The Best Taquerias in Mexico City

This late-night taqueria, Los Cocuyos, is a hidden gem in the city center where you can find yourself standing in line at 2:00 AM for some truly unique tacos. With a menu that includes offal tacos such as cooked tongue and brains, it offers a unique culinary experience for the adventurous eater. The taqueria is renowned for its utilization of various by-products; from ears, head, and eye muscle to intestine, stomach, belly, and tongue, daring diners are encouraged to order everything and try.

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Jorge Vallejo

Chef at Quintonil – Mexico city, Mexico

This truly amazing late night taqueria, called Los Cocuyos, is in the city center. It's basically a hole in the wall. You go and stand in line outside in the middle of the street at 2:00 AM in the morning. They have tacos with cooked tongue, brains and other amazing offal tacos.

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This down-to-earth spot, El Turix, stands out among its high-end neighbors, offering a unique dining experience where cold beer is served straight from the bottle. The menu is simple yet delicious, focusing on cochinita pibil, a masterfully cooked pulled pork dish. Diners can customize their meal by choosing if they want their cochinita served on a taco, tortilla, panucho, or tamal, with the crispy panucho being a popular choice.

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Gennady Jozefavichus

Food Writer – Ulcinj , Montenegro

One Little Pig El Turix is like a sunspot, hole in the wall among luxurious boutiques, fashionable restaurants and glossy offices of Polanco. There are no tables and cold beer is served in the bottles. There is also no choice: the sole dish is cochinita pibil, masterfully cooked pulled pork. And the only freedom you have here is to choose between taco, tortilla, panucho or tamal as a base for your cochinita. Crispy panucho (corn tortilla refried with black beans) is probably the best.

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This taqueria, Siembra Taquería, is just a short walk from the heart of the city. The establishment is owned and operated by a couple who previously worked in the fine dining industry. They specialize in creating exquisite guisados and are known for making their own masa for tacos.

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Jorge Vallejo

Chef at Quintonil – Mexico city, Mexico

Siembra is a beautiful taqueria only four blocks away from our restaurant. It's run by a lovely couple that used to work in the fine dining scene before. They do beautiful guisados and they make their own masa for the tacos.

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With a special focus on suadero tacos, Tacos Charly offers a unique taste that is often referred to as the best in the world. The authentic Mexican cuisine is sure to leave a lasting impression. If you're a fan of suadero, this place is a must-visit.

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Bernardo Galindo

Chef – Mexico City, Mexico

Mejor suadero del mundo. Best suadero tacos in the world.

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This place is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, with a particular focus on tacos. The recommended dishes include Carnitas, Buche, Nana y Cuero, Sopa de Tortilla, and from the grill, Campechano de Costilla y Longaniza. They also serve unique sides such as Nopales, Papas, and Chicharrón.

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Bernardo Galindo

Chef – Mexico City, Mexico

Order the following: Carnitas! Buche, Nana y Cuero Sopa de Tortilla! De la parrilla: campechano de costilla y longaniza Nopales, papas y chicharrón

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Offering a consistent and enjoyable dining experience, Taquería Orinoco is known for its great tacos. The Trompo and Chicharron varieties come highly recommended for those seeking a perfect late-night meal. However, be aware that due to its popularity, there might be a queue during late hours.

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Peter Meng Sapper

Charcutier/Restauranteur – Guatemala City, Guatemala

The Shake Shack of tacos. They might get criticized for having many locations and huge branding, but the tacos are great, consistent and a perfect late night meal. Trompo and chicharron are recommended. Just be advised that there will probably be a line for late nught eats.

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This spot, Taquería Revolución, is known for its simplicity and authenticity in Mexican cuisine. The restaurant's menu features Pastor Tacos and Tortas, made with a minimalistic recipe that highlights the natural flavors. If you're a fan of straightforward, traditional Mexican food, this is a place worth trying.

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Bernardo Galindo

Chef – Mexico City, Mexico

Great Pastor Tacos and Tortas made of a pastor recipe with just a few condiments.

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Featuring a casual, stand-up dining style, Taquería Hermanos Luna is known for its excellent tripe and satisfying gorditas. It's a great spot to stop by when hunger strikes. The restaurant offers a unique and authentic dining experience that is sure to leave you wanting more.

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Bernardo Galindo

Chef – Mexico City, Mexico

Excellent Tripe. Very good gorditas if you are hungry. Eat standing up :)

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