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.