23 Mexico City Michelin Taco Shops — Including the Only Michelin Star Tacos in CDMX
When I moved to Mexico in 2018, I quickly learned tacos were a gourmet art.
So it’s been amazing to (finally) see them acknowledged by one of the most prestigious foodie publications.
The Michelin Guide came to Mexico in 2024, and it has honored numerous Mexico City Michelin Star restaurants ever since.
The 2026 guide, announced on May 20, 2026, brought a big shake-up for taco lovers that you’ll learn about below.
Below, you’ll find all 23 CDMX Michelin taco shops, with what to order, what it costs, and my honest take on the ones I’ve tried.
🌮 Short on time? This top-rated taco tour with Sherpa Food Tours starts at Barbacoa Gonzalitos (#12 on this list), then continues through Roma Norte.
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1. El Califa de León — The First Taco Stand in the World to Earn a Michelin Star
Opened in 1968, El Califa de León is a modest taco stand in the San Rafael neighborhood. It’s outside of the main tourist areas.
In 2024, it made history by becoming the first taco stand in the world to earn a Michelin Star. It kept the star in 2025.
However, in the 2026 guide, Michelin took the star away. El Califa de León is now on the guide’s Recommended list (though no longer has a Star).
They’re renowned for their gaonera taco, made with thinly sliced beef filet on a handmade corn tortilla.
They also have several other beef tacos, like bistec, costilla and chuleta.
The simplicity of high-quality meat, fresh tortillas and spicy salsas makes for a pure dining experience where the ingredients shine.
You might notice they don’t have the best reviews online.
I’ve seen many reviews that say they’re overrated, and too simple to have earned their star. After all, you just get a tortilla and a piece of beef with your order.
I’ve eaten here twice. In my opinion, these are definitely good tacos, but my Mexican husband and I didn’t find them to be super special.
They’re also on the pricey side, which is one of the reasons you don’t see a ton of locals eating here. In fact, it was 85% tourists when we went.
With all that said, if El Califa de León is a far trek from your Mexico City hotel, I’d say you’re not missing too much if you skip it. (Your call, of course.)
This is Mexico City, after all, and you’re never far from amazing tacos. You might even find other amazing gaonera tacos (AKA gaona tacos).
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended (lost its star)
- 📍 Address: Avenida Ribera de San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Gaonera taco
- 💰 Cost: 58–88 pesos (about $3–5 USD) per taco
- 🗽 Fun fact: El Califa de León opened its first location outside of Mexico on Aug. 24, 2026. It’s at 20 W. 23rd St. in New York City’s Flatiron District.
2. Taquería Los Cocuyos — As Seen on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Nestled in the Historic Center of Mexico City (AKA downtown), Taquería Los Cocuyos is a beloved spot for locals and tourists alike.
Open since 1980, it’s known for rich, flavorful meat tacos simmered in a big cauldron.
They embody the essence of traditional Mexican street food, but there are tables inside, so you don’t have to eat standing up.
The late Anthony Bourdain famously visited Los Cocuyos during an episode of “No Reservations.”
He praised the tacos de suadero (slow-cooked beef) and lengua (beef tongue) for their deep, satisfying flavors.
I’ve eaten here at least five times, and just like Anthony Bourdain, I love the suadero.
Bourdain’s visit helped cement Los Cocuyos as a must-visit taquería for food lovers in Mexico City.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Simón Bolívar 59, Centro Histórico, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Suadero taco, tongue taco (lengua), and beef cheek taco (cachete)
- 💰 Cost: About 25–30 pesos (about $1–2 USD) per taco
- 💡 Good to know: Los Cocuyos is open 24 hours a day, so it’s a great late-night stop.
3. El Vilsito — As Seen on Netflix Taco Chronicles
In the mornings, El Vilsito operates as a mechanic shop. Then from 1 PM until 5 AM, it transforms into one of the most bustling CDMX taco shops.
El Vilsito is known for their tacos al pastor, which are marinated pork tacos cooked over an open flame on a vertical spit.
