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Taquerías Listings
La Once Mil (Lomas)
Opened in 2024 by chef César de la Parra, this Lomas taquería earned a Michelin star for turning premium cuts into tacos. The Wagyu taco is the signature — richly marbled, grilled thin, and served on handmade tortillas — though the rib eye with cheese crust and black bean smear and the picanha al trompo both run a close second. The green salsa with avocado is excellent, and the tres leches dessert is a standout.The space is small and informal, so expect waits of 30 to 50 minutes most evenings — they don't take reservations, and it's first-come, first-served. Service is quick once you're seated. Note that beer and other alcohol are only available before 5pm.
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Taquería Orinoco
Northern-style taquería in Roma Norte serving tacos al pastor, chicharrón, and gringa on both corn and flour tortillas. The costras — crispy tortillas filled with al pastor or chicharrón — come with roasted baby potatoes on the side, and the salsas range from mild to genuinely hot.Order and pay first at the counter, then take your number to a table or the bar. Open from 1pm past midnight most days, so it works for late lunch, dinner, or a post-drinks taco run. The space fills up quickly, but the line moves fast.
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El Vilsito
El Vilsito is a mechanic shop by day and one of Mexico City's most celebrated taquerías by night, earning Michelin Guide recognition since opening in 1985. The heavily spiced al pastor—shaved from a vertical spit with machetes and cooked al carbón—is what draws the crowds and the accolades, with Condé Nast calling it some of the best in the city.The operation kicks off around 9pm once the garage tools are put away, and the place stays packed well into the early morning. Expect to wait a bit for a spot, but turnover is steady and the tacos are worth it.
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Los Cocuyos
Since 1980, this Centro Histórico taquería has been slinging tacos from a cauldron of bubbling meats at the front, earning a Michelin Guide mention in 2024. The al pastor is the standout — properly charred, well-seasoned, and what locals come back for — while the cabeza tacos hold their own with rich, tender meat.Open 24 hours, it's a practical stop for a late-night taco fix or an early-morning meal after a night out. The space is large and service moves quickly even when the place is packed. They don't accept American Express or bank transfers, so bring Visa, Mastercard, or cash.
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Tacos El Huequito
Founded in 1959 in a space so tiny it barely fit a trompo—hence the name—El Huequito claims to have installed the first vertical spit in Mexico City, making it a contender for the birthplace of tacos al pastor as we know them. The original location on Ayuntamiento still serves golden-edged pastor with pineapple, salsas that actually bring heat, and the Pastor Especial: a whole portion of meat straight from the spit that you assemble yourself at the table.The setup is classic chilango taquería—stand at the counter outside or grab a quick table inside, order fast, eat faster. Open daily from 8am to 10pm, right across from Mercado San Juan.
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Taquería Los Parados
A standing-room-only taquería that's been slinging tacos since 1965, now recognized in the Michelin Guide. The menu runs from traditional pastor and bistec to less common options like lengua (tongue), costilla (short rib), and pastor de arrachera (flank steak al pastor style), plus a vegetarian option and seafood tacos like shrimp with cheese.You order and pay at the counter, then grab your tacos and dress them yourself from trays of fresh-chopped toppings — onion, tomato, peppers, and salsas. Service is quick, and prices are easy on the wallet. As the name suggests, there's no seating; you eat standing, which keeps the line moving.
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