South of Álvaro Obregón, Roma Sur is slightly calmer with excellent local restaurants and a mix of old and new CDMX.
"Since 1965, no chairs—you eat parados (standing). The al pastor is cooked over charcoal and considered by regulars to be the best in CDMX. Michelin-listed, multiple locations, but the Roma Sur original is the pilgrimage site."
"A retired teacher started cooking for neighbors. Word spread. Best lunch in Roma Sur."
"A Roma Sur landmark for over 40 years, La Reyna's tacos are tiny, cheap, and revelatory—the house salsa roja amartajada ladled on automatically is the secret weapon, and surtido (mixed meats) with cheek, rib, and tongue is the order."
"Grilled-to-order arrachera tacos on a wood fire — neighborhood stalwart with near-perfect execution."
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