You can order them plain or with cheese.
Many people add pineapple, salsa, diced white onion and cilantro on top, though that’s all optional. I’ve eaten here two or three times.
In case you didn’t know, tacos al pastor actually have an interesting history in Mexico.
They came to Mexico by way of a large influx of Lebanese immigrants in the 1930s, who introduced the concept of shawarma-style cooking.
Over time, the dish evolved to use local flavors and spices like achiote, Mexican oregano and dried chilis, and swapped the lamb for marinated pork.
Today, it’s one of Mexico’s most iconic tacos, and El Vilsito consistently ranks among the best tacos al pastor in Mexico City.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Petén 248 (corner of Avenida Universidad), Narvarte Poniente, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Al pastor tacos
- 💰 Cost: 20 pesos (about $1 USD) per al pastor taco; 40 pesos (about $2 USD) for bistec, pollo or chuleta
4. Taquería Los Parados — As Seen on Netflix Taco Chronicles
Open since 1965, Taquería Los Parados has a massive menu, but it’s renowned for tacos al carbón — though I also highly recommend their tacos al pastor.
Al carbón is a style of taco where meats are grilled over charcoal (called “carbón” in Spanish), giving them a deep, smoky flavor.
The menu includes a variety of fire-grilled options, but the standout is the arrachera taco (skirt steak), cooked over an open flame until perfectly charred.
Al carbón cooking is popular because the charcoal enhances the natural flavors of the meat.
It creates a rich, slightly crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
This is one of my most-visited taquerías in Mexico City, as I’ve eaten here at least 10 times.
I always get the arrachera tacos with a carne en su jugo (beef simmered in its own broth) on the side.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Avenida Monterrey 333, Roma Sur, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Arrachera tacos with carne en su jugo on the side, and volcanes, which are made with a grilled tortilla instead of a soft tortilla
- 💰 Cost: From 40 pesos (about $2 USD) per taco
5. Cariñito Tacos
Located in the popular Roma Norte neighborhood, Cariñito Tacos offers a contemporary twist on traditional Mexican tacos.
Their menu features innovative fillings and fresh, locally sourced ingredients, appealing to both taco purists and adventurous eaters.
This hip taquería showcases Mexican fusion cuisine, blending classic Mexican flavors with Southeast Asian ones.
Besides their creative pork options, Cariñito is also known for amazing vegetarian tacos. It’s a great place for plant-based diners to enjoy Mexico City’s taco scene.
I’ve eaten here once, and while I’m not vegetarian, I loved the eggplant taco. It’s one of my favorite vegetarian tacos in Mexico City.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Guanajuato 53, Roma Norte, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: If you eat pork, the Siu Yuk taco and Cantonese taco (both are pork belly). If you don’t eat meat, the eggplant taco (berenjena) and cauliflower taco (coliflor).
- 💰 Cost: 70 pesos (about $4 USD) per taco
6. La Once Mil — The Only Mexico City Taco Shop With a Michelin Star
La Once Mil earned its first Michelin Star in the 2026 guide. That makes it the only taquería in Mexico City with a star.
The starred location is in Lomas de Chapultepec, an upscale neighborhood west of Chapultepec Park.
The menu centers on premium beef, like Prime arrachera (skirt steak), a rib eye “delgadita” taco, a Black Angus trompo and A4 wagyu.
Michelin’s inspectors singled out the Prime arrachera, as well as the house salsas and handmade tortillas.
There’s a second branch in Roma Norte (Orizaba 83), which is closer to most visitors’ hotels. However, Michelin lists only the Lomas location.
In 2026, La Once Mil also opened a location in Madrid, Spain, in the Justicia neighborhood.
