For cold days, for when you need a cuddle or simply want to finish off a meal with a dessert delicious. We found the best piloncillo puerquito in CDMX that has a cover of chocolate. The result is a nostalgic experience from the first bite.
This traditional cookie is also known as marranito, cochinito or chichimbre, depending on the state of Mexico where it is prepared. But one thing is certain: it’s delicious! Its simple presentation is based on piloncillo and anise, it can also be found with icings and chocolate toppings. 😋
At june 2024 the gastronomic and tourist guide Taste Atlas published a ranking of the 50Best Cookies in the World 🍪 Mexico’s piloncillo marranitos came in at number six! 🏆 So we set out to find the most delicious ones in the city and arrived at La Rifa.
Here they are prepared with aniseed, semi-bitter chocolate and, of course, piloncillo. There are two presentations: the piglet and the piglet. The small cookie (piglet) costs 💵 $15, while the piglet costs 💵 $30.
why is La Rifa’s piloncillo puerquito the best?
La Rifa Chocolatería is one of the best in Mexico City. The cocoa they use comes from the southeast of Mexico, especially from Chiapas and Tabasco. The project seeks to make chocolate production conscious and open to improving and developing food practices. The ingredients they use come from agroforestry.
This chocolate shop has received several awards and prizes. For example, in 2023, it earned a nomination from the Goula competition in the Best Practices in Transparency and Traceability category. 🍫
That is why, in addition to flavor, you will find great quality in their preparations. The menu includes drinks (hot and cold) based on washed and fermented cocoa. There are also coffee the company has a wide range of products, such as cookies, infusions, other types of cookies, chocolate bars, truffles and much more.
La Rifa is located at 📍 Dinamarca 47, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc and its service hours are 🕛Monday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Do you want to check if it is the best puerquito de piloncillo?