The best tacos in Centro Histórico, CDMX — hidden gems with Gem Scores, curated by locals.
"Since 2003 near Mercado San Juan, this Michelin-listed sausage specialist serves Toluca-style artisanal chorizos made with almonds, raisins, and walnuts—green and red varieties unavailable anywhere else in CDMX with this level of craft. Even Enrique Olvera is a fan."
"Open since 1959, this bright-yellow-awning institution near Torre Latinoamericana invented its own al pastor variant—served with sour orange sauce instead of pineapple, tracing the full Lebanese shawarma lineage."
"At this location for 31 years, Miranda is quietly considered by many Mexico City insiders to be the single best taco stand in CDMX—fresh tortillas made as you order, serious al pastor game."
"Open 24/7 in the heart of Centro — a CDMX institution for offal tacos with habanero salsa."
"Created by the team behind Guía Domingo after researching Mexico's best taco traditions, this elevated Centro spot does charcoal-grilled meats with three tortilla options and serious salsa craft."
"The self-proclaimed suadero king of Centro — and the title is not disputed."
"Steam-cooked cow's head tacos since 1958 — brain, cheek, and tongue on freshly pressed tortillas."
"A 1940s lunch counter that hasn't changed — pork chop and longaniza tacos with a perfect red salsa."
"Street-side taquería praised for its intensely flavored salsas—verde, habanero, and chile de árbol. Owner Hugo is celebrated for hospitality and the campechano is the crowd favorite, drawing a cross-section of chilangos daily."
"Open since 1958, with sawdust floors and midcentury slogans on the walls. The carnitas and al pastor remain untouched."
"Mexican street food elevated in a Centro colonial space. The mezcal list is deep and the antojitos are legit."