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The best tacos in Mexico City
Start with Taquería Los Cocuyos in Centro Histórico for suadero, longaniza or campechano tacos, El Huequito in Centro for al pastor tacos and Tacos Tony in Narvarte Poniente for suadero en trozo. Here are all 12, with what to get at each.
- Taquería Los CocuyosCentro Histórico · street food
Get: Suadero, longaniza or campechano tacos
A legendary late-night counter for suadero and offal tacos.
- El HuequitoCentro · Tacos al pastor and suadero
Get: Al pastor tacos
The original location serves only al pastor, eaten at a sidewalk counter.
- Tacos TonyNarvarte Poniente · Tacos al pastor and suadero
Get: Suadero en trozo
A suadero specialist; come later in the day when the meat has cooked longer.
- 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.
- El Torito TacosCentro Histórico
Get: Campechano with suadero
Expect a line after 11 a.m. for the campechano, which combines tripe and suadero.
- El VilsitoNarvarte
Get: Pastor tacos with the house avocado salsa; the gringa de pastor is the specialty
A mechanic's garage by day that becomes the city's most famous taquería at night.
- 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.
- Super Tacos ChupacabrasCoyoacán
Get: A chupacabras taco: beef, chorizo and longaniza
A street stand under the Río Churubusco overpass, famous for its 'secret' pot.
- Tacos Los CocuyosCentro · tacos
Get: tacos de suadero and lengua. Busy late into the night
Legendary Centro taco stand famous for late-night suadero and campechano tacos straight off the griddle.
- 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.
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Where is the best tacos in Mexico City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Taquería Los Cocuyos (Centro Histórico), El Huequito (Centro) and Tacos Tony (Narvarte Poniente). All 12 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Taquería Los Cocuyos, get suadero, longaniza or campechano tacos. At El Huequito, get al pastor tacos. At Tacos Tony, get suadero en trozo. At Taquería Orinoco, get carne de trompo (al pastor) and campechana.
Which neighborhood is best for tacos in Mexico City?
Most of these are in Centro Histórico, Centro and 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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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated October 25, 2026.