As the only Michelin-starred taco shop in the city, this is the priciest spot (per taco) on this list. I haven’t eaten here yet.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: One Michelin Star
- 📍 Address: Monte Everest 780, Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Prime arrachera taco and the rib eye delgadita taco
- 💰 Cost: 120–335 pesos (about $7–18 USD) per taco
7. Tacos Hola El Güero — As Seen on Netflix Taco Chronicles
Situated on Avenida Ámsterdam, one of the best streets in the popular La Condesa neighborhood, the tacos here are as good as the people-watching.
Tacos Hola El Güero specializes in traditional Mexican guisado tacos, like El Jarocho (#16 on this list).
It has been open since 1968, and in a city full of tacos guisados spots, it has proven to stand the test of time.
Like any guisados place, the offerings change daily. But there are staples you can find most days, like picadillo (ground beef) and rajas con crema (roasted poblano peppers in a cream sauce).
I’ve eaten here once. When I went, I asked what was best that day and went with that — but you can also just pick whatever you’re craving.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Avenida Ámsterdam 135, Hipódromo, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Whatever tacos guisados catch your eye that day
- 💰 Cost: 32 pesos (about $2 USD) per taco
8. Siembra Tortillería (AKA Siembra Taquería)
Located in the posh Polanco neighborhood, this casual sidewalk cafe has cool vibes and a wide variety of tacos sure to please every palate.
Opened in 2019 under the direction of chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero, the menu boasts quality proteins and fresh tortillas made with ancestral corn.
It’s just steps from their upscale restaurant, Siembra Comedor.
Eating at Siembra Taquería is a great way to enjoy gourmet dishes at a fraction of the cost.
With about 15 taco options on the regular menu, plus 1–3 daily specials, this is a fun place to come with a group so you can try a bunch of tacos.
I’ve eaten here once, and the cecina con chorizo verde was my personal favorite.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Avenida Isaac Newton 256, Polanco, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Arrachera taco with fries (their take on steak frites), Gaona taco (beef filet), and cecina con chorizo verde (thin-cut steak with green chorizo)
- 💰 Cost: 70–178 pesos (about $4–10 USD) per taco
9. Ricos Tacos Toluca — Michelin Street Tacos
Famous for their green chorizo tacos (chorizo verde), Ricos Tacos Toluca brings a regional specialty from the city of Toluca to the heart of Downtown Mexico City.
This is a no-frills spot near Mercado San Juan that’s popular with locals for cheap, delicious tacos. Just know you’ll likely have to stand to eat your chorizo tacos.
I’ve eaten here three or four times, and I love the chorizo verde.
Chorizo is a type of pork sausage that originally came from Spain, and was introduced to Mexico during the colonial period.
Over time, Mexican chorizo evolved with local spices and ingredients, leading to regional variations like the famous green chorizo from Toluca.
It gets its vibrant color from a mix of herbs and green chiles, which makes for a flavorful departure from traditional taco fillings.
⏰ Good to know: Ricos Tacos Toluca is open from noon to 6 PM, and it’s closed on Sundays.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Calle López 103, Colonia Centro, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Chorizo verde tacos (Mexican green chorizo)
- 💰 Cost: 35 pesos (about $2 USD) per taco
10. Castacán
Castacán is a pork belly preparation that comes from Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, in the southeastern part of the country.
A savory delight that’s rich and satisfying, the perfectly rendered fat and crispy skin make castacán tacos a must-try for pork lovers.
In traditional Yucatecan cuisine, castacán meat is slow-cooked until tender, then fried for a crispy exterior.
It’s commonly used in tortas, tacos, and even breakfast dishes like huevos con castacán (eggs with pork belly).
Crispy, fatty pork with fresh tortillas and a tangy habanero salsa captures the bold flavors that define Yucatecan food. I’ve eaten here once.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Puebla 387, Roma Norte, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Castacán tacos, but also try their cochinita tacos. Cochinita pibil (slow-cooked pulled pork) is another Yucatán food staple.
- 💰 Cost: 55–65 pesos (about $3–4 USD) per taco
11. Tacos El Paisa — Michelin Street Tacos
One of the few true street taco stands on this list, Taquería El Paisa is a must-try for amazing tacos the locals love.
