Suggestions for Mexican food near Mexico City

Amber • May 1, 2019Arguably the best carnitas in Mexico City. Although a bit out of the way for the avg tourist, 100% worth it if you're looking for authentic, delicious and cheap. Always a line, but it moves quickly.

Kiri M. • October 29, 2015Fish taco, shrimp taco, chile relleno

Kiwi W. • March 4, 2019Lives up to all the hype. Gringo, al pastor, and volcan tacos were delicious. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Get there early close to whenever they open because the lines get crazy!

Salman A. • December 31, 2018Get the rib eye tacos and sirloin beef pastor! incredible. also very nice atmosphere and drinks.

Gustavo M. • July 29, 2013Delicious tacos "al pastor". Where else can you find delicious tacos at 6AM on a Saturday?

Fungus M. • May 3, 2019the most unique tacos i've had in a while! careful with the salsa though

Rishi B. • October 11, 2014The duck breast with sweet mole was fantastic. The pairing with pear and green apple slices was to die for! Also, try their several "gourmet sangrias". We had a port sangria, a cassis and a mint one

HEADVENTURE • March 1, 2013some of the best enchiladas suizas ive tried in mexico. a bit expensive but worth the price.

Bob H. • March 16, 2019Amazing collection of add one to go with your taco. Great spot.

Sofia P. • February 18, 2019Really great tacos! Two or three and you’ll be stuffed.

Mario A. • March 24, 2016Tacos de cochinita are incredible! Worth the wait.

Sabrina M. • October 7, 2017Everything was yummy! Spicy hot chocolate, tortilla soup, and especially the hibiscus enchiladas which are so unique!

Mexatia .. • July 13, 2015Gorditas were a bit too oily for my taste.

Cass G. • January 23, 2017I always bring family members to this traditional restaurant ... I like the carnitas and petroleras and margaritas!

sebastien a. • August 20, 2017Beautiful restaurant, good service and a really tasty and generous dégustation menu (modern Mexican food). I really recommend it

Bernardo J. • July 6, 2016Best Mexican food you can pay. Excellent service. Crowds on weekends. Reserve or send one of the party to Cue. Fish&cactus soup. Escamoles & breakfast NATA y concha.

Jude V. • October 30, 2015Order the arrachera huaraches and al pastor tacos

Grace A. • January 15, 2019Taco Azteca was delicious, a must try for tourists like me 🌵

Cass G. • April 9, 2017Busy but the line usually moves fast. Delicious pozole and other typical Mexican dishes. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Chloe P. • September 30, 2013Amazing food. Cute decor. Great service. All round delicious and cheap Mexican cuisine.

Fausto P. • January 2, 2020Best Tacos al Pastor. Period. Willing to pay the extra price for cleanliness and consistency. Coming to this place since 1997 never disappoints.

Davo • February 23, 2016Pastor tacos are amazing and you have to ask for them 'doraditos' (carbonized).

Susan L. • May 24, 2022Delicious fish taco. Add shrimp if you like shrimp. These are huge so start with 1 taco with all the fixings.

Moisés M. • March 4, 2018Flavor, variety of complements(onions, hot peppers, guacamole, radishes) hot and VERY hot sauces, cleanliness, soft drinks in old fashioned glass bottles make El Paisa my all time favorite in CDMX!!!

Nikos B. • February 27, 2019Guacamole and tacos. Try the classic ones. Best fast food chain for tacos in CDMX

Tobias S. • September 3, 2018Their signature taco, a mix of beef, bacon and onions with soy and Worcester sauce is mostly interesting and good value for money. Don Frank on the next block over, however, makes a better taco.