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Where celebrities eat in Mexico City
Start with Taquería Orinoco in Roma Norte for carne de trompo, Contramar in Roma Norte for tuna tostadas and the pescado a la talla and Pujol in Polanco (Miguel Hidalgo). Here are all 9, with why each one is worth it.
- Taquería OrinocoRoma Norte · Tacos al pastor and suadero
Get: Carne de trompo (al pastor) and campechana
A chain favourite for trompo tacos; don't skip the side potatoes.
- ContramarRoma Norte · Mexican seafood
Get: Tuna tostadas and the pescado a la talla (half red, half green)
Gabriela Cámara's seafood lunch is the city's power lunch. Buzzy Roma Norte seafood spot famous for tuna tostadas and whole grilled fish, lively lunch crowd and pink decor.
- El Califa de LeónSan Rafael · tacos
Get: Gaonera taco (thin beef, lime and salt)
The first taco stand to earn a Michelin star. Tiny, no frills taqueria in San Rafael that won a Michelin star for its simple, exceptional tacos.
- Café Tormenta
Dua Lipa gave it her vote for best Mexican-inspired drinks and pastries.
- EmCuauhtemoc · Mexican coastal
Michelin 1★ (2026) · Contemporary. Cuauhtemoc restaurant from chef Lucho Martínez exploring Mexico's Pacific coast flavors with a refined, seafood-forward tasting menu.
- Tacos AtarantadosRoma Norte
Katy Perry was filmed eating tacos here in November 2024. Casual taqueria in Roma Norte known for unusual taco fillings like mushroom and shrimp, popular with a young crowd.
- Tacos del Valle
Dua Lipa recommends this late-night taquería and its suadero.
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What are the celebrity restaurants in Mexico City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Taquería Orinoco (Roma Norte), Contramar (Roma Norte) and Pujol (Polanco (Miguel Hidalgo)). All 9 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Taquería Orinoco, get carne de trompo (al pastor) and campechana. At Contramar, get tuna tostadas and the pescado a la talla (half red, half green). At El Califa de León, get gaonera taco (thin beef, lime and salt).
Which neighborhood is best for celebrity restaurants in Mexico City?
Most of these are in Roma Norte. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Mexico City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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