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The most populous city in North America, Mexico City, marks the largest stop in my travels thus far. A big city means a sprawling food culture, and, you know, I was excited to grub down all over CDMX. While you will undoubtedly find some glorious eats on this list, what you find below is just the tip of the iceberg .
The most populous city in North America, Mexico City, marks the largest stop in my travels thus far. A big city means a sprawling food culture, and, you know, I was excited to grub down all over CDMX. While you will undoubtedly find some glorious eats on this list, what you find below is just the tip of the iceberg .
Mexican/Suadero Tacos
Rank: 7
Starting this list off HOT with a number three ranked meal of all time! Of course, you know, the Mexican food in CDMX will be unparalleled, but Maizajo somehow manages to blow those expectations out of the water!
Everything here is fantastic; I cannot stress that enough. Nothing will disappoint you, but the Suadero tacos take the cake here. In Mexican cuisine, Suadero refers to a smooth and thin cut of meat taken between a cow’s lower flank and sirloin. This beef varietal is not commonly found in the United States, making it a delicacy particular to Mexico and one perfected at Maizajo!
The meat is simply mind-blowing and is complemented by the tortillas' perfect taste. Bursting with flavor, this beef is just outstanding. Maizajo’s salsa bar here is another highlight, and they all go so well with the Suadero. Simply put, this is the best Mexican food I have had in my life.
Fine Dining
Rank: 45
With two Michelin Stars and a laundry list of accolades, Quintonil is easily the most acclaimed and most expensive restaurant on my site so far. The steep price is not without merit, as Quintonil offers some delicious grubbing.
Everything here is amazing, and I recommend you take the wine pairing. For me, the highlight was the meat, all the various meat dishes were phenomenal from the taco made of grasshopper, to the salsa made with stink bugs. The flavors here are incredibly unique.
I dined with a vegetarian, and they were less than impressed with their meal. So, if you are a vegetarian, maybe you skip Quintonil. But, if you are a meat lover like me, the aged ribeye will probably be the highlight of the meal for you too. It is simply bursting with flavor , and the salsa that comes with it is a perfect pairing.
Seafood/Pescado a la talla
Rank: 53
Entremar is home to one of the best seafood dishes I have had in my life, and that is the Pescado a la talla. This fish is smothered in both a magnificent red sauce and a green sauce on each side (pictured above). While the salsa and tortilla accompaniments round out the dish, the fish itself is the highlight. Chewing is optional, as this savory, melt-in-your-mouth fish is simply to die for. I am confident everything on this menu will leave you satisfied if something other than the red and green fish calls to you on Entremar’s menu.
Mexican
Rank: 191
There are three Azul restaurants around Mexico City, and while I was only able to get to one of them during my time there, I am confident all three would easily make my Grub Guide. Here at Azul Condesa, you will find a wide variety of amazing Mexican food. This is one of those places where I need not recommend anything specific, because I had three different dishes and all were noteworthy.
Mexican/Costilla Tacos
Mexican/Costilla Tacos
Rank: 198
Once again, Las Costillas De La Condesa is a place where you really can get whatever you want and walk away happy, but I do highly recommend trying at least one of the Costilla tacos. I should note that the salsa here is very spicy. I am a rare gringo who can handle my spice, but I just want you to be warned it is extremely hot. The tortillas here are phenomenal, but the best part is the flavor of all of the various meats. Each meat is cooked to perfection and seasoned wonderfully. I ordered three tacos in addition to the costilla, and I highly recommend you likewise obtain a sampling as not to miss out on Las Costillas De La Condesa’s variety of flavorful meats.
Mexican/Quesabirria
Rank: 202
La Casa de Los Tacos Cayocan is an amazing taco stop, with my favorite being the Quesabirria taco. It is simply phenomenal quesabirria. This quesabirria is exactly what you are looking for in terms of amazing birria. The broth it is cooked in is so delicious I drank everything that was left after dumping the tacos in it. The tortillas here are damn good as well, served on blue maize tortillas that just compliment quesabirria so well.
Mexican/Chicharron
Rank: 248
Whew! A late night and a long line reach a satisfying conclusion at Tacos del Valle. The Chicharron was superb, and is just reward after waiting in Tacos del Valle’s significant queue. Speaking of the restaurant’s demand, they open at 1PM and sell fast, so there’s a chance they will sell out of some options by the time you arrive. If you want pick of all their delicious offerings, make sure you don’t save it until too late in the evening.