This lively taquería on a street corner in the San Rafael neighborhood may feel intimidating because it’s usually super busy, but the line moves fast.
Their most popular dish is suadero tacos (slow-cooked beef). They also have other tacos like tripa (tripe), longaniza (sausage), campechano (a mix of meats) and al pastor.
Known as one of the most popular late-night foods in the city, and a staple after a long night of drinking, suadero is a must-try at some point on your trip.
Whatever you order, know the tacos are small. It’s best to order 3–5 per person, though I often see people with plates of 6+ tacos.
After ordering, you eat wherever you can; sitting on the sidewalk, leaning against a building, or on the trunk of a parked car (be mindful with that one).
I’ve eaten here two or three times, and while suadero is their most popular taco, I love their tacos al pastor just as much.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Joaquín García Icazbalceta 36, San Rafael, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Suadero tacos and tacos al pastor
- 💰 Cost: From 16 pesos (about $1 USD) per taco
12. Barbacoa Gonzalitos
This hip taco shop in Roma Norte is famous for beef barbacoa tacos and other northeastern Mexico-style tacos, like machaca and deshebrada.
Barbacoa, which means barbecue, is served throughout the country. But it’s one of those regional Mexican foods, so what it’s made with varies.
In central Mexico, barbacoa is typically made with sheep (borrego). Other places use goat (chivo), and in the north, beef (carne de res) is the most common.
No matter the protein, traditional barbacoa is slow-cooked in an underground pit, resulting in tender, fall-off-the-bone meat.
The rich flavor of the meat is further enhanced by handmade tortillas, fresh cilantro, diced onions and house-made salsas.
Michelin recommends ordering your barbacoa taco “dorado,” which means it’s lightly fried until crispy.
I’ve eaten here once. If you go on a weekend, expect long lines, but the wait is worth it, as this style of beef barbacoa isn’t common in CDMX.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Colima 76, Roma Norte, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Barbacoa tacos (try one dorado)
- 💰 Cost: 50 pesos (about $3 USD) per barbacoa taco; other tacos 43–80 pesos (about $2–4 USD)
13. Los Consentidos del Barrio
Famous for tacos al carbón, this taquería offers a wide variety of meat tacos, plus some veggie tacos, all cooked on a charcoal grill.
Their can’t-miss menu item is the arrachera (skirt steak).
Besides arrachera, they have a selection of other meat tacos, including costilla (ribs), pollo (chicken), chuleta de cerdo (pork chop) and al pastor.
If you don’t eat meat, opt for their rajas taco (poblano peppers); even as a non-vegetarian, and the rajas taco was my favorite.
The name, Los Consentidos del Barrio, translates to “The Spoiled Ones of the Neighborhood,” and their tacos certainly live up to that in terms of flavor.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Manzanas 27B, Tlacoquemécatl del Valle, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Arrachera taco and rajas con queso taco
- 💰 Cost: 32–55 pesos (about $2–3 USD) per taco
14. Tacos Los Alexis
Led by Mexican Chef Alexis Ayala (hence the name), this taquería is across the street from his restaurant, Pargot, which is also a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Tacos Los Alexis has a small menu of Mexican specialties, including traditional tacos (with a vegetarian option), volcanes (tostadas made with a grilled corn tortilla) and costras (melted, crispy cheese, rolled around a filling).
It’s a small taco shop with bar seating and an open kitchen. The vibe is casual, though the food is a bit more on the gourmet side.
You can also do a mezcal pairing with your tacos to sample artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca and other parts of the country.
I’ve eaten here once, and even as a non-vegetarian, I loved their vegetarian taco with huitlacoche (corn smut).
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Calle de Chiapas 46, Roma Norte, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Carne asada taco and/or a costra, plus the vegetarian huitlacoche taco
- 💰 Cost: 48 pesos (about $3 USD) per taco; vegetarian taco 72 pesos (about $4 USD); costras 65–82 pesos (about $4 USD)
15. Tacos Charly
Located in Tlalpan, in the southern part of Mexico City, Tacos Charly is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient.
