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!

Anthony Bourdain did it first!…read more Unexpected find. Nice people, vibes, and quality food. We experienced Los Cocuyos via food tour. The best tasting tacos de ojos and cesos!

Michelin guide tacos…read more They have cheap authentic tacos. 70 pesos for 3x Here you can find value but it's not the best I've had in the city. Food was a bit bland. Service was mid. They gave us the wrong order and wouldn't change it for us. There's limited parking so I recommend walking or taking the transit here

Turix is a very small taqueria in Mexico City that specializes in juicy cochinita pibil. It's…read morejuicy, mildly spicy and costs 31 pesos (about $1.50) each. If you have a gringo stomach, it could be challenging; however we enjoyed this location in Polanco. It's quite popular for a reason

El Turix brought me straight back to the moment I first fell in love with cochinita pibil. I…read moreremembered it as my favorite bite in CDMX, went back years later, and it still holds the crown. The torta is absolutely legendary. A fluffy bolillo roll drenched in juicy, slow-roasted pork, tangy pickled onions, and a salsa that comes in swinging with just the right heat. That salsa alone could clear your sins. It's spicy, vinegary, addictive. I was sweating and smiling like a maniac. It's a tiny hole-in-the-wall in Polanco. Cash only, plastic stools, no fanfare. You order at the counter and eat fast because there's almost always a line of locals and tourists in the know. And they serve one thing: cochinita. You can get it in taco form, on a panucho, or in the god-tier torta. Honestly, get all three and thank yourself later. The meat is fall-apart tender and deeply marinated, full of citrus and achiote. The panucho, with that crispy bean-stuffed tortilla base, is underrated perfection. Everything is messy, hot, and dripping with flavor in the best way. El Turix is the kind of place that reminds you why street-style food is unmatched. No hype, no gimmicks, just absolute fire. A must every time I'm in the city.

Me encanta la comida, tienen un gran servicio y buen personal, en mi experiencia es muy bueno, en…read moresi el ambiente es muy agilizado y los alimentos muy higiénicos

The staff were super fast, attentive, and constantly checking in on us while quickly clearing…read morefinished plates. I also loved the call button at the table, which made it easy to get help without trying to flag someone down. The tacos de cabeza were solid. The meat was incredibly soft and flavorful. The pozole con pollo was also good, with a comforting broth that warms your soul. On the flip side, some dishes fell short. The guacamole and flautas de pollo were bland, and the tacos de bistec were okay. It was missing a smoky char and deeper flavor. This place gets packed so be prepared to wait around 30 minutes or longer in line, especially during peak hours. All in all, great experience for the service and a few standout dishes, but a hit or miss depending on what you order.

Not my usual style of taco, but best carnitas taco I've ever had. The pork had deep flavor, really…read moretender, and great bite. Perfect.

My first taco spot in Mexico and it was really good. Tons of options like tortas, vampiros, and…read moreclassic tacos, plus a wide variety of meats. Everything had great flavor and solid texture. The salsa bar was also very good and added a lot to the experience. Not the most English-friendly place, but it's easy enough to get by if you try. Service: Straightforward and efficient, limited English but manageable Food/Drinks: Excellent flavors, good textures, wide meat selection, strong salsa bar Ambiance: Extremely long line usually 9/10 Delicious tacos with great variety and flavor, an excellent first taco stop in Mexico

Comida muy buena, la proporcion es adecuenda, la gente que nos atendio fue muy amable, nos…read moreatendieron rápido, volvere a ir con mi familia

This is a packed, bustling place for dinner, even with its large dining room and sidewalk seating…read more Make reservations! Then, allow the friendly staff to bring as many items from the menu as you can handle. Come with a group so you can share. An absolute must is the whole fish done à la Contramar, one side of the split fish coated in a punchy parsley sauce and the other in a red adobo rub. Served with flour tortillas (which are refillable) and black bean dip, you'll be instructed how to compose perfect bites. Then, choose your own adventure! We also had both the 4 piece each shrimp tostadas and tuna tostadas. Radically different so getting both doesn't duplicate. The pasta (spaghettini) with clams was buttery and garlicky and the pasta was surprisingly not overcooked. Biggest surprise was the grilled soft shell crabs (with corn tortillas). They came pre cut then reassembled so it was easy to pick them up and pop them in your mouth. The grill flavor was fantastic and we were all impressed. We finished with a slice of coconut cake which was like a caramel coated macaroon. Perfect! Large wine list by the glass and bottle, many cocktails, sangria and beer to choose from. Definitely a place to visit when in Mexico City. Sorry for the lack of photos-- we forgot because we dove into each dish (we were hungry and they looked so good)! Got one good one though...