Mexican
Rank: 258
I view Tacos las Chulas as a sort of “Mexican In-N-Out”: open until the wee hours of the morning, serving amazing and affordable grub. No shade to Southern California, but unlike In-N-Out, Tacos las Chulas is noteworthy! A place open this late has no right being as good, but, my god, it is fantastic and I love it. I ordered pastor, costilla, and arrochera but I have no specific recommendations for you here. Just come enjoy the amazing tacos after a night out of dancing salsa like I did.
Mexican
Rank: 338
Another one of the most famous restaurants on my website is here at Tacqueria El Califa De Leon. A Michelin star, cash-only, street taco joint is certainly a one-of-a-kind, and it makes my list for how much flavor their meats have here . The meat is so juicy and tender. My favorite of the options is the Costilla Taco, however, there are no bad options here. The tortillas are also absolutely fantastic. El Califa De Leon is a joint you have certainly heard of, so I do not have too much to say other than get here early, come with cash, and brace yourself for amazing tacos!
Mexican
Rank: 369
El Cardenal has a few locations around Mexico City, and I came for breakfast and had an absolutely fantastic time. I had the Huevos Rancheros, and they were fabulous, however, this whole menu is filled to the brim with amazing options! I guarantee everything here will leave you wanting more.
Coming in during breakfast also leaves you with a great vibe of waiters walking around with large dishes of mouth-watering Mexican pastries. So, I highly recommend you come in during breakfast to experience El Cardenal in full!
Mexican/Chilaquiles
Rank: 374
Finally, we start getting into the beautiful breakfasts! Chilaquiles are one of my all-time favorite dishes to wake up with, and Chilekillers represent the best of the best. I highly recommend you come here for an amazing start to your day in Mexico City. I am a massive fan of green chilaquiles, but you will undoubtedly enjoy whatever suits your fancy here. I guarantee it will be one of the best breakfasts you can have in the city.
Mexican/Chilaquiles
Rank: 390
Back-to-back chilaquiles is never a bad thing. Chalupitas is yet another exceptional joint for chilaquiles. Of course, I got the green chilaquiles (pictured above), with the beans and the salsa standing out as particular highlights of the dish. My plate was entirely dry after devouring this breakfast, and I guarantee the same to you when you come here.
Mexican
Rank: 392
Backing out of the breakfast realm, it’s time to visit a wonderful cash-only hole-in-the-wall that will surely knock your socks off. Here is another place where I don’t recommend anything specific, because I can simply guarantee you will love the variety of tacos and the tortas. Simply put, Tacqueria El Turix has some of the best tacos and tortas in the city, and, therefore, the world. The citrus-cooked pork is the basis for both the tacos and tortas; it’s simply fantastic, and literally dripping with flavor (pictured above).
Mexican
Rank: 395
My god, Las Polas del Valle is amazing! I ordered as many tacos as I could here, with the Arrachera con Recado serving as a particular standout. However, everything here will have you simply craving more.
My mouth is watering as I write this up and remember the tremendous meat offered at Las Polas del Valle. I also want to note that their green salsa packs a punch and was the spiciest thing I had in my time in the city. Naturally, I smothered my tacos in the green salsa, but those of a lower spice tolerance should be cautious.
Mexican/Huevos Rancheros
Rank: 396
I absolutely love huevos rancheros, and Café de Taguba is a glorious place to visit for a memorable breakfast! While the menu is chock-full of amazing options, coming in early, getting breakfast, and beating the crowd that will pack in later is the move.
These Huevos Rancheros (pictured above) are amazing! The red salsa on these eggs has the perfect hint of spice with it’s tomato flavor as well, making Café de Taguba another place where I left a once-salsa-covered plate completely dry after I was through. I am sure the whole menu is fantastic, but I know for a fact these huevos rancheros will make your day!
Mexican/Quesadillas
Rank: 398
Not only is Las Dieteicas another amazing cash-only joint to add to the list, it’s also the most hole-in-the-wall spot visited in Mexico City. All my lists include places where you won’t find many tourists, but none more than here. Las Dieteicas is in a food market in Coyoacán, and I must recommend the Quesadillas here . That was my favorite thing on the menu, and I believe you will be in the same boat upon sampling some food here.
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