It makes for a good stop on the way to or from the colorful Xochimilco boats.
The menu features a variety of tacos, but the suadero tacos (slow-cooked beef) are always a standout choice.
They also have other delicious options like longaniza (sausage) and al pastor, as well as sesos (brains) and lengua (tongue) for adventurous foodies.
No matter your choice, don’t skip their house-made salsas, which add an extra layer of flavor.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Avenida San Fernando 201, Toriello Guerra, Tlalpan, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Suadero tacos
- 💰 Cost: 18 pesos (about $1 USD) per taco; lengua 38 pesos (about $2 USD)
- 💡 Good to know: Tacos Charly is cash only, and it’s closed on Sundays.
16. Taquería El Jarocho
Open since 1947, El Jarocho has been a Roma Norte staple for decades.
I discovered this place because one of the apartments I lived in was right across the street — and I noticed that it was ALWAYS packed with tables full of locals.
They have a pretty extensive menu with numerous types of foods, but El Jarocho is famous for tacos de guisados.
Literally meaning “stewed tacos,” these home cooking-style tacos come in a variety of fillings that range from chicken tinga to mole to vegetarian options.
Each taco is a hearty, flavorful experience, and there’s something on the menu to please everyone’s tastes.
The menu rotates, but I’ve eaten here twice, and my favorites are the tongue tacos (lengua a la veracruzana) and green mole tacos (mole verde con cerdo).
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Tapachula 94, Roma Norte, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Lengua a la veracruzana, or whatever tacos guisados catch your eye that day
- 💰 Cost: 39 pesos (about $2 USD) per guisado taco
17. Tacos del Valle
Tacos del Valle is a small, sleek taco counter inside Pasaje Parián, a passageway off Avenida Álvaro Obregón in Roma Norte.
The specialty here is flame-charred trompo, the vertical spit you’ll see at al pastor stands, but loaded with both pork and beef.
Their signature Trompo Negro Fuego is pork leg and pork belly seasoned with chile ash. It’s sold in orders of three.
Another favorite is the Tijuanita, which comes with a cheese crust, carne asada, avocado and crispy potato.
This is one of the more expensive Bib Gourmand taquerías on this list, but it’s also one of the latest-closing. It’s open until 3 AM Thursday through Saturday.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Avenida Álvaro Obregón 130 (inside Pasaje Parián), Roma Norte, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Trompo Negro Fuego and a Tijuanita
- 💰 Cost: Tacos from 99 pesos (about $5 USD); Trompo Negro Fuego 159 pesos (about $9 USD) for an order of 3
18. Taquería Los Milanesos
Look for the orange awning to find this no-frills taquería in Colonia Progreso, in the southwest part of Mexico City.
As the name suggests, Los Milanesos is all about milanesa, thin breaded cutlets of beef or pork. Strips of crispy milanesa are piled onto warm corn tortillas.
Besides the classic milanesa de res (beef), the menu includes ham with manchego cheese, and suadero with nopales (cactus).
It’s mainly a breakfast and lunch spot, so plan to go early. It closes in the afternoon on weekdays, and it’s closed on Sundays.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Veracruz 156, Progreso, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City (Map) There’s also a second location on Calle Glaciar, in Olivar de los Padres.
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Milanesa de res taco
- 💰 Cost: From 40 pesos (about $2 USD) per taco
19. La 89
La 89 is a small, dimly lit taquería on Calle Colima in Roma Norte, just down the street from Barbacoa Gonzalitos (#12).
They grill their carne asada to order, and it’s the taco to get. Michelin also calls out their quesabirria, which is served with consommé (broth) for dipping.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Bib Gourmand
- 📍 Address: Colima 134, Roma Norte, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Carne asada tacos and quesabirria
- 💰 Cost: Tacos 62–69 pesos (about $3–4 USD); quesabirria 140 pesos (about $8 USD)
20. Maizajo
Maizajo is chef Santiago Muñoz’s corn-focused taquería in the Condesa neighborhood.
