Taquería El Califa (Roma)

El Califa brings a sit-down, polished format to traditional taco culture — white tablecloths, five house salsas on the table, and hand-made tortillas served until the early morning. The menu covers beef-focused tacos, tacos al pastor, arrachera, and vegetarian options, plus queso fundido with flour tortillas that shows up on nearly every table.

Open late, the Roma Norte location is a go-to after bars close in the neighborhood. Service is quick and attentive, and the space stays clean and efficient even when busy. Prices run higher than street stalls but match the format — portions are generous, and the pastor holds its own against the city's best-known spots.