it while it is still dirt cheap. End of the Taqueria review. I'm going to digress a little: Examples of these miracle discoveries are: Coconut water, Quinoa, Mezcal, Vietnamese sandwiches, Vietnamese summer rolls, ... They were all food for low income people who couldn't afford anything else and then we in the first world discovered those foods and now they are luxury foods you buy at Whole Foods. By the way, I lived on Vietnamese sandwiches and spring rolls while I was in college. Back then they cost $1.25, and $1.50 and coconut water which was common and the Vietnamese stores was less than $.50. The 50 Cent was for those giant coconut waters with a picture of a parrot on it! Twice the size of a regular Coke. Mezcal used to cost 232 pesos for a bottle of 400 conejos joven only five years ago before some guys DISCOVERED mezcal and ruined it for the rest of us. As of this morning 400 conejos joven cost 529 pesos and our brethren's made up labels cost a whopping 929 pesos. This is over here in Mexico City, I can only imagine how much it cost in Los Angeles It's not the fault of our intrepid discoverers that the Price is so high; but they are definitely one of the reasons it happened. All sort of interesting people are now manipulating the market like they did for avocados. People who plant agave are being leaned on to sell their goods to "recommended " buyers. I assure you, the farmers are not reaping the benefits of $50 a bottle mezcal. Anyway, P.T. Barnum said a long time ago that a sucker is born every minute. I try not to be one; but the other night I accidentally bought a shot of Mezcal and I paid 250 pesos for it when a bottle of the same shot used to cost 232 only a few years ago! In summary try Nopales while you can still afford it. And if you can help it at all, try to be a symbiot instead of a parasite, and definitely try not to be a sucker.

    Menu 3/4/2024
    Cristina C.

    We stopped by on the way to the airport and soo glad we did. You pay first and then get in another line to let them know what meat you want for your food. I got a fresh lime water and it was sooo refreshing and good. I got a Bistec, Al Pastor, and Campechano tacos which are made with freshly handmade tortillas. I added some salsa and the tacos were so delicious. They have a few high tables and eating places against the wall for you to eat. I would highly recommend this place, check it out and you won't be disappointed!

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    I got a Bistec, Al Pastor, and Campechano tacos which are made with freshly handmade tortillas.

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    Taqueria Orinoco - Quesadilla Maiz (MX $29)

    Taqueria Orinoco

    4.6(559 reviews)
    3.8 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)
    1.2 kmCentro Sur
    $

    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)
    0.8 kmCentro Sur
    $

    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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