The tortillas are made in-house from heirloom corn, and Michelin praises how chewy and flavorful they are.
The most popular tacos here are the rib eye taco and the costilla de res (beef rib).
They also make costras, a taco wrapped in a crispy shell of melted cheese.
Beyond tacos, Michelin recommends the tuna tostada and the tamal de boda (wedding tamale 🫔).
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Fernando Montes de Oca 113, Condesa, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Rib eye taco and costilla de res taco
- 💰 Cost: 70–130 pesos (about $4–7 USD) per taco
21. Tacos de Canasta Los Especiales
Located half a block from the Zócalo, Mexico City’s main square, Los Especiales is the place to try tacos de canasta (basket tacos).
These small tacos are filled, stacked in a cloth-lined basket and steamed, which makes them soft and a little oily, in the best way.
There are only four fillings: papa (potato), frijol (beans), adobo (pork in a red chile sauce) and chicharrón en salsa verde (pork rind in green salsa).
It’s a cash-only counter where you pay first, then hand over your token for your tacos. I’ve eaten here once.
At 10 pesos (about $1 USD) a taco, it’s arguably the cheapest Michelin meal in Mexico City.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Avenida Francisco I. Madero 71, Centro Histórico, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: One of each filling. Per Michelin, one of each plus a bottled Coke costs 65 pesos (about $4 USD).
- 💰 Cost: 10 pesos (about $1 USD) per taco
22. El Gran Abanico
El Gran Abanico is a two-level taquería in Colonia Tránsito, just southeast of the Historic Center, and it’s a locals’ favorite.
Their signature is Michoacán-style carnitas (slow-cooked pork) served on a double tortilla. They also make a popular beef rib taco.
There’s usually a long line, especially on weekends. I’ve eaten here three times, and I can attest that the line usually does move quickly.
My favorite tacos at El Gran Abanico are their famous carnitas tacos, and I always order the espaldilla (shoulder) and costilla (ribs).
Know that it’s a daytime-only spot, open from 9:30 AM to 6 PM.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Gutiérrez Nájera s/n, Tránsito, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: Carnitas tacos, especially the espaldilla (shoulder) and costilla (ribs)
- 💰 Cost: From 25 pesos (about $1 USD) per taco
23. Taco Tasting Room
Taco Tasting Room is a counter tasting menu in the Historic Center (Downtown), and it’s the most upscale taco experience on this list.
The set menu is about 10 small courses that take you on a tour of Mexico’s regional tacos.
Dishes change, but recent menus have included a suckling pig carnitas taco, a wagyu steak taco and an adobo-glazed lobster quesadilla.
Seating is limited at the counter, so book ahead. It’s closed on Tuesdays.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Recommended
- 📍 Address: Avenida 5 de Mayo 47, Centro Histórico, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: The tasting menu
- 💰 Cost: 1,550 pesos (about $85 USD) per person; wine pairing 1,250 pesos (about $68 USD) extra
BONUS: Pujol’s Taco Omakase — A Two Michelin Star Restaurant
Pujol has long been known as one of the best restaurants in Mexico City.
That became official in 2024, when Pujol received TWO Michelin Stars, and it kept both in 2026.
You can see the whole list of Mexico Michelin Star restaurants here. Pujol and Quintonil were the only restaurants in Mexico to receive two stars in 2024.
Headed by famous Mexican chef Enrique Olvera, Pujol offers a Chef’s Tasting menu and a Taco Omakase.
Inspired by traditional Japanese omakases, the tacos change daily, but they always showcase gourmet ingredients and elevated techniques.
The Taco Omakase is served at the Barra de Tacos (Taco Bar). If you want a seat, book months in advance.