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.

So good, fast, and cheap! Jenny is funny and the lines are…read morelong with good reason! I dream of eating these again!!

Cash only!!!! Oh my god! The hype is real!! Probably our…read morebest street meal in CDMX. We devoured 10 quesadillas among 6 people. Lot of videos on TikTok and Instagram about Jenny's tacos - excellent blue corn tortillas made fresh to order. Their potato, green chilli quesadillas were everything. Highly recommend the wait here. Jenni is strict so be sure to practice speaking in Spanish before you order haha

By far my favorite taco stand in the city! The suadero is their popular item and an absolute must…read moreorder. The campachana is also a solid option. Really wanted to get the tripa, but they didn't have it at that time :(. The salsa rojo is crack, but also incredibly spicy. They have grilled pearl onions on the side that you can grab, which I highly recommend because they paired nicely with the tacos. Got an horchata to split with my friends because my lips were dying from the heat of the salsa and it was one of the better horchatas I've had. Took a lot of willpower to stop myself from ordering more and overeating. These tacos were so easy to inhale! I still think about this to this day.

Street tacos at their finest! Loved loved the suadero or brisket tacos here which were so tender…read moreand juicy from being cooked in lard and crispy on the edges from pan frying at the end in skillets. At only 16 pesos a tacos these are a steal for how yummy the tacos are. We only came by to try a taco each as we had dinner elsewhere but I wish I ordered more as they were some of the best I've had on my now 5 trips to CDMX! Ordering can be a bit confusing as you pay first with the cashier and then you get a slip of paper with the number of tacos before waiting in line to get your taco from the men working the station.

Less is more. This is the place people come to enjoy good company, good conversation and good…read morefood! The place is Clean and service is great! Someone is always checking on you. They clear the plates as soon as you're done. They are very attentive. They provide 5 different types of salsa and limes. Most were too spicy for me - disclaimer: I don't do spicy salsa. Those who enjoy spicy or hot will probably enjoy them. The sides: Nopales - Delicious- I added it to my taco Onions - grilled to perfection Salad Mixta - ample side fresh with just avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese (i opted for no cheese). It was fresh. Main Dishes- There are lots of vegan options and protein style tacos Tacos- thin slice of meat and tortilla The pastor/pollo en "hoja de lechuga "AKA" Chicken in lettuce (not on a tortilla). I added nopales and some onions. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection Rib-eye taco - tender meat, and delicious Agua Fresca- jamaica was good green juice (I forgot the name of it) was not overpowering- smooth and not grainy or too sweet! I ordered one "to go" The fifth star! Cheesecake de Guayaba was beyond delicious. Light not heavy or too sweet. Gelatin on top was flawless. Do not pass on this gem ! I highly recommend you try this spot!!

I am confused on what to give this spot because the service and food was quite good, but there was…read morean issue... I was perusing Yelp trying to find a good Tres Leches, through my research I landed on this spot. This is a large restaurant, plus it was after 10pm when we arrived (they close really late), so we were sat and greeted pretty immediately. We ordered a chicken taco, steak taco, al pastor and a couple more, all the tacos we got were quite good and flavorful. The style of tacos was different than what we're used to as it was literally flat pieces of piled up meat on a tortilla with nothing else. The Tres Leches was just okay to me, there was something in it I didn't like, but my brother enjoyed it. Service was great! Very attentive, fast and friendly. Here's the issue...I got food poisoning as a result of something I ate here. With that said, I could not give this spot more than three stars, however like I said the food and service were two thumbs up, but getting sick was equally two thumbs down.