- 🏅 Michelin 2026: Two Michelin Stars
- 📍 Address: Tennyson 133, Polanco IV Sección, Mexico City (Map)
- 🌮 Recommended Order: The Taco Omakase
- 💰 Cost: 3,995 pesos (about $219 USD) for 9 courses
Mexico City Michelin Tacos FAQ
How many Michelin Star taco shops are in Mexico City?
Just one — As of the 2026 Michelin Guide, La Once Mil in Lomas de Chapultepec is the only taco shop in Mexico City with a Michelin Star.
Many other Mexico City taco shops have earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction, for quality food at a great value.
Others are on Michelin’s Recommended list, but there only one taco shop in CDMX with a Michelin Star.
Did El Califa de León lose its Michelin Star?
Yes — El Califa de León earned a Michelin Star in 2024 and kept it in 2025, but it lost the star in the 2026 guide.
It’s still on Michelin’s Recommended list for Mexico City, and it opened a New York City location in August 2026.
What’s the best way to try Michelin tacos in Mexico City?
Many of the Michelin taco shops are in Roma Norte and Condesa, so you can walk between several in one afternoon.
If you’d rather have a guide, this Michelin Taco Bike Tour through Roma Norte and Condesa hits several of them.
What is the most popular taco in Mexico City?
It depends on who you ask, but most people will say the best tacos in Mexico City are tacos al pastor and tacos de suadero.
However, other types like tacos guisados, barbacoa tacos and tacos de canasta (basket tacos) are contenders for the title as well.
Where did Anthony Bourdain eat in Mexico City?
While in CDMX, Anthony Bourdain visited several places, including Taquería Los Cocuyos, Máximo Bistrot, Fonda Margarita and Migas La Güera in the Tepito Market.
What is the most authentic Mexican taco?
It depends where you are in Mexico, but in Mexico City, it’s al pastor tacos and suadero tacos.
In the Yucatán Peninsula, it’s cochinita pibil tacos; in the Baja Peninsula, it’s Baja-style fried fish tacos; in northern Mexico, it’s cabrito (young goat) tacos.
I’ll stop there, but I think you get the idea that Mexican tacos are regional.
What is the oldest taco shop in Mexico City?
The title goes to La Jalisciense, which opened in 1875 in the southern CDMX neighborhood of Tlalpan.
It’s not far from the popular Coyoacán neighborhood and Tacos Charly, one of the Mexico City Michelin taco shops on this list (#15).
My Final Thoughts on the Best Mexico City Michelin Taco Shops
We’ve reached the end of this article, and now the only question is: Which one(s) will you try first?!
Side note: I’ve eaten at 16 of the 23 places on this list. My top 5 favorites are El Paisa, Los Parados, Ricos Tacos Toluca, El Jarocho and Siembra Taquería.
🌮 Want to taste your way through the city at night? This tacos and mezcal tour visits taquerías in San Rafael, the same neighborhood as El Califa de León and El Paisa, then ends at an underground mezcal bar.
While we covered all of the Mexico City Michelin taco shops here, I also wanted to highlight five other famous taco spots in Mexico City.
Los Güeros de Boturini: Located on the most famous street for tacos in CDMX, Calle Lorenzo Boturini, Los Güeros has been famous for their al pastor tacos since opening in 1972.
Taquería El Turix: Considered the best tacos in Polanco, a posh neighborhood near Chapultepec Park, try the cochinita pibil tacos (slow-cooked pulled pork).
El Pescadito: Don’t miss their Baja-style fresh fish and shrimp tacos, which you can pile high with a variety of toppings and salsas.
Taquería El Greco: This small Condesa taco shop is known for tacos árabes (Arabian tacos, or Middle Eastern tacos).
These are similar to tacos al pastor, but marinated in different spices, and traditionally eaten with pan árabe (similar to pita bread).
Taquería Orinoco: Considered a must-try taco spot for many visitors, Orinoco serves Norteño-style tacos from northern Mexico.
They make just three types of meat tacos: al pastor (pork), res (beef) and chicharrón (fried pork skin). They come with six salsas to